Just so everyone is clear: I do not consider myself to be a “serious” scale modeler; I’m not cut from the same bolt of cloth as model railroaders, who strive for accuracy and realism in their dioramas and layouts. Much of what I am doing will seem cheesy and even childish to you if youContinue reading “One more word about the Diecast angle…”
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Different slots for different lots: who wants to read this blog?
Everyone has their opinions and their tastes. A lot of the slot car enthusiasts I’ve met are hardcore racers. Talking to some of the guys in the local HO club here in the Denver area and reading posts on sites like HobbyTalk, its clear that most people who are into this hobby are very competitive;Continue reading “Different slots for different lots: who wants to read this blog?”
But wait, let’s back up a bit, there’s a backstory here…
Been a GEARHEAD since I left the womb. No idea where it came from; it sure didn’t run in the family! A fascination with motion due to hyperactivity, maybe. I am a lifelong diecast collector; started collecting toy cars probably before I could walk and never really stopped. Sure it slowed a little in myContinue reading “But wait, let’s back up a bit, there’s a backstory here…”
IT BEGINS…
On a cold January Saturday, the author decided to clean the basement after years of procrastination, discovering an old Tyco electric racing set. Intrigued, he tested it and became motivated to enhance his collection. What began as a simple hobby evolved into a major project, leading to the creation of a significant Tomy AFX SUPER TRACK setup.