Jack, Thanks for hosting the NASTE BBQ!! Your track looks and runs great!!! It was a most excellent time!! ----------------------Bill
5,277 August 16, 2010 10:19 am
Topic: NASTE BBQ & Meeting - Sunday Aug.22 (4 replies, posted in NASTE)
Bring your trade or sell stuff along!!!!
I'll bring some stuff. Anybody looking for anything in particular? --------------------Bill
5,278 August 15, 2010 10:48 am
Re: GONE - Routed Track Sections (3 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
You're welcome Rico! ----------------Bill
5,279 August 11, 2010 9:58 am
Re: Want to Trade Pioneer mustang (6 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
I understand your dilema! I'm afraid I may have to own one of the Javelins and Camaros too!!!
5,280 August 10, 2010 5:59 pm
Re: Want to Trade Pioneer mustang (6 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
Get the notchback twin pack and we'll do a trade???
5,281 August 10, 2010 12:02 pm
Re: Want to Trade Pioneer mustang (6 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
Thanks Monte. I'll do that if I don't get any local takers!
5,282 August 10, 2010 10:32 am
Topic: Want to Trade Pioneer mustang (6 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
I recently picked up a Pioneer Mustang Twin Pack. I would like to trade one of these brand new Mustang Fastbacks for a Pioneer Mustang Coupe (notchback). I have the black & gold versions of the fastbacks. --------------------Bill
5,283 August 9, 2010 2:53 pm
Re: Unused Cars For Sale or Trade (7 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
I'm open in the evenings, but my days are booked this week!
5,284 August 9, 2010 8:21 am
Re: Unused Cars For Sale or Trade (7 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
Either way is fine with me Rico! ---------------Bill
5,285 August 9, 2010 8:21 am
Topic: GONE - Routed Track Sections (3 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
I have some sections of routed track FREE to anyone who would like them. They are for a three lane track I started a few years ago, but did not finish. There are 2 - 180 degree turns, 1 - ess turn, and a couple straight sections. They are 1/8 inch slots routed in 1/2 inch MDF, with lane spacing wide enough for 1/24, and suitable for 1/32. The pieces all totalled equal approximately 25 to 30 feet of track. -----------------Bill
5,286 August 9, 2010 8:06 am
Re: Unused Cars For Sale or Trade (7 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
YES, I'll take it for the $25, or if I have something you want to trade for. Either way is OK with me! Maybe we can hook up for lunch or something? -------Bill
5,287 August 9, 2010 8:03 am
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Thanks Rico. It's all down hill from here.....
5,288 August 8, 2010 3:15 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
It's OFFICIAL!!! The new track at TooBad Motorplex is now a complete circuit! Lap length measures out at 84 1/2 feet........Photo updates soon................ --------------------Bill
5,289 August 8, 2010 11:44 am
Re: Unused Cars For Sale or Trade (7 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
I'm interested in the Vette Rico..... ----------------------Bill
5,290 July 23, 2010 8:09 am
Topic: Custom Built Routed Track (0 replies, posted in Track)
Larry Cockerham is in the process of building a new 1/24 routed track. I received this email from Larry:
I have enough MDF left over to build another small track for someone.. Something like Cox, Revell & Mongram had for sale in the 60's.. Like a figure 8 with one long end and a doughnut with 4' turns.. Maybe with a foot print of 4' X 12 to 16' in size.. Make it a 3 lane with 4" lane spacing.. anyone that might be interested in a small big scale track or even a 1/32 track have them get a hold on me.. I'll cut out & route the track, but they have to build it and put it together them self kind of deal.... I can build a finshed track for a cost.. As it is all I want is time and materials for it.. I have copper tape if they want to go that route too.
If you are interested in having Larry build you a track let me know and I will forward the info to Larry. ------------------Bill
5,291 July 18, 2010 8:23 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Spent the day today working on the track. I got a pilot lane routed for the last two turns and two of the three remaining straights, in addition to some misc. stuff. I should be able to finish up the routing with one more full day. Now I just need to find the day! --------------------Bill
5,292 July 13, 2010 11:50 am
Re: Wheelbases (1 replies, posted in Cars)
I believe the bigger factor is in the guide flag lead (length between the rear axle and the guide flag pivot point). My understanding, and what I have seen in testing is; the shorter the distance the "quicker" the handling (car will negotiate changes in direction, and tighter radius turns quicker). A good source for information regarding slot car chassis theory is Dave Naylor. Dave has a website with a forum here:
http://oregonmodelracing.com/index.html
-------------Bill
5,293 July 13, 2010 10:25 am
Re: NASTE for 2011 (61 replies, posted in NASTE)
NASTE Racers - The date for the NASTE Meeting & BBQ is Sunday August 22nd.
It will be a pot luck BBQ event at Jack's in Milwaukie.
Plan on discussing the 2011 season, eating, and racing on Jack's 1/32 Revell track!!! ---------------Bill
5,294 July 12, 2010 2:35 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
You're right Mike, the change is pretty minor. The portion of the curve I re-routed was decreasing radius from approximately 5 inch to about 3 1/2 inch. The middle of the curve was redone with a constant 5 inch radius which should make it a smoother transition to the cars. The inside lane now has a radius very close to that of the middle lane.
5,295 July 11, 2010 10:51 am
Re: Fly Truck Proxy at Penguin Point (5 replies, posted in Events)
Nothin' like day old Mexican food finding it's way home!!!!
5,296 July 10, 2010 7:02 pm
Re: Fly Truck Proxy at Penguin Point (5 replies, posted in Events)
Monte, Thanks for a great night of racing!!!! It reminded me, trucks are for haulin'........... ---------------------Bill
5,297 July 9, 2010 7:38 am
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Thanks Rico. I think so too. What is missing in the photo is the other half of the NASTE "S" which is also pretty tight.
5,298 July 8, 2010 4:48 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Got the revision to the NASTE "S" done today along with a few other things. Two more curves and three straights left to route.
Here's how the NASTE "S" ended up:
5,299 July 8, 2010 4:45 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
HEY......ARTISTIC Bondo!!!! I need some!!!!
5,300 July 8, 2010 12:43 pm
Re: NASTE for 2011 (61 replies, posted in NASTE)
Hey Jack, Got a date in mind for the NASTE Meeting & get together? August sometime? Pot luck eats? ------------------Bill