YES, thank you guys so much! The digital enduro event was a huge success! What a hoot! I hate to admit it, but I think I was actually getting the hang of it. What a great group of slot car enthusiasts and, the food spread smelled soooooooo GOOD!!!! What a lousy time to be on a diet!!!! Monte & Victoria, you guys are the greatest hosts!!!! --------------------Bill
4,852 August 6, 2011 5:19 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Worked on the track some more today....................still at it! --------------------Bill
4,853 July 21, 2011 8:22 pm
Re: Beau Frazier's new Can-Am class (15 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
I got this email back from Beau. He is in the process of trying to get signed up here to post.
Rico's question about the chassis--- the chassis I used was a Scholer which is the same as the GT1 chassis but one size smaller. It's called the Tiger. The middle size of the three available at Professor Motor. The rules allow for any chassis to be used, production, production modified, or scatchbuilt, inline or anglewind as long as the tire dimensions are adhered to. Flexi chassis are fine but will need a little modification to obtain the desired ground clearance with the True Scale wheel size. The idea for the chassis rules was to allow as much creativity as possible for people to build that better mouse trap. The year span for the bodies is intended for three different classes that we can run with this rules package. 1) Early production sports cars '57 to around '65. 2) CanAm '66 to '72. I chose '72 mainly because of the lack of availability of bodies between '73 and '77 in the thicker .020-.030 PETG. This lets us run a variety of cars from different eras by simply changing the body. The first bodies we'll use are the CanAm '66 to '72. I realize this may all be a bit confusing, but I figured we could fine tune the rules after seeing how much interest it would receive. Looks like it might be a popular class. --------------Beau
4,854 July 21, 2011 4:29 pm
Re: Beau Frazier's new Can-Am class (15 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Thanks Rico. I'm going to shoot Beau an email....
4,855 July 20, 2011 4:13 pm
Re: Beau Frazier's new Can-Am class (15 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Howie & Beau, I'm looking for the PETG bodies but having trouble finding them. I looked on the True Scale Products site, but only lexan bodies were listed from what I could see. Also I could not find Tom Anderson VSC on a Google search. Can you help me out? Thanks ------------------Bill
4,856 July 13, 2011 11:41 am
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Maybe some clarification is in order.....
From the onset this track building project was never an endeavor to get 'er done as quick as I can, with the goal of racing on it as soon as possible. I started this track with the enjoyment of the build being the goal. I do not typically start a project with a defined plan, whether it be building a car or a track. This project is no different. I am trying different build methods, designs, and materials, some of which I have not experimented with before. I started with an idea in my head, and have adjusted, changed, and re-designed as I have gone along. Although it has been an enjoyable process it has added additional time and work to the project. I know from an onlookers persepective the question may be "what is taking so long?" From my perspective I'm just having a good time. This is a big track and I'm building it for me, the way I want it, and built as well as I can possibly build it - with no regrets, and nothing I want to re-do at a later date. I have ideas for scenery and details, but I have no plans I'm working off of, so it's just kinda "here's where I'm at, now how do I make this work?" Again it's fun, but also challenging and time consuming to design as you go. At this point in the build I want to get the basic scenery structure completed before I have the track up and running. I don't want to be crawling all over the completed track surface trying to do basic construction work and plastering. Once the track is in operation I just want to be able to work on the scenery details as I have time, with the major construction all completed. So in a nut shell am I slow? YUP, but I'm having a good time with it! --------------------Bill
4,857 July 12, 2011 3:20 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Hey Jack, Longest build ever?...................probably not for me! Only thing holding it up is my available time to commit to this project. Too much other B.S. (like work!). Actually the Bondo parts go really quick, even without your heat chamber!!! Hoping to have it up and running by November. I probably won't have it completely done...............actually it may never be completely done!!!! ---------Bill
4,858 July 10, 2011 4:35 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Update.................
4,859 July 7, 2011 6:56 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
More plasterin'....................but there will be two removable pieces to allow for turn marshals on the inside of the upper turns.................that's the current plan anyway..................
4,860 July 7, 2011 4:56 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Got a little more plasterin' done..................
4,861 July 7, 2011 7:03 am
Re: 4th of July (8 replies, posted in NASTE)
Very cool Rico! Thanks for the details and photos!!!!
Revell Stock Car class in the future???? --------------------Bill
4,862 July 5, 2011 9:03 am
Re: 4th of July (8 replies, posted in NASTE)
Let's see some photos and details on that Revell Vintage NASCAR!!!
4,864 June 27, 2011 7:06 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Busy when I get a chance to get out there on it, busy with other stuff when I don't!
Lap lengths are; 84 feet 7 1/4 inches, 84 feet 7 7/8 inches, and 84 feet 8 1/4 inches...........
I'm hoping to have a running track by November................
4,865 June 26, 2011 10:44 am
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Thanks Monte.
Mulch huh...........Since you're experienced, wanna help me finish spreading what's left of the bark dust I have in my trailer???
-------------------Bill
4,866 June 25, 2011 9:46 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
I updated the photo gallery of my track build. Take a look under "Slot-Tech", and click on the "NEW Routed Track at TooBad Motorplex". I added about 30 photos to bring everyone up to speed on my progress.
Setting aside time to work on my track is my biggest challenge anymore. I have decided to rough in the scenery work before I paint the surface, tape and wire the track. Unfortunately this delays the racing, but I think it will be worth it in the end....................
This is a big project, and I am in no hurry. ---------------------Bill
4,867 June 5, 2011 7:35 pm
Re: Penguin Point First Sunday Series - June (3 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
Sorry I couldn't make it Smooth. Sounds like it was another great event! ----------------------Bill
4,868 June 4, 2011 1:17 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
I'm using cardboard to make some patterns. I transfer the shape onto the white covered fiberboard to make the retailing walls, and the raised "concrete sidewalk" type pieces under the overpass.
4,869 June 3, 2011 8:48 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
4,870 June 3, 2011 8:44 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Update.............still at it off & on...........when I can make time...........
4,871 May 24, 2011 4:06 pm
Re: End of year meeting? (2 replies, posted in NASTE)
So far what I know is we are getting together at Monte's First Sunday in August for sure. other than that ??????? ---------------------Bill
4,872 May 21, 2011 3:59 pm
Re: NASTE Race #8 @ Larry's in Carlton (9 replies, posted in NASTE)
Dorothy's videos are up from Larry's SlingShot race. Thank you so much Dorothy!!!!
Larry Race 5/14/11
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJMwhB8m0Js
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A … wYIMYYwVbA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnaKFR40Frk
4,873 May 21, 2011 3:57 pm
Re: NASTE Race # 7 (3 replies, posted in NASTE)
The videos are up from the seventh race of the season at Rico's Autumn Hills. -----------------Thanks Dorothy!!!!
Rico Race 4/16/11
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A … 5jKckwgQpA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to4pjVlxiVM
4,874 May 19, 2011 11:00 am
Topic: NASTE 2011 Champion - Monte Saager (3 replies, posted in NASTE)
Congrats to Monte "The Big Smooth" Saager, the NASTE 2011 Series Champion!
It came down to the last race, with Monte just edging out defending Champion Bryan Trachsel by 2 points!
Another great year for NASTE with a total of 38 race participants throughout the year!
4,875 May 18, 2011 8:02 pm
Re: NASTE Race #8 @ Larry's in Carlton (9 replies, posted in NASTE)
Check out the photos our official photographer took at Larry's. Thank you Dorothy! --------------Bill