Are Nascar bodies the only choice???
Rico
1,277 February 15, 2009 9:22 pm
Re: Cascade Road Course (12 replies, posted in Track)
I think it looks great and I bet you'll find you are able to get a way better rythm going with this set up.
Rico
1,278 February 13, 2009 12:56 pm
Re: Crossovers (3 replies, posted in Track)
They can be fun, but be advised they will cause crashes that can damage cars. If you are racing competitively I would advise against them. Messing around with some friends would be okay. Just my two cents
Rico
1,279 February 7, 2009 11:08 am
Re: Truths of Slot Car RACERS (11 replies, posted in Cars)
Apparantly playing fair is NOT something slot racers do
1,280 February 6, 2009 9:34 am
Re: Cascade Road Course (12 replies, posted in Track)
Is that the Master set?
1,281 February 5, 2009 9:16 pm
Re: Cascade Road Course (12 replies, posted in Track)
Mike- You have to be able to have access to a website that you can host photo's. I use Photobucket but there are others or you may have your own. You set up an account and upload photo's to there from your computer. Once you have them uploaded and saved there four choices that show up under your photo's. Click on the one that says direct link, you may have to right click and copy but I think it copies automatically. When you have this done then start a post here. Add whatever text you want and then use the following formatting:
Type just like this [img]paste the direct link from Photobucket[/img] or [img]http:/www.mysite.com/myfolder/myfile.jpg[/img] if that makes more sense. Basically, just take the url for the image and surround it with the tags and the pictures magically appear.
Rico
1,282 February 4, 2009 9:17 pm
Re: Truths of Slot Car RACERS (11 replies, posted in Cars)
"It ain't cheatin, if ya don't get caught"
AJ Foyt
Rico
1,283 February 4, 2009 5:40 pm
Re: Power supplies (7 replies, posted in Track)
With Scalextric Sport the track with the power/controller hook ups is set up so you can run two wall warts (power supplies) it helps eliminate power drop off when one guy gets on the power first. It is not a variable set up though. A good variable power supply is not cheap at least the ones I have looked at. You don't mention how many amps the one you are looking at is. I would say you need at least 5 amps, Monte or Bill or ? can correct me on this.
Rico
1,284 February 3, 2009 9:20 pm
Re: Track length and curves (6 replies, posted in Track)
Try Ultimate Racer 3.0 or I have Laptimer 2000
Rico
1,285 February 3, 2009 7:09 pm
Re: Ninco track (5 replies, posted in Wanted)
They had one package of funky colored track borders, that is all
1,286 February 3, 2009 5:29 pm
Re: Ninco track (5 replies, posted in Wanted)
Mike- Bridgetown Hobbies has the following Ninco track:
Qnty 1 Ninco P/N 10206 R1? outer border (6 pieces)
Qnty 1 Ninco P/N 10208 R2? outer border (6 pieces)
Qnty 1 Ninco P/N 10210 R3? outer border (6 pieces)
Qnty 1 Ninco P/N 10212 R4? outer border (6 pieces)
Qnty 1 Ninco P/N 10151 Offroad 1/2 (20mm) straight
Qnty 1 Ninco P/N 10103 1/2 (20mm) straight
Qnty 2 Ninco P/N 10108 R4? curve
I talked with the owner Mike and he said he'd sell the lot for $50.00 ($83.00 retail value) plus shipping or you can pick it up.
You can contact them directly at: 503-234-1881 or www.bthobbies.com
Rico
1,287 February 3, 2009 2:40 pm
Topic: Paint stripping (6 replies, posted in Cars)
I need to strip some paint off a resin body. I have used brake fluid on plastic models but I'm not sure about resin. Who's done this and what did you do?
Rico
1,288 February 3, 2009 2:21 pm
Re: SCX Poll (3 replies, posted in Cars)
If you have not voted yet, please do so. This is one of the few times when we all can have a direct input on what gets built.
Rico
1,289 February 3, 2009 2:18 pm
Re: Ninco track (5 replies, posted in Wanted)
They have some Ninco track left at Bridgetown Hobbies. It's been there a looooong time. I'll check and see what it is and see if they will discount to get rid of it.
Rico
1,290 February 3, 2009 2:14 pm
Re: Track length and curves (6 replies, posted in Track)
I would second what Monte has to say. Make sure the cars stay on the lanes also.
1,291 January 30, 2009 9:25 pm
Re: Custom cars (27 replies, posted in Cars)
Actually there is an IMC 1/25 Ford J kit on Ebay but it's kinda pricey. I had a GT40 when I was a kid and had no skills to do it justice. They are pretty nice kits.
Update- It sold for $52.00
1,292 January 30, 2009 4:26 pm
Re: Custom cars (27 replies, posted in Cars)
You haven't been trying very hard have you? Here ya go
These 1/24 bodies are $7.00 each - choose from:#964 Chaparral 2G #157 Mirage
#146 Ford J Car #153 Lola MK III
#960 King Cobra #156 Ford MK IV
#163 Ferrari Can Am #1010 Batmobile (BZ repro) .030 thick $15.00 each
Here's the link: http://www.vintageslotcars.com/catalog6.htm
Rico
1,293 January 30, 2009 4:00 pm
Re: Custom cars (27 replies, posted in Cars)
Apparantly you've always had a thing for rule bending J cars. I'm beginning to see a pattern. We've seen the 1/32 car and now the HO, where's the 1/43 and 1/24???????
Rico
1,294 January 28, 2009 9:45 pm
Re: Future NASTE Racer (5 replies, posted in NASTE)
I came home the other day and this is what I found
This is no BS, I think it's in the genes.
Rico
1,295 January 28, 2009 9:11 am
Re: Heat race length (6 replies, posted in NASTE)
kidvolt wrote:
Yes, it would be nice to start and end a little earlier when we are quite a ways from home.
Monte needs his beauty sleep?????????????
1,296 January 27, 2009 12:43 pm
Re: Potential Classes for NASTE Racing (63 replies, posted in Cars)
Bill- I think that is an excellent compromise. Basically the Naste group has had a little something for everyone, at least as long as I have been involved. The experienced and the not so experienced, the builders and the nonbuilders are all welcomed. All scales of racing are also experienced, so that people can decide on their own which scale they prefer (me, I like them all). At that time, they can continue to race with us or find a group of like minded individuals to race with and the choices seem to be growing more and more. There is so much going on and with the new true scale 1/24, Naste Thursdays, OSCAR, PASER, BSCC, Cape Horn and Naste one could never keep up with all the races. Obviously the separate heats would not be available at all the races depending on the track being used. The HO races and the race at BSCC come to mind.
One question I have is would both heats count for Naste points or would there be a separate series since maybe not everyone would be racing the second heat? Anyway I think it's a great way of adding to a little something for everyone.
Rico
1,297 January 26, 2009 7:48 pm
Topic: SCX Poll (3 replies, posted in Cars)
Hi Everybody- Any who has an SCX slot car knows they are nice quality, good handling cars, but a LITTLE on the slow side. Now is our chance to improve the breed. SCX has new more powerful motor that only a handful of their cars recieve. Now they want to revert back to the slower RX42 motor instead of the more powerful and slightly more costly RX42B. SCX Worldwide Forum needs your help. Please go to the following link: http://www.scxworldwide.com/ipb/index.p … topic=1232 poll and vote for the 42B motor. If enough people vote for the 42B we can make this a reality. You may have to join the forum, but it's free and their are many friendly slotters.
Rico
1,298 January 25, 2009 10:54 am
Re: New to the Sport (11 replies, posted in NASTE)
I guess we all need to bow down to Bill "Johnny Cash" Bostic. At least until the next race. A hearty thanks to The Courtney's for hosting another fun race with plenty of great grub and a special thanks to Mother Nature for the snow, it just wouldn't be a race at Jeff's without snow.
Rico
1,299 January 23, 2009 10:03 am
Re: Artin still in business? (2 replies, posted in Cars)
Mike - Here is a link to Artin's main webpage: http://www.artin.com.hk/main.php
Is it possible you bought them from one of their dealers? Slot Car World http://www.slotcarworld.com/ is one the biggest ones and the owner very recently passed away and the family is deciding what to do at this point. Try a Google search for "Artin slot cars", many different vendors show up. I might also suggest trying some different brands of cars, they shouldn't have any trouble running on Artin track.
Rico
1,300 January 19, 2009 1:02 pm
Re: Potential Classes for NASTE Racing (63 replies, posted in Cars)
I did some research on the Carrera 1/24 cars. Availability seems somewhat limited as do the types of cars. The prices are all over the place, as some of them appear to be quite collectable. I found two vendors and neither one had the vintage Corvette like the one in the test, only newer ones (C5,6), various Ferraris, an assortment of hot rods and a few LMP's. Food for thought. Several of the other chassis could be raced in different classes with just a body swap, that appeals to me.
Rico