Whittling Tips - The 8 Basic Cuts to Master

Small Projects - 1/ 100 scale Life Boat

The instructions are not the best and parts are very fragile. If I am successful, that is I can remove the lazer-cut parts without breaking anything, it should make for a delicate, neat and eligent model.

It is another of those small projects. Small projects are those that usually lack the complexity of the more multifaceted projects that require hours of work to complete.

Another Fast Foodie from Hot Wheels

Sushi Tuner: "pass the wasabi because this sushi is running hot! Fueled by soy sauce this tuner is about to jump from the dinner table to the track and win the race using its raw power abd fresh speed."

The Sushi Tuner is from the Hot Wheels Fast Foodie line.

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Post From the Past

Food on the go never tasted so fast

Message to Station #18327 - 3

"NO. 406.302 TO STATION 18327. NATIVE OF VEGA XXI. ARRIVING AT 16532.82. DEPARTURE INDETERMINATE. NO LUGGAGE. CABINET ONLY, LOCAL CONDITIONS. CONFIRM.

Way Station, Clifford D. Simak

Mastering the Art of Crafting a Sharp Knife

"Mastering the Art of Crafting a Sharp Knife" is just the first of many how to vidoes on knife making and sharpening.

It is quite odd how when I first posted this there were several other knife making videos including on this page. Now there is just one. And I fear this one might one day be replaced. If that should happen try this one instead.

Message to Way Station #18327 - 2

NO. 406.302 TO STATION 18327. WILL ARRIVE EARLY EVENING YOUR TIME. HAVE THE COFFEE HOT. ULYEESE.

Way Station, Clifford D. Simak

Message to Way Station #18327 - 1

NO. 406301 TO STATION 18327. TRAVELER AT 16097.38 NATIVE THUBAN VI. NO BAGGAGE. NO. 3 LIQUID TANK. SOLUTION 27. DEPART FOR STATION 12892 AT 16439.16. CONFIRM.

Way Station, Clifford D. Simak

Enoch Wallace, the Keeper of Inter-galactic Way Station #18327

“The keeper of inter-galactic Way Station #18327 had one purpose, to prepare Earth to join the other races of the universe.

The alien planets had many things that Earth lacked, eternal peace and prosperity, advanced knowledge of the sciences and the arts. And they were willing to share their benefits – provided Earth showed signs of being civilized.

As the only Earthman in touch with the universe, the keeper of Way Station 18327 was beginning to hope that his fellow men might prove worthy.”

Way Station, Clifford D. Simak

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An interesting find : Science Fiction Studies. Once I have investigated a bit further I might review a bit of what can be found here.

Way Station by Clifford D. Simak

"Enoch Wallace

looked like any other man on Earth – except that:

--Time (about 100 years) had passed and he showed no sign of aging
--his house was invulnerable against destruction from any weapon known to man
--in his family cemetery a tombstone inscribed in an unknown language guarded the grave of an alien horror

For years no one had invaded the solitude of his lonely farm. But now the watchers in Earth were closing in on him, determined to solve the mystery of who or what it was that went under the name of Enoch Wallace—a man, magician, or nonhuman creature from an alien planet.

Way Station, Clifford D. Simak, Macfadden-Bartell Book (c) 1963

Final Faction Action Figures & Accessories

The Kharn

"In the year 2050, a large asteroid collided with our moon. Among the debris, we discovered a hibernating alien mothership. Now, the Kharn are awake and they want to plunder our precious natural resources. So, we recruited teams of special operatives to defend Earth from their alien threat."

This page features specifications on the Kharn and Alpha Team 1 action figures.

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Be sure to visit the 1:18 Action Figure Archive

The Magic of a Well-Designed Bookshelf: 30 Ideas

There is one thing my wife and I can count on, we will purchase more books during the year and that always raises the question where are we going the store them.

Here are few "Well-Designed Bookshelfs" that might do the trick.

Ancient Libraires

Mentions many ancient libraries. Why are we so afraid of knowledge?

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I have created a new label or collection : libraires where I will feaure videos and links to articles on libraires and links to libraires of note..

The Rural Lumber Mill

Every once in-a-while I find these lost assembly instructions. This instruction sheet is to a Woodland Scenics rurual saw mill. These kits are cast from a white metal and formally what I referred to as "small projects" and collection.

I wouldn't say that it is a simple build, however it is far from being complex. I plan on using CA glue. With all the small parts I would definitely use a pair of tweesers to attach the very small parts.

More "Boxed" Signs

Signs printed on the bottom of this Con-Cor kit box.

"Boxed" Signs

My first post of 2025.I hope you had a great holiday season.

Back in the day kit boxes were decorated with signs for your layout. Con-cor was a good source of these signs. Other manufacturers included an insert with a selection of signs.I am thinking POLA here. Many of the signs in my collection are from these sources.