March FW14B update

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 / f1models / Leave a comment

A small video clip of the build so far. The cockpit is almost complete. Just a few more details to add then onto the steering and pedals and running some brake lines and the accelerator cable. Once this is complete and the top is all glued in I can clear coat and polish down so I can get the suspension and the rear of the monocoque detail added.

Murray Walker passes

March 13, 2021 / f1models / Leave a comment

Over many years of following f1 dating back to the 80’s for me this mans charisma and voice kept me glued to the TV and radio. I’m so sad that this legend of a man has passed. What a wonderful person. I’d loved to have met him but never did. I will always remember the addiction to f1 the way he kept us on the edge of our seats with his amazing commentary. God bless him and thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP big man

March FW14B update

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 / f1models / Leave a comment

March has been a mixed bag. I haven’t had much time in the workshop doing the Williams build due to work and weather. Things are slowly getting there. I’ve had a few dramas but on the whole things are looking good going forwards. This next week I’m hoping to get the side pods and the under carriage of the monocoque completed ready for detail and Clear coating. Keep an eye on the wip. It’s the main objective to get this done before anything else then back to the 1/20 fujimi MP4-6 them a MotoGP bike.

FW14B update

February 6, 2021February 14, 2021 / f1models / Leave a comment

If you are following my wip you will know that things are going smoothly, not a great deal of issues but a lot of scratch building going on in preparation for paint. There is still a long way to go but once the hard arduous parts are out of the way the fun bit of detailing will begin. I have started doing the cockpit detail but have put it on hold till after the weekend. Monday is a new start to a new week and full steam ahead to get the bulk of the front end and monocoque done.

The FW14B rebuild has started

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 / f1models / 1 Comment

The other day I started the FW14B build or rather rebuild. Every single step, every single nut and bolt will be shown as I travel on this second fw14b journey. So please follow on my home page the link to the build. In-depth discussions around the build how I’m doing it what I’m using. The good the bad and the ugly. Hope you will follow as it’s going to be the most complex build I’ve done yet.

Fw14B Top a studio Side Pod & ECU set

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 / f1models / Leave a comment

So Top studio have released the latest 1/12 Tamiya additional detail set. The FW14B side pod and ECU kit. Cannot wait to get my hands on this. Hopefully the Engine set by Easter. Awesome kit by the looks of it. Including a much appreciated and needed fuel head system set up. As for price I have no idea. I haven’t seen it advertised on any site so far as this is hours old. So keep your eyes and ears peeled. Set ordered on pre order to be released on the 23/01/21. £48 inc carriage to the UK. Cannot wait

The end is near for the 126 C2

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 / f1models / Leave a comment

Still a few bits to sort out. Mainly the tyres front end and the cowling and a few engine details.

Prior to assembling the whole rear end we fitted the rear wing. Considering this is a Revell kit And my daughter has been doing a lot of work on it I’m really happy.

Robin Witt’s MP4/7 1:20 Mclaren

January 11, 2021 / f1models / Leave a comment

Today my good friend from Scotland Robin posted some images of his latest 1:20 build. The MP4/7 with detail. I will be getting some more images over the next few days to add to my customer collection. I’d just like to say that Robin has done an amazing job on this car. really clean with some extra detail. Robins come a long way in this hobby and has really started to flex his muscles. Really impressed with your work buddy. So please keep an eye on my customer builds section and you’ll be able to see shots from every angle. To all my customers and viewers if you have images of your work I’d love to show case them on my website so don’t hesitate, contact me and I’ll add them for you.

F2002 1/12

January 10, 2021January 11, 2021 / f1models / Leave a comment

Due to so much interest in the F2002 I’ve decided to get back to it this year. Once the 126 C2 and the mo4/6 are finished I’ll get back to it as soon as I can.

Please be patient as this will get finished and hopefully this year.

Ferrari 126 C2 Revell Update

January 4, 2021 / f1models / Leave a comment

The Revell kit is going well. Above are two images of what stage I’m at. The main components are not glued down as of yet they are purely assembled for gauging whether everything is fitting correctly. There is still quite a bit to do. Rear axles, more engine detail, wheels and tyres, brakes and discs all round and the main cowling. Please keep an eye on the wip. I’m not going into mega detail on this build in terms of what I’m doing as my daughter is involved so it’s mainly just a bit of fun with some extra detailing. Hope you enjoy. After this I will get back to the mp4/6 fujimi 1/20.