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!”
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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.
The Legend of THE SINISTERS – Wardglenn’s Homegrown Psychobilly Band Lived Up To Their Name…And Then Some!
Roxy Calder recounts the story of The Sinisters, a notorious Psychobilly-sleaze band from Wardglenn, CA, active from 1982 to 1986. Known for their raw energy and rebellious image, they thrived amidst the Satanic Panic, playing at local venues and developing a cult following. Despite their brief existence and a lost album, their legend endures at Drag City.
She Always Comes Back
Some stories are too strange to die, too stubborn to stay buried. At Drag City, they don’t talk about Zach Zimmerman in the past tense, and they don’t call the ’58 Plymouth Belvedere by its name. They just say one thing, with a kind of resigned fear:.. she always comes back. Track File #008 –Continue reading “She Always Comes Back”
Golden Dawn — The Deep DEEP Dive!
My confession is out of the way; you know I’ve fessed up to being the GM guy who races a Ford at the track. Guilty! I can’t help it, not when I’ve got a T-Jet that looks like THIS… Sometimes I drive her on the street on street wheels – either a set of gray-crackleContinue reading “Golden Dawn — The Deep DEEP Dive!”