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Prototype Mark I. Steve Kinser True Scale 1/24 Scratch built Slot Car:

PARMA GUIDE FLAG, BRAIDS, REAR-END GEAR, & WIRE.

JK ALUMINUM FRONT WHEELS/TIRES BEAD-LOCK ON RIGHT FRONT.

3MM STAINLESS STEEL HOLLOW FRONT AXLE WITH JUST A HINT OF PLAY.

CAR HAS A NICE STANCE ; ALL 4 TIRES SIT DOWN FLAT & SQUARE ON THE SETUP BLOCK. ONLY WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION ADJUSTMENTS ARE NECESSARY FOR FULL POTENTIAL.

PRO-TRACK "DAYTONA" LEFT REAR ALUMINUM RIM.

PRO-TRACK RIGHT REAR ALUMINUM RIM WITH WHEEL INSERT & BEAD-LOCK (I ALSO ADDED "GOODYEAR" ON THIS TIRE.) 2.2MM OF TIRE STAGGER FROM LEFT REAR TO RIGHT REAR HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED DURING CHASSIS CONSTRUCTION TO AID HANDLING.

SPEEDWAY AIRFLOW ENTERPRISES INC. WINGS ARE EASILY REMOVED IF YOU WOULD RATHER HAVE A SILVER CROWN CAR. FOR OPTIMUM HANDLING RESULTS THE TOP WING SOULD BE MADE OF LEXAN OR SOMETHING LIGHTER.

THE CHASSIS: GREAT CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO MINIMIZE THE AMOUNT OF PIECES NECESSARY TO RECREATE THE 1/24 SCALE PLASTIC MODEL THAT I "DUPLICATED". THIS CAR WAS CREATED USING THE T.L.A.R. METHOD, WHICH IS : (T)HAT (L)OOKS (A)BOUT (R)IGHT :-) 90% OF THE TUBING USED WAS 1MM STAINLESS STEEL TUBING. THE WING BRACES & SLIDER BAR STRUT RE-INFORCEMENT ARE .5MM HIGH TEST FISHING LINE.

THE MAIN PIECES OF THE CHASSIS HAVE BEEN SILVER SOLDERED TOGETHER WITH MANY OF THE ACCESSORIES BEING EITHER SOLDERED ON WITH A LOWER TEMP SOLDER OR CA GLUE.

THE FRONT NERF BAR IS S/S AND SOLDERED ON.

THE FRONT AXLE IS SUSPENDED BY THE FRONT PORTION OF A PARMA WOMP CHASSIS.

THE REAR AXLE CARRIER UTILIZES BRASS BUSHINGS AND IS FROM THE DRAG SHOP IN MIDDLETOWN, OHIO. HTTP://RACEWAYALLEY.COM

ALL PAINT AND DECAL BODY WORK WAS DONE BY TONY JONES OF CALIFORNIA.

TOTAL WEIGHT WHEN WEIGHED FRIDAY WAS 123.6 GRAMS WITH VERY LITTLE WEIGHT BEING ADDED SINCE THEN. PROBABLY WOULD WEIGH AROUND 110 GRAMS WITH WINGS REMOVED.

Mark II Prototype Doug Wolfgang Weikert's #29 Estimated weight when completed 135 grams
This chassis utilizes a Cheetah placed where the engine block would be in a real car.

Silver soldered stainless steel tubing...Virtually everything seen here is metal, torsion bars are brass and arms brass frt.steel rear, shocks are stainless steel tubing...

The Doug Wolfgang Weikert's #29 has a cheetah motor in the proper location with a custon made driveshaft that rides on a single ball bearing...Well over 60 Hours into this one already. Plug wires, steel braid hose, Ball Bearing supported guide-flag, If the sun ever comes out so i can get good pix, I will post more of it with all the goodies/decals on it.

So does anyone race sprint cars that aren't the sprints plus 1/28 scale chassis? It would be cool to build enough of these to make a series just to see it happen :-) Hey... Tony Stewart !!! You need a slot car track at Eldora for spectators !!! HINT-HINT KNUDGE-KNUDGE :-)

I know someone who can build it too...

Rod Evans ~ Cincinnati, Ohio
http://www.myspace.com/3cfundraiser
http://ramrodracing.homestead.com
Ramrod_GTR@Yahoo.com

My Recent Posts · (04/12/08

Fantastic car. I read your other postings.
What are you asking for the car? I would like to help if I can.
Frank

My Recent Posts · (04/12/08

Well the Kinser car is gone already...If you are interested in the Weikert's car I can be reached at 513.889.4885

My Recent Posts · (04/12/08

Well...I appreciate the work you have done...excellent!

My Recent Posts · (04/12/08

Cool, I give up !

Pete

My Recent Posts · (04/12/08

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Recent Posts · (04/12/08

sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Recent Posts · (04/13/08

Super job!!!!

My Recent Posts · (04/13/08

Thank You all for your kind words!!! I would have to purchase more supplies to build them... but, would anyone be interested in partial builds or rollers of this design or something similar? I would really like to see sprint car slot racing flourish...if at all possible. I live in Cincinnati which is dominated by the "Ball Sports" Reds, Bengals, etc. Auto Racing or worse yet, minature scale Auto Racing is almost non-existant. Local support is limited to only a handful of enthusiasts. I would suspect that there are 3 saturated areas left that race sprinters, CA, TX, & PA. With Pennsylvania being the closet to me and not very realistic commute to get my fill...

Rod Evans

My Recent Posts · (04/13/08

Depending on the cost I'd have to go with two...You betcha... I announced USAC races years ago. Love watchin spint cars with ot without wings...

My Recent Posts · (04/13/08

Wow!! Amazing work on those!! I would love a few of those, would have to build an oval for them, but it would be worth it! How much are you asking for them?

My Recent Posts · (04/14/08

How Much?

My Recent Posts · (04/15/08

Thanks for all the interest! I am speechless. I am currently working on a cost analysis for this project, but as soon as I figure out something concrete, I will let you guys know. Until then, here are a couple more pics.

Rod Evans ~ Cincinnati

My Recent Posts · (04/24/08

Thank You all for your kind words and encouragement!!!!!

I am currently done with the MK.III chassis. used a larger tubing for the lower portion this time. This version is simpler, lighter, quicker, more user friendly and stronger, while retaining the same great handling characteristics as the MK II. The wings are custom made & are very light , foam core with lexan sideboards and top skin. Lexan hood & driver with plastic model helmet featuring visor up, visor down capability. The fuel tank is from a plastic model kit. SLIXX decals 1998 Jeff Swindell 104+ Octane Boost, JK rims w/Pro-Track beadlocks, Slot.it gears, Cheetah II motor in the same configuration as the MK.II with the short driveshaft with carrier bearing, 3/32 axles front & rear with axle ball bearings front & rear. This car draws .3 amps @ 5 volts running 4,500 RPM with no load, and weighs approximately 120 grams.

I am currently trying to secure a supplier for parts...For those of you who are interested in purchasing one of my sprinters the price will be $200 RTR If you want something customized or special, the sky's the limit...If these cars take-off I am going to continue the line into other eras...Of Open Wheel cars 1st of course!!! So if you like what you see please support us through our "bumpy begining". Your era may be next!!! I am confident that I have the ability to reward the entire hobby with quality scale racing cars.

Thank You All...
Special Thanks to Bob & Mindy ~ http://www.RacewayAlley.Com , Bruce ~ http://www.CincySlots.Com , Ray ~ http://www.FastLaneSlotCars.Com and everyone else who offered advice along the way...THANK YOU!!!!

Rodney Evans~Cincinnati, Ohio
http://www.Sprints4real.Net

My Recent Posts · (04/24/08

How much would you ask for a roller? Thanks and keep up the excellent work.

Tom

My Recent Posts · (09/06/49

What all do you want removed...? The majority of the work and monetary value is the chassis. When I started slot car racing these are the cars I went to go buy. I cannot even find 1/24 scale sprint cars...Anywhere.( sprints plus kit is between 1/28 & 1/29 scale) I'm certain someone has built them, but I have not seen them for sale in the last 3 years of looking. If these are getting built by me, each car is going to be built as if it was going to be MY car. Mass production is way out of my league...these will have to be Factory Direct or VERY limited distribution by my choice of Retailer(s). So the price may end up being a little high...But what I can assure you is that you will be receiving the finest 1/24 scale sprint car available on the planet.

But some things have to be done 1st : The design must be Tested & Finalized
Parts Suppliers Secured
Parts are Paid for
Parts get to me
Verify & Confirm Purchase Orders

Then fill every bit of my free time to build, or quit my job to build full-time at a rate of 3-5 cars/week ???

Some many cars...So little time

Rod Evans

My Recent Posts · (04/30/08

Keep us informed

My Recent Posts · (06/04/08

Stretched Sprints Plus chassis MK.IV Prototype...

Rod Evans ~ Cincinnati, Ohio

My Recent Posts · (06/11/08

Frank,

Could have sworn, I had posted comments on the wonderful job you did on the Sprinter. Obviously not, very nicely done, great brass works . . .

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JetGuy.fastlaneslotcar...	Scratch-Built Modern Sprinters	Lead	[-]
Posts: 1 (04/12/08 04:09 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None Prototype Mark I. Steve Kinser True Scale 1/24 Scratch built Slot Car: PARMA GUIDE FLAG, BRAIDS, REAR-END GEAR, & WIRE. JK ALUMINUM FRONT WHEELS/TIRES BEAD-LOCK ON RIGHT FRONT. 3MM STAINLESS STEEL HOLLOW FRONT AXLE WITH JUST A HINT OF PLAY. CAR HAS A NICE STANCE ; ALL 4 TIRES SIT DOWN FLAT & SQUARE ON THE SETUP BLOCK. ONLY WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION ADJUSTMENTS ARE NECESSARY FOR FULL POTENTIAL. PRO-TRACK "DAYTONA" LEFT REAR ALUMINUM RIM. PRO-TRACK RIGHT REAR ALUMINUM RIM WITH WHEEL INSERT & BEAD-LOCK (I ALSO ADDED "GOODYEAR" ON THIS TIRE.) 2.2MM OF TIRE STAGGER FROM LEFT REAR TO RIGHT REAR HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED DURING CHASSIS CONSTRUCTION TO AID HANDLING. SPEEDWAY AIRFLOW ENTERPRISES INC. WINGS ARE EASILY REMOVED IF YOU WOULD RATHER HAVE A SILVER CROWN CAR. FOR OPTIMUM HANDLING RESULTS THE TOP WING SOULD BE MADE OF LEXAN OR SOMETHING LIGHTER. THE CHASSIS: GREAT CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO MINIMIZE THE AMOUNT OF PIECES NECESSARY TO RECREATE THE 1/24 SCALE PLASTIC MODEL THAT I "DUPLICATED". THIS CAR WAS CREATED USING THE T.L.A.R. METHOD, WHICH IS : (T)HAT (L)OOKS (A)BOUT (R)IGHT :-) 90% OF THE TUBING USED WAS 1MM STAINLESS STEEL TUBING. THE WING BRACES & SLIDER BAR STRUT RE-INFORCEMENT ARE .5MM HIGH TEST FISHING LINE. THE MAIN PIECES OF THE CHASSIS HAVE BEEN SILVER SOLDERED TOGETHER WITH MANY OF THE ACCESSORIES BEING EITHER SOLDERED ON WITH A LOWER TEMP SOLDER OR CA GLUE. THE FRONT NERF BAR IS S/S AND SOLDERED ON. THE FRONT AXLE IS SUSPENDED BY THE FRONT PORTION OF A PARMA WOMP CHASSIS. THE REAR AXLE CARRIER UTILIZES BRASS BUSHINGS AND IS FROM THE DRAG SHOP IN MIDDLETOWN, OHIO. HTTP://RACEWAYALLEY.COM ALL PAINT AND DECAL BODY WORK WAS DONE BY TONY JONES OF CALIFORNIA. TOTAL WEIGHT WHEN WEIGHED FRIDAY WAS 123.6 GRAMS WITH VERY LITTLE WEIGHT BEING ADDED SINCE THEN. PROBABLY WOULD WEIGH AROUND 110 GRAMS WITH WINGS REMOVED. Mark II Prototype Doug Wolfgang Weikert's #29 Estimated weight when completed 135 grams This chassis utilizes a Cheetah placed where the engine block would be in a real car. Silver soldered stainless steel tubing...Virtually everything seen here is metal, torsion bars are brass and arms brass frt.steel rear, shocks are stainless steel tubing... The Doug Wolfgang Weikert's #29 has a cheetah motor in the proper location with a custon made driveshaft that rides on a single ball bearing...Well over 60 Hours into this one already. Plug wires, steel braid hose, Ball Bearing supported guide-flag, If the sun ever comes out so i can get good pix, I will post more of it with all the goodies/decals on it. So does anyone race sprint cars that aren't the sprints plus 1/28 scale chassis? It would be cool to build enough of these to make a series just to see it happen :-) Hey... Tony Stewart !!! You need a slot car track at Eldora for spectators !!! HINT-HINT KNUDGE-KNUDGE :-) I know someone who can build it too... Rod Evans ~ Cincinnati, Ohio http://www.myspace.com/3cfundraiser http://ramrodracing.homestead.com Ramrod_GTR@Yahoo.com Last Edited By: JetGuy 04/13/08 02:49 PM. Edited 3 times.
frank9129		#1	[-]
Posts: 733 (04/12/08 04:24 PM) Home Racing Guru! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Fantastic car. I read your other postings. What are you asking for the car? I would like to help if I can. Frank Crab Alley Speedway GIT-R-DONE
JetGuy.fastlaneslotcar...		#2	[-]
Posts: 2 (04/12/08 05:19 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Well the Kinser car is gone already...If you are interested in the Weikert's car I can be reached at 513.889.4885
HomeRacingWorld		#3	[-]
Posts: 10617 (04/12/08 07:26 PM) The Lazy Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Well...I appreciate the work you have done...excellent! "They Didn't Say You Couldn't" - Smokey Yunick
Knightrider		#4	[-]
Posts: 1183 (04/12/08 07:42 PM) Slot Veteran Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Cool, I give up ! Pete Assistant to the Old Fart OLDFARTSCLUB
hotrodbob51		#5	[-]
Posts: 805 (04/12/08 11:15 PM) Home Racing Guru! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyone can restore a classic car, but it takes a real Hotrodder to cut one up and make it cool!
gt40smitty		#6	[-]
Posts: 160 (04/12/08 11:49 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deepsouth14		#7	[-]
Posts: 121 (04/13/08 07:58 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Super job!!!!
JetGuy.fastlaneslotcar...	Would anyone be interested in kits or rollers?	#8	[-]
Posts: 4 (04/13/08 08:37 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thank You all for your kind words!!! I would have to purchase more supplies to build them... but, would anyone be interested in partial builds or rollers of this design or something similar? I would really like to see sprint car slot racing flourish...if at all possible. I live in Cincinnati which is dominated by the "Ball Sports" Reds, Bengals, etc. Auto Racing or worse yet, minature scale Auto Racing is almost non-existant. Local support is limited to only a handful of enthusiasts. I would suspect that there are 3 saturated areas left that race sprinters, CA, TX, & PA. With Pennsylvania being the closet to me and not very realistic commute to get my fill... Rod Evans
hotrodbob51		#9	[-]
Posts: 808 (04/13/08 12:53 PM) Home Racing Guru! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Depending on the cost I'd have to go with two...You betcha... I announced USAC races years ago. Love watchin spint cars with ot without wings... Anyone can restore a classic car, but it takes a real Hotrodder to cut one up and make it cool!
alaskaracer		#10	[-]
Posts: 552 (04/13/08 07:17 PM) Home Racing Guru! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Wow!! Amazing work on those!! I would love a few of those, would have to build an oval for them, but it would be worth it! How much are you asking for them?
Pecos kid		#11	[-]
Posts: 832 (04/14/08 12:26 AM) Home Racing Guru! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	How Much?
JetGuy.fastlaneslotcar...	Additional Information	#12	[-]
Posts: 5 (04/15/08 07:36 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thanks for all the interest! I am speechless. I am currently working on a cost analysis for this project, but as soon as I figure out something concrete, I will let you guys know. Until then, here are a couple more pics. Rod Evans ~ Cincinnati
JetGuy.fastlaneslotcar...	Update:	#13	[-]
Posts: 6 (04/24/08 01:04 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thank You all for your kind words and encouragement!!!!! I am currently done with the MK.III chassis. used a larger tubing for the lower portion this time. This version is simpler, lighter, quicker, more user friendly and stronger, while retaining the same great handling characteristics as the MK II. The wings are custom made & are very light , foam core with lexan sideboards and top skin. Lexan hood & driver with plastic model helmet featuring visor up, visor down capability. The fuel tank is from a plastic model kit. SLIXX decals 1998 Jeff Swindell 104+ Octane Boost, JK rims w/Pro-Track beadlocks, Slot.it gears, Cheetah II motor in the same configuration as the MK.II with the short driveshaft with carrier bearing, 3/32 axles front & rear with axle ball bearings front & rear. This car draws .3 amps @ 5 volts running 4,500 RPM with no load, and weighs approximately 120 grams. I am currently trying to secure a supplier for parts...For those of you who are interested in purchasing one of my sprinters the price will be $200 RTR If you want something customized or special, the sky's the limit...If these cars take-off I am going to continue the line into other eras...Of Open Wheel cars 1st of course!!! So if you like what you see please support us through our "bumpy begining". Your era may be next!!! I am confident that I have the ability to reward the entire hobby with quality scale racing cars. Thank You All... Special Thanks to Bob & Mindy ~ http://www.RacewayAlley.Com , Bruce ~ http://www.CincySlots.Com , Ray ~ http://www.FastLaneSlotCars.Com and everyone else who offered advice along the way...THANK YOU!!!! Rodney Evans~Cincinnati, Ohio http://www.Sprints4real.Net
ovalracer63		#14	[-]
Posts: 122 (04/24/08 05:11 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	How much would you ask for a roller? Thanks and keep up the excellent work. Tom
JetGuy.fastlaneslotcar...		#15	[-]
Posts: 10 (09/06/49 03:09 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	What all do you want removed...? The majority of the work and monetary value is the chassis. When I started slot car racing these are the cars I went to go buy. I cannot even find 1/24 scale sprint cars...Anywhere.( sprints plus kit is between 1/28 & 1/29 scale) I'm certain someone has built them, but I have not seen them for sale in the last 3 years of looking. If these are getting built by me, each car is going to be built as if it was going to be MY car. Mass production is way out of my league...these will have to be Factory Direct or VERY limited distribution by my choice of Retailer(s). So the price may end up being a little high...But what I can assure you is that you will be receiving the finest 1/24 scale sprint car available on the planet. But some things have to be done 1st : The design must be Tested & Finalized Parts Suppliers Secured Parts are Paid for Parts get to me Verify & Confirm Purchase Orders Then fill every bit of my free time to build, or quit my job to build full-time at a rate of 3-5 cars/week ??? Some many cars...So little time Rod Evans
hotrodbob51		#16	[-]
Posts: 832 (04/30/08 11:37 AM) Home Racing Guru! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Keep us informed Anyone can restore a classic car, but it takes a real Hotrodder to cut one up and make it cool!
JetGuy.fastlaneslotcar...	The Latest Addition...	#17	[-]
Posts: 44 (06/04/08 01:24 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Stretched Sprints Plus chassis MK.IV Prototype... Rod Evans ~ Cincinnati, Ohio
jas2060		#18	[-]
Posts: 1021 (06/11/08 02:06 PM) HRW Janitor Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Frank, Could have sworn, I had posted comments on the wonderful job you did on the Sprinter. Obviously not, very nicely done, great brass works . . . Cheers, Jas "May the wind be at your back ... sails unfurled."

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