Thanks for hosting another fun night.  We had a great time.

1,077

(2 replies, posted in Cars)

[i]Setup tips per Biedmatt originally posted at Slot Car Illustrated[/]

Remove rear tires
Remove magnet
CA glue eyelets on front axle
Remove front tires and Tyre True front wheels
Remount front tires and Tyre True tires
Install brass pinion
Hot glue motor into chassis
Tyre True rear wheels
Install and Tyre True IG7005 silicone tires
Hot glue rear axle bushings into chassis
Oil motor and rear axle bushings
Grease gears
Add

1,078

(2 replies, posted in Cars)

Originally posted by Biedmatt @ Slot Car Illustrated

Number Description
0012 Maserati 250F Ltd to 200
0013 Ferrari F555 U32 5th Annv Ltd to 200
0014 Bugatti T251 Chrome Ltd to 200
0015 Moss/Brooks Vanwall #20 Ltd to 200
0016 Castellotti Ferrari D-50 #22 Ltd to 200
0017 Moss Mercedes-Benz W196 #12 Ltd to 200
0018 Lancia-Ferrari D-50 U32 6th Annv Ltd to 200
0019 Shelby Aston DBR4 #4 Ltd to 200
0020 UNKNOWN-assigned, but not yet released
0021 Salvadori Aston DBR4 #1 Ltd to 200
0022 Talbot T26C Bare plastic Ltd to 200
0023 Frere/Tarufi Ferrari 555 #48 Ltd to 200
0024 Swaters Talbot T26C #93 Ltd to 200
0910 Fangio Mercedes-Benz W196 #10
0911 Moss Mercedes-Benz W196 #6
0912 Kling Merceds-Benz W196 #14
0920 Godia Maserati 250F #20
0921 Fangio Maserati 250F #2
0922 Gregory Maserati 250F #26
0925 Salvadori Aston DBR4 #2
0930 Parsons Kurtis-Offenhauser #1
0931 Parsons Kurtis-Offenhauser #12
0935 Hawthorn/Schell Vanwall #24
0936 Lewis-Evans Vanwall #6
0940 Castellotti Ferrari F555 #4
0941 Farina Ferrari F555 #2
0942 Maglioli Ferrari F555 #12
0950 Bonnier BRM P-25 #7
0951 Schell BRM P-25 #8
0952 Moss BRM P-25 #6
0955 Allison Lotus 16 #12
0956 Hill Lotus 16 #38
0960 Manzon Gordini T32 #30
0961 Da Silva Ramos Gordini T32 #32
0964 Trintingant Bugatti T251 #28
0965 Collins Lancia-Ferrari D-50 #14
0966 de Portego Lancia-Ferrari D-50 #4
0968 Pilette Lancia-Ferrari D-50 #20

The old 20,000RPM motor was geared 8-27 (3.38). The newer 13,000RPM motor is geared 9-25 (2.78). The old crown is white/clear plastic with a brass pinion. The new crown is grey plastic with a blue nylon pinion. The Fangio (#0910) and Moss (#0911) W196 and the Godia (#0920) and Fangio (#0921) Maserati and the two Kurtis-Offenhauser (#0930) and (#0931) are the only ones with the old gearing and motor. If you do want/need to re-gear, Slot it pinions with the offset crown will work. The standard crown creates a lot of noise. You need to open the crown clearance in the chassis just a little to fit the Slot it crown. Axle is 48mm x 3/32 inch.

1,079

(2 replies, posted in Cars)

Howdy all.

I've been researching my Cartrix F1 cars and thought I would post some of the best info.

Enjoy and I hope you find it useful.

1,080

(62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Bill's new Corvette

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Vette002.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Vette004.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/Vette006.jpg

1,081

(5 replies, posted in Cars)

So Bill, how did the repair hold up and work?

1,082

(26 replies, posted in Cars)

The more I think about this the more I come to the conclusion that two classes will be the best choice.

The first class will be for pre-64 cars using spec BWA motors and tires no wider than a typical Ninco Classic.  The second class will be for more modern F1 cars like the Scaley legends set and probably some Fly cars and a few others.  I'm probably going to start this as a secondary class on First Sundays.  I should soon have enough Cartrix to field a complete race.  Swapping them to the BWA motor.  I'll keep you posted on progress.  The test case is going to Bill's Thursday night, come give it a try if you like.

And to get in the spirit...

http://www.naste.org/members/monte/Vintage_f1_Sepia_2.jpg

And thank to Bill for hosting a great event.  As stated we ate until we could eat no more and then didn't let that stop us.

Ya know, if we built 10 cars in a production line fashion...  I can adjust the body screws!

And that's a nice set of Scaley F1's you'll be getting too!

Just checking...  it may not be just me.

How large a table?  ;-)

1,087

(137 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

Sure like to see that.

1,088

(137 replies, posted in Slot Talk)

C'mon Rico, take the day off and chill.  Spent the weekend playing with digital cars.  Enjoyed every minute!

Looks like a good time to me, I hope we can make it!

1,090

(19 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

So yesterday in anticipation of our next big race in little more than a week's time daughter Jessica came over and helped me install a series of 4 jumpers on the digital track.  It was quite the effort considering the heat in the garage was well over 100.  The end result is that power around the track has been significantly improved and smoothed.

But wait, there's more!

You may or may not have heard that my rally buddy from Seattle Mike Daily and I have been working on some digital products.  The first one just about due for release will be in display at the race.  In use actually.  Our new controller for the SCX Digital System - the RamJet-X!  I believe you will find it quite the improvement over the standard units we have used in the past.  I'll be most excited to hear your feedback.

Now if I can just figure out what to do with the 50 new trees Victoria has constructed...

We look forward to seeing you all at our Ribs'n'Racin' Spectacular just about 10 days away.

"I may not always eat ribs, but when I do, I like to race slot cars.  Stay hungry my friends."
the most clever man in the world

1,091

(7 replies, posted in Cars)

Looks great but what about the underside?

Thanks for having us over, we had a great time!

1,093

(6 replies, posted in Track)

Maybe you'd like a Ninco Digital track.

1,094

(6 replies, posted in Track)

Yes, more tracks and we're here to help as needed.

1,095

(5 replies, posted in Events)

Welcome John!

You'll get lots of info out of the group and as you can see from the site we've got quite a few tracks around to play on.

I'm good with most any night.  Best to pick the one that will get the most interest.

1,097

(14 replies, posted in NASTE)

http://www.naste.org/members/monte/NASTECarlo/NASTECarloResults.jpg

1,098

(14 replies, posted in NASTE)

And if anyone needs loaner cars for the day, just let me know.

1,099

(2 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)

Thanks to the racers that came out for a fun in the sun Sunday of racing.  Weather was warm and the garage door was open.

Ninco Race:
1.  Tracy Flood - 49 points
2.  Rico Locati - 47
3.  Monte Saager - 46
4.  Victoria Saager - 43
5.  David Harburg - 41
5.  Perry Petrequin - 41
7.  Dennis Hart - 39
7.  Tyler Petrequin - 39
9.  Andrea Bolyard - 36
10.  Dave Bolyard - 35


IROC Race - CAN AM - McLaren, Chaparral 2D, Chaparral 2F
1.  Monte Saager - 44.3 laps
2.  Tracy Flood - 43.1
3.  Rico Locati - 41.2
4.  David Harburg - 38.5
4.  Dennis Hart - 38.5
6.  Tyler Petrequin - 38.2
7.  Perry Petrequin - 37.5
8.  Victoria Saager - 36.7
9.  Andrea Bolyard - 35.3
10.  Azaria Damghani - 32.8
11.  Dave Bolyard - 30.8

1,100

(4 replies, posted in NASTE)

Great video Bill.  I'd say that does a great job of capturing the feel.