“Racing on a shining plainAnd tomorrow, you’ll be content to watchAs the lightning plays along the wires, and you’ll wonder…“ Of course, y’all know that the name – and the spelling – came from the song, my 2nd favorite song by one of my favorite bands of all time (yes, 2nd favorite: “The Chauffeur” fromContinue reading “But…What Is The SECRET of “Secret Oktober?””
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DIORAMA DETAILS – Gotta Shake It Up!
Today’s post is essentially a follow up of Tuesday’s, where I showed some close-ups on the latest additions to the diecast collection. Today takes a look at some of the changes being made to the diorama to accommodate some of these cars that are just too cool not to be displayed there. The problem isContinue reading “DIORAMA DETAILS – Gotta Shake It Up!”
The Latest on the 2025 ZAMAC FLOOD: This Round of Die-Casts is Too Cool For School!
Sometimes work just…really gets in the way, right? I mean, I don’t know about you, but I don’t have enough play time these days! When I was a grade-school age young’un, I can’t say I hated school, but I sure didn’t love it; what I loved was my toys, and most days I just wantedContinue reading “The Latest on the 2025 ZAMAC FLOOD: This Round of Die-Casts is Too Cool For School!”
DIORAMA DETAILS – The Tunnel That Wasn’t: A Clever Optical Illusion, or Bad Scale Modeling?
The author discusses dissatisfaction with a design element in their diorama, particularly the inspection station entrance for racing cars. While considering suggestions for improvements, they grapple with potential disruption to the layout. Ultimately, they remain uncertain whether to modify the area, valuing aesthetics over strict realism and inviting input from fellow modelers.
“Matchbox” Monday!
Karen Carpenter sang “rainy days and Mondays always get me down,” but I can only agree with half that sentiment. I love rainy days; always have ever since I was a kid! Probably because it was so rare where I grew up in Southern California, rain always invigorated me and made me feel creative, andContinue reading ““Matchbox” Monday!”