I’ve completed painting these figures in the last few days; the Niki Lauda figure is a fine resin casting in 1/18th (and one of my favourites from the Racing Dioramics stable). Continue reading “Recent completions from my painting station – (updated 16th March)”
The days are getting longer (well, ever so slightly) as the first month of 2014 comes to a close; “where does the time go”! From a work- output point of view, I find it helpful to break the year into “chunks” using annual key milestone events & dates to pace myself against. Continue reading “Workbench update – and some “Special” paintbrushes – (Updated; Feb 1st)”
I’ve had this Phoenix metal figure in my stash for some time, and over Christmas/New Year I eventually got to paint it and I have to say it was a “fun” experience. Continue reading ““Killer Heels”!”
…and in particular to Michael Schumacher and his family. Continue reading “Best New Year Wishes…………….”
I bought this Casadio Alfa Romeo (P3) 1/20 scale metal kit on Ebay recently. Some partial assembly has been done by the previous owner and judging by the poor finish, I would say it was done by someone who had little or no experience at model building – hence I got it at a good price. Continue reading “Casadio (Revival) Alfa Romeo P3 1/20 scale”
I continue to be slightly obsessed with replicating “F1 Taxis” scenes in miniature. Continue reading “Taxi….Taxi…..TAXI……..!”
I eventually got Vales Inter Milan shirt sorted – and curiously enough I gave him number 46 – what else?? The paintjob went fine but the decals were a nightmare. Continue reading “Celebrations all round for; Number 46!!”
Rossi lining out for Inter Milan, I wonder? This time last week Jeremy Burgess was his Chief engineer and now he’s out of a job – who would have thought? – so anything is possible! Continue reading “Inter Milans new secret weapon!”
A great show and a great week-end was had by all at the IPMS Nationals in Telford (8- 10th November). Large numbers were in attendance, business appeared to be brisk among the trader tables, and I gather the competition entries reached a record high of over 1,500! Continue reading “Scale Model World – (IPMS) – Telford 2013”
Highly unlikely – but “what if”? Continue reading “Valentino Rossi lines out for Inter Milan………!!! (7th Nov)”
