Steve Holmes our TRS leader owns a company that is Monster Racewear and all our TRS tees come from his artwork, talent and good looks....Originally Posted by Michael Clark
Steve Holmes our TRS leader owns a company that is Monster Racewear and all our TRS tees come from his artwork, talent and good looks....
That sounds like the modern "buzz word" of "synergy". Ray give me a subscription as you release them PLEASE.
Do you take commissions?
Bingo!
Now that makes more sense. Several on one - costs about the same anyway.
It is not so much the Tee shirt business as such, but the printing, as all tee shirts are bought in. (Sad isn't it - way back in 1977 when I worked for a Marks & Spencer manufacturer in the UK, the total labour time to manufacture a top quality tee shirt was just 5 minutes...)
Do I take commissions Rhys? The answer is yes, but I need to sit down and get stuck in and be in the mood, so I don't really paint very often these days. My retirement mission was learning Ragtime piano, but the duff left hand put paid to that. I haven't manaqed more than 1 painting in any one year - and only 1 completed since we started cruising every winter! Cruising is now on hold so who knows.
Maybe when this next winter comes along, I could be motivated?
incidentally, Chaindrive might be interested in this. The side view paintings were based on drawings in a long defunct British modelling magazine called "Miniature Auto", by 'Malcolm T Firth'. I still have the magazines.
Many will also remember the excellent 'Profile' series of booklets of interesting cars. They also contained plan views of the subject. I still have 15 of them. Sample below. Most were purchased at reduced prices, possibly at the Racing Car Show held every January at Olympia.
Last edited by ERC; 12-22-2017 at 05:24 AM.
Thank s for that...........I'll certainly look them up. And The Compliments Of The Season To You!
And of course there is a real Connaught in NZ, not sure if it's this exact one.
This idea is getting better and better, I love the idea of the Miniature Auto magazine pics to.Now that makes more sense. Several on one - costs about the same anyway.
It is not so much the Tee shirt business as such, but the printing, as all tee shirts are bought in. (Sad isn't it - way back in 1977 when I worked for a Marks & Spencer manufacturer in the UK, the total labour time to manufacture a top quality tee shirt was just 5 minutes...)
Do I take commissions Rhys? The answer is yes, but I need to sit down and get stuck in and be in the mood, so I don't really paint very often these days. My retirement mission was learning Ragtime piano, but the duff left hand put paid to that. I haven't manaqed more than 1 painting in any one year - and only 1 completed since we started cruising every winter! Cruising is now on hold so who knows.
Maybe when this next winter comes along, I could be motivated?
incidentally, Chaindrive might be interested in this. The side view paintings were based on drawings in a long defunct British modelling magazine called "Miniature Auto", by 'Malcolm T Firth'. I still have the magazines.
Many will also remember the excellent 'Profile' series of booklets of interesting cars. They also contained plan views of the subject. I still have 15 of them. Sample below. Most were purchased at reduced prices, possibly at the Racing Car Show held every January at Olympia.
If Steve H is too busy, I might be able to help with the Tee shirts Ray as I have a past contact.
Wouldn't you just love to take the Connaught out for a strop around the track, super cool.
I have been told the Connaught is the same model, different chassis number.
Whilst we are on the subject...
Silverstone Grand Prix meeting 1977
2009 Goodwood - pocket camera only!
Grant Clearwater - NZ. January 2010 at the first of the Hampton Downs festivals. Probably one of the best too.
Monaco 2012
In 2016, some still haven't fitted rollover bars. Presumably a matter of choice in the UK. Maybe this is the one depicted in the Profile booklet #42? (Retail price two shillings - about 20c NZ. I wish I'd bought more as the BRM V16 I have is #96 and as posted above, I only have 15 of them. The words 'impecunious enthusiast' would describe me pretty well at the time.)
I love these diversions as an excuse to dig into the past. One Bernie Ecclestone bought the Connnaught team. I wonder what happened to him?
Last edited by ERC; 12-23-2017 at 12:06 AM.
I think I would be more worried about the fuel tanks on both sides of the car, but that's how they built them back then.
Still a very good looking machine. It would be a nice sensation racing in an open single seater car, something I have not done... yet.
A good one for the bucket list
Probably a whole lot better than the seat being the tank, and extras over your legs in front of the dash?
Agree Paul - and Rhys!
My only run in a single seater was a 1 day course at Brands Hatch, which included not many laps in a Formula Ford - with a strict, low rev limit, which made it a less than exciting experience. The three laps or whatever it was, with the instructor driving a Ford Escort Mexico was far more enjoyable - and quicker.
My single seater ambition would probably be a 1.5 litre V8 BRM. Anything from the 1966 F1 cars onwards would probably be well beyond my modest capabilities, but who knows.
Last edited by ERC; 12-23-2017 at 08:40 PM.
Ray,
You may already have this but this is my Christmas gift to you and your BRM tee shirt business ! (Check this site )
http://carblueprints.info/blueprints/brm/
Merry Christmas.
Ken Hyndman
Thanks Ken.
Probably an appropriate time to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a great 2018. Thanks to all who have posted comments, compliments and answered so many queries.
We are not away over Christmas so I might still carry on adding pics whilst doing the annual PC file clean up and yet another back up.
Most important of all, remember that everyone else on the road is a half blind, fast asleep drunken idiot, so watch out.
Still in November...
Rob Berrgren - Dodge Viper.
Good to see Johan back out again. Francois in the other Renault was one of the cars involved in the first corner mayhem.
This mid-engined pocket rocket Nissan was very much in the spirit of the older sport sedans.
Nice also to see another private collection car out and about.
Posted for the benefit of Paul Madeley who I believe has had a hand in this car.
An hour after I posted this pic, saw the car, on our way home from the daily coffee stop!
Last edited by ERC; 01-01-2018 at 06:45 AM.
Sorry to mess with your pics Ray. This is Grant Clearwater at Brighton Speed trials. In his words "the old guy is Leslie Marr who owned and drove it in the day"
Brighton Speed Trials! Amazing that a straight line sprint attracted some high profile cars over the years. Sadly, we lost one of our regular sprinters there, when Harry Sword in a TVR Turbo crashed just after the finish line, so even a straight sprint could claim lives.
Check the rear lower bodywork additions. I wonder how much difference that really makes?
Racing Ray Williams in yet another car! Honda Cup Series.
Last edited by ERC; 12-28-2017 at 09:20 PM.
On to the December TACCOC 'Christmas at the Downs'.
First time out with the new lens - which is a bit cumbersome - and the monopod that someone kindly gave me, is sturdy, but too short! (There are times when being a six footer has disadvantages.) One bonus advantage over my usual lens is the ability to see driver faces more clearly, which can be interesting.
First set up from the AES (ERC) Series.
John Palmer's accidental extra cooling system tested the safety catch.
Last edited by ERC; 12-30-2017 at 08:06 PM.
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