Colin Chapman in 1/43rd
Once again I was using up some left-over Salmon Rose from painting the Cooper seat and my attention was drawn to this little Scalelink figure of Colin Chapman. Continue reading “Colin Chapman in 1/43rd”
Slowly but surely….
……yes, I’ve finally finished painting the groundwork and grass on the (Spa) photographer so he’s ready to move on at last! Â As I had some black left over on my mixing palette, I used it up by giving the chrome suspension (and cockpit) of the Cooper Climax a wash and once dried, I’ll give it a dry-brushing of gunmetal and silver and pick out the detail in a more subtle way. Continue reading “Slowly but surely….”
Back to basics!!
As I imagined my photographer figure snapping happy at the top of Eau Rouge, I thought he should be perched on a scenic (grass) base given that he’s out in the countryside? Continue reading “Back to basics!!”
Job done …….first of many….I hope…….
…….yes this is the first one to leave the bench in the last eight weeks – so hopefully many more will follow! Continue reading “Job done …….first of many….I hope…….”
Projects on my bench – afraid this one rambles on…& on.. (updated Oct 31st) – Oh how scary!
One of the projects on my bench at the moment is a little vignette of Denny Hulme giving his team mate (and boss) Jack Brabham a lift back to the pits after the latters car broke down – an “F1 Taxi” if you will. Continue reading “Projects on my bench – afraid this one rambles on…& on.. (updated Oct 31st) – Oh how scary!”
Severe case of “Painters whiplash” – but I’m on the mend!!
The dangers of miniature figure painting are hugely underrated; there I was drawing the brush along the figure concentrating hard on keeping a straight line and then, the brush slipped, and I felt the most awful shooting pain right up my arm into my neck and resulting in what the doctors say is the first recorded case of “Painters whiplash”!! – doh – joke, joke,!! Continue reading “Severe case of “Painters whiplash” – but I’m on the mend!!”
Fouga Magister – an Irish perspective
I was fortunate to be able to attend the launch of a wonderful aviation book recently held at Casement aerodrome near Dublin. The book is entitled “Fouga Magister an Irish Perspective”. Continue reading “Fouga Magister – an Irish perspective”
Maserati Birdcage 1:18 scale premium diecast by CMC – absolutely stunning detail!
Detail all the way is the order of the day with this beautiful diecast from CMC made from over 1,100 separate parts. Continue reading “Maserati Birdcage 1:18 scale premium diecast by CMC – absolutely stunning detail!”
British Grand Prix – Brands Hatch July 1982
In July 1982 I had my first “Up-close” experience of a real Formula 1 race when I attended the British Grand Prix with my two younger brothers. Continue reading “British Grand Prix – Brands Hatch July 1982”
Fernando Alonso – 1/8 scale Arai Helmet – McLaren 2007
I eventually finished the Alsonso Arai helmet from his time with McLaren in 2007. Continue reading “Fernando Alonso – 1/8 scale Arai Helmet – McLaren 2007”