Current Projects

(UPDATED: 19 April 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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Retro Paradise

Here’s a look at an iconic twin set of Holden Commodores from the Mobil Round Australia Reliability Trial, plus a much rarer Peter Brock race car – the V8 AUSCAR he raced at Calder Park.

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F1 Six-Packs

Bburago released 6-packs of F1 cars a while back – Mercedes, McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull. Some are decent models, but some are garbage.

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Video: Building the Ferrari 643

This long-time obsolete model from the now defunct Rosso Corporation was ground breaking in its day. Click through to watch the full build of this huge 1:8 scale metal and plastic kit, including extra detail that was added for further realism.

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Models On Display

For February 2025 only, the model club I’m a member of (Pakenham Modellers Group) has a display running at a nearby hobby shop. It features …

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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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