Without wishing to sound soppy, finishing these models has been strangely emotional. I could start by writing that this project started back in March 2026 when I began building the kits and things got properly underway. Or I could start with the day 5 years ago when I first had the idea to build these …
I don’t usually make models of crashes. There’s no particular reason, but I suppose they can sometimes be a little macabre (especially if the driver was injured). However, in this instance I was approached by a follower on Instagram last year to ask if I would build a diorama of Rubens Barrichello crashing at the …
I am delighted to announce that these dioramas are now available to purchase with free worldwide shipping. 10% of the proceeds from the sale of each diorama will be donated to UK Youth, a charity of which Nigel Mansell is President. UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive …
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For a long time the Lotus 95t was one of the few F1 cars from the 1980’s which was not available as a kit. There had been a kit issued back in the 80’s by Auto-Modelli HiFi, but that has been out of production for many years. I managed to get hold of one these …
This one has taken a lot of hard work and planning. Having really enjoyed the first part of the Mansell Trilogy, this time I have pushed myself to try and capture something a little different… a 1980’s turbo-powered F1 car in the rain at Monaco. Nigel Mansell in the Lotus 95t is another iconic moment …
As I mentioned in my last post, the Goodwood Festival of Speed (FoS) is an absolutely amazing event which I very much look forward to every year. It has given me the opportunity to meet some amazing figures from the world of motorsport (so I’m already very excited about the 2025 Festival which is already …
Continue reading ““Porsche 1-2-3” – Porsche 956 – Derek Bell Signed Diorama, Le Mans 1982”
I always look forward to the Goodwood Festival of Speed every year. There’s a lot to love about it.. the cars, the setting and (even sometimes) the lovely weather. But the thing I love most about it is being able to get close to the drivers who attend the annual event. As a small boy …
I am delighted to announce that these dioramas are now available to purchase with free worldwide shipping. 10% of the proceeds from the sale of each diorama will be donated to UK Youth, a charity of which Nigel Mansell is President. UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped …
Continue reading “AVAILABLE NOW – 1st Race, 1st Pole, 1st Win – Signed Nigel Mansell Diorama”
As far as I’m concerned, this is the big one. Most sport fans have a figure who inspired them and caught their imagination, resulting in their love of sport developing and growing. For me, that person was Nigel Mansell – when I saw him win the 1991 British Grand Prix as an 8-year-old boy he …
The older I get, the more I realise that the nostalgic in me is growing stronger. Clearly building models of racing cars that from over 30 years ago is a nostalgic act in itself, but my latest diorama is nostalgic in a different way. Usually the cars and drivers that I choose come from those …
