Rico; that kit is a 3 piece deal, plus the windows and the wing. The glue I use I promise you will rarely break at a glue seem. I have been using this glue plus a trick or two for about 5 yrs. and while bodies will break, it is not on a glue seam.
27 August 11, 2009 9:25 am
Re: GT1 class (62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Rico; I look forward to you guys taking part in this class. Gary will be here on the 13th. Call me and I will give you his phone # and you can talk to him. He has some parts that you will need and a lot cheaper over buying them on the web. I will cut you out some pans if you provide the brass. You can get the brass at Parkrose Hardware, 2.0" wide X .064" thick X 8 or 10" long or so. That is enough brass to do several sets of pans. I can do that this Thur. or next Thur. during the practice sessions. It really doesn't take that long ( I just copy mine ) The bodies are listed on this page and can be had at www.hobbylinkhobbies.com. and I believe at mshobbies.com. I will be happy to help you guys in any way I can. I'm really looking forward to the GT-1 class, I believe it is going to provide some very close competion in the 1/24th scale. You may need a 6 tooth pinion in order to use the gears that Gary has, that is what I think I will do. I have a 6 to one gear ratio and it seems to work out fine, that is the ratio I wound up with after trying several. Keeping the motor cool is an issue. Beau made a nice motor cooler and I will add one to mine before racing. 6-1 gear ratio helps too. My Phone # is 503-252-7692.
28 August 10, 2009 2:56 pm
Re: GT1 class (62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Fellow racers; I have a tentative schedule for GT-1. There is 7 Gt-1 races this '09/10 season. All at Rapid Raceway and all on Friday nights starting in late Sept. I will post dates here as soon as I show the schedule to the Sandy part of Howie and Sandy. For those who are interested, there is 7 PASER races and 7 OSCAR races.
29 August 9, 2009 11:04 am
Re: I'll have a Bloody Mary please.......... (41 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Fellow racers; GT-1 practice at Rapid Raceway on the 20th of Aug. at 5:30. Hope to see a lot of cool GT-1 cars there.
See ya.
Howie.
30 August 4, 2009 11:07 am
Re: I'll have a Bloody Mary please.......... (41 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Fellow slot heads take note: the Rapid Raceway Enduro this yr. will be on Oct. 24th. Hope to see you there.
Bill, I hope you are done doing the dishes by then!!!
31 July 30, 2009 11:27 am
Re: I'll have a Bloody Mary please.......... (41 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Being in lounges always brings up a joke or two. While I'm telling these "words of wisdom" I'll have a diet pop, big 'ole gut-bomb ( hamburger ) and maybe onion rings, oh, and put it on Bill's tab.
Recently I received a warning about the use of this politically incorrect term, so please note: we all need to be more sensitive in our choice of words. I have been informed that the Islamic terrorists, who hate our guts and want to kill us, do not like to be called "Towel heads or Rag heads" since the item they wear on their heads is not either of those items, but in fact, a small folded sheet. Therefore, from this point forward please refer to them as "Little Sheet Heads".
32 July 30, 2009 10:13 am
Re: GT1 class (62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Rico; the 3/32nd. axles are not a requirement, you can use 1/8th. The 3/32nd. axles are what I'm using and the parts list is familier to me. I run 3/32nd in most of my cars except Sportsman, same with 64 pitch gears, you can use 48pitch or whatever.
Let it be known that the last couple Scholer chassis are not put together, they are in a bag. I assume that is the way we will be getting them from now on. If anyone wants help or needs to copy a chassis let me know.
Also in the later part of Aug. we will be having a get together on a week night for a GT-1 session.
Larry C. is running 1/8th. axles, and I don't know who else is.
33 July 8, 2009 12:26 pm
Re: GT1 class (62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Fellow racers: The following is an addition to the GT-1 rules: If you have a GT-1 car with side air dams that interferes with the mounting of the body, you may modify the air dams or remove them and add flat plastic in their place.
34 May 4, 2009 12:04 pm
Re: GT1 class (62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Rules of GT-1:
Bodies: Only the following bodies will be allowed at this time: 1. Nissan R390 GT-1, 2. Mercedes CLK GTR, 3. Sauber Mercedes C9, 4. Jaguar XJRM-8-LM, 5. Jaguar XJR-9 IMSA, 6. Charge Mazda 767B, 7. Porsche 911 GT-1, 8. Porsche GT-1 EVO, 9. Nissan R 88C, 10. Toyota 88C, 11. Porsche 956, 12. Toyota 88C LM, 13. Jaguar XJR-9LM, 14. Toyota GT-1 TS020, 15. Ford Mustang GTP, 16. Porsche 962.
Modifications to body: 1. you may cut out the dashboard if equipped. 2. You may add support to the wing. 3. you can add support to the front of the car ( for instance adding piano wire behind and across the front spoiler/bumper ). 4. Kits with closed rear wheel wells can be opened to the lines on the kit. 5. Kits with rear mounted wings can be mounted on the upper rear deck.
A painted driver and a full painted cockpit tray is a must, either vacu-formed or plastic.
No stretching of bodies allowed.
All glass in kit must be used, along with headlights and tailights. Headlight covers, mirrors, antenna, windshield wipers, are optional.
Motor: only the Falcon Seven will be legal. You may add a motor cooler. No modifications to the motor.
Chassis: Only the Tifosi ( no modifications ) and the Scholer, part# SCH110200 will be allowed. Only the following modifications are allowed on the Scholer: Add side pans, add front pan, reem out the axle holes to accept american bearings/bushings, reem out the screw holes to accept american screws ( 2/56 ) and cut a cooling hole under the motor. Weight is up to the builder.
Tires: all tires will be black. Tires to be centered in the wheel wells. At least 1.0" outside diameter for the rears. Front tires to be approximately the same as the kit. All wheels to be approximately the same as the kit. Front tires to be at least .320" wide and can be tapered and painted for less rolling resistance. Front tires must touch and roll on the track while racing. Inserts for the wheels are optional.
Axles: Size is up to the builder, 1/8th,3/32nd. or Euro ( 3mm )
Bushings only up front, bearings or bushings in back.
Tracking: Front not to exceed beyond top of front fenders. Rear not to exceed beyond 3.450" from end to end.
Gears: pitch is up to the builder. A sugested gear ratio to start; 6-1.
Track clearence: .047" up front, .055" in back.
Decals and paint: You can custom paint as long as you follow the GT-1 paint schemes ( no flame jobs etc. )
You must register your decals with me; Howie 503-252-7692. Numbers to be on each side and the front of car.
Guide flag: Guide flag must remain behind the front spoiler and out of sight. No trimming for guide flag clearence. Cars will be teched. with the tires touching the surface of the tech. block and guide flag suspended in the relief of the tech block, ( in other words the guide flag will not help you for clearence.)
These rules are the latest. Now you can start putting one together. I really hope to see you all enjoying this simple but beautifull class of race car. Howie.
35 April 26, 2009 2:38 pm
Re: GT1 class (62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Fellow racers; I'm getting feedback on the Sat. VS. another day for the GT-1 class. It is 100% so far for a seperate day. So I guess I will try and schedule a different night for True Scale. It might work out better that way so that we can add more True Scale classes on that night. Some classes in the thinking stages of some of our racers: '70 and '80's NASCAR, GT classes (Nissan, Honda etc.) F-1 is in for Sept. of 2010. Stay tuned!!
36 April 22, 2009 11:18 am
Re: GT1 class (62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Reek455; Actually it is only an addition of 2hrs. over the normal schedule. I really have fun doing this slot car gig. I didn't feel that I should have two different race nights and try to get racers to drive back and forth on different nights. I'm pretty pumped on this GT-1 class and we are well on our way.
I haven't figured out the true scale F-1 class for 2010 yet, but I have plenty of time.
37 April 21, 2009 11:07 pm
Re: GT1 class (62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Kidvolt; We usually do our scheduling in Aug. of each year to give racers plenty of time to prepare for the comming season. This GT-1 class will kickoff in late Sept. I have thought how I can incorperate the GT-1 class with the regular Sat. night schedule. Here is what I'm currently thinking: From 3:00 pm. 'till 6:00pm. the GT-1 cars will race, then from 6:00pm. 'till 9:00pm the Sportsman cars will race and from 9:00 pm. 'till midnight NASCAR will race. That way, a racer can pick and choose his class and show up at the set hr. This is not in stone yet, but I can't think of a better way right now to do it. I think this will go over pretty well, because a person can race his chosen class and go on to other things if he chooses. Give me feedback on this.
38 April 20, 2009 9:40 am
Re: GT1 class (62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Fellow racers; we now have 5 completed and at least 5 currently under construction in the new GT-1 class.
Rules are comming soon and I will put them up on this page. We do know for sure that the Falcon Seven will be the one and only motor for this class. We will also have printed copies. Let me know if you would like one.
Professor Motor now has about 6 in stock Scholer chassis. I e-mailed them that they may get quite a few orders from the Oregon area. They said when they run out, it takes about 3 to 4 weeks to re-stock.
See ya, Howie.