This week’s post features various updates from Drag City, including the discovery of different versions of a “Fast & Furious” 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner. Additionally, a Karmann Ghia was replaced by an ’87 Cabriolet in the diorama. The freeway layout has been adjusted, adding more cars and addressing minor road issues.
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The Big Sort
The author reflects on the emotional challenges of sorting through a die-cast car collection, deciding which models to open and which to keep sealed. While some clearly stay sealed due to their value, others evoke a strong desire to be displayed. Ultimately, about one-third of the cars will be opened, with future choices still open.
Shimmed For Your Pleasure
Even purists who strictly stick to the original Aurora chassis for their T-jets will sometimes find a need for a tiny amount of additional clearance beyond that which is afforded by screwing the chassis to the body. This becomes a common need when using the Auto World chassis or aftermarket wheels, or both. The solutionContinue reading “Shimmed For Your Pleasure“
Coming To Terms with “RADwood” – Reluctantly Accepting the Cars of the 1980s and ‘90s as “Classics”
The post discusses the evolving status of 1980s and 1990s cars as they gain recognition among collectors, a trend driven by nostalgia and the RADwood movement. It analyzes criteria for classic cars, including engineering, functionality, and style, while highlighting the unique challenges and market fluctuations affecting these vehicles today.
“Sour Cherries” – MotorMax Brings Back the MALAISE in 1:64 (Well…Sort of…)
The author reflects on nostalgia for die-cast models, particularly the MotorMax “Fresh Cherries” series representing unpopular 1970s cars. Initially derided, these models have surged in value. The author discusses issues with increasing model sizes that disrupt diorama accuracy, expressing frustration over missing out on adding these unique cars to a collection.