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 precious 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.[...]