Author Archives: Slotcar Demon

It was early on in my T-jet building days that I decided I had to have one of the famous and sought-after Aurora Ford GT-40’s. The Auto World release of this car is inexplicably almost impossible to find; the original Model Motoring issue, on the other hand, is plentiful…but that doesn’t keep it from beingContinue reading “Spirit of 76 – This Ford GT-40 is a true “unrestored original”“

When planning the tables that would fill the biggest room in my basement and carry the bigger track I wanted to build, I knew right from the beginning that there was a danger in moving my activities out of my toy room and into the main living room: my toy room is thickly carpeted withContinue reading “Protecting your assets: table crash guards“

The author progresses with the Drag City Mk IV project, having completed their first self-built diorama piece—the LeMans Dunlop bridge replica. Despite disappointment over its cardboard material for the high price, assembly proved a challenge. The piece enhances the track’s spectator area, contributing to an evolving diorama over time.

BODY: Aurora Model Motoring WHEELS & TIRES: Road Race Replicas Judging by some of the recent cool releases on the diecast market, it appears that cars wearing the famous Gulf Oil livery of the early 1970’s are making a comeback; I’ve seen many issues from Hot Wheels, Matchbox and Johnny Lightning of various different typesContinue reading “Meet the Fleet – Sportscars: Ford GT-40 (Gulf Oil Livery)“

The Road Race Replicas RWL tires, featuring Goodyear, Firestone, and Hoosier brands, have finally arrived after a year of waiting. The author eagerly ordered a dozen sets to upgrade their cars, primarily muscle vehicles that can accommodate larger tires. The new raised white letter design significantly enhances the cars’ appearance.