UPDATED 7-13-2019
Hi Folks,
It is hard to believe how fast this year is passing by. I'm working on getting a hobby space set up again and it has been a slow process... there just never seems to be enough hours in the day. I still have quite a bit of unpacking to do and unfortunately, I still have my casting equipment in storage. Trying to find where things are packed is another challenge.
On a positive note, I have managed to make another run of AFX SHOE SPRINGS #00-172. Despite all the requests for them, I simply could not find the time to get another run done with the move and all.
I apologize for the delay, but I do have them now. With the springs currently back in stock, I'm going to be focusing on some other projects.
Getting back to casting car bodies is high on the priority list. Finishing at least a dozen Ranchero bodies to fulfill some long time promises to friends is paramount. I really need to get those completed and off my plate before moving forward with any other casting projects. Aside from casting car bodies, I plan to continue making some more repro parts for Tyco US1 Trucking. I do plan on casting a few more Tow Truck and Fire Truck Light Bars since I've had multiple requests for them, but there are other items I'd like to tackle as well. I'm working with a fellow US1 enthusiast on project ideas that would really benefit the hobby. Until the next update, Happy Motoring.
Dr. Oogan
Hi Folks,
It is hard to believe how fast this year is passing by. I'm working on getting a hobby space set up again and it has been a slow process... there just never seems to be enough hours in the day. I still have quite a bit of unpacking to do and unfortunately, I still have my casting equipment in storage. Trying to find where things are packed is another challenge.
On a positive note, I have managed to make another run of AFX SHOE SPRINGS #00-172. Despite all the requests for them, I simply could not find the time to get another run done with the move and all.
I apologize for the delay, but I do have them now. With the springs currently back in stock, I'm going to be focusing on some other projects.
Getting back to casting car bodies is high on the priority list. Finishing at least a dozen Ranchero bodies to fulfill some long time promises to friends is paramount. I really need to get those completed and off my plate before moving forward with any other casting projects. Aside from casting car bodies, I plan to continue making some more repro parts for Tyco US1 Trucking. I do plan on casting a few more Tow Truck and Fire Truck Light Bars since I've had multiple requests for them, but there are other items I'd like to tackle as well. I'm working with a fellow US1 enthusiast on project ideas that would really benefit the hobby. Until the next update, Happy Motoring.
Dr. Oogan
The Doctor is in...
Though I mainly focus on the Aurora T-Jet & AFX, I also enjoy collecting other vintage HO scale slot cars by Atlas, Lionel, Marx, & Eldon. Recently, I've been collecting and building 1:32 scale cars as well... its just too fun not to.
Though straight up racing is fun, I find modelling cars, making scenery, and building fully landscaped layouts most enjoyable about the hobby. Molding and casting custom car bodies and parts is another aspect of the hobby I like but it can get challenging, labor intensive, and costly. It has taken me a good amount of trial & error to finally have reached the point where I am satisfied with the quality of my castings.
I have made some performance parts for the serious racers out there, namely my replacement shoe and brush springs for the T-Jet and AFX chassis. They are FRAY approved and even won the HO Product of the Year award in 2009. I'm very thankful to all the racers who use my springs and help me keep them available for the hobby.
My focus for 2018 is to concentrate on making new bodies that have never been made and hard to find replacement parts to repair cars with missing parts. Also on my list for this year's goals is to build two small themed layouts. The first will be a short road race track and the second a desert off road layout. I've already started the first and my plan is to debut this one at the America On Wheels show in June.
Happy Motoring!
Dr. Oogan
Though straight up racing is fun, I find modelling cars, making scenery, and building fully landscaped layouts most enjoyable about the hobby. Molding and casting custom car bodies and parts is another aspect of the hobby I like but it can get challenging, labor intensive, and costly. It has taken me a good amount of trial & error to finally have reached the point where I am satisfied with the quality of my castings.
I have made some performance parts for the serious racers out there, namely my replacement shoe and brush springs for the T-Jet and AFX chassis. They are FRAY approved and even won the HO Product of the Year award in 2009. I'm very thankful to all the racers who use my springs and help me keep them available for the hobby.
My focus for 2018 is to concentrate on making new bodies that have never been made and hard to find replacement parts to repair cars with missing parts. Also on my list for this year's goals is to build two small themed layouts. The first will be a short road race track and the second a desert off road layout. I've already started the first and my plan is to debut this one at the America On Wheels show in June.
Happy Motoring!
Dr. Oogan
