Greetings from Sunshine City Garage
Hi Jim,
Glad you took to time to introduce yourself. I'm more of a track host than an expert builder, but I certainly share a lot of your childhood memories with HWs and Matchbox. What do you mean when you say "retro track"? Will it be all orange track and turns from the 70's, or are you wanting your track theme to be retro? Are you interested in building an open style track with 3D printed pieces?
Cheers,
Mark H.
Gravity Throttle Racing
- Hello Mark, it will be mostly orange track, I wanted to do some "fat track" sizzlers but after reading here I believe that the adventure force might be the better way to go. I'm getting ready to post a detailed thread soon about my track idea which I will put in the track section of the forum. — Sunshine_City_Garage
Welcome...I tried to get hip deep last year in all this fun, but inherited some land and built a house instead(my apologies to the Host races I committed to and failed to show up/contact)...I've been racing these little cars since the 70's as well, slowed down some in high school aka girls and sports. However, I'd race some cars over Christmas break etc., and that was the formula thru college and beyond. The archives here are fantastic and a deep or shallow dive will yield a serendipitous experience. Best of luck in your diecast endeavors.
GBU Racing
- Yes I know what you mean GBU, last year threw me for a loop as well between major plumbing issues and Hurricane Milton. But I'm ready to get racing. — Sunshine_City_Garage
- Looking forward to racing with and against you! — GBURacing
Show and Tell
This is my minty Alpha Carabo from 1970...the pink with yellow base rare gem. It's been out of the box for awhile, as the box can put box burns on the paint over time, anyway, thought peeps would like a peak.
- That's a casting I haven't seen in many years. It's in great condition. — Billys_Midway_Racing
- Thank You — GBURacing
- Very nice! — Dutch_Clutch_Racing
- Very nice Carabo! Makes me want to dig mine out! Extra awesome with the box. — Sunshine_City_Garage
Here's what happens when you don't take care of your cars.
- Love it, great distressed look!!! — GBURacing
- Oh, that's a gorgeous old wreck. That HAS to be set trackside somewhere! — SpyDude
- Very nice! — Dutch_Clutch_Racing
- That's so cool! — Bathurst_Diecast_Racing
Welcome to the community! There are TONS of resources here. Also, some pretty cool people. You're going to love it!
G'day Jim! Welcome to the fun!
That corgi you showed is pretty special.
Would love to have you run your wears here at the Mountain some time!