The (High) Chaparral 2H & John Surtees Laguna Seca 1969
Whenever I think of “CAN AM” racing, I think of big-block Chevy engines sporting large injection trumpets, putting out loads of power through massively wide tyres and all topped off with very high aerodynamic wings. Continue reading “The (High) Chaparral 2H & John Surtees Laguna Seca 1969”
Colonel “Marbles” joins the fray ….on the “Bay” – “I say”!
Upper-crust(y) “Colonel Marbles” – a wonderful little 28mm metal gaming casting from Masterworks /Frothers Unite – full of character and absolutely loads of fun to paint. Continue reading “Colonel “Marbles” joins the fray ….on the “Bay” – “I say”!”
Bench and “bay” update.
Here’s a couple of shots of my current painting crop.  Most of the front row is done and up on the “Bay” at the  moment with others in hot pursuit. Continue reading “Bench and “bay” update.”
With “Black Jack” on the back!
I’ve wanted to get one of these “F1 taxis” done in ’43rd scale for some time. Continue reading “With “Black Jack” on the back!”
“Clash of the Titans” – Senna & Prost – (Suzuka Japan – 1990)
I remember it well – Â the body language of the pair as they walk back to the pits says it all! Continue reading ““Clash of the Titans” – Senna & Prost – (Suzuka Japan – 1990)”
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
Although this is our National Day here in Ireland I spent a few hours working in the studio – but as you can see, it wasn’t hard work! Continue reading “Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!”
“Biggles (and friends) head to the Bay”! – (updated 14th Mar’)
An iconic character from mid 50’s British comic-books was Captain James Bigglesworth, better known as “Biggles”. Continue reading ““Biggles (and friends) head to the Bay”! – (updated 14th Mar’)”
Graham Hill & the BRM P57
The metal character figure (representing Graham Hill) is a 1/43 casting from Scalelink and the car is a Brumm diecast. Continue reading “Graham Hill & the BRM P57”
Figures on the “Bay” this week….. (updated – March 3rd)
One of my Jackie Stewart 1/43 scale metal figures which I initially modified with Miliput and then recast by hand in a limited run. Continue reading “Figures on the “Bay” this week….. (updated – March 3rd)”
Bench update – (on a grander scale!)
This lot is a mixture of 1/18 & 1/20 figures in various stages of completion. Â The ones nearly there are; the trio from Racing Dioramics of; Gurney, McLaren, Donohue & the “interloper”, Rosemeyer. Continue reading “Bench update – (on a grander scale!)”