Precision Models (1959)

Steyning, West Sussex.
C/U shots of the blue prints, or scale drawings, of a model car, evidently an Alfa Romeo. Dividers come into shot, followed by the wooden body of a model car, which is measured. Hands work on the model with a small knife. M/S Rex Hays at work, as he compares the model with the plans, and fixes the wooden body to the metal chassis. The models are 1/20 the of actual size . C/U shot of a Vauxhall model, and wheels being fixed to a new model, a Ferrari.
There follows various shots of Rex looking at a table top covered with models and he picks up a Carracholas Mercedes, puts it down with a row of others. Pan shot along line of models,showing the change in tail formation, a red 1906 Renault, a red 1907 Fiat, a white 1908 Mercedes, blue 1913 Peugeot, a white 1914 Mercedes, a white 1921 Deusenberg, and a red 1954 Maserati.
Rex is seen working on a model for King Faisal, a 1929 Mercedes, using a tiny spanner. He fixes on the spare wheel. C/U of the dashboard and steering wheel. Rex puts on the bonnet of the car. Rex works on another model, a blue racing car , and finally a British racing green Connaught. The models are used in museums and as trophies. The collection has been acquired by the Motor Museum at Beaulieu.
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[@nigelcarren]

Mr Hayes... as a fellow maker of miniatures, one GIANT (but very small) high five! Incredible work sir. BRAVO 🏆

[@vasili1207]

Hes probably dead bro

[@georgimmanuelnagel6603]

Today everybody buys a plastic kit and thinks he is great.

[@rojasbazan]

Absolutely.

[@jr69meto]

Outstanding for sure. Beautiful craftsmanship

[@ThomasMulhall]

This could be the lineup of race cars from the opening of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Superb, scratch-built miniatures. This man was a true master!

[@timcolledge3732]

Superb quality!!!!

[@noviranger88]

I wonder which of these models the king has.

[@gustav_a.mozumder2011]

Who is this man’s successor?

[@bertroost1675]

"Too valuable to be pushed around like toys" but that is exactly what I would do if I had one 😁

[@ungurdani8346]

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[@janm5854]

he sounds like Troy McLure, lol

[@nigelcarren]

Me again: 2:31 that Talbot Lago... I need to see this. My favourite GP Car. Stunning model.

[@cyberneticinterfacemodular3996]

Wingrove another great modeller.

[@yantoys2808]

,,wah,,mantab juga hasilnya,,

[@grcguyreadcar4683]

This classic car is super duper impressive and antique 🎶
How I can NOT love it~~
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Thanks for sharing your video

[@legoferrari14]

1:04 and now both the Auto Union C & Delage 15S8 together are brought together once again, this time however, recreated within the digital world of Assetto Corsa.

[@igorfreitas2841]

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