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I did add the decals, but I failed to use decal set to apply them. They were very old and when I applied a coat of Future they crinkled up. So now I am in the process of re-applying new decals (with decal set!).
The cars I have seen that have the new pod type chassis are the new ProRace Lightning versions of the Lamborghini, Ford GT, and the new Renault Megane.
And speaking of the new Ninco pod chassis, here's a couple things I don't like; the bodie's windows are too darkly tinted for me, and the rear axle assembly seems to pop out of the axle bearing brackets pretty easily (we'll do some testing Sunday at Monte's and see if its a problem or not).
---------------------Bill
ProRace Mini????
Merry Christmas Y'all -----------------Bill
Merry Christmas Mike! --------------Bill
Looks like Ninco has stepped up to the plate with Slot.It and NSR.........
Here's the chassis under the new Lamborghini:
Quick notes, motor mount pod secured to chassis with three screws, set screw locked pinion gear, motor secured to mount with screws, rear axle stops with set screws, and oil holes in rear axle bushings. Looks pretty nice! ------------Bill
Smooth, How do the new Ninco motor pod chassis cars compare with the older cars, and are the motor pod chassis cars legal?
Cool, nice wide variety, and I have something that will work............. ------------------Bill
Hey Smooth, Can you give me a few examples of legal cars (i.e. make & body style)?
Thanks! ----------------------Bill
Like Rico said!!! Thanks Randy it was a great time!!! ---------------------------Bill
I would make provisions for bushings or bearings for the rear axle to rotate in. That way they can be replaced easily when worn.
The easiest way to mount the motor would be using screws that secure the endbell or better yet the can to the chassis.
There are lots of different methods for mounting the body.
George,
Could you have the piece or pieces cut and then use a hand brake to make the final bends?
Could the bends be scored with the lazer technology to ensure an accurate bend?
----------------------Bill
George,
If you have that kind of technology at your disposal it eliminates the problems I mentioned. Alignment problems should be solved with the CAD tool. There are many lazer cut chassis available on the market you could copy a basic design from.
-------------Bill
Hey George, I'm not sure what the gauges equate to in fractions of an inch thickness, but for a flat chassis if you get thinner than .030" it bends pretty easy and may suffer damage in a wreck. If you were to use sheet metal in a semi boxed "bent" up style chassis you could probably go thinner and lighter. The biggest problem with a "bent up" style chassis is the alignment of the axle holes and motor shaft/pinion to gear. Bent up flanges (like on a Parma type chassis) are hard to align even using a drill press. If I were to construct a chassis of that type, I would use tubing (with an inside diameter the same size as the outside diameter of the axle bushings I was planning to use) soldered into over-sized holes between the two bent up flanges. The tubing could be set up in a frame jig and soldered into the holes correctly aligned. Then using a cut-off wheel I would cut out the unnecessary portion of the tubing (depending on motor configuration; in-line, angle-winder, or side-winder). -------------Bill
Thank you Monte & Victoria for hosting an excellent racing event, and to Dorothy for GOODIES, and George for the chilli !!!!
Rico, nice drive today!!! You and that Ford were untouchable!!!! (I don't think it was just the car!!!). --------------------------Bill
I wish I had room for it!!!!
It was great to meet you Mike. Hope we see some more of you!
Very cool diorama with the cop car and Mustang!!! ---------------------Bill
Very nice track Ron! What are the overall dimensions?
Thanks Rico!
Happy Turkey Day everyone!!!! -------------------Bill
Hi Mike,
All the NASTE races are IROC style. We race similarly prepared cars supplied by the track owner for the race they host. All you need to do is show up to race. The cars and controllers will be there and ready to go.
Monte's Penguin Point First Sunday Series is also open to all. The current class is the Italian Stallion Shout-out featuring Racer, NSR and Slot.It cars. For those races you would be able to race your own car, but even there Monte has loaner cars. It's a good opportunity to try different cars before you decide on what to purchase.
Randy's Beaverton Slot Car Club is currently in their Winter Season. They are racing Fly GT Classics, and like Monte's there are usually loaner cars available.
I know it's a long drive from your place Mike, but we'd love to have you up for some racing! -------------------------------Bill
What a GREAT Halloween race!!!! I had a MOST excellent time!!!
Thank you Jeff and Cathy for another fantastic Halloween race, and all the yummy food!!!
And to The Hammer for the delicious candy!!!! ----------------Bill
We'll miss you Rico!!!!.................I actually got a car built this year!!!! ------------------Bill
The bowling alley sounds like a good prospect to me!
Sorry to hear you didn't have a better turn out Mike.
The holiday festival may work out better. It was amazing to us how many adults as well as the kids would stop and try out our HO track when we used to set it up at events. The adults would usually comment how they had a set just like it when they were kids. Then they would be amazed that any adults would still be racing the "toy" cars.
Do you have any local hobby shops where you could set it up and have a race?
Do you have any model car shows or swap meets locally?
--------------------------------Bill
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