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There is a reason beyond “sticking with what I know” that I was so attached to my Tyco sets until finally taking the plunge late in the year and moving to Tomy AFX: its this little piece here: By now if you’ve spent any time on this blog you’ve seen this piece over and overContinue reading “TURBO BOOST – can I find this kind of control for AFX?“

I just recently did a post on converting the Aurora Cigar Box cars into T-jets, and here’s one I just finished! In doing so, I got more than I bargained for! Some fellow gearheads are sometimes dismayed when I reveal that, in general, I am not a fan of Porsches. Something about them just doesn’tContinue reading “NEW BUILDS: A Porsche 904 Cigar Box conversion goes wild“

Metal screw post sleeves provide a solution for the common design flaw in T-Jet slot cars, where screw posts easily crack and strip. While not a guaranteed fix, these sleeves can significantly strengthen weakened posts if properly installed, often requiring adjustments and patience. T-Jet enthusiasts should keep these sleeves handy for repairs.

Drag City is a dangerous place, not for the faint of heart. Below: a galley of some of the more brutal, amazing, hilarious, and downright impossible crashes from the track (spectator photos)

BODY: Aurora Model Motoring WHEELS & TIRES: Road Race Replicas When I found out Model Motoring made a ’67 GTO I couldn’t wait to get my hands on one; it’s a beautifully proportioned body that looks exactly like the real thing. I’m a big fan of ‘60’s Ponchos, and though I tend to like theContinue reading “Meet the Fleet – Muscle Cars: ’67 Pontiac GTO“