1932 Alfa Romeo P3 and Tazio Nuvolari, Auto-Kits, 1/24: Roy Cross Tribute

[Matt Bacon]

Finally got this one over the finish line. Another one of the tribute vignettes reproducing covers from the Eagle comic in 1963, all painted by illustrator, Airfix box art legend and high-end marine painter Roy Cross, who died last year. This is the early 60s vintage Auto Kit white metal model, with an Immense Miniatures driver figure of Tazio Nuvolari who is a pretty good likeness.

The original cover:

And a couple of angles on my version:

That makes six altogether now. I'm not sure how I can take a picture with them all in, but I'm thinking about it!

best,

M.

[1959scudetto]

Another great vintage piece of nostalgia, Matt - keep them coming !

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

Trophy! Thanks for showing this. Classic race car. 

[Dave B]

Another excellent build Matt,  your work on the vintage kits is great to see.

Dave B

[Jim B]

Really cool Alfa Romeo.  Well done.

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[Mike 1017]

Great work

[Matt Bacon]

And all together:

best,

M.

[PappyD340]

Very nice build!

[Wild Child]

Love the older cars!  Nice build on this one, and the 6 car set together is awesome.  I am really into groups or sets for display.  While more of my builds these days are Funny Cars, Dragsters and Customs,  groups of similar cars on display looks fantastic on the shelf.  Good job.