24H Du Mans 1969 Diorama, Jacky Ickx walking
The spectacular 24H du Mans 1969 is famous for being the last edition starting with the drivers ready to run to their cars from the track side. From the following year the race began with drivers directly in the cockpits. This diorama represents the starting grid with focus on Jacky Ickx walking to his car, observing the security belts procedure and beginning the race from the last position. This behaviour didn’t stop him from finishing first, raising to victory John Wyer’s Ford GT40 crew after a great challenge with Porsche. It took about 6 months working to complete the diorama. Many reference images were found online[...]
Benetton pit-stop M.Schumacher, Japan GP Suzuka 1995 Diorama
This 1:43 scale diorama is based on a photographic research in the Internet. Some details were readapted according to a synthesis of the visual material found. Road surface was obtained with a plywood board etched with big cement faded tiles, dark asphalt effect and various pit-stop ground lines. Pit-crew and M. Schumacher representation are handpainted Denizen figures, while cameraman, sound assistant, several box mechanics and spectators are coated from pewter Phoenix miniatures. Benetton B195 car is a handbuilt Tameo kit while machines for refueling are in plasticard with photoetching applications. [...]
Targa Florio 1972 Diorama, Collesano
It was a spectacular and exciting edition with many surprising events following each other till the end of the race. Many overtakings took place: in this historical reconstruction De Adamich is being overtaken by Merzario. Year 1972 sees for the Maranello’s Rossa the return to victory in the Sicilian classic race, also remembered for being the fastest edition. Local favourite, Nino Vaccarella, the “flying principal”, despite the warm support of spectators along the circuit, could not end the race because of an engine breakdown. The Munari-Merzario team on a Ferrari 312 P was triumphant in Palermo over Marko-Galli team (driving the very competitive Alfa Romeo 33TT) who arrived few seconds later.[...]
Ferrari pit-stop M.Schumacher, Monaco GP 2003 Diorama
This diorama was built after acquiring a strong photographic documentation from specialized magazines and Internet. The scene was completely designed in 1/43 scale; Ferrari box was manufactured with plywood sheets wedged with milled panelists. Inner space was coated with red plexiglass panels on which some “pranging horse” decals were added. Work desks are in plasticard as well as toolboxes, respectively painted with steel and “Ferrari red” colors. A working lighting system, obtained by soldering different brass sections, was placed on the ceiling. [...]
Mille Miglia 1956 Diorama, Tuscany Hills
A hairpin that brings us far away, back in the 50’s when aces like Fangio, Cabianca and Castellotti made our hearts beat while watching them darting wildly on impossible streets. These men brought us strong emotions that we want to keep in our memory like a relic of metal and pistons…
The most beautiful race in the world, as Enzo Ferrari defined it, entered in racing history for its great suggestion on all fans and more. The run snaked through country roads from Brescia to Rome, then went back again through Tuscany up to the starting point.[...]