Author: John Boyd

  • 1967 VW Beetle Barn Find Diorama

    This custom will be just a bit different. Instead of working with the typical 1/64th scale, I’ll be working with a 1/32nd scale diecast VW Beetle. This Beetle has been sitting in a barn for about 35 years and is ready to be freed and brought back to life. There’s a lot more that I’d…

  • Keeping Your Black Trim Black

    I’ve tried numerous products over the years to restore black trim and paint. Some work ok, others just suck! I had an old timer tell me years ago about a product that would do the trick with the best results. About a month ago, I decided to put it to the test. I must admit,…

  • Greenup County Mothman Part II

    A little something for the Halloween season. Enjoy..

  • Making A Hot Wheels Version Of Our 1968 VW Beetle

    A while back, I was challenged to create a Hot Wheels version of our 1968 VW Beetle. Though the body styles are different and working with detail at the 1:64th scale is incredibly hard, I think the end result was worthy of it’s own video. I’d like to revisit this challenge again in the future…

  • Another Sweet Sixteen For The Collection

    Colby surprised me for my birthday and picked up another Sweet Sixteen for the collection. This is the El Dorado and it is in perfect condition. That means that we only have 4 more to go to complete the entire first 16 cars that Hot Wheels produced!