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Re: Long awaited project nears completion
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 9:22 am
by motorman
GHOSTHUNTER wrote:Am I seeing things or are there grown Men building up their Matchbox service stations or whatever and playing with cars around them...
Ghosty.
Is there something wrong with that Kev, broom broom broom, nee naw, nee naw, nee naw
Re: Long awaited project nears completion
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 5:29 pm
by oldfart
Thanks for the great comments guys! It is appreciated.
As for the workshop I built it and everything in it about two years ago right after I first retired. It is my man cave, complete with neon signs, old radios and of course a full wet bar. Now if you want to visit I even have very good Kentucky bourbon and fine cigars to make my visitors feel comfortable. So please come by and visit.
Now as to Ghosthunters question. I have always wanted a way to display the several different components of my Matchbox collection. I had previously made a display case for my Regular Series cars but it didn't satisfy me as it only showed one aspect of my collection. One day when my son was visiting (about two years ago) and we were discussing my collection, he said, "Dad, why not buy a display case and use the Matchbox Build a Road as a base to display your cars, trucks and stations. That is when the idea first struck me. After a lot of planning and design work I have come to this point. Now within a week I will have the glass and all will be complete.
At MacDonald...Outstanding idea! Never even thought about using the Matchbox Motorway in a display. I just LOVE what you have done. Now you got me thinking HARD. LOL
Re: Long awaited project nears completion
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 5:38 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
Thank's James for the back story, just shows how Two heads are better than One, so give my thank's to your Son for getting us where we are Today, starting to enjoy that wonderful display.
Also thank's for the invite to your wet bar, I see you are in Memphis, not sure I'd be coming in the Rolls all the way from England, might have to catch a few Buses, so any loud banging on your front door at 3.00am in the morning...it'l be me...
Ghosthunter.
Re: Long awaited project nears completion
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 5:53 pm
by oldfart
GHOSTHUNTER wrote:Thank's James for the back story, just shows how Two heads are better than One, so give my thank's to your Son for getting us where we are Today, starting to enjoy that wonderful display.
Also thank's for the invite to your wet bar, I see you are in Memphis, not sure I'd be coming in the Rolls all the way from England, might have to catch a few Buses, so any loud banging on your front door at 3.00am in the morning...it'l be me...
Ghosthunter.
Thousands come from England ever year to visit Memphis during "Elvis Presley Week" in August. "So hop on a Gus, Make a new plan, Stan You don't need to be coy, Roy Just get yourself free!"
Re: Long awaited project nears completion
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 6:03 pm
by Idris
oldfart wrote: "So hop on a Gus,..
Anyone who hops on my Gus will have me to answer to!
Re: Long awaited project nears completion
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 6:32 pm
by motorman
Idris wrote:oldfart wrote: "So hop on a Gus,..
Anyone who hops on my Gus will have me to answer to!
Honestly Hugh you really are an old softy.......cats bla, pesky creatures!!!
Re: Long awaited project nears completion
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 6:47 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
The last few posts now have me visualising a load of Elvis impersonators all taking turns to sit on Guses...
Ghosty.
Re: Long awaited project nears completion
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 5:18 pm
by mbox2000
What could possibly go wrong with power tools and whiskey? Sounds like a great weekend!!
Jay
Re: Long awaited project nears completion
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 5:22 pm
by nearlymint
Some great displays, absolutely superb. If only I had the space. J
Re: Long awaited project nears completion
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 4:14 am
by Matchboxpat
Lovely project, Jim !
Congrats !
Pat