Rebuilding vintage airguns and CO2 powered pellet guns. Got a fair collection going with some of the best examples of the 60's on up.
I also do some leather work.
Below is an example of an inside the waistband holster of my own design.
I'll be making a few watch straps soon.
I've always casually observed birds
Yea I spotted a sparrow on the front lawn this morning. It was epic.
What is an “inexpensive hobby?”
Well, used ones are much cheaper and there’s no maintenance really (just some wax once in a while)
One of my all time favorite movies.
Yea I spotted a sparrow on the front lawn this morning. It was epic.
Grew up in LA, was just out of high school at the time it’s supposed to take place, they captured the time in place perfectly.
May I ask what part you grew up in? I loved traveling the city when I had free time, exploring film locations and relevant spots from Old Hollywood like Musso & Franks, Will Rogers polo field, and the Paramount Pictures backlot. If you weren't aware, Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills was the location used for the Lebowski mansion. You can peek inside and recognize the checkerboard marble and the music room was also featured in a scene. I suppose is was another inexpensive hobby that I still enjoy on trips back.
I lived in Hancock Park on Rossmore Ave. in the building where Gene Hackman's character lived in Get Shorty. In an odd coincidence he drove the car I drive today, as seen in the pic.
Pacific Palisades, back when it was still a sleepy community hanging off the bluffs. I went to Bel-Air, brother went to Pali. Growing up there (particular back in the 70’s & 80’s) it was truly a sleepy industry town (and the predominant industry was Aeorspace- not just TV& Film) - not the Hollywood we all think of today. It wasn’t uncommon to just be standing in line at the local Gelson’s market in front of Alan Alda or Harrison Ford - and just give a nod and a smile.
Another member here went to Beverly at the same time so we discovered via PM- it’s a small world sometimes.
And the 220SE is one of my favorite Benz’s ever made- I’m jealous.
The weapon misidentification was my worry exactly, especially in the current climate. I would probably paint mine blaze orange if I got one, but you can't idiot poof anything these days.
I sold one of those top ones on ebay a year or so ago - terrible condition, but still sold for $65 or so.
The weapon misidentification was my worry exactly, especially in the current climate. I would probably paint mine blaze orange if I got one, but you can't idiot poof anything these days. I've always casually observed birds and have an app for identification so could see getting deeper into this. Somewhat like hunting but without the dead stuff.
I'm seeing decently priced entry level stuff, and I suppose like most hobbies it's deciding between starting out as cheaply as possible, or investing a bit more on startup so you're not replacing equipment in a year. One thing that might push me towards a better setup, can I use this for star gazing as well or does the distance cause some issue with clarity or anything else? Thanks!
Pacific Palisades is a town I'd still love to live in, we shot at a private residence off Chautauqua there once over a few days and I fell hard for that place. I think that's when I first discovered the polo fields too, which you can see Spielberg's property from if you walk up the trails a bit and look east across the little canyon there. Massive place.
Thank you, it's a hell of a machine. The mechanical fuel injection derived from Luftwaffe fighter planes, paired to that smooth inline-6, really hits all the notes. I love the tall grille as compared to the later low-grille versions like the 280 3.5, it still has a classic-Benz vibe like an Adenauer. If you're ever in Portland, OR come take her for a spin, I'll even top up the tank!
