GM Futurliner Scale Model at the Museum of Bus Transportation

The Museum of Bus Transportation which is housed within the grounds of the AACA museum has a nice scale model of the GM Futurliner. These behemoths were an integral part of GM's Parade of Progress. An annual traveling exhibit "highlighting technological progress". Very few of these interesting vehicles remain. You can learn more about the restoration of one of these interesting vehicles at the Futurliner Restoration Project's website. If you take a close look you will notice the smaller version on the lower right as well as a model of the first generation version. You can also take a look at the other photos I captured during my visit to the museum on my previous post.

Scale Model "Engineering" - My AMT 1/25 Scale Scirocco

As a longtime VW fan, I have always appreciated the beauty of the MK1 Scirocco. Simple, practical and as fun as the Rabbit/Golf but with a bit more flair. Thirty years ago I asked myself what if it also came as a cabrio, and how about throwing in a turbo and four-wheel drive system like the one on the spectacular Ur-Quattro for good measure. Being a starving college student didn't leave much room in the "budget" to put a life-size one together and so I did the next best thing. I bought the 1/25 scale model from ATM and built one. A bit small but it fits well in my desk :-)

A color combo that scream 1980's