On a sunny Saturday in the Rockies, the blogger shares updates from their toy room, focusing on model cars. They’ve shifted from larger racing fleets to collect more Aurora originals. New additions include a yellow Ferrari Dino and a maroon Ford GT 40, both enhancing the sports car section of their collection.
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Trapped Weekend! Customizin’ and Junkyard Doggin’
Are ya dug out yet??? Well, that last weekend was no fun! Not for your humble blogger and friends, and not for at least a million other peeps across the land! The Weather Channel has apparently named the monster that just past “Winter Storm Fern,” while NOAA/NWS just called it “the January 2026 winter storm.”Continue reading “Trapped Weekend! Customizin’ and Junkyard Doggin’”
“The Final Four” – Chaparral 2A: Another Chevrolet-powered Star To Finish Out the Auto World Ultra-G Racing Fleet
The Auto World Ultra-G sports car fleet prepares for the arrival of its 96th car, featuring a unique Chaparral 2A build. The author recounts the challenges of sourcing and modifying cars, highlighting the charm of vintage aesthetics and performance. Jetstream, designed by Jim Hall, boasts impressive racing capabilities and a distinctive “brawler” look.
Lamborghini Miura: The Mid-Engine Moment Everything Changed
The post reflects on the Lamborghini Miura, celebrated as the first mid-engine production supercar and a significant automotive icon. While Lamborghini lacks a racing heritage, the Miura’s engineering and design left an indelible mark on car culture, inspiring a range of die-cast and slot car models that capture its timeless allure and significance.
DIORAMA DETAILS: Subtle Changes for a New Year
Moving from the HO Highway over to the “big track” this weekend, I’ll drop this very brief post to highlight a couple of very small recent changes made to the diorama around Drag City Raceway. This is one of the aspects of this hobby that I most enjoy, even if it doesn’t read on theContinue reading “DIORAMA DETAILS: Subtle Changes for a New Year”