Current Projects

(UPDATED: 24 January 2025) See what’s on the workbench – step by step updates on current builds and conversions HERE. Check back regularly!

Videos are posted to YouTube from time to time – see them HERE.

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Hot Wheels F1s

F1 and Mattel have revealed there will be a Hot Wheels F1 collection released during 2025, featuring both cars from eight of the ten race teams.

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Build Blog: 1/8 Rosso Ferrari

I never thought I’d see, never mind build, one of these kits. It’s the huge 1/8 scale Ferrari 643 – a rather rare model because much of the stock was destroyed in a factory fire that put the manufacturer out of business.

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Fixing Biante’s VR/VS Supercar

There is a problem with Biante’s VR and VS Commodore V8 Supercar. This video runs through the steps to fix it – plus some other things to lift the realism of this classic diecast.

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Best & Worst of 2024

Which model kit builds were the best and worst for the year just gone? And what were the eight kits added to the stash through 2024?

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Alpine Analysis

Which Is Best? It’s a very close call! Video review of the Alpine A522 F1 as modelled by Spark and Minichamps.

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How Are Your Old Models Going?

What’s the condition of your old models? This video takes a look at a build from the 1980s, the 1:20 scale Williams FW07 from Tamiya, and how some of it has deteriorated while other areas have held up exceptionally well.

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Build Video: ’56 Indy 500 Winner

Here’s the “How to” video for building the 1956 Indianapolis 500 winner. It covers everything from parts prep to painting, decoration and assembly, plus some tips and problems along the way.

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NAM Model Show & Swap Meet

Melbourne’s Northern Area Modellers ran a scale model competition and swap meet earlier this month. Can you guess which model got the People’s Choice award? …

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Unboxing: Rare Lotus 80 Kit

This is the unboxing of a very rare Formula One model, the 1979 Lotus 80, a multi-media kit by Factory T’z in 1:20 scale. But it’s not all there.

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Diecast Review: XC Cobra

The price has gone up for the latest Australian Model Car Collection release. Is it still good value? Have a look in this full review video.

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