1,551 Topic by kidvolt

(25 replies, posted in BSCC)

Howdy friends of the slot.  I just got off the phone with Dave Kennedy from SCX who called me to make more clear the policy on the RX42B motors that we intend to use for the Beaverton Slot Car Club summer season.

Here's the OFFICIAL policy:

If you buy a car that was last year's (2008) model that was intended to have an RX42B and it does not, SCX will replace it.

However if you get this year's model which was not intended to have an RX42B in the first place then there is no replacement, you will need to purchase one.

I also confirmed that the price of the motor is to be $9.99, not the $14.99 as currently listed on Fantasy World.


So if you are planning to buy a NEW car then you are probably more than likely going to have to buy an additional motor.  If you can find a new one from last year, it will either have the RX42B or if not, qualify for a free replacement.

Dave apologized for the confusing information that has been circulated and if you have any questions please contact me or Tony at Fantasy World.

We also tested the new and old version of the SCX cars at Bill's Too Bad Raceway last night and found them to be nice, smooth runners on a wood track with no magnets or extra weight added.  This should prove to be a fun class.

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1,552 Reply by kidvolt

(20 replies, posted in Events)

Do we have any pictures?

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1,553 Topic by kidvolt

(2 replies, posted in Cars)

Filmed by Dave Kennedy on his recent visit to SCX in Spain.

short clip of a Spanish slot car legend

Like he says - throw those magnets away once you learn to run the car around the track and then you can really start to learn to drive!

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1,554 Reply by kidvolt

(1 replies, posted in BSCC)

Ok, the race is over and let the whoofing begin.  Here now, the class of the field as expertly piloted by Timba and the Big Smooth as part of Team TBD in their exciting victory in the Timba Classic Enduro - The Amish Rocket:

http://www.naste.org/members/monte/DSC00978.JPG

The angle winder with it's improved magnet position and glued and trued S1 tires worked quite well.  Especially after we removed the zero grip fronts and went back to the stock ones.  And a big thanks to all the members of TBD - Byron (Dad, were's my car?), Jack and especially Timba.  We really kept that car flying last last hour or so.

Thanks to Randy for acting as host and race director and Myrna for feeding us some great food!  It was a fun day.

I'm happy to report the Rocket suffered no permanent damage...  Four coats of Future does wonders.

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1,555 Reply by kidvolt

(5 replies, posted in NASTE)

If you go to the Beaverton Slot Car Club site you'll find all the info listed under the Timba Classic.  I know the rules require you to have a car but I'm betting if you have the entry fee that will suffice.  ;-)  Email me and we can discuss this further.

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1,556 Reply by kidvolt

(5 replies, posted in NASTE)

I'm in Hillsboro.  Stop on by one of these days and I can fill you in on the entire scene locally.  There is plenty of racing.  I'll be at an Enduro tomorrow in Beaverton if you'd like to stop on by and check that out.

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1,557 Reply by kidvolt

(5 replies, posted in NASTE)

Where are you located?  And we use all kinds of cars including SCX.

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1,558 Reply by kidvolt

(4 replies, posted in OSCAR)

I agree.  IROC is the perfect format to exhibit a new format so everyone can give it a try without having to make a firm commitment.

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1,559 Topic by kidvolt

(20 replies, posted in Events)

John has scheduled the next enduro for June 13.  It's a great time for anyone that hasn't been to one yet.  So let's get organized and head north on the 13th.  Any questions, just ask.  Thanks!

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1,560 Reply by kidvolt

(41 replies, posted in NASTE)

Not mine.  I'm missing an orange handled pair.  They are probably around here some place.

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1,561 Reply by kidvolt

(38 replies, posted in Digital Racing)

I'm not aware of anyone with a digital track in the Auburn area but there are a few coming into play in our local area.  It's the direction of the future.

About the Avatar...  It's a matter of what the forum software allows rather than any restriction we have put into place.

Are you currently able to race 6 cars with the Scaley setup?  I considered adding digital to my current Scaley track but ended up in a great deal involving SCX Digital.

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1,562 Reply by kidvolt

(2 replies, posted in NASTE)

Or at least limit their fuel opportunities!  Glad you all made it.  That was an amazing site watching 5 cars run around the track.

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1,563 Reply by kidvolt

(2 replies, posted in HOPAC)

Howdy Andre and welcome!  Please post whatever info you can.  No telling when one of us will get a little itch that needs a tiny bit of scratching.

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1,564 Topic by kidvolt

(0 replies, posted in Wanted)

I just got my rally crono set today and I'm looking for an SCX power supply (2 pin plastic plug) and an SCX controller (3 pin plastic plug).

Let me know if you have one available, thanks.

Cash, trades.

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1,565 Reply by kidvolt

(5 replies, posted in Track)

Yes it is, already checked.  I think every track owner has a dog in this race.

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1,566 Reply by kidvolt

(5 replies, posted in Track)

We'll need all the help we can get, thanks!

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1,567 Reply by kidvolt

(41 replies, posted in NASTE)

There was a rally in Maine a few years ago.  At the driver's meeting a question was raised about what to do with the expected heavy dust from the dirt roads.  Legendary European driver Stig Blomquist spoke up: "Dan't be a veemp, poot your foot down!"

Heck, I'll bring an extra car...  veemps...

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1,568 Reply by kidvolt

(41 replies, posted in NASTE)

Cool, I'd like to see one.  Did you tell him to bring a Fly car?

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1,569 Reply by kidvolt

(63 replies, posted in Cars)

Would that be the NASCAR looking version?

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1,570 Reply by kidvolt

(3 replies, posted in Track)

I personally like squeeze sections better but then again I've also got a digital trac with all kinds of cross-overs on it.  They're fun, you just have to keep an eye out for the other cars.

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1,571 Reply by kidvolt

(4 replies, posted in Track)

Yes, if you have somewhere to store the photos like Flicker, then all you have to do is wrap the url inside these tags like this:

http://www.mypicture.com/myfilename.jpg

If you don't have a place to put images then let me know and we'll set one up for you.

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1,572 Reply by kidvolt

(4 replies, posted in Track)

Howdy Andre.  It was great meeting y'all at Randy's the other night.  I'm sure you'll find a number of us here interested in joining your races.  I'm not much of an HO guy myself but always willing to learn.  Could you post a few pictures of the cars you run for examples?

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1,573 Reply by kidvolt

(12 replies, posted in Track)

Howdy Mike, here's what you do.  If you have an external location where you stick files, then you link to them like this using the [img]tags:

http://www.filsplace.com/myfilepath/myfile.jog

If you don't have a place to put the files. let me know and we'll fix you up.

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1,574 Reply by kidvolt

(11 replies, posted in Cars)

"A thing worth winning is a thing worth cheating for."

W. C. Fields

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1,575 Reply by kidvolt

(7 replies, posted in Track)

Yes, that would be a good starting point.  Check Craig's List.  That's where I got both of mine.

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