The paddock at Drag City is a vibrant hub for spectators, offering close encounters with cars, drivers, and mechanics. The newly expanded area enhances visibility and accessibility. As cars transition from inspection to the paddock, enthusiasts admire a mix of muscle cars and vintage vehicles, creating an electric atmosphere on race day.
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Meet the Fleet – Sportscars: Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe
BODY: Auto World WHEELS: Vincent TIRES: Road Race Replicas I have bee-yatched about this in a previous “New Build” post but it bears repeating: why-WHY!-won’t Auto World re-press this awesome car??? This red version of the Cobra Daytona coupe is one of 4 versions made, and one of the hardest to find. And because itsContinue reading “Meet the Fleet – Sportscars: Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe“
DIORAMA DETAILS: Traffik
As sure as the sun rises, the traffic on the freeway is getting heavier… And a “smog sunset” over Interstate 8, with the track just visible off to your right…
An Essential “Cast of Characters”
The author discusses challenges in sourcing 1:64 scale figures for dioramas, emphasizing high costs and limited availability of quality options like Race Medal and American Diorama. Alternatives include 3D-printed figures and cheap bulk plastic ones, which require effort in painting and customization but can effectively populate layouts without breaking the bank.
!!! 128 !!!
It’s actually been here for almost 2 weeks, but due to my onerous work schedule over the last several months-and especially the last several weeks-I haven’t been able to do anything with it until this weekend; the Denver area is currently undergoing a spring “Snowmageddon” which, in spite of the mess I’ll have to digContinue reading “!!! 128 !!!“