Nelli's diorama entry

Over the last few years, Wyoming hobbyist, Nelli Jeanne Lucus has become one of the BreyerFest Diorama Contest's most consistent and excellent builders. This year's entry is exactly what I've come to expect from her: interesting, dynamic, well researched and personal. Thank you, Nelli, for sharing a little slice of your world with us.

'Michéle Mouton Pioneering Women in the Sport of Rally' 

by Nelli Jeanne Lucus

If you know me, you know cars are my life! I was so excited to bring to life another diorama that hits home, while also being fun with lots of small details!

The sport of rally racing was forever changed when Michéle Mouton took on the Pikes Peak Rally in 1985. Not only was she the first woman to race Pikes Peak, but she with the help of her all female crew, she demolished the previous records by thirteen seconds, claiming the win! Inside of the Howdi, Michéle Mouton is seen jumping a hill on Pikes Peak. With some added fun colors, the environment encapsulates the excitement of rally. Thanks to Mouton’s contributions, rally and motorsport as a whole is now more accessible to women than ever before!

In accordance with contest rules, real life brands like Sparco Racing Seats, Shell, Castrol, Audi, Red Bull, and Michelin have all been changed to trademark-friendly versions! In order of previous line, Stallion Racing Seats, Hoof, Spurol, Howdi, Red Mule and Marechelin! Making these logos/brands were so much fun!! Also picked back up airbrushing for this project, sounds like I've got to spray some bodies to be tested on in the future.

The Breyers are two Mini Whinnies in the driver and co-driver seats, and have been modified with racing suits and helmets, painted and all! 

You can also see the co-driver holding the rally directions, while they both brace for dear life. Mouton holds the wheel with one hoof as she grabs the gear shift with the other!

Congratulations, Nelli, on a job well done. I can't wait to see what you come up with next year!