I like the looks of the layout Drew. What radius are the tightest corners?
I tried to post a comment on your BLOG, but evidently I did something wrong. I did not see anything post? -----------------Bill
5,202 October 1, 2011 7:25 pm
Re: Potential Classes for NASTE Racing (63 replies, posted in Cars)
The chassis is done.
Finishing up the body mounts.........
She's a little porky at 124 + grams.............
5,203 September 29, 2011 6:43 pm
Re: Ninco Ferrari 360 GTC Pro Race Kit (5 replies, posted in Cars)
Monte's First Sunday is coming up in 3 days so it's back to work on the Ninco Ferrari.
Here's the completed repair with the .055" wire brace in place. I used JB Weld epoxy exclusively on this repair. We'll see how she holds up on Sunday.
5,204 September 26, 2011 8:57 pm
Re: Potential Classes for NASTE Racing (63 replies, posted in Cars)
Latest spy photos............................VWomp????
5,205 September 23, 2011 10:31 am
Re: The New Jacquelin Park (19 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
It's looking really good Monte!!!!
5,206 September 20, 2011 6:17 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Over the weekend I got the side boards painted black. I Went over the running surface this evening to check for flaws. I felt the surface was a little too aggressive as far as texture, so I lightly block sanded it with 220 grit. I'm happy now........... Next steps are the installation of the power taps using flush mounted copper rod, and the driver's station hookups with flush mounted copper tubing. -----------------Bill
5,207 September 19, 2011 12:36 pm
Re: The New Jacquelin Park (19 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
The track is looking really good Monte!!!! Very nice work!!!
Hey, are those batteries for POWER tools I see there?????!!!!!! ------------------Bill
5,208 September 19, 2011 12:29 pm
Re: NASTE for 2012 (17 replies, posted in NASTE)
Pictures from the first race of the NASTE 2012 season courtesy of Dorothy "The Hammer" Abbott. Thanks Dorothy!!!! --------------Bill
http://www.facebook.com/l/2AQBz4jtBAQD1 … ?start=all
And some video: http://www.facebook.com/l/pAQAnWH9zAQD5 … F1MnbEI8W0
5,209 September 18, 2011 5:31 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
This weekend I got the last of the white scenery areas painted with a base color (ok, just flat brown). I also painted the sides of the track table black. Another coat of black and some light sanding to the running surface and I'm ready to apply the copper tape!!!!! -----------------------Bill
5,210 September 18, 2011 2:04 pm
Re: Kilpatrick Ridge (17 replies, posted in Track)
Looking forward to pictures and then a test session Drew!!! --------------------Bill
5,211 September 17, 2011 9:36 pm
Re: NASTE for 2012 (17 replies, posted in NASTE)
The first race of the 2012 season is in the books. Congrats to Bryan on hosting a great kick-off event! I really enjoyed seeing everyone and racing some HO cars again. Thank you Bryan and Kathy!!!! --------------------Bill
5,212 September 10, 2011 3:23 pm
Topic: Which is the best Revell/Monogram car? (1 replies, posted in Cars)
So today I received my latest Ebay purchase in the mail. I picked up a Revell of Germany Fun Cup VW for $50 shipped. I was a little concerned about my purchase because it was coming from China, but it arrived undamaged, and quite quickly to my surprise ( less than 2 weeks!).
I'd like to get some opinions from others about which Revell car they feel is the best. Best overall, as well as best looking, best to race with as far as handling (with traction magnets & without), even just which one is your favorite if for no particular reason.......
Personally the only one I have enjoyed running so far is the little Trabant. With a traction magnet installed it is one of my fastest cars! Without the traction magnet it has way too much power! The other Revell/Monogram cars I have run also seem to suffer from too much power in my opinion. I love the Corvette Grand Sports! But when I ran one it was a let down from a handling perspective. If it weren't for the fact some of them look so good, I probably wouldn't even have any........
-------------------------Bill
5,213 September 10, 2011 3:13 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Today I worked for a few hours eliminating some of the large "white" areas by applying some base color. I also touched up the running surface paint by brushing in the edges up to the guardrail, retaining wall sections.
5,214 September 10, 2011 6:57 am
Re: Beau Frazier's new Can-Am class (15 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Here are some beautiful Can Am car examples built by Beau:
5,215 September 4, 2011 5:57 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Thanks guys, and you're very welcome Rico!
5,216 September 4, 2011 10:06 am
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Yesterday I smoothed out the little imperfections in the first top coat. Today I got the second and last top coat done. The running surface is ready for copper tape! --------------Bill
5,217 September 2, 2011 5:58 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
I applied the first of two top coats this evening. Thanks to The Professor for the paint information. The final surface for this track will be the same as John Powers' track in Auburn. Hopefully having two tracks with the same running surface will promote some more inter-club racing in the northwest.
5,218 August 30, 2011 2:45 pm
Re: lexan plastic strips? (3 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Vic's Hobbies on NE Broadway (just east of MLK) has some plastic strip that is reasonably priced. Tap Plastics on NE Sandy (at approximately 27th) has plastic pices ina scrap bin that is also reasonably priced. -----------Bill
5,219 August 28, 2011 4:34 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
I am now DONE with the magnetic primer! I applied a total of 4 quarts to the track. I varied the number of coats to a couple turns. It will be interesting to see if you can notice a difference driving a magnet car...... -----------------------Bill
5,220 August 28, 2011 1:38 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
3rd quart of mag primer is down.......................
5,221 August 28, 2011 1:38 pm
Re: Monte's Digital Track (1 replies, posted in Track)
Check out Monte's progress on his SCX digital track (Jacqueline Park) under "Clubs & Tracks" - Penguin Point Raceway.
5,222 August 28, 2011 1:34 pm
Re: The New Jacquelin Park (19 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
VERY COOL Smooth, I like it!!!! ---------------------Bill
5,223 August 26, 2011 5:41 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Got the second quart of magnetic primer on the track this evening. Found that just a plain ole stir stick works the best for mixing. The tool for my variable speed drill was a waste of time and money for this stuff!!!
5,224 August 26, 2011 9:14 am
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Yes, I'm looking for some magnetic attraction, something much lower than plastic track though. The only reason I'd like any magnetic attraction at all is to provide more options for classes. In my opinion, some magnetism to the track will allow for better "box stock" racing for some of the various makes and models of cars available. And another aspect is, at one of your races Monte, you had the kids and some of the new racers race cars that had traction magnets against some of us more experienced racers racing cars with no traction magnets. I found that to be a lot of fun, and from what I saw of the less experienced racers, they seemed to enjoy being able to race head to head with the more experienced racers, regardless of the fact they had a slight advantage. I would like to try some racing in that format. And lastly, I want to run some late model F1 cars, and I feel magnetic traction is appropriate for that class. The real F1 cars perform like they are magnetically attached to the track, so (again in my opinion) the performance of the F1 slot cars with magnetic traction would provide the higher level of performance befitting of the class. Bottom line is it's all about options. With a track that has magnetic attraction I have more options. ---------------------Bill
5,225 August 26, 2011 5:49 am
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
No, this is the underlying primer, multiple coats. I am going to use the same paint The Professor used on his track in Auburn for the top coat.
Although for a slot car track, I think this magnetic paint would make a nice surface to run on. The texture is similar to the old blackboard texture they used to have in the early days of slot car tracks.