Still out of gas…..
…and looking even more worn and tired! Started making the top light/sign section with some plastic scraps and I “accidentally” made a little bulb with the drops from the hot glue gun! Continue reading “Still out of gas…..”
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Cleaned, primed and based…….
….and waiting for a “touch of the brush” – it’s all down to time, time, time. Continue reading “Cleaned, primed and based…….”
On the workbench – “All out of gas” (WIP 3rd Oct)
I’ve started work on “ageing” that gas pump. From it’s original glossy paint finish (as it would have stood on a busy station forecourt many years ago) to a now defunct and rusted relic of times past. Continue reading “On the workbench – “All out of gas” (WIP 3rd Oct)”
“Marvellous Murphy” and his magic “casting” spell! (1st October)
It’s official – the man is nothing short of a “Wizard” (and a really nice guy into the bargain) – John Murphy turned my large casting job (seven figures) round in double quick time. Continue reading ““Marvellous Murphy” and his magic “casting” spell! (1st October)”
Workbench update – (29th Sept’) plus “EJ” (& Jordan) – Villeneuve & Star Wars RB1!
A batch of new sculpts/ conversions in 43rd scale include, Senna, Hill, Clark, Hunt and Siffert. Continue reading “Workbench update – (29th Sept’) plus “EJ” (& Jordan) – Villeneuve & Star Wars RB1!”
Workbench WIP
I came across some really nice miniature 1/18 scale petrol (gas) pumps recently in a city centre toy shop. Some are the conventional “oblong” shape and others are I suppose, more “bottle” shape and each one carries the branding of the fuel it dispenses – (real or imaginary names, I can’t say as I’ve never heard of any of them). Continue reading “Workbench WIP”
Diecast engines in 1/20 scale
The Italian company; Revival Internantional produce a range of diecast racing car kits in 1/20 which include opening body panels and detailed engines. Some of the engines from these models are also available as kits in their own right. Continue reading “Diecast engines in 1/20 scale”
A “Classic” postcard from Silverstone 2013!
The Silverstone Classic dished up it’s usual mouthwatering array of motorsporting machinery at the week-end. With the exception of a huge thunderstorm late on Saturday (which led to the cancellation of the twilight running of Group C) the weather was absolutely wonderful; with plenty of bright sunshine and a light breeze it made the whole experience all that much better for the huge crowds. Continue reading “A “Classic” postcard from Silverstone 2013!”
Plein air, Al fresco and everything else under the sun!
With temperatures in the high 20’s (and nudging 30 in some parts!), the only way to get any modelling done is; outside. Continue reading “Plein air, Al fresco and everything else under the sun!”
“It wasn’t me constable”!
This is a little 1/32nd scale vignette I started the other day using two metal figures which I’ve had stashed away for quite some time. Continue reading ““It wasn’t me constable”!”