Parcel turned up today with a handful of Spark 43rd scale models to add to the collection, ranging from World Champions & Le Mans winner, to a car that didn’t even get close to qualifying for a race.
Build Diary: 2009 Ferrari F60 (Tamiya 1:20 scale)
The Iceman, Kimi Raikkonen, was the only driver to manage a win in Ferrari’s 2009 racer, the F60. Here’s the full diary of my build with lots of photos, information and tips.
Video: What’s On The Workbench, October Update
Despite being at home in COVID lockdown here in Melbourne, I haven’t been able to get much modelling done since the last video update back in May. However, the last few weeks have been rather more productive, so here’s what’s been done:
Review: Supercars from Biante & Apex
In this review, I look at some 1:43 diecast Supercar models from Biante and Apex that have very low production numbers;
Video: What’s On The Workbench, May Update
A short update video this month, where I got the following done:
Published in Australian Muscle Car Magazine :)
I sent a letter to the editor of the brilliant print publication Australian Muscle Car magazine regarding an Australian motorsport identity that had been featured …
Video: What’s On The Workbench, April Update
Progress on the three Tamiya kits I’ve got going at the moment…
Review: Authentic’s FGX Falcon Supercars
A couple more FGX Falcons from the 2018 Supercars season were released earlier this year – Will Davison’s Milwaukee Tools entry from 23Red Racing, and …
Video: Workbench Update, Feb/March 2020
Oops, forgot to mention this update video that was posted to the YouTube Channel last week, the February/March update of what’s on the work bench!
BYO (Build your Own) F1 Ferrari
Check these out! This guy scratch-built a 1.3-to-1 scale Ferrari F1 model from cardboard. Everything is hand cut and glued.
Current Projects
(UPDATED: 18 October 2021) While there might not be new posts below, it’s likely there have been updates in the Current Projects area. Go there and catch the progress of what’s on my workbench – click HERE! (or use the main navigation menu).
Video updates are also posted to YouTube from time to time – see them HERE.
Supercar Conversion: 2018 Truck Assist ZB Commodore
The commercial manufacturers didn’t make any models of the 2018 TEKNO Autosports Supercars. Here’s how I made the Jack LeBrocq/Johnathan Webb Truck Assist version.
‘Blue Tank’ Lotus 79, Mario Andretti
Blast From The Past: This is a terrible model. In fact, it hardly passes as a decent toy.
1988 Coloni CF188 (Tameo, 1:43)
This Tameo kit had already been started by the previous owner. I effectively started again, trying out some new paints, a custom colour mix and modifications to fit my own plinth.
Monster Energy Supercar Conversion
Monster Energy-sponsored Supercars have only been produced in 1:18 scale. If you want one in 43rd scale, you have to do it yourself. This is how.
F1 Decals – Tobacco & More
Here’s a batch of F1s getting their tobacco liveries completed, plus a modern-day F1 that required flag, not fag, markings.
Touring Car Tobacco
Another batch of aftermarket decals applied to a variety of Australian Touring Car Championship models to increase the authenticity of how they raced in the day.
Build Diary: 1998 Chev Monte Carlo, Dale Earnhardt
Building Revell’s Dale Earnhardt Chev Monte Carlo NASCAR was not without it’s problems! Here’s the full ‘how-to’ build diary, with photos.
Authentic’s 2017 Bathurst Winner
Authentic Collectables scored a lucky coup in 2017, holding the contract to produce models for Erebus Motorsport which happened to win that year’s Bathurst 1000. I’ve just received my 1:43 version. But I’m not happy.
Brock & Moffat Bathurst Tobacco Conversions
Three famous Bathurst racers had their tobacco decals applied this week – two Brock Commodores and a Moffat Mazda. ACE Model Cars 1982 Bathurst Winner …