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Post by René on Mar 18, 2020 17:32:40 GMT
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Post by charleselan on Mar 18, 2020 19:09:32 GMT
Brilliant post which has really made my day and lifted flagging spirits in these trying times.
The Hesketh really does look brilliant and that opening head on shot is just magnificent and so life like, thumbs up there dear boy!
Do not forget to include the various march 761's as well, they are beautiful models.
Just amazing stuff, well done indeed.
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Post by Carl on Mar 18, 2020 20:47:10 GMT
Brilliant post which has really made my day and lifted flagging spirits in these trying times. The Hesketh really does look brilliant and that opening head on shot is just magnificent and so life like, thumbs up there dear boy! Do not forget to include the various march 761's as well, they are beautiful models. Just amazing stuff, well done indeed. Rene, I agree with John Charles about your beautiful detail work which, if it came to the attention of Liberty Media, could make you rich as a worthy substitute venue until full-scale racing can resume. Cheers, Carl |
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Post by robmarsh on Mar 19, 2020 12:16:51 GMT
Beautiful Rene, I could only dream of models like these back in the day. Since we are all mates and you have such a nice setup plus there is no motor racing wouldn't it be wonderful if we could all link up electronically and play on your set.
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Post by René on Mar 19, 2020 16:38:46 GMT
Thanks guys, much appreciated! @ JC: I am very glad I lifted your spirits with these photos! These are very worrying times so some lightness is essential. The March 761, yes. Just keep an eye on this place.  @ Carl: Great idea. If only we had an elixir that could shrink us to 1/32 scale... @ Rob: These modern slot cars are incomparable to the cars of our childhood. And now they are even more beautiful then the first Fly releases of the late 90s. They are as detailed as quality diecasts. |
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Post by René on Mar 19, 2020 17:35:06 GMT
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Post by René on Mar 28, 2020 18:29:59 GMT
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Post by charleselan on Mar 28, 2020 19:31:22 GMT
Brilliant stuff René, that is not overkill at all. So many good model shots it is hard to pick one out but I do like the Art Merzario one of him in his 1972 Targa Florio winning car. Dare I say it though, in that he sits a little bit high in the car, most of the time you could barely see the top of his helmet. Goodness knows how the little chap could see where he was going. That slot track of yours is just unbelievable, I would be spending most of my time with it if it were my own, nothing would get done around the farm either  . Do I take it that the early season short tail cars are those made by Spirit and the longer tail versions are the fabulous Slot It kit cars of which i have a couple unbuilt so far? |
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Post by robmarsh on Mar 28, 2020 19:31:34 GMT
Rene I think for the 1972 season Ferrari built seven 312PBs and used to race them at alternate races. You may have more than the works team as I count at least four.
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Post by Carl on Mar 28, 2020 21:46:14 GMT
Rene, Beautiful selection of the most beautiful prototype! I like the wide color-coordinated stripe and trim elements that informs the nationality of the senior driver, or in any case the most cool one. Is this a cool embellishment of your own? By his own estimation, Mario Andretti was always more Italian than American, an indecision with consequences that favor Jacky Ickx's Belgian yellow and sloppy kisses at Indianapolis. 
Cheers, Carl
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Post by chrisb on Mar 29, 2020 10:56:54 GMT
they are simply breath-taking Rene, the hours the patience, the dedication, I can only marvel, but like any fan I would always like more photos
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Post by charleselan on Mar 29, 2020 12:30:39 GMT
Rene, Beautiful selection of the most beautiful prototype! I like the wide color-coordinated stripe and trim elements that informs the nationality of the senior driver, or in any case the most cool one. Is this a cool embellishment of your own? By his own estimation, Mario Andretti was always more Italian than American, an indecision with consequences that favor Jacky Ickx's Belgian yellow and sloppy kisses at Indianapolis.
Cheers, Carl
Carl, The identification markings on the 312PB's were so cool, and looked completely right. In the small photo of Mario you have attached it looks as thought here are two Mario's, one being hugged & kissed by an excited team owner and just behind them another Mario. Could it be his brother Aldo? I think that Jacky Ickx was Ferrari's number one boy at the time and held sway over anyone else, even good old Mario. John Charles |
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Post by René on Mar 29, 2020 13:53:33 GMT
Well, you asked for it guys! I will not hold back and show you what I've got!  From left to right: #30 is the 1972 'Buenos Aires 1000km' car (Peterson/Schenken) and next to it the 1972 Targa Florio test car (#T3) and race car (#3) driven by Merzario and Munari. The Buenos Aires car is made by SRC and the Targa cars by Slot.it.  Daytona 1972 line-up: #2 (Ickx/Andretti), #4 (Redman/Regazzoni) and #6 (Peterson/Schenken). All three cars made by Sloter (unfortunately no longer exists).  This is the 1972 '1000km Monza' team. The #1 (Ickx/Regazzoni) is made by Slot.it and the #2 (Peterson/Schenken) and #3 (Redman/Merzario) are both by Policar.
 And last but not least, the 1972 Watkins Glen line-up. #85 (Andretti/Ickx), #86 (Peterson/Schenken) and #87 (Redman/Merzario), all three by Slot.it. All the races were won by the Ferrari!  |
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Post by René on Mar 29, 2020 15:06:22 GMT
In the small photo of Mario you have attached it looks as thought here are two Mario's, one being hugged & kissed by an excited team owner and just behind them another Mario. Could it be his brother Aldo? I think that Jacky Ickx was Ferrari's number one boy at the time and held sway over anyone else, even good old Mario. John Charles I would guess it's a more likely scenario that it's Aldo than another Mario that looks just like Mario! Ickx was most definitely their number one boy at the time. |
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Post by Carl on Mar 29, 2020 15:32:17 GMT
Rene, Beautiful selection of the most beautiful prototype! I like the wide color-coordinated stripe and trim elements that informs the nationality of the senior driver, or in any case the most cool one. Is this a cool embellishment of your own? By his own estimation, Mario Andretti was always more Italian than American, an indecision with consequences that favor Jacky Ickx's Belgian yellow and sloppy kisses at Indianapolis.
Cheers, Carl
Carl, The identification markings on the 312PB's were so cool, and looked completely right. In the small photo of Mario you have attached it looks as thought here are two Mario's, one being hugged & kissed by an excited team owner and just behind them another Mario. Could it be his brother Aldo? I think that Jacky Ickx was Ferrari's number one boy at the time and held sway over anyone else, even good old Mario. John Charles Good eyes! Yes, it's twin brother Aldo. |
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