The author discusses dissatisfaction with a design element in their diorama, particularly the inspection station entrance for racing cars. While considering suggestions for improvements, they grapple with potential disruption to the layout. Ultimately, they remain uncertain whether to modify the area, valuing aesthetics over strict realism and inviting input from fellow modelers.
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They’re BaAack! “The Hot Ones” 2025!
My Hot Wheels Hunter has managed to drag me back into Target over the last 6 months for the first time since that unfortunate “statement” the retailer made back in the summer of 2023. Its probably a good thing, too, because since writing about the retro-cool reissues of “The Hot Ones” back in May, I’veContinue reading “They’re BaAack! “The Hot Ones” 2025!”
“Matchbox” Monday!
Karen Carpenter sang “rainy days and Mondays always get me down,” but I can only agree with half that sentiment. I love rainy days; always have ever since I was a kid! Probably because it was so rare where I grew up in Southern California, rain always invigorated me and made me feel creative, andContinue reading ““Matchbox” Monday!”
DIORAMA DETAILS – Choosing A Ride for a Day at the Track!
“Es Ay Tee You Are Dee Ay Why…night!” So sang the Bay City Rollers with a Billboard #1 hit in 1975, and that year is going to be significant to tonight’s post. I’ll tell you why in a bit, but yeah, I’m posting LATE tonight, dear readers! Usually, my weekend posts drop in the morning,Continue reading “DIORAMA DETAILS – Choosing A Ride for a Day at the Track!”
Hot Wheels @ 1:1 – “All Your Fantasies Come True!” … Well… Sort Of…
“I was walking on the street about 10:30 at night A lot of people go to bed around here at 10:30 at night And, well, I was walking along when suddenly These jocks in this bright blue pickup drove up It had KC lights, tractor tires, everything but the CB It was a life-size HotContinue reading “Hot Wheels @ 1:1 – “All Your Fantasies Come True!” … Well… Sort Of…”