51

(5 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

Bill's latest round of posting his impressive and unmatched collection has got me thinking we all should post our rare, unusual or favorite slot cars for documentation purposes and just for the fun of it. Taking Bill's lead, I will go first. I cannot match his knowledge or collection size.  The following are some of my more rare and unusual cars in no particular order.

Older and well used MRRC Gurney Eagle with what I believe to be a Monogram chassis

https://i.postimg.cc/QCJXKtq1/IMG-0528.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/dQ2QxHK3/IMG-0529.jpg


Cox? Ferrari 158 mounted to a custom laser cut metal chassis

https://i.postimg.cc/QxjNGQXb/IMG-0530.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/pd5RYkZ2/IMG-0531.jpg


Scalextric Ferrari 375 Tin-plate version with metal body

https://i.postimg.cc/rFgV8DsL/IMG-0532.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/NMhYNTJR/IMG-0533.jpg


Marklin 1956 Ferrari 555 Super Squalo with steerable front wheels

https://i.postimg.cc/dV1qDJZZ/IMG-0534.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/BnVJKR2Y/IMG-0535.jpg


Marklin Indycar resembling 1969 Brawner Hawk. Also has steerable front wheel and a very unusual gear drive system

https://i.postimg.cc/MTywgTNN/IMG-0536.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/jq4KXDzJ/IMG-0537.jpg


MMK Ferrari with stock production chassis. Simply beautiful

https://i.postimg.cc/Wz8vby27/IMG-0538.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/nhCJpTNv/IMG-0539.jpg


Petrolati built Ferrari 375 Plus running a scratchbuilt brass chassis

https://i.postimg.cc/vHPsJC2Y/IMG-0540.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/YCZw9YwT/IMG-0541.jpg


Scalextric/SCX Chaparral 2E with modified Japanese Riko chassis.  The motor pivots on accel/decel which moves a rod connected to the movable rear wing

https://i.postimg.cc/CLM06wNr/IMG-0543.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/Y0sd3N8H/IMG-0571.jpg


Custom made '57 Chev model kit conversion on a Carrera chassis just because it's fun and cool

https://i.postimg.cc/CK8pf5h5/IMG-0544.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/9Mj5P20p/IMG-0545.jpg


Unknown brand Indy Turbine car on custom made chassis

https://i.postimg.cc/rs8Bb9SR/IMG-0546.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/kMs3SkmQ/IMG-0547.jpg


Another unknown brand CanAm bodied with scratch built brass chassis with some rare rear wheels

https://i.postimg.cc/0Qdgc4Jq/IMG-0548.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/6qYkNG0j/IMG-0549.jpg


Lola T70 CanAm with what I believe is a Classic chassis

https://i.postimg.cc/ZKqkxVb1/IMG-0550.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/wjtSSMs2/IMG-0553.jpg


A very well done model kit conversion of a '61 Corvair mounted to a K&B chassis (notice the wood blocks)

https://i.postimg.cc/X71RHdXX/IMG-0554.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/13LLPSGQ/IMG-0555.jpg


Several of my HO cars

https://i.postimg.cc/d0rgVf6T/IMG-0556.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/hjn6z0ZZ/IMG-0557.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/4d1Mzhrf/IMG-0558.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/zvXQpGrn/IMG-0559.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/x8x4ZVfB/IMG-0560.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/xjth8Mvg/IMG-0561.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/65qSvqzK/IMG-0562.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/0244dvHw/IMG-0563.jpg


My very first slot car- Aurora Thunderjet Mustang my brother and I named Kolchak after the Night Stalker TV show

https://i.postimg.cc/9QqnLkvN/IMG-0564.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/5tBkVC9B/IMG-0565.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/G2bghm9Z/IMG-0566.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/1tMCg1q4/IMG-0567.jpg


BRM Ferrari 512M
 
https://i.postimg.cc/43kFq5G4/IMG-0568.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/Wz39gYG8/IMG-0570.jpg

52

(220 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

Nice to see you are making progress. Definitely a rare and varied collection, impressive indeed.

Very nice and unspecific smile

Me, me, meeee!!!!

55

(9 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

Same here

Looking ahead, the calendar has a race scheduled at Al's on July 6th.  Is this correct? Understand I have no problem with it, but it is out of the norm.  If correct, I will be looking forward to it since I have to miss this week's race due to our 38th anniversary. smile

57

(65 replies, posted in PASER)

Thanks Bob big_smile

58

(3 replies, posted in Gorge Raceway)

Despite my finishes, a fun night of racing for sure. Thanks again Bob.

59

(2 replies, posted in Events)

Looks like you're ready for battle

docdoom wrote:
kidvolt wrote:

I'm happy to loan it to anyone that wants to enter it.

Are you serious Mr Voltage?

Eventually, you will cave. We just need to keep the pressure up

stumbley wrote:

Getting over COVID at the moment; see you all next time!

Glad to hear you are getting over it, see ya next time

All good suggestions in my opinion.

This coming Thursday is the 1st but I see nothing on the calendar. Are we taking a break or just an oversight?

Thanks for the write up Doc. I'm pushing to include DTM as a points class next season ;-)  Bad luck indeed on the guide wire.  Thanks for the help on the '69 it's much better now that the chassis is not trying to separate itself.

Rico

I wanted to go but just couldn’t swing it this time, maybe the next one

67

(60 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Thanks Howie,

It was an enjoyable celebration and a fitting tribute to Beau. I also need to thank my pit crew for the race as my car performed flawlessly.

Rico

Thanks Howie, it was an enjoyable season and one of steady improvement for some of us

69

(65 replies, posted in PASER)

A fun fun race and some close finishes, what more could you ask for?

I had a great time at my first OSCAR race, thank you all for being so welcoming. I also owe Stuart a BIG THANK YOU for being such a quality instructor. The cars we built at class all performed well. All in all a good day

Regards
Rico

I figured out after the racing was over that my controller was not always returning all the way causing some consistency issues. I need to get a new handle to repair it properly as I'm not convinced the repair I performed last night is going to last.

72

(65 replies, posted in PASER)

`Yes, it was a jovial bunch of racers last light. I hope Mark was not too upset by his nickname, it came from this:


Hardcastle and McCormick is an American action crime drama television series that aired on ABC from September 18, 1983, through May 5, 1986. The series stars Brian Keith as Judge Milton C. Hardcastle and Daniel Hugh Kelly as ex-con and race car driver Mark "Skid" McCormick.

During an interview in the early 1980s, producer Stephen J. Cannell referred to the then-upcoming series as Rolling Thunder.

Premise
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Milton C. "Hardcase" Hardcastle is an eccentric judge notorious for being strict with the law in both his duties and towards defendants. Preparing for his retirement, he notices file drawers filled with 200 people who escaped conviction due to legal technicalities. Inspired by his childhood hero the Lone Ranger, Hardcastle desires to make the criminals answer for their crimes.

Mark McCormick is a smart-mouthed, streetwise car thief. He faces a long incarceration for his latest theft, a prototype sports car called the Coyote X, designed by his murdered best friend. Together, the judge and the car thief strike a deal in which Hardcastle helps McCormick catch the murderer and McCormick agrees to work (his conditional parole) as the judge's agent. In addition, McCormick is allowed to keep the Coyote, which proves to be an excellent pursuit vehicle for their needs.

Cast
Brian Keith as Judge Milton C. "Hardcase" Hardcastle
Daniel Hugh Kelly as "Skid" Mark McCormick
Mary Jackson as Sarah Wicks (1983)
John Hancock as Lt. Michael Delaney (1984–85)
Ed Bernard as Lt. Bill Giles (1984–85)
Joe Santos as Lt. Frank Harper (1985–86)
John Ashley as narrator during show opening


And NOT from the condition of his underwear of which I have no knowledge

Your photo edge part and my car mysteriously slowing down for several laps and then fixing itself, weird night indeed.

74

(111 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

That was some FAST and CLOSE racing, I really enjoyed it.

75

(137 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Mesh is what is supposed to be used by rule. Just screen door/window material.