A familiar sight around the F1 paddock and grid in the 60’s and 70’s was Jackie and Helen Stewart. They both always dressed very trendily and sported the latest fashions in their attire. Continue reading “Jackie and Helen Stewart 1/43 conversion sculpt – 1960’s & 70’s fashion look!”
I eventually made the necessary adjustments to the original box with the aid of my inkjet and some sticky carbon patterned vynil, so it’s ready, and good to go! Continue reading “Jordan 911 – boxed and good to go!”
…….back in 1994 Williams Renault were the dominant team in F1 with both Mansell and Prost having bagged the drivers title for them in ’92 & ’93 respectively. Continue reading “Ayrton Senna 1994; Dark clouds gathering……”
The 1/18 model is by Kyosho of the Ferrari 365GTB/4 as driven by Paul Newman (P.L.N.) back in 1977 . He competed in the Dayton 24 Hour race and finished 5th overall. Continue reading “P.L.N. and the 1/18 Kyosho Ferrari 365 GTB /4”
What a combination, in my view the oldies are the best and they produced such great racing and raw excitement for the fans back then. The Brawner Hawk car looks so purposeful even standing still, it could induce a bit of “heart racing” for onlookers. Continue reading “Mario Andretti 1/18 and ERTL Brawner Hawk – Indy 500 Champion 1969”
I liken the experience of this conversion to a long journey ie, – very interesting and somewhat exciting at the outset but as it begins to drag on, you lose interest and just want to get it over with! Continue reading “Watson’s wait is over…..!”
After many hours of heartache (and plenty of red wine!), it’s looking very reasonable and thankfully, nearly done! Continue reading “Nearly there with the carbon Jordan!”
I eventually got this lot completed & up on the “Bay”- more pic’s here….., Continue reading Dads Army – “Walmington Warriors”!
