AMT’s Star Trek “Klingon Battle Cruiser” Model Kit
Over the last couple of years, I’ve picked up modeling as a hobby again – after a multi-decade break. It’s nice to come home after a busy day and work on something enjoyable, that...
Category: Hobbies & Interests
The Estrella Warbirds Museum & Woodland Auto Display in Paso Robles, CA
On a recent extended weekend vacation, I travelled north along the California coast to the small town of Paso Robles. Located in the heart of the exploding wine making industry in San Luis Obispo...
Back To Charlemagne’s Time – A Day In Provins, France
During a vacation in France, I was able to make the one hour drive south-east of Paris to visit Provins, France. Strategically situated along natural routes heading east and west, as well as north and south,...
The Mecum Experience – Anaheim 2014
If I am flipping-through-the-channels and I happen across a car auction, I just set the remote down. I’m just a car geek, especially for classic cars. Several years ago, I passed this affliction on...
The Axial SCX10 Rubicon – solid axle RC fun!
Summer might be wrapping up but that doesn’t mean back yard RC fun has to. This little truck – even in it’s stock out of the box form – can turn a pile of...
MPC’s Space: 1999 “Eagle Transporter” Model Kit Re-Released
UPDATE – 05/07/15 – I’ve done a second build of this Eagle kit, aiming for much more realism this time, and I am very happy with the results. Good news, everyone! MPC has re-released their model kit...
JZR ‘Beatle Tail’ kit trike
JZR ‘beatle tail’ trike seen on the streets of Paris. These JZR’s are cool DIY kits, and can be powered by a variety of engines, even Harley’s. JZR trikes have a nice community built...
Musee de l’Armee – The Army Museum of Paris
Created in 1905 and, currently, containing over 500,000 items spread over 12,000 square meters (just under 130,000 sq. feet), the Musee de l’Armee in Paris is gargantuan. Its collections are separated over historical periods,...
