The author passionately expresses their love for classic cars and slot racing, particularly favoring the Ford Mustang fastback despite being a lifelong Chevy enthusiast. They reflect on memories with a late mentor, and emphasize the Mustang’s beauty and nostalgia over performance. Slot racing with their custom-built cars brings them joy amidst rising car prices.
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Threaded Aluminum Wheels, Pt II: Going Full Kustom!
On February 9, I shared insights about AJ’s aluminum wheels and my plan to test modern aluminum wheels on an Ultra G muscle car. I purchased a new ‘72 Buick Skylark GS in “Cortez Gold” for this purpose. The experiment’s results were surprising, revealing unexpected issues during the setup.
Shimmed For Your Pleasure
Even purists who strictly stick to the original Aurora chassis for their T-jets will sometimes find a need for a tiny amount of additional clearance beyond that which is afforded by screwing the chassis to the body. This becomes a common need when using the Auto World chassis or aftermarket wheels, or both. The solutionContinue reading “Shimmed For Your Pleasure“
7th GET-BACKS Report: Zee/Zylmex Arrivals Make Me Wonder: “Do I Really Want Them All Back?”
The author reflects on their recent die-cast purchases, questioning the desire to reacquire every car from childhood, particularly two lower-quality models from Zee/Zylmex. They humorously critique one misidentified Nissan Skyline labeled as a Toyota and express regret over a poorly made Cobra Street Racer, while reminiscing about better models they hope to find.
True ‘80s CLASSICS – 2 AWESOME new Die-Cast Releases Make The Scene!
The author expresses concerns about scale issues in recent die-cast toys but praises Johnny Lightning and Greenlight for their impressive new models. The ’85 Toyota SR5 features exceptional detailing reminiscent of its film appearance, while the ’88 Jeep Cherokee, though slightly smaller, captures the essence of the classic SUV. Both models enhance the nostalgic diorama.