After a three-year search, the author finally acquired the elusive Aurora ’68 Firebird in red for a price far lower than the market value. Despite minor chassis issues, the purchase was a remarkable bargain, adding to their collection of every color produced, highlighting the rarity of good deals in today’s collector market.
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The Road Crew XL-erates!
Well, another weekend and another weekend working! Yet again, I had to spend half my Saturday in the office playing catch-up on stuff I couldn’t get done during the week due to various extended troubleshooting sessions and other types of issues that always arise in an engineer’s life, leaving only Sunday for chores and houseContinue reading “The Road Crew XL-erates!”
Road Crew Expansion 2026 – Stayin’ Schporty…For Now!
On a sunny Saturday in the Rockies, the blogger shares updates from their toy room, focusing on model cars. They’ve shifted from larger racing fleets to collect more Aurora originals. New additions include a yellow Ferrari Dino and a maroon Ford GT 40, both enhancing the sports car section of their collection.
A Thunderjet Rescue Mission, Part I: A “Field Find” ‘63 T-Bird’s Journey Back To The Track!
While rummaging through a 50¢ bin, the author unexpectedly finds a vintage Thunderjet diecast car in poor condition. Despite missing parts, it was acquired for free. After sourcing replacement components, the author successfully rebuilt the car, celebrating the thrill of restoration and the satisfaction of saving a classic diecast.
Where To From Here?
The author reflects on 5.5 years of being a “slottist,” sharing ideas for enhancing their Drag City model hobby, such as improving lighting, acquiring new tracks, expanding the diorama, and reconstructing treasured items. They express challenges like time constraints, necessary assistance, and fears around future changes, seeking reader input for project prioritization.