What colours for the “Flying Scot”?

 

The "Flying Scotsman"


Nicknamed the “Flying Scot”many years ago for his speed on the track and wearing his trademark tartan-banded helmet as he drove to win three World Championships. Now retired from racing, Jackie Stewart is still very much a part of the F1 world today and his “tartan clad presence” in the pit-lane is often in evidence during TV broadcasts! Continue reading “What colours for the “Flying Scot”?”

Jackie Stewart 43rd scale

I got most of the details added to this Denizen figure over the week-end.  I decided to paint it up to represent Jackie Stewart – so hopefully with the addition of the tartan on the helmet (which I painted on) and perched beside the 1969  Matra (a Quartzo model which I removed the driver from) it goes some way to looking like JYS !  I’m not able to pin it down exactly, but midway through 1969 I believe Jackie moved from th Buco open face to the full face Bell helmet, so this figure represents the attire he would have … Continue reading Jackie Stewart 43rd scale

JACKIE STEWART – F1 DENIZEN MINIATURES

Another great figure from Denizen of Jackie Stewart – no modifications needed here – the “Beatles” cap, sunglasses and long hair style say it all and a reasonable paint job helps set it off – all logos hand painted. “Wiki” links provides more details below: Sir John Young Stewart, OBE[2] (born 11 June 1939), better known as Jackie Stewart, and nicknamed The Flying Scot, is a Scottish former racing driver and team owner. He competed in Formula One between 1965 and 1973, winning three World Drivers’ Championships. He also competed in Can-Am. He is well-known in the United States as … Continue reading JACKIE STEWART – F1 DENIZEN MINIATURES