Category: Collectible
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Diorama Update / 1:64 Scale Swamp Cooler
Working on the diorama is always a good way to pass time on rainy days. I haven’t had any updates to it since the end of winter, but had an opportunity to add a couple of things this past weekend. I’ve been wanting to add a swamp cooler to one of the shop beetles, but…
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Repair The Repaired Surfboard
Lenora acquired a Rusty surfboard for Mabel a couple of months ago from friends who had picked it up at a VW show in another state. I’d been looking for one for a while and if you’re lucky enough to even find one for sale around north eastern Kentucky, they’re very, very expensive. I’ve been…
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Swamp Cooler Complete
Finished the last step of the swamp cooler this afternoon. Some people include a brace/stand with their cooler, some people don’t. Even though this repo is actually lighter than the original cooler of the 60’s, I thought a support was warranted. I made this one myself with some aluminum tube, all thread and a piece…
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Mabel Finally Gets A Surfboard
After searching and searching for the past year or so, Mabel finally gets a surfboard. They’re not easy to find in northeastern Kentucky. Luckily, some friends of ours were at a show, found one and Lenora got it for me for our anniversary! How cool is that? I eventually want to get a vintage 60’s…
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Sneak Peek
Just a sneak peek of what’s on the way. Next project coming up soon!