And now for something sentimental…!
Last time out I was gushing “nostalgia” whereas, today I’m striking a slightly different chord with a bit of “sentimentality”! Continue reading “And now for something sentimental…!”
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Just the thing for an incurable (motor-sport) romantic…!
Although I found the “trudge” through “Yuletide” somewhat easier this year, and as the arrival of New Year was equally pleasant (I’m not a big fan!) I still felt that mid-winter “low” was inclined to linger a little longer. Continue reading “Just the thing for an incurable (motor-sport) romantic…!”
Goggles and things….
I’m just getting back to working on the 1/18 resin driver figures from Racing Dioramics and in particular, the seated figure of Bruce McLaren. Continue reading “Goggles and things….”
The postman has “shown his metal”!……..
Our local postman (Joe) dropped off a stout and hefty package from Prince August for me today. Continue reading “The postman has “shown his metal”!……..”
Three gems from Racing Dioramics
Apart from enjoying the joys of the Festive season, I am having the very pleasant experience of painting not just one, but three wonderful (and original) 1/18 resin figures from Crittenden at Racing Dioramics. Continue reading “Three gems from Racing Dioramics”
Carry on Casting!
I modified and converted a couple of figures a while back, and my multi-talented friend; John Murphy has today delivered back the rubber molds he took from them – absolute beauties! Â As usual, he’s done a superb job capturing all that lovely rich detail. Continue reading “Carry on Casting!”
Job done!
I eventually got the red sectors painted together with some additional logos on the shirt and dark folds on the trousers Continue reading “Job done!”
“A change is as good as a rest…..”
….as the saying goes! Â After all that tartan in 43rd scale I took a giant leap in scale to 1/18th and did some work instead on this CRAFT10 resin figure of Fangio – what a relief! Continue reading ““A change is as good as a rest…..””
Nearly there…….
With the exception of the red part of the tartan, all the main colours are now blocked in. Continue reading “Nearly there…….”
What colours for the “Flying Scot”?
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”?”