Some iconic F1 brands join the “JYS” troupe – updated Dec 9th
I eventually got the first couple of figures from this lot to a point where they are begining to look the part. Continue reading “Some iconic F1 brands join the “JYS” troupe – updated Dec 9th”
“Unleash Hell” – Warlordgames painted figure
“Hell hath no fury like a Roman General and his hound”! An excellent 28mm metal figure from Warlord games Continue reading “Unleash Hell” – Warlordgames painted figure
Arwen — Games Workshop painted figure
After a long (health related) layoff from painting, I’m glad to be back with brushes in hand. Continue reading “Arwen — Games Workshop painted figure”
Mini paintings on canvas – various F1 subjects
More on the “JYS” 60/70s entourage…!
My previous post refers, and I now have quite a number of characters to add to the original pair of Jackie & Helen. Continue reading “More on the “JYS” 60/70s entourage…!”
Jackie and Helen Stewart 1/43 conversion sculpt – 1960’s & 70’s fashion look!
A familiar sight around the F1 paddock and grid in the 60’s and 70’s was Jackie and Helen Stewart. They both always dressed very trendily and sported the latest fashions in their attire. Continue reading “Jackie and Helen Stewart 1/43 conversion sculpt – 1960’s & 70’s fashion look!”
Jordan 911 – boxed and good to go!
I eventually made the necessary adjustments to the original box with the aid of my inkjet and some sticky carbon patterned vynil, so it’s ready, and good to go! Continue reading “Jordan 911 – boxed and good to go!”
Ayrton Senna 1994; Dark clouds gathering……
…….back in 1994 Williams Renault were the dominant team in F1 with both Mansell and Prost having bagged the drivers title for them in ’92 & ’93 respectively. Continue reading “Ayrton Senna 1994; Dark clouds gathering……”
P.L.N. and the 1/18 Kyosho Ferrari 365 GTB /4
The 1/18 model is by Kyosho of the Ferrari 365GTB/4 as driven by Paul Newman (P.L.N.) back in 1977 . He competed in the Dayton 24 Hour race and finished 5th overall. Continue reading “P.L.N. and the 1/18 Kyosho Ferrari 365 GTB /4”
Mario Andretti 1/18 and ERTL Brawner Hawk – Indy 500 Champion 1969
What a combination, in my view the oldies are the best and they produced such great racing and raw excitement for the fans back then. The Brawner Hawk car looks so purposeful even standing still, it could induce a bit of “heart racing” for onlookers. Continue reading “Mario Andretti 1/18 and ERTL Brawner Hawk – Indy 500 Champion 1969”