Tag: Formula 1

Unpicking FOM’s decision to deny Andretti a Formula 1 entry in 2025

Image: Mario Andretti’s 1979 Lotus 80 at Brands Hatch in 2018. No heritage or value in that, eh, FOM? Surprise, surprise! Formula One Management have slammed the door…

Hot Shots from 2022

2022 was a fantastic year. I was extremely lucky to attend four separate race meetings during the season. Each was slightly different, and all were at what I…

Tamiya Lotus 102B: Completed

My Tamiya Lotus 102B model kit is a tough cookie. It’s not every day you drop a kit 4 feet on a hard wood floor and still get to show it off!

Formula 1’s $200 million entry fee

One of the features of the new Concorde Agreement between the Formula 1 teams and Liberty Media is the enormous $200 million entry fee for any prospective new…

Fujimi Sauber C30: Completed

The Fujimi Sauber C30 is an unusual subject for an F1 model kit. I had to have it! Read about my third completed 1:20 kit here.

Protar Ferrari 156/85: Completed

A classic 1:24 scale Italian kit, I built the Protar Ferrari 156/85. Read about what went well, what didn’t and what you should do differently.

Tamiya Benetton B192: Completed

My adventures in building the Tamiya Benetton B192 model kit for your amusement. Read how I screwed up first time, and how I fixed it at the second attempt.

An Old Autosport: 1998 Belgian Grand Prix Review Issue

Revisit an old issue of Autosport magazine that covered one of the most memorable Formula 1 races of the 1990s – the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix.

Fujimi Footwork FA13: Completed

Browse my completed Fujimi Footwork FA13 plastic model kit F1 car in 1:20 scale. Read the build diary and learn the tips and tricks I used.

Tamiya Tyrrell 023: Completed

My completed Tamiya Tyrrell 023 plastic model kit F1 car in 1:20 scale. Read the build diary to see how I built this classic mid 90s F1 car.

Tamiya Tyrrell 020: Completed

The Tamiya Tyrrell 020 was my first proper F1 kit. I’ve come a long way since then! Here’s a few photos and a little story about the model.

Hasegawa Larrousse LC90: Completed

Larrousse F1 cars were always a riot of colour, and this one was no different. Read about my build of the Hasegawa Larrousse LC90 here.

Hasegawa Benetton B190: Completed

There’s no missing my completed Hasegawa Benetton B190 plastic model kit F1 car. Possibly one of the most colourful F1 cars of all time!