Category: General

  • Christmas Vacation Custom Wagon Final Touch

    Even though I finished this custom last week, there was still one thing that I wanted to add, the Christmas Trees For Sale sign. I finally found one that I thought would go good with the theme and printed them on the color laser printer on plain paper. I glued the print to thin card…

  • Car Wash Day, Updated Pics

    Considering that today is November 18th, the weather was awesome! Especially since we’ve had nothing but rain for the past month and even a little snow. However, when it’s 60+ degrees outside, it’s time to wash the cars! Also took the opportunity to get Mabel out and drive her around town a few times. With…

  • Christmas Vacation Custom Wagon Complete

    Finally finished the custom Hot Wheels Christmas Vacation wagon. Not perfect, but I’m pleased with my interpretation of the car. I was very happy with the paint job, sort of hated covering it with snow. This is one I may revisit again in the future if I can find a wagon that looks more like…

  • Christmas Vacation Custom Wagon Update 2

    One step closer to completing this custom. Finished the wood grain side panels that actually turned out a lot better than I thought they would. These didn’t have to be perfect because they would be partially hidden behind faux snow, but the dry brush technique worked perfectly. I’ve watched at least one video of a…

  • Christmas Vacation Custom Wagon Update 1

    Worked on the custom Christmas Vacation wagon a little last night. After looking at so many possible paint colors and since this is my vision of the wagon, I decided to go with Arizona Beige. No, it’s not the chocolate/mauve color used in the movie, but it’s what I think will look good as a…