Senna Imola ’94 – WIP
I’m still trying to decide on a satisfactory composition for the various elements of this little diorama. I want to give prominence to the Senna figure and try to convey a sombre mood as he takes a few private moments planning his own tribute to the tragic passing of a fellow driver – Roland Ratzenberger.  So I’ve concentrated my painting efforts up to now on the figure and the flag. Continue reading “Senna Imola ’94 – WIP”
More on that F10 – are we there yet….are we there yet……are we….??
Painfully slow but looking good (I think!) – anyway I’ve let my imagination “run” a bit when applying the decals – lots of improvisation and creative license! While I’m committed to the all matt black finish, it occurred to me that it might be a little more pleasing to the eye if I created some “echoes” so to speak which would break up (a bit of a contradiction on my part- apologies) the overall black but would at the same time create a kind of harmony! So I added some of these “echos” by applying some additional carbon-fibre to the upper body to echo the under-body floor finish finish. Continue reading “More on that F10 – are we there yet….are we there yet……are we….??”
Black Art and a Dark (prancing) horse!
In between applying decals to the F10 I’ve been doing two sketches of it in ink using a “cross-hatching” technique . I attached the model to a piece of cardboard with some shrink wrap in order to protect the matt paint finish from my own finger marks. The paint is quite durable and so far it’s “mark free”, but I thought it was worth taking the precaution while applying the decals.  Very nearly there – more later. Continue reading “Black Art and a Dark (prancing) horse!”
It’s that smile!
I bet Lewis was smiling inside his helmet during his fantastic battle with Mark Webber in Korea last week-end – Webber is a very strong competitor and Lewis drove brilliantly to hold Mark off for third place. It was a fantastic battle to watch lap after lap but Lewis (with his Mo-Jo back) was absolutely back on tip top form and he gave us a sublime performance of driving skills.  Lewis displayed a very solemn expression on his face all week-end even after qualifying on Pole he didn’t give the customary wave to the crowd when he got out of … Continue reading It’s that smile!
Ayrton Senna driver figure – Imola ’94
I’ve finished all the “Miliputting” now! – his head has now been properly attached, I gave him a pair of thumbs and added more detail to the suit and hat and generally refined the pose – so he looks pretty good now. I’ve just undercoated him with a couple of primer coats, so while that dries I’ll get to work on adding detail to the flight-case (table) on which his helmet, gloves and (Rolands) flag are resting – I’ll also probably add a water bottle (which I’m carving from clear sprue) to include a balancing vertical. All the levels and … Continue reading Ayrton Senna driver figure – Imola ’94
Ayrton Senna – Imola 1994
“Senna the Movie” has generated an unprecedented amount of discussion and interest into Ayrton Sennas life and indeed, his untimely and tragic death. And while the movie has unleashed many new insights into different aspects of his racing career, it has also raised many more questions. Ever since Senna burst onto the F1 scene back in the early ’80’s, I have always been a fan and I often found myself watching somewhat boring races just to see him perform. I always felt once he was on track his mere presence held promise of something “different” happening, even when the race … Continue reading Ayrton Senna – Imola 1994
Nearly there with the F10…………!
…..with all the mian components finished and in place. Yet to do are: Tyre markings and attach wheels, attach front wing, attach windscreen and pitot tube, CF decals on all cameras and finally some bady decals, so more later and in the meantime, some more photos . Continue reading Nearly there with the F10…………!
F10 – Alonso’s office!
Some more pics of the Revell F10 – rear suspension is in place – the cockpit detail is done and located. Â So I’ll attach the front suspension before sticking the main body to the chassis floor and then onto wheels, rear and front wings – I’ll get there eventually!! Continue reading F10 – Alonso’s office!
F10 Steering wheel…important bit @300KPH!
Another little piece of the jigsaw – I popped some color and various shades of grey to bring this rather important pice of the jigsaw together – so far it’s looking ok – I may use a little bit of CF to make it a bit more convincing and I also have to place the prancing horse logo in the centre… and on we go…boring, boring I hear you say – yep!! & as I couldn’t decide which pic was the most clear, I posted them all! Continue reading F10 Steering wheel…important bit @300KPH!
A Fascinating Formula 1 reference book
I just purchased another copy of my favourite F1 reference book – “GRAND PRIX Fascination Formula 1” by Ranier Schlegelmilch. I already have the ’93 edition (which has now become slightly dog-eared from constant use) and this latest one is the ’95 edition with the same content but a slightly different dust-jacket.  It’s a wonderful pictorial history covering 25 years of F1 from mid 70’s to the mid 90’s and in my view is an absolute must for modelmakers & F1 enthusiasts. I got mine on Amazon at a bargain price – I was actually browsing the web for another … Continue reading A Fascinating Formula 1 reference book