Because it’s been a few days, I thought it was time for a “lite” weekday post showing some goodies I’ve added to the ginormous 1:64 collection over the last few weeks. 2 of these were specifically purchased with intent for the diorama, while others may rotate in briefly throughout the next year, and still othersContinue reading “Die-cast Blast! Premiums, Elites, and Mainlines – A Weekday Report from the Hunting Grounds”
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The Road Crew XL-erates!
Well, another weekend and another weekend working! Yet again, I had to spend half my Saturday in the office playing catch-up on stuff I couldn’t get done during the week due to various extended troubleshooting sessions and other types of issues that always arise in an engineer’s life, leaving only Sunday for chores and houseContinue reading “The Road Crew XL-erates!”
The Down Low: Test Driving the Bauer “UL” Chassis
The author shares insights from a weekend test of a new chassis, the Bauer UL, after previously exploring various compatible options. While the UL shows promise for integration with original cars, challenges such as fitting issues and vague product information hinder progress. The author remains engaged in ongoing experimentation and seeks clarity about chassis compatibility.
Road Crew Expansion 2026 – Stayin’ Schporty…For Now!
On a sunny Saturday in the Rockies, the blogger shares updates from their toy room, focusing on model cars. They’ve shifted from larger racing fleets to collect more Aurora originals. New additions include a yellow Ferrari Dino and a maroon Ford GT 40, both enhancing the sports car section of their collection.
Trapped Weekend! Customizin’ and Junkyard Doggin’
Are ya dug out yet??? Well, that last weekend was no fun! Not for your humble blogger and friends, and not for at least a million other peeps across the land! The Weather Channel has apparently named the monster that just past “Winter Storm Fern,” while NOAA/NWS just called it “the January 2026 winter storm.”Continue reading “Trapped Weekend! Customizin’ and Junkyard Doggin’”