A rather lovely (and expensive) Exoto diecast getting the weathering treatment. Will it end up making this already very nice model more appealing? We shall see…….! Continue reading Weathering the bad weather – an ongoing work.
In 1/43 rd scale a pair of Denizen Figures (white metal) depicting Red Bull team mates; Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber after finishing 1st & 2nd in China 2009 and in the process, clinching a historic first win for the Red Bull team in Formula win. Continue reading “Rampant Red Bulls – First Win – China 2009 – 1/43 Figures & Minichamps”
More stills from my “Gospels and Garands at dawn” diorama. The snowbase was made using Andrea flock snow sprinkled over a PVC sheet (covered with some groundwork) then attached to a small box canvas (to keep the weight down) and then airbrushed-in with suitable washes to blend. Continue reading “The contradictions of war – “Gospels -v- Garands” diorama”
A set of King and Country figure collated into a one-off diorama in it’s own handpainted box.  As part of the Battle of the Bulge, the Waffen SS undertook “Operation Greif” to try and capture bridges over the river Meuse before they could be destroyed by the allies. Continue reading ““Gospels and Garands at dawn””
Tazio Nuvolari always wore a tortoise pin broach combined with his initials on his racing sweater. Continue reading “Tazio Nuvolari – “What if”……………….”
A diecast by Box models weathered and rusted with Vallejo acrylics to represent a “Barn find”. Continue reading Weathered Ferrari diecast 1/43 scale
A selection of 1/43 scale driver helmets including; Graham Hill, Jo Siffert, Francois Cevert and Chris Amon.
A Minichamps 1/43 RB1 driven by Christian Klein in the Monaco Grand Prix 2005 to publicize the Star Wars film; “Revenge of the Sith”. This model was converted from the standard Red Bull livery to the Star Wars colors using high quality aftermarket decals. Continue reading “Red Bull RB1 Star Wars Monaco GP 2005”
This is my interpretation of the late (great) Land Speed campaigner, Donald Campbell sculpted in 1/43 scale. I’ve depicted him in his flying suit and helmet, wearing his life jacket and clutching his famous mascot; Mr.Whoppit! Continue reading Donald Campbell & Mr. Whoppit – 1/43 sculpt completed and ready for casting
This is a 1/24 scale T34 I’ve had in my spares stash for some years. I got an “itch” recently to do something with it, so before the creative juices subside, I’ve applied some glazes using Vallejo acrylics to give … Continue reading WWII Russian T34 tank turret weathered
