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.
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“The Final Four”: This McLaren Elva M1A Shows the Finish Line is In Sight for the Auto World Ultra-G Racing Fleets!
I’ve recently come to a consequential decision about my slot car hobby. I’ve decided that the time is fast approaching to wrap up what may be my favorite aspect of it: acquiring, customizing, and building the Auto World Ultra-G racing fleets. If you look at the case contents shown here of my 2nd case forContinue reading ““The Final Four”: This McLaren Elva M1A Shows the Finish Line is In Sight for the Auto World Ultra-G Racing Fleets!”
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”
Road Crew Expansion 2026 – Gettin’ “Schporty!”
For the first time in a long while, I’ve just spent a wad of serious money making some new classic Thunderjet acquisitions. My last addition was the battered ‘63 T-Bird I rescued from the 50¢ bin @ CoD, the results of which were almost awesome but taken down a notch toward the end by aContinue reading “Road Crew Expansion 2026 – Gettin’ “Schporty!””
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
The author reflects on personal changes during a quiet period leading to Christmas vacation, emphasizing the positive outcomes of unwanted adjustments. Acknowledgments are given to a friend for assistance. New projects are anticipated after the holidays.