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Banking oval?

feeds@yuku.com (HomeRacingWorld) — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:03:08 GMT

So I know I can take the MDF and simply make wedges and fasten it like that.

But what about bending the straights to force the banking?

I think I saw Shoe do this, but it would take some math to cut the straights at the correct angle. Would it be easier to route in place after he wood is cut and fastened?

Thanks...

my mayhem entry

feeds@yuku.com (gt40smitty) — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:41:28 GMT

just kidding i sent a firebird modified but could take any pics.are there going to be any pics from this event?

tryed black styren?

feeds@yuku.com (gt40smitty) — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:25:59 GMT

has any one tryed the new black styreen sheets ,im thinking of trying them but i can only get them through the net.just trying to find out if its better worse or the same as white if you can use the same glue etc.

WTB: Carrera curves and borders

feeds@yuku.com (lbowles2) — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:06:04 GMT

I am looking for Carrera 2/30 curves and borders for 1/30, 1/60, & 2/30 curves. I will also need border ends. If anybody has any extras they would like to part with let me know. Thanks.

New Fly 935 MAS SLOT

feeds@yuku.com (cincyslots) — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:36:03 GMT

Gettin' back to racin'... finally :-)

feeds@yuku.com (lbowles2) — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:54:27 GMT

After a long hiatus from slot cars that was financially necessary the wife and I are just about back to pullin' the triggers again (thanks to the IRS stimulus payment)! I've got a bunch of Carrera track ready to go on my tables once I get one of them rebuilt and plans to build a 4'x14' routed track similar to Harry's to satisfy my thirst for wood racin'. Once I get something up and running I will post some pics.

Another use for Artin parts

feeds@yuku.com (Black3sr) — Wed, 21 May 2008 05:48:42 GMT

I can't get over how well these cars perform.

Anyhow I had this Revell Monogram Mustang that I had worked on. I lowered it quite a bit and added some weight, sanded tires. It ran just OK. I happened to try stocker tires on it. Perfect fit. Now I had to open up the fender wells some as I had it lowered. Hey it is a racer not shelf queen. What a difference. Traction much better. I found though entering every corner was an experience as very little braking. Well surprise. The Artin...

SCX BRM review

feeds@yuku.com (blueaxe) — Wed, 21 May 2008 05:13:23 GMT

Anybody know where I can see a review on the SCX BRM P261? Or maybe some info from someone who has one? Thanks all! .....Blueaxe

You build a drag strip both directions from the middle, right?

feeds@yuku.com (stranger205) — Wed, 21 May 2008 03:55:20 GMT

Four sheets of 2 ft by 4 ft masonite were ripped on center and trimmed into these pieces....totaling 8 pieces 4 ft long and 6 in wide and 16 pieces 4 ft long and 3 in wide.

My good friend Crash Cadillac stopped by to drink some beer and had a better saw than mine in his truck. He can also bend without back pain and is the fastest saw in town. I marveled at...

Pistonhead Raceway

feeds@yuku.com (klokman) — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:37:14 GMT

Here is my hand routed track that i finished over the winter. It is made from MDF, it has 5 lanes with each lane having 41/2 inch lane spacing.and is braided. Each lane is approximately 75 feet in lenght, and is powered by a Loko Model # DPS-400GL which delivers an adjustable amount of voltage from 4 to 18 volts, and 18 amps continious and max to 30 amps.Trackmate is used for all timing and scoring.

RMS Instructions now online!

feeds@yuku.com (dreinecke) — Tue, 20 May 2008 22:02:47 GMT

In the effort to conserve paper, ink, and gas (well, the box would be heavier, thereby increasing the load on the USPS truck, and messing with the CG and drag coefficient...not buying that one?) I've put the instructions online.

RMS Instructions

Enjoy!

Ever seen this done before ???

feeds@yuku.com (JetGuy) — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:49:35 GMT

I wanted to build a light, fast & economical drag car similar to the DRS Gunslinger. Since I cannot afford a $300 motor i decided to try a $25 motor geared "slightly different". The tubing used was the 2mm S/S with 4 pieces of brass tubing for the body pins. DRS wheelies with graphite guide flag. I had 18 ga. wire high temp silicone but changed to a single strand 20 ga. for weight. 1 " narrow slicks and parma braid. NSR Shark 40k @12v Motor..Turns 15,500 RPM @...

Artin Drag cars??? :O)

feeds@yuku.com (modelcarjedi) — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:42:43 GMT

I'm building a pro street Avanti and a gasser 50 ford! The avanti handles ok for being so narrow. Havn't mounted the body on the ford. My kids love the gasser.

keith

White tires for 1/32...

feeds@yuku.com (super8mm) — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:38:52 GMT

Love the Tyco throwbacks!

More here:

Making Tires Webpage...all your questions answered...

Cheers,
Mike

EJ's Midget

feeds@yuku.com (fmjcafe) — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:17:11 GMT

Here's some snaps of my latest project. Our club will be racing these in the upcoming season.

This has been by far the most labor intensive slot car I've ever built. I'm almost afraid to race it.

Dropping the Scalextric mustang how too

feeds@yuku.com (Titan7170) — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:07:08 GMT

Someone wanted to know how I dropped my Scaley Mustang so Im just posting how I did it in case someone else is interested also.

Starting from the chassis

Mayhem Contender - a few pics of Axiom's #63

feeds@yuku.com (Jxr) — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:53:58 GMT

Chassis:

Front

Back

Side

This is what the original body looked like:

Custom Gulf 917k

feeds@yuku.com (Quickcars) — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:40:44 GMT

O.k., I watched Lemans over the weekend and got the bug for my own Gulf 917k. Now I didn't want to pay ebay prices for a McQueen car so......

I picked up a Fast kit for 36 bucks. Bought some testors light blue in a can and picked up a set of Jim Heller decals. This will be my weekend project. Hopefully it will come out decently and I won't let myself down.

Has anyone else gone this route and done their own livery on a 917 (Gulf or otherwise)? If so, please post...

3rd annual 24 hour race at Meadowdale, near Chicago.

feeds@yuku.com (fatherbob) — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:28:52 GMT

Hi folks.
Again this year we are having the 24 Heures du Meadowdale 1/32nd scale race near Chicago at the Meadowdale raceway, June 21st and June 22nd. We again are looking forward to not only running our little cars for 24 hours but to the BBQ and good times had by all who attend. Everyone is welcome and for you out of towners, you can pitch a tent or just pull up a floor. We are currently filling...

wanted: Fly 917k

feeds@yuku.com (Quickcars) — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:39:22 GMT

Does anyone have a used 917k the want to sell. I'll take any livery including a fast kit version. This is not intended for collecting as it will be raced. Your old beater is fine as long as it's complete.

Thanks,

QC