CARRERA SLOT CAR TRACK
With Christmas fast approaching I told Teresa I'd help her shop for her grandkids. Her list of toys that she was searching for included 5" action figures from the television show 'The Walking Dead'. As I surfed eBay for them I came across a bunch of 2" 'Walking Dead' figures including a Winnebago RV. Now while I was putting the track together I had searched for a 1/32 scale RV to add to the display and come up empty handed. This Winnebago is approximately 1/35. I couldn't resist ordering one when I found one selling for under $20.
If you're familiar with the show you'll recognize Dale standing on top holding binoculars. He'd look great on the layout. This thing comes with him, a pair of lawn chairs, and a couple of zombies.
So after ordering it I started to look at other stuff they made that could be added as well. As I browsed for more the thought popped into my head that I could actually add some of the other characters from the show and even use the zombies. If I set them up in a remote area they wouldn't distract from the race car theme and would add some comic relief.
Next thing you know I found a few for sale cheap enough that I added to my order. The chopper should be a nice touch.
And, - what the heck, I'm getting these extra 5 figures also.
Now a lot of you are probably thinking I've gone off the deep end but I don't think I'll be adding any other stuff that is weird. I still want it to retain a somewhat realistic look.
Today we went shopping in Omaha and I did buy some additional lighting. Two areas that I thought needed it were the flagpole and the pit area. They had a 50% off sale on spot and stadium lights so I picked up a pair of each.
The spot lights have a nice bright focused beam that seems perfect for the flag. They're made to pivot up so they aim correctly.
Each of the lights on the stadium light poles pivot so they work really good on lighting the pits.
With Christmas fast approaching I told Teresa I'd help her shop for her grandkids. Her list of toys that she was searching for included 5" action figures from the television show 'The Walking Dead'. As I surfed eBay for them I came across a bunch of 2" 'Walking Dead' figures including a Winnebago RV. Now while I was putting the track together I had searched for a 1/32 scale RV to add to the display and come up empty handed. This Winnebago is approximately 1/35. I couldn't resist ordering one when I found one selling for under $20.
If you're familiar with the show you'll recognize Dale standing on top holding binoculars. He'd look great on the layout. This thing comes with him, a pair of lawn chairs, and a couple of zombies.
So after ordering it I started to look at other stuff they made that could be added as well. As I browsed for more the thought popped into my head that I could actually add some of the other characters from the show and even use the zombies. If I set them up in a remote area they wouldn't distract from the race car theme and would add some comic relief.
Next thing you know I found a few for sale cheap enough that I added to my order. The chopper should be a nice touch.
And, - what the heck, I'm getting these extra 5 figures also.
Now a lot of you are probably thinking I've gone off the deep end but I don't think I'll be adding any other stuff that is weird. I still want it to retain a somewhat realistic look.
Today we went shopping in Omaha and I did buy some additional lighting. Two areas that I thought needed it were the flagpole and the pit area. They had a 50% off sale on spot and stadium lights so I picked up a pair of each.
The spot lights have a nice bright focused beam that seems perfect for the flag. They're made to pivot up so they aim correctly.
Each of the lights on the stadium light poles pivot so they work really good on lighting the pits.
