As a result of developing cateracts in both eyes over the last few months, I’m having to switch my painting hours to larger scale figures and away from the smaller 1/43rd scale which I tend to favour. Continue reading “Size matters…..!”
Few would disagree with that strapline, particularly when Enzo Ferrari himself likened Villeneuve to the great Tazio Nuvolari. “When they presented me with this ‘piccolo Canadese’ (little Canadian), this minuscule bundle of nerves, I immediately recognised in him the physique of Nuvolari and said to myself, let’s give him a try.” Continue reading “Three of (one of the best F1 drivers)……Gilles!”
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!”
