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Here are pictures of both Remco's Mr. Kelly's Car Wash and Braney's Auto Factory. Plus as a bonus, Remco's Movieland Drive-In Theater.

I wonder how many guys out there know where the nickname Dagmars came from referring to those bumper guards? After see your last post here, I think they will now know. If they didn't before.

Ah, Dagmars. You got love ❤️ them. Even on Dramar herself.

Here's something I picked a few weeks ago at a local Barnes & Nobles before the world shut down. It's one of my favorite childhood games. The Game of Life. In this case the 1960 First Edition Classic Reproduction. The big difference between this and other more recent versions of Life? The playing pieces you use to move around the board. About 30 years ago they switched those pieces from cool finned convertibles the original game had, to boring "soccer mom" mini-vans. Not cool. Even as a kid, if there had been mini-vans then, a mini-van playing piece would not have thrilled me. But, this "1960 First Edition Classic Reproduction" fixes that problem. It again comes with cool convertibles with tail fins as your main game pieces. Okay. Now I'm just waiting for this Corona virus thing to pass. Then my sister who is one year younger than I, are going to get together and play the game. In the mean time, it remains sealed in its plastic until then. Sad.

Here's another toy I got for Christmas in 1967.

I don't know why? But, as I mentioned before. I really do want to punch Flipper. That smirk on his face just makes me want to punch him. Please don't tell the ASPCA on me. Okay?

In the early 1960's we did yet have Hot Wheels. And I don't recall even seeing Matchboxes until the mid-60's. Plus I don't if either brand could really standup to the rigors of the outdoor play we use to do. Back then, on a hot summer day, their was nothing more fun than playing with Tootsietoy cars and trucks in the cool shady dirt alongside the neighbor's house. I remember the side of ones hand being just the right size for making Tootsietoy size roads in the dirt. And poor Mrs Corbett wishing she could plant flowers in that area along the house. Instead finding her son, and his friends building dirt roads and driving their Tootsietoys on them. A few years ago on eBay I found the following. I couldn't believe my luck! I had looked at a lot of badly beat up Tootsietoys before I came across these. They where in perfect unplayed with form. Basically brand new. With the packaging, an invoice, and a small fabric bag holding the cars. And the price was very reasonable. I could not pass in up. And glad I didn't.

Here is my collection of "cereal cars". I believe they were all made by F & F, and given away in different varieties of Post cereals of the time. Included in a 1960 Plymouth convertible. A 1967 Mercury Cougar. A 1969 Mercury Cyclone. Two of each, 1969 Mercury Marauders, and Marquis. And two 1959 Thunderbirds.

Here are photos of the toy I was talking about above.

I laughed my you know what off, reading this one again. In general having a blast going back through these posts. A lot of fun memories.

Speaking of Batman toys, here's something I got the next Christmas in 1967. Not as cool as the above. But, cool nonetheless. I wish I had one today. Somebody reproduced it a few years back. But, I was unable to buy a copy at the time.

Back when I wrote the above, I did not how to post pictures here. Now I do, and still enjoy this thread. So I'm now posting pictures of that Justice League playset. Like the one I had so many years ago.

Here's one that may take a second or two before it clicks.

Okay, I just got mine today. And something disturbing has come up. I'm curious if anybody else has gotten theirs and started working on it yet? There is something funny about the plastic this kit is molded in. In someways it feels a kind of rubbery. Somewhat flexible. Yet at the same time it breaks fairly easily. And then in a weird way. After I cut part 28, Rear Cab Wall, off its tree, I start sanding off some nubs above the rear window with a regular sanding stick. All of the sudden, the part bends and breaks near the upper corners of the rear window frame, on out. And it's not a simple somewhat clean break. It has jagged edges? Okay so much for the plastic appearing flexible. I glue it back together with Tamiya liquid cement. A few minutes later, I glue the wall into the back of the cab. Which is not the best fit, but I expect that from a tool from the era this was designed in. I'm okay with that. Now im worried about breaking other parts. Then I see a part I can't identify on the tree. It looks like an alternator bracket. But on a kit from this time period having that detail? It doesn't seem right. Guess what? The number on the tree indicates it's part number 21. Part 21 is the fan belt. Okay. Where is the rest this part? Thankfully I found it in the bag the parts came in. So I should be able to repair it. But again the break is not clean. In fact the more I think about it, I've seen these types of breakage before. On old AMT kits from the early 1960's! This just seems odd. Nothing that will stop me from finishing the kit, from what I can see. Just weird. I'd be curious to hear what others are finding as they start building theirs.

In today's mail, I got two more building for my train layout. Both are part of Woodland Scenics Landmark Sturctures Built-&-Ready series. And both are extremely detailed N scale building. They are very, very nice. Much nicer than the pictures I posting here can show. The first is called Rustic Cabin. Which is exactly what it is. It has wonderful details like two rocking chairs on the front porch, along with a barrel between the rockers and an old milk can by the door. A stack of fire wood along side the porch. A chimney for the stove that will burn that wood. Notice they call it a "rustic cabin". That does mean it's not without some modern amenities. There's a pipes and a meter on the back wall for electricity. And there's a TV antenna to give a hint to what part of that electricity will be put to use for. Also, one of the windows in the rear, is a bit on the small size, and there is small roof vent above it's general location. I'm guessing that's for indoor plumbing. I could live there! By the way the model does also include an LED light, that lights up the front porch. The second building is extremely cool too. It's J. Frank's Grocery. Part of the IGA chain of grocery stores. Two things I get a kick out of right away, are the mechanical horse ride in front of the building. And gumball machine in the front entrance. The gumball machine is painted in such a way, that looks there are really gumballs in it! The mechanical horse ride says "Ride Lone Rider". Amazing detail! Remember, we're talking N scale. 1/160 scale. Plenty of of signs in the windows. Advertising things like tuna for 19 cents. A pound of apples for 5. Etc. There's a loading dock, a dumpster, and other things you'd expect around the back and the sides of the building. This model also has an LED light that lights up the interior of the store. Showing you even more details! Boy, am I impressed. Both buildings are a little spendy. But, not really bad when you considered what you get.

Today's mail. The Monogram Chevy Luv Street Pickup. The first thing to catch my eye, is the kit did not come wrapped in plastic. It had those little sticky clear circles of plastic used for sealing the box. I guess it works. But, I have got mixed feels about this. Seems like another attempt by Revell/Monogram to save some money on packaging. At least this is no where near as bad their donut box boxes of a few years back. And I think it's still better than the thin boxes they use for their kits coming out of Germany. The second thing that caught I eye. After I started looking within the box. Were the decals. I was surprised by this, since I hadn't really paid close attention to the box art. The mural for the topper decal is of a flying saucer hovering over a desert. And two interesting sets of license plates to go along with that theme. One is Nevada plates, saying AREA 51. The other, New Mexico, ROS WEL. Very cute. I like it. I for sure will be building mine to match the box art.

Neither did I with the Last Supper one I posted. It's okay.

Again beautiful stuff.

Beautiful models. I love the looks of the commercial flying boats in particular. A couple of years ago I bought a Minicraft Hughes Hercules with Pan American decals, just because of the beautiful box art. Minicraft also did one in TWA markings too. Again, beautiful box art. But, I couldn't justify adding another one to my collection.

You and I both. But, I have a bit of a warped sense of humor.

I'm employed as a special education paraprofessional for a local high school. I last went to work on March 5th. The next day, we started on a spring break that was supposed to last just over a week. Coming back on the 17th. To say the least, it didn't work out that way. Two weeks ago as of tomorrow, the school started online learning, putting the teachers back to work. But nothing for us paras. I'm getting paid. So this is not hurting from that standpoint. But, I am climbing the walls a bit. Well, I was notified on Friday, they are going start have us paras work with students online starting this week. They're going to start training us, via online, on how to do this work starting tomorrow morning. I'm actually looking forward to it. I'm not clear at this time how I'm going to be able to do my job online. But, I'm willing to learn. I hope I get to work with my regulars. I miss the kids I work with. Even when they're a pain in the, you know where. And I'm not happy with what they're doing. I still care about, and like them. Just maybe not at that exact moment.

Very nice. I'd keep it as a ragtop.

Since ChromeTech quit plating model parts a couple of years ago, I need to find someone to send my chrome plating needs to. I've tried several of the chrome paints, pens, etc, looking for a good substitute. But, so far I've found nothing I'm too happy with. I'd like to find somebody with the quality of ChromeTech. Also with decent turnaround time, reasonable prices, and hopefully honest. With the vast number of people on this site, there must be someone out there, who knows someone good.

Thank you. I agree. When I was told directly they were taking down my Last Supper because of complaints, I was okay with it. I had a hard time seeing how one could be offended by what I put up. But, if that was the case. I was okay with them taking it down. Then the one of Jesus rising from dead comes up, and it stays? No one complained about that? It's really doesn't offend me in general. But, I think it would be seen as more crass with some of a certain persuasion, than my posting was. I just don't get it? That's all. But, then again there are a lot of things I've never got. And probably never will.

Okay, this has been up for over 24 hours now. My posting of the Last Supper picture, where the police are telling Jesus and his disciples they had break it up because they had too many people at their gathering, was taken down in less than 6. How is the above not just as offensive in the same vein?