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As of this writing I have roughly 100 Thunderjets, a collection that grows by the week. That’s a year’s worth of acquisition, so I’ll have to slow it down at some point or I’ll wind up with as many T-jets as I have Hot Wheels and Matchboxes…meaning I would need a bigger house. I’m alsoContinue reading “MEET THE FLEET! How we roll…”

The author compares the passions of classic car enthusiasts to those of slot car collectors, acknowledging diverse opinions on traction magnets in racing. Although a newcomer, they prefer modern Auto World reproductions for their affordability and speed, while still enjoying traditional Aurora cars for drifting and authenticity. Ultimately, enjoyment dictates their choices.

There are a few track brands for HO/1:64 slotties as well, and here again, I tried a few. As I stated earlier, as a kid all my stuff was Tyco: my first racing set was a Tyco Pro around 1976. I can still remember leaving our apartment with my mom and dad and foolishly forgettingContinue reading “The next decision: TRACK CHOICE”

There are a few different brands and types of slot cars in this HO/1:64 size range and I suppose everyone has their reasons for liking one more than the other. During this earlier period, I tried out a few of them… As a kid, all my slot stuff was Tyco: my first racing set thatContinue reading “Slot car options: the “platform question””

Just so everyone is clear: I do not consider myself to be a “serious” scale modeler; I’m not cut from the same bolt of cloth as model railroaders, who strive for accuracy and realism in their dioramas and layouts. Much of what I am doing will seem cheesy and even childish to you if youContinue reading “One more word about the Diecast angle…”