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The author progresses with the Drag City Mk IV project, having completed their first self-built diorama piece—the LeMans Dunlop bridge replica. Despite disappointment over its cardboard material for the high price, assembly proved a challenge. The piece enhances the track’s spectator area, contributing to an evolving diorama over time.

BODY: Aurora Model Motoring WHEELS & TIRES: Road Race Replicas Judging by some of the recent cool releases on the diecast market, it appears that cars wearing the famous Gulf Oil livery of the early 1970’s are making a comeback; I’ve seen many issues from Hot Wheels, Matchbox and Johnny Lightning of various different typesContinue reading “Meet the Fleet – Sportscars: Ford GT-40 (Gulf Oil Livery)“

The Road Race Replicas RWL tires, featuring Goodyear, Firestone, and Hoosier brands, have finally arrived after a year of waiting. The author eagerly ordered a dozen sets to upgrade their cars, primarily muscle vehicles that can accommodate larger tires. The new raised white letter design significantly enhances the cars’ appearance.

I got Richard M. Langworth’s “Complete Book of Collectible Cars” as a X-mas gift in-I believe-1986. This book has been in print for a long time and has gone thorugh numerous updates and revisions, and that’s probably a good thing, because it’s rather amusing to read some of the “values” and “projections” about these carsContinue reading “NEW BUILDS: The Ghost of Mr. Shelby“

The author critiques the trend of labeling distressed vehicles as “barn finds.” They share their personal journey from a professional bodyworker to an industrial technician and slot car enthusiast. Experimenting with weathering techniques on a slot car, they achieve a pleasing, weather-beaten look, reflecting their nostalgia for classic cars.