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Friday, September 30, 2011
Ferrari Launch Their 2011 Car The F150
Ferrari have become the first team to launch their 2011 Formula One car – named the F150. Thw F150 name comes from the fact it is 150 years since Italian unification, the flag bearer for the nation decided it was important to increase exposure of the major event in the country’s long history. �The cars [...]
Sergio Perez - classic F1
Sauber's Sergio Perez is the latest grand prix driver to choose his five all-time favourite races for BBC Sport's classic Formula 1 series.
The 21-year-old Mexican has impressed greatly in his maiden season this year, starting from a super drive into the points at his debut race in Australia, even if Sauber were later disqualified on a technicality. He is also leading his more experienced team-mate Kamui Kobayashi 6-4 on qualifying performances and has generally driven with maturity and assurance in the races.
Perez, like Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg before him, has not chosen any races in which he has competed. Instead, he has opted to select some of the most exciting races of F1's recent history. The Mexican's choices are as follows, in his order of preference:
1) Brazil 2008
The race when the championship battle between McLaren's Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's Felipe Massa went to the last corner of the last race, with Hamilton taking the fifth place he needed to win the title. Perez says: "I remember very well how exciting it was to see the outcome of the race, when Hamilton won literally in the last seconds the championship."
When Ferrari lost the world championship for Fernando Alonso following a terrible tactical error, with Sebastian Vettel winning the race and title for Red Bull. Perez says he chose this race because it was another "thrilling" finale to the championship.
3) Brazil 2007
Another title-deciding race, this one turning on a disastrous afternoon for Hamilton, who watched the title slip through his fingers after a mistake on the first lap. The Englishman ran wide and then a gearbox glitch dropped him to the back of the field. He recovered to finish seventh but lost the title by a single point to Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen, who made up a 17-point deficit - then nearly two wins - in the final two races.
4) Brazil 2001
A typical race at Sao Paulo's Interlagos circuit, featuring rain showers, non-stop action and lots of overtaking. It was won by McLaren's David Coulthard, who completed an excellent overtaking manoeuvre on Ferrari's Michael Schumacher.
But the race is remembered for another passing move on the German, by Juan Pablo Montoya, who was driving in only his third grand prix. It was the manoeuvre that announced Montoya's arrival as a major - if mercurial - talent, lunging from distance in his Williams to pass Schumacher, who was not used to being dealt with in that way. "I liked it a lot when Montoya overtook Schumacher," says Perez. "It was a great move!"
5) Belgium 1998
Perez was only eight when this infamous race took place but even he describes it as "unforgettable". Held in pouring rain, there was a 13-car pile-up at the start, Michael Schumacher crashing out of the lead when running into the back of Coulthard's car in appalling visibility. The German then marched down the pit lane to confront his rival because he thought the Scot had taken him out deliberately.
In the end, Jordan secured its first win, achieved in controversial style when Eddie Jordan ordered Ralf Schumacher not to challenge team-mate Damon Hill for the win. But it was a race that had everything. And for that reason - and because it is the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend - we have embedded highlights of the race below. There are also are short and extended highlights of last season's thrilling race at Spa, won brilliantly by Hamilton.
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CLICK HERE TO WATCH SHORT HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2010 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX
CLICK HERE TO WATCH EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2010 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX
The classic races will be available to watch on the red button on BBC interactive television in the UK as follows:
They will be available on satellite and cable from 1500 BST on Wednesday 24 August until 0855 on Friday 26 August.
On Freeview, they will be available from 1030-1330 on Friday 26 August, when they will also be repeated on satellite and cable.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/andrewbenson/2011/08/sergio_perez_-_classic_f1.html
McLaren drivers out of title race
 Is it now a three-way battle for the title? |
?Focus and concentration will be of paramount importance and there is none stronger in this regard than Ferrari?s Fernando Alonso.?The Guardian?s Oliver Owen thinks that it is Mark Webber?s title to lose now, and that this may be the Australian?s last realistic chance of winning the title.
?He has driven beautifully. Monaco and Silverstone spring to mind. He has been an uncompromising racer, not giving Vettel or Lewis Hamilton an inch in Turkey and Singapore respectively. Most importantly, he has largely avoided the bouts of brain fade that can wreck a season ? his on-track hooning in Melbourne when racing Hamilton being the only exception. But there is a feeling that for Webber it is now or never, that a chance of a tilt at the title may never come again. He is certainly driving as if that is the case and that has been his strength.?According to The Mirror?s Byron Young, both McLaren drivers are now out of the title hunt after their fourth and fifth place finishes in Suzuka.
?McLaren's title hopes died yesterday in a weekend from Hell at Suzuka. Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton finished fourth and fifth in a Japanese Grand Prix they had to win to have the remotest chance of keeping their title bid alive."The Sun?s Michael Spearman was of the same opinion, saying ?Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button's title hopes were in tatters after a shocker in Japan.?
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/10/mclaren_drivers_out_of_title_r_1.php
George Connor George Constantine John Cordts David Coulthard
Hamilton decision-making under the microscope
 Lewis Hamilton has come in for criticism |
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/09/hamilton_decisionmaking_under_1.php
Vettel set for titles aplenty
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?Here, after all, is a young man, already dubbed ?Baby Schumi? by Germany?s tabloid press, winning the first of what will presumably be multiple world championships, and all at the tender age of 23. Plenty of time yet to match Schumacher's incredible haul of seven world titles. And yet, their phenomenal ability to drive racing cars apart, there is little similarity between the two men. ?There are still lingering doubts over his racing ability but with such blistering qualifying pace he is nearly always leading from the front anyway. Vettel is set for multiple world championships. Just don?t call him Baby Schumi.?The Guardian?s Paul Weaver says it was difficult to begrudge Vettel his moment of glory after he won the first of what will be many world titles. He also looks back at some of the season?s highlights.
?An amazing Formula One season produced its final twist here on Sunday when Sebastian Vettel, who had never led the title race, won his first world championship. It is difficult to begrudge him his glory, for he had more poles (10) than any other driver and shared the most wins (five) with Fernando Alonso. There will be red faces as well as red cars and overalls at Ferrari, though, for deciding to bring their man in when they did, only to see him re-emerge into heavy traffic. ?Among the highlights, and every race felt like a highlight after the bore-start in Bahrain, there was that wonderful beginning to his McLaren career by Jenson Button, who won two of his first four races, even though he couldn't keep up the pace, especially in qualifying. ?Hamilton once again drove his heart out, and outperformed a car that looked a little too ordinary at times. He was superb in Montreal. Then there was Webber, the Anglophile Aussie who was the favourite among most neutrals to win the title. There was that spectacular crash when he ran into the back of Heikki Kovalainen and the most famous of his four wins, at Silverstone, when he said to his team at the end of the race: 'Not bad for a No2 driver.' ?But in the end there was only one German who mattered. It was the remarkable Vettel. This will be the first of a clutch of championships for him.?The Independent?s David Tremayne focuses on the plight of the other title contenders, writing it is easier to feel more sorry for one than the other.
?It was impossible not to feel for both Webber and Alonso. Yet while a frustrated Alonso gestured at Petrov after the race, the Australian, predictably, refused to complain about his pitstop timing. ?A world championship seemed an inevitable part of Sebastian Vettel's future, but it came a little sooner than most expected, after his recent tribulations. You wouldn't bet against several more, and if that record-breaking streak continues, perhaps even Schumacher's achievements will be overshadowed.?And the Mirror?s Byron Young elaborates further on the petulant behaviour of Fernando Alonso on his slowing down lap after his title dreams ended behind the Renault of Vitaly Petrov.
?Fernando Alonso was hurled into more controversy last night for a wild gesture at the former Lada racer who cost him the title. But the Spaniard brushed off accusations he gave Russian Vitaly Petrov the finger for ruining his title hopes by blocking him for 40 laps as they duelled over sixth place. "The Ferrari ace was caught on television cruising alongside the Renault driver on the slowing down lap and gesticulating from the cockpit. Petrov was unrepentant: "What was I supposed to do? Just get out of his way, pull to the side? I don't think that is how we race. It was important for the team for me to get points."
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/11/vettel_set_for_titles_aplenty_1.php
What's the Best Ink-Jet Printer to use when creating Decals??
Hi All... Need a guide....
I want to do more detailed custom decals, but I want to know which Ink-Jet Printer is better with which Decal Sheet Paper? I know ALPS printers are discontinued and costly to buy if you find one. I currently have an Epson PhotoStylus Printer and used Testor's Decal Sheets, but the ink seem to stay on top of the sheet and it does not give you a very clean detailed print-out.
So, What's the BEST INK-JET Printer to use with Testor's Decal Sheets, OR what other Decal Sheet Paper I should be using with my Epson Ink-Jet Printer?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/979591.aspx
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Video: BMW M3 Caught Revving its Engine
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A few days ago, we brought you spy shots of the upcoming BMW M3, but today, we’ve found something better. Bimmer Post has captured the future M3 testing and was able to shoot a video revealing the extraordinary sound of the engine.
It was previously believed that the 2014 BMW M3 would use a fresh 3.3-liter six-cylinder engine equipped with three turbos - one of which would be powered by electricity. Now rumors are leaning more towards a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine that is currently under development. Whichever path BMW ended up taking, the 450 HP supposedly found under the hood were caught ripping out of the exhaust, creating low and thunderous sounds. It’s music to our ears, but why don’t you turn up the volume and take a listen for yourself.
Video: BMW M3 Caught Revving its Engine originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 29 September 2011 15:00 EST.
Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/video-bmw-m3-caught-revving-its-engine-ar117162.html
2013 Opel Allegra/Junior - new city car - spied
Upcoming new Opel minicar spied doing some high-speed testing in heavy camouflage.2012 Mercedes-Benz GL AMG spied with new details
Next-generation GL AMG, showing its quad-piped exhaust and new bumpers, will be introduced sometime next year.Michael Bleekemolen Alex Blignaut Trevor Blokdyk Mark Blundell
'69 Chevelle Custom
Hello all. I haven't been here much lately and I apologize for not coming by. My job, 5 kids and online businesses have kept me very, very busy. Again I apologize. I'll try to do better. Some of you know me, for those who don't I'm known as 67impala427.
I am posting progress pics of my '69 Chevelle. This is the first time I've actually done some building since October '09. The kit is the AMT model that's been around forever. I painted the body for this car about 5 years ago. I intended to sell it but never got around to it. I decided to complete the kit to showcase one of the resin hoods that I cast. Those that are familiar with me know that I like 'em low and I like to do a lot of customizing. I started with the chassis. I had to open the rear wheel wells and removed the the ones up front in order to allow for the larger wheel/tire combo. I then revamped the engine bay to give it a cleaner look. I have included pics of the stock and modified versions. Hope you guys like it so far. It's good to be back.
Alex. :chev:
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/979836.aspx
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
TV/Movie Car VII CBP 'Model And Modelers' Auditions
The TV/Movie Car CBP is back with our new sequel to the TV/MC franchise...The Model And The Modelers. This will be a six month production starting on October 1, 2011 and ending on April 1, 2012. You are cordially invited to audition and to complete as many roles as you wish. While I am the Executive Producer and Director, I will also participate with my own role as well to be announced later. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask me here.
The Rules
- The model must represent a vehicle from a TV show, movie or video that is accessible through normal channels to all. Please announce your role during your audition. No what-if's!
- To be fair to all, the model must be unstarted or to be rebuilt from a disassembled model.
- Any scale except 1:1.
- Can be built from plastic, resin, or modified die-cast.
- Use aftermarket parts and accessories if desired.
- This is a six month production.
FYI
If you have never participated in one of my TV/Movie Car CBPs before, I run this like a like a TV or movie production. Please be ready to start when the Director calls for ACTION and have your role completed when the Director calls THAT'S A WRAP! The future of this franchise depends upon the success of this production. I am depending upon all actors to work together as a team!
Let the auditions begin! 
The Actors
- mrmike
- Spencer1984
- F1 Starr
- avidinha
- rickr442
- Charger 01
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/977981.aspx
Michael Bleekemolen Alex Blignaut Trevor Blokdyk Mark Blundell
Team order rule needs a re-think
 Jean Todt arives for Wednesday's hearing |
?Whether you are for or against team orders, if the FIA could not back up its own rules and nail a competitor in a blatant case such as this the rule really does need reviewing. Perhaps Ferrari?s thinly-veiled threat to take the matter to the civil courts if they were punished too harshly scared the governing body, who as much as admitted the flimsiness of its rule."Paul Weaver, reporting for the Guardian in Monza, was in favour of the ruling which keeps alive Ferrari?s slim chances in an enthralling championship.
?The World Motor Sport Council was right not to ruin a compelling Formula One season by taking away the 25 points Alonso collected in Germany. That would have put him out of the five-man title race. But the council was widely expected to increase the fine and possibly deduct points from the team, as opposed to the individual. In the end, it could be argued that common sense prevailed. But the decision will dismay those who were upset by the way Ferrari handled the situation as much as anything else.?The Daily Mail's Jonathan McEvoy expressed outrage at the FIA tearing up its own rule book by allowing Ferrari to escape unpunished.
"Although the race stewards fined them �65,000 for giving team orders in July, the FIA World Motor Sport Council, to whom the matter was referred, decided not to impose any further punishment. It leaves the sport's rulers open to derision. It was, after all, their rule they undermined. In a statement, the WMSC said the regulation banning team orders 'should be reviewed'."
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/09/team_order_rule_needs_a_rethin_1.php
welding truck
i built this truck as a replica of my 1:1 that i drive for work. the cab and chassis are from a snap kit that i had from when i was a kid. the bed and everything in the back are scratch built using sheet plastic and the bottles are made from a sharpie marker cut in half. enjoy
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Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/959454.aspx
Eric Bernard Enrique Bernoldi Enrico Bertaggia Tony Bettenhausen
Nissan working on a car that reads your mind [video]
The project is a joint endeavor between Nissan Europe and the technical university of Lausanne.MOTOGP: Speaking With Spies, Pt. I
American MotoGP hero Ben Spies sat down with SPEED.com to talk about the future of Grand Prix racing and his continued development.
Source: http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-speaking-with-spies-pt-i/
Hot Rods and Hinges - Doors, trunks, cowls & Hoods
I've enjoyed learning to build all sorts of hinges that would work in a variety of ways, depending on the cars configuration.
Fun being challanged to overcome an obstacle, and at the same time try to make the door and body jams fit into the design, make it look right, and at the same time also work well.
I spend a light of time scratching my head and rebending over and over again, until I figure something new out. Maddening at times
, but in the end - still fun and rewarding 
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I spent the last year and a half just building a variety of street rods up to point of painting, but leaving them in primer for now, cause to me they look kinda cool in primer - Primer is a color right 
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Anyway, here's some pics of my last year and a half.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/978278.aspx
Pedro Matos Chaves Bill Cheesbourg Eddie Cheever Andrea Chiesa
MOTOGP: Speaking With Spies, Pt. I
American MotoGP hero Ben Spies sat down with SPEED.com to talk about the future of Grand Prix racing and his continued development.
Source: http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-speaking-with-spies-pt-i/
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
TATC ? Jake Humphrey commits to BBC, Rubens Barrichello reveals Lewis Hamilton discussions and more?.
It is fair to say that the Singapore Grand Prix had plenty of talking points and controversy. From Lewis Hamilton’s collision with Felipe Massa to Michael Schumacher’s dramatic exit and yet another victory for Sebastian Vettel. You can read all the post-race reaction (including quotes from an angry Massa) here. What did the world of [...]
Roberto Bussinello Jenson Button Tommy Byrne Giulio Cabianca
Paul McCartney to play at Abu Dhabi GP!
Paul McCartney is to be the headline act at the Abu Dhabi GP, and will play on the Sunday night after the race. It will be the former Beatle’s first ever appearance in the UAE. It’s a massive coup for … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/09/26/paul-mccartney-to-play-at-abu-dhabi-gp/
Johnny Cecotto Andrea de Cesaris Francois Cevert Eugene Chaboud
Martin Whitmarsh: ?None of us is perfect??
McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh has defended Lewis Hamilton in the aftermath of his collision with Felipe Massa in Singapore. Pressed on Hamilton’s run of incidents this year Whitmarsh insisted that Lewis had done a great job to put the … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/09/26/martin-whitmarsh-none-of-us-is-perfect/
Birabongse Bhanubandh Lucien Bianchi Gino Bianco Hans Binder
Campaign launched to save Team Lotus
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Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/11/campaign_launched_to_save_team_1.php
Ferrari Launch Their 2011 Car The F150
Ferrari have become the first team to launch their 2011 Formula One car – named the F150. Thw F150 name comes from the fact it is 150 years since Italian unification, the flag bearer for the nation decided it was important to increase exposure of the major event in the country’s long history. �The cars [...]
Source: http://f1fanatics.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/ferrari-launch-their-2011-car-the-f150/
Monday, September 26, 2011
First Camaro ZL1 auctioned for $250,000
Chevrolet has announced the first Camaro ZL1 has been sold at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas.
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