On a freezing night in Denver, the author finds joy in car modeling, particularly with two ’64 Dodge Polara Hemis. After enhancements with large silicone tires, one car named “Catfish” impresses, while another, “Vixen,” receives better wheels for improved aesthetics. The author acknowledges the satisfaction of small victories in their craft.
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Meet the Fleet – Muscle Cars: ’59 Chevy Impala
Ah, the ’59 GM line! You’ll never hear this gearhead badmouth a one of ‘em! Some people think they were too extreme, and many people even said so when they were new, but it is their very “over the top-ness” that makes them so appealing today, at least in my eyes. What could better illustrateContinue reading “Meet the Fleet – Muscle Cars: ’59 Chevy Impala”
A Flashback of a Flashback: Unboxing and Building the “MATCHBOX” “Super Garage”
The blog post reflects the author’s journey as a die-cast collector and slot car racer, showcasing a 2016 video unboxing the hard-to-find Matchbox “Super Garage.” Nostalgically recalling its childhood assembly in 1978, the author shares mixed feelings about the toy’s design and expresses intentions to revisit it in the future.
NEW BUILDS: “Hello Daddy, Hello Mom, I’m your Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch….
…CHERRY BOMB!” That awesome rocker by late ‘70’s “bad girl” band The Runaways, later re-recorded by Joan Jett with her second band The Blackhearts in the early ‘80’s, provided the perfect inspiration for the name of the latest Model Motoring ’67 GTO body to join the Drag City muscle car racing fleet, this one anContinue reading “NEW BUILDS: “Hello Daddy, Hello Mom, I’m your Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch….”
All Dressed Up Again! Another Round of RWL tires make great looking Thunderjets look even better!
The author shares excitement about receiving a long-awaited order from Road Race Replicas, featuring quality pad-printed silicone tires for HO scale muscle cars. These tires upgrade appearance and performance, though only available in full-sized format. The author emphasizes their affordability, while highlighting the need for timely purchases due to limited availability.