Like in; crap out both ends?????
5,077 May 16, 2010 7:38 pm
Re: Lessons we sometimes re- learn... (26 replies, posted in Track)
MDF = HEAVY & EXPENSIVE!!!!
.............picked up 3 more sheets..............
5,078 May 16, 2010 12:52 pm
Re: Lessons we sometimes re- learn... (26 replies, posted in Track)
Well my original plan was to inlay steel like I did on my routed HO track. The thought being you could run magnetic traction cars also. However I have found on my HO track I don't enjoy racing the magnetic cars much......
On the reverse side, without the steel you don't have to worry about anyone cheating by installing traction magnets in a non-magnetic class....Plus I'll be able to complete the track sooner!
5,079 May 16, 2010 11:50 am
Re: Lessons we sometimes re- learn... (26 replies, posted in Track)
To steel or not to steel.......................that is the question!...............................
Comments?????
5,080 May 16, 2010 7:55 am
Re: Lessons we sometimes re- learn... (26 replies, posted in Track)
Not much to see yet..............just a bunch of MDF with slots cut into it.......
I should have the lanes for the hilltop section done today....................that's about 1/3 of the layout....
5,081 May 15, 2010 4:00 pm
Re: The BullRing @ TooBad Motorplex for 1/32 (3 replies, posted in Track)
Sold the BullRing........It went back to Roseburg Oregon................I kind miss it sometimes...................but I like the room in my garage! ---------------------Bill
5,082 May 15, 2010 3:57 pm
Re: Lessons we sometimes re- learn... (26 replies, posted in Track)
Better today...........................didn't have to apply any bondo!!!!
5,083 May 9, 2010 8:49 pm
Re: Current Status (137 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Sunday night, just finished listing some 1/24th stuff on Ebay for Gary. Got some more work done on my track this weekend. Have re-acquainted myself with my router, bondo, and sanding block. Have changed the plan (again) and pretty much scrapped all the sections I had done from a few years ago. Still might find a use for some of it, not sure at this point. The (current) plan is to finish the upper section of the track before starting on the lower infield. The upper section consists of about 1/3 of the total layout (give or take - hard to figure when the details are only in your head). So far have about 20 feet of three lane routed................................. LONG way to go!!!
5,084 May 9, 2010 2:04 pm
Re: Lessons we sometimes re- learn... (26 replies, posted in Track)
....................AND sore!!!!!
5,085 May 8, 2010 5:15 pm
Re: Lessons we sometimes re- learn... (26 replies, posted in Track)
Today's lesson...............Double check to be SURE you're guide is secure........................ definitely a decreasing radius turn!!!!!........too bad a car wouldn't go through it !!!!!!
BONDO........Second only to WD40!!!!
5,086 May 8, 2010 7:55 am
Re: Lessons we sometimes re- learn... (26 replies, posted in Track)
Cool Rico, thanks!!! It maybe a week or so before I get that far along....
5,087 May 8, 2010 7:13 am
Re: Lessons we sometimes re- learn... (26 replies, posted in Track)
Rico - Cool ! I have a couple more long straights to do later. I'll get a hold of you when I get that far and see if I can come and get it. Thanks!
Monte - I will probably get in a little work on it today. I have to take the trailer and dump it this morning. And Diane and I have an appointment at 5:00 pm, so I'll probably try to sneak so work in from about 10:30 to 3:30 pm.................
5,088 May 7, 2010 8:55 pm
Re: Lessons we sometimes re- learn... (26 replies, posted in Track)
Thanks Rico, I do too, but I needed something about 7 1/2 feet long...................the 2 X 4 was good and straight.....except where the knots were! After I routed the straight it all came back to me.....oh yeah!!! Done this before!!! A little wave in long straights looks kinda cool and the cars don't notice. My 2 X 4 made straights with little bumps.............cars probably would've looked like they were dodging squirrels!!!!
5,089 May 7, 2010 3:38 pm
Topic: Lessons we sometimes re- learn... (26 replies, posted in Track)
When you are routing a "really straight" straight, an eight foot stud grade 2 X 4 is not an appropriate straight edge!.................Oh yeah..........CRAP!!!!
5,090 May 7, 2010 6:31 am
Re: NASTE 2010 Schedule (12 replies, posted in NASTE)
Yes, our user list is HUGE!!! ........AND there seems to be quite a few "views" of this topic..............maybe it's just us three looking over and over......................and over and over.........etc.....etc..
5,091 May 6, 2010 7:32 pm
Re: NASTE 2010 Schedule (12 replies, posted in NASTE)
You're right about the 1/24 track owners being willing to hold a NASTE race. All the track owners I've approached in the past have been very receptive to holding NASTE races! The problem for me becomes the scheduling of so many races at so many different tracks. You have to work around the other clubs schedules as well as the track owners schedules if they hold regularly scheduled races. In addition to most racers each having a scale of racing they prefer, some racers prefer the type of racing a certain club provides (i.e. some club's racing is more serious than others). NASTE races are, and always have been very low key. I'd have to say that the competition is probably not the emphasis in NASTE races. This does not appeal to some racers and that's OK.
Here's the way I see NASTE and it's value. NASTE gives new racers an opportunity to try racing cars of different scales and types. NASTE gives track owners and clubs the opportunity promote their races and racing by hosting a race to new and or different racers, racers other than their usual crowd. As far as competition, anybody who has competed in the NASTE Point Series knows it is very difficult to race so many different types and scales of cars on various tracks. The are many variables in racing the NASTE Series and the drivers that do the best are those that are best at adaptation and dealing with negative circumstances. We have very few rules, so there just aren't any cheaters. If something goes sideways, there is always the "Too Bad" Rule to fall back on! Once initiated, that's it! But I think the greatest value of NASTE is the way it has integrated the socializing with the racing. NASTE races are NASTE events that include great food and now even board games. I don't see any people leaving the races disappointed or upset..........EVER!
In regards to "Are you willing to be part of the solution?", I guess I don't fully understand the problem? I didn't think there was a problem, I'm just not sure what road NASTE should go down next season, or if it should even turn a tire?
There appears to be a lot of viewers on this topic. I'd sure like to hear from some of the newer racers also! ---------------------------Bill
5,092 May 5, 2010 3:01 pm
Re: NASTE 2010 Schedule (12 replies, posted in NASTE)
Rico, All good points! I had the same thought as you regarding the heats that the harder-core racers wouldn't mind the extra time for another round or two of racing. One of my thoughts on the single round in the IROC race would be to maybe narrow the competition gap between the less experienced racers and the veterans by giving the less experienced a second shot to improve their finish?
As far as what scale again your have excellent points. Traditionally 1/24 scale racing has been the place most builders gravitate to. However I do have some ideas there also. I think rules could be established for a class of 1/32 car that would allow some creativity for builders, and still allow racers to use and be competitive with RTR type cars if they choose. Some experimentation could validate the concept. The nice thing about a 1/32 class is it would give us many more race venues as most 1/24 tracks could be utilized also.
Then there's that darn track issue.......This one I've done to myself!.............but I'm very determined this time around!!!!
Questions are good! Finding answers is the challenge!!! A meeting would probably be good!!!! --------------------------Bill
5,093 May 5, 2010 11:19 am
Re: NASTE 2010 Schedule (12 replies, posted in NASTE)
NASTE's evolution into an IROC racing series has been quite interesting and rewarding for all of us! I agree that the IROC series is the best format for newcomers whether they are new to the hobby, or just getting back into it. And with the NASTE Series it provides racers with an opportunity to try slot racing in various scales, with various types of cars, at various venues.
So with all that said I would like to add that I feel racing your own car also adds value to a slot car group or club. With newer racers it gets them more involved in the hobby, gives them a better understanding of how the cars work, and adds many more aspects to the hobby. For more experienced racers it adds more challenges and stirs interest. One thing I have noticed with NASTE's current series is as racers get more involved in the hobby they seem to migrate to the other clubs for their racing. This is not a bad thing, but unless there is a constant flow of new racers coming into the NASTE series the field of racers drops dramatically. If there is enough of a drop in participation one has to wonder if a group like NASTE and the IROC format is needed. So how do you keep the interest of experienced racers as well as keep the racing competitive and interesting for newer racers? You need both as new racers learn more about their new hobby from the experienced hobbiests.
With that in mind here's a proposal for 2011; keep the NASTE IROC series, but add a class to be raced where racers provide their own cars. Our races have been ending at a reasonable time by starting the races between 5 and 6 pm. I would propose a slight change in the racing format. Run the IROC race first, with two rounds of racing as we currently do. However for those racers who wish to compete in the class using their own cars, they would race only one round in the IROC race. The racers not racing in the "owners" or "builders" class, would race two full rounds of the IROC with their best finish of the two rounds being scored for points. The racers competing in the other class would use their best one round finish position in either race to be scored for their points (very similar to the "Full Monte" format NASTE currently uses at some venues).
In my opinion, if you ain't buildin' you ain't learnin', and if you ain't learnin' you're losin' interest......
Opinions?...........Let 'er rip!!!
--------------------------------------Bill
5,094 May 4, 2010 6:43 pm
Re: NASTE 2010 Schedule (12 replies, posted in NASTE)
The eighth and final race of the NASTE 2010 IROC Point Series will be held at Jeff Courtney's Hemi Heights Raceway Park on Saturday June 19th 2010. Jeff plans to have four 1/24 Falcon motored flexi cars fitted with wing bodies ready for us to thrash on the fast Hemi Heights track! ...............Get READY! --------------------Bill
5,095 May 4, 2010 4:50 pm
Re: NASTE 2010 Schedule (12 replies, posted in NASTE)
Got this reply from Smooth (Monte):
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5,096 May 2, 2010 9:55 am
Topic: NASTE 2010 Schedule (12 replies, posted in NASTE)
Yesterday at the Autumn Hills NASTE Race it was decided another race would be added to the schedule. There were originally 8 races scheduled for the NASTE 2010 season. Due to schedule changes we are currently looking at only 7 races for this season. The addition of one race would bring us back up to the original number of eight. It was also decided the eighth race would be held at Jeff Courtney's Hemi Heights raceway Park, a four lane routed 1/24 track. I have submitted three prospective race dates to Jeff, June 5th, 12th, or the 19th. All three are Saturdays. I talked with Jeff a little at yesterday's race and he is open for suggestions as far as what class of cars we'd like to race. Anybody got any input they'd like to submit? ---------------------------Bill
5,097 May 2, 2010 8:25 am
Re: Round 7 at Rico and Kelly's (3 replies, posted in NASTE)
Rico, I agree with Monte 100%! Thank you for an excellent race! ------------------Bill
5,098 April 28, 2010 1:52 pm
Re: Coming soon to the Point (9 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
..........I like apples,.......... and oranges!!!!
How about we just use whatever works for us???? Like you said "they are all just gears" !
---------------Bill
5,099 April 28, 2010 10:49 am
Re: Coming soon to the Point (9 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
Hey Smooth, Other than the modification of the chassis to fit other manufacturer's motor pods, why no mixing of manufacturers parts i.e. gears? For example; as I read the rules I can use a Shark motor in my Slot.it car, so does that mean I have to switch the pinion to a Slot.it pinion? And what about TSRF gear sets?
Help me Oh Smooth One!!!! -------------Bill
5,100 April 23, 2010 8:17 pm
Topic: NASCAR - SCX Digital Style (1 replies, posted in Digital Racing)
Smooth, I got a bid in on a SCX Digital NASCAR. If I win can I come and play????......I can foresee some SERIOUS NASCAR style racin' !!!!!!