Bench update – (’43rd scale)
Still in catch-up mode after Nuremberg with this lot in the smaller scale nearing completion. It includes the following: Continue reading “Bench update – (’43rd scale)”
Nuremberg Toy fair
I had the good fortune last week-end to visit the Nuremberg Toy fair, (and in the process tick another item off my “bucket list”!). Â Ever since I can remember, the Nuremberg Toy fair has always been lauded as the biggest and best of it’s kind in the world and when I got a surprise (last minute) invitation last Wednesday, I jumped at the chance. Continue reading “Nuremberg Toy fair”
Chopping and changing!!
I’ve a number of conversions on the bench at the moment; in 1/18 scale, a resin Auto Union driver figure (intended to be Rosemeyer – we shall see?) which I’m modelling new arms for using Milliput around some wire aramatures. Continue reading “Chopping and changing!!”
Gurney and Co…
With all colours now fully “blocked in”, I’m making reasonable progress on these three from Racing Dioramics. Continue reading “Gurney and Co…”
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…!”
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!”