Moving from the HO Highway over to the “big track” this weekend, I’ll drop this very brief post to highlight a couple of very small recent changes made to the diorama around Drag City Raceway. This is one of the aspects of this hobby that I most enjoy, even if it doesn’t read on theContinue reading “DIORAMA DETAILS: Subtle Changes for a New Year”
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Road Crew Expansion 2026 – Gettin’ “Schporty!”
For the first time in a long while, I’ve just spent a wad of serious money making some new classic Thunderjet acquisitions. My last addition was the battered ‘63 T-Bird I rescued from the 50¢ bin @ CoD, the results of which were almost awesome but taken down a notch toward the end by aContinue reading “Road Crew Expansion 2026 – Gettin’ “Schporty!””
RLC Roundup: The Year In Review
Reflections on 2025 as a year of loss and anticipates significant changes in 2026. The author shares experiences of packing away holiday decorations, while highlighting a passion for collecting die-cast cars, showcasing new acquisitions and their attributes while lamenting issues with scale and pricing. Collecting remains a cherished activity.
Vinyl Cathedral: “The Killing Jar:” Rolling Out the 12-inchers for a Holiday Night with The Banshees!
The author reflects on a revisiting Siouxsie & the Banshees’ music from 1988. They discuss the importance of sound production in crafting meaning, comparing the album “Peepshow” to the creative influences of other artists. The emphasis is on the artistry and intent behind the music, celebrating its innovative spirit.
Merry X-Mas ’25 Pt 2: CO
After returning home from a trip, the author experiences a contrasting calm before tackling the familiar chaos of post-holiday tasks. Reconnecting with Rob leads to creative projects and last-minute gift-wrapping. Visiting Jason fosters a cozy celebration filled with vintage entertainment, good food, and meaningful gift exchanges. A hint of New Year’s excitement concludes the reflection.