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”!”
Ulster Transport museum – Bangor Northern Ireland
On a recent trip to Belfast city I took a spin out towards Bangor to visit the Ulster Folk and Transport museum. Continue reading “Ulster Transport museum – Bangor Northern Ireland”
Spud hits the spot with Nuvolari figures 1 & 2!
John Murphy (aka “Spud”) has done it again with another superb piece of mould making and casting from my modified masters of Tazio Nuvolari. Continue reading “Spud hits the spot with Nuvolari figures 1 & 2!”
Vulcan XH558 takes to the sky at Cosford Airshow 2013
I managed to knock two other items off my very lengthy “bucket list” in the last couple of weeks with a vist to the Cosford Airshow last week-end (Sun’ 9th June) to get my very first look at the last flying Avro Vulcan – XH558. Continue reading “Vulcan XH558 takes to the sky at Cosford Airshow 2013”
Gilles Villeneuve 1/20 figure – final drive – Zolder 1982
I’m out of sequence with my promised line-up of Villeneuve figures with this post. Continue reading “Gilles Villeneuve 1/20 figure – final drive – Zolder 1982”
Gilles Villeneuve 1/20 scale driver figure – first Ferrari drive – Mosport 1977
Another resin figure from GF-models which I’ve painted up; this time Gilles Villeneuve as he would have appeared when he had his first public outing for the “Scuderia” driving an F1 Ferrari 312T-2 in the Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport park in 1977. Continue reading “Gilles Villeneuve 1/20 scale driver figure – first Ferrari drive – Mosport 1977”
John Surtees 1:20 driver figure and Ebbro Honda RA301
Some shots of my RA301 together with a GF-models figure painted up to represent “Big John”. I’ve always liked this diecast although I’m hoping that Ebbro will bring one out in plastic kit form – it would have such potential and loads of appeal! Continue reading “John Surtees 1:20 driver figure and Ebbro Honda RA301”