The post celebrates the joy of collecting miniature racing-related items, particularly well-crafted diorama boxes featuring recognizable car parts brands. Purchased from Etsy, the pre-assembled items enhance the racing environment, adding detail to scenes in the inspection area and pit row. The excitement of race day at DRAG CITY is vividly captured.
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Saturday Morning SUCKER PUNCH!
The author expresses frustration over losing access to beloved cartoons like Scooby Doo and other classics due to subscription service changes. Despite a higher cost associated with the new service, limited content availability fuels dissatisfaction. The author plans to purchase DVDs instead and promotes a channel featuring Saturday morning cartoons.
Matchbox Speedtrack Revisited, PART II – Lesney Goes Racing…and So Can You!
The author reflects on the history and evolution of Matchbox slot cars, contrasting the original “Powertrack” line aimed at older audiences with the later “Speedtrack” for children. They discuss recent purchases of rare models, their unique design, and plan to acquire a Speedtrack set in 2025. A brief hiatus is mentioned for a vacation.
PINNED DOWN: A Close-Up Look At Thunderjet Guide Pins
I’ve done a couple of posts about the posts…in other words, discussing the principal weakness of the T-jet platform, the screw posts, and some ways to mitigate damage when dealing with cracked or stripped posts. There is, however, another aspect of the T-jet setup which is less than ideal: the guide pin. Because of itsContinue reading “PINNED DOWN: A Close-Up Look At Thunderjet Guide Pins”
FRIDAY the 13TH HITS HARD!
On Friday the 13th, the author’s computer crashed, prompting the need to recover 20 years of data. While transitioning to a new PC and experimenting with different software, the author plans to upgrade their WordPress account for more storage and customizable options. Posts may be less frequent during the recovery process.