I've seen my peers... How about Sniveler's Grove complete with Whiners Bend and Losers Leap?
1,602 January 9, 2009 10:48 am
Re: NASTE Thursdays (41 replies, posted in NASTE)
Another good time last night at Bill's as eight friends of the slot gathered for - what else - slot cars!
For those of you that missed it, we ran around both 1/24 and 1/32 scale cars. I was surprised at how well the 1/32 scale cars took to the track. Magnet-less of course. And yes, Rico has the Fly car to beat. We also looked at some ideas for our proxy racer that will be entered in an "around the world" race. Thanks Bill! Hope you got some sleep.
Stay tuned for the next NASTE Thursday.
1,603 January 7, 2009 10:56 am
Topic: Let's build some Pit garages (1 replies, posted in Track)
One of the guys on the SCX Worldwide forum posted his how-to for building pit garages. The don't look difficult or very expensive.
http://www.scxworldwide.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=22
So who'd like to get together one night and build some? This looks like a perfect project for a NASTE Thursday!
1,604 January 3, 2009 12:01 am
Re: Fly Porsche GT1 Evo (28 replies, posted in Cars)
Here's the two common Fly motors that could easily be compatible for a Fly class used by many of the different cars:
Fly standard
1,605 December 31, 2008 10:25 am
Re: What do you have? (38 replies, posted in Digital Racing)
We're making some progress. The "wild boy" protection is in place saving wear and tear on my garage door, water heater and the cars! Working on the basic painting now.
1,606 December 30, 2008 7:32 am
Topic: Getting Your Tampo Off! (7 replies, posted in Modifications)
Most of us have tried at one time or another to remove Tampo prints from the cars so you can do a re-paint. Typically I have been soaking them in Simple Green and then scraping or sanding whatever didn't come off, sometimes even just laying primer over the top and then sanding that down to a smooth finish.
One of the guys in another forum says the best way to get the Tampo off is by soaking them in 91% alcohol, basically rubbing alcohol.
I'm going to give that a try and will report on the results.
1,607 December 30, 2008 7:15 am
Re: Marklin slot cars (15 replies, posted in Cars)
Wow, that is nuts but it is a shaped case.
Rico, did someone cut a chunk out of the front?
1,608 December 29, 2008 4:26 pm
Re: Marklin slot cars (15 replies, posted in Cars)
Rico - I found this:
1,609 December 29, 2008 7:37 am
Re: Fly Porsche GT1 Evo (28 replies, posted in Cars)
Fair 'nuff. I understand exactly where you are coming from which is why we are starting to lean toward a FLY class with a spec motor.
1,610 December 29, 2008 12:05 am
Re: Fly Porsche GT1 Evo (28 replies, posted in Cars)
Rico and I both have the cars so that's what started it. I personally don't care for the Daytona Prototypes.
1,611 December 28, 2008 4:11 pm
Re: Fly Porsche GT1 Evo (28 replies, posted in Cars)
I've got aluminum wheels. I'll get the specs and list them here.
1,612 December 28, 2008 6:34 am
Re: International Proxy Series 2009 - We have an entry! (9 replies, posted in Events)
I do Resilient Doug's website so it's pretty easy to trade for stuff. You can check his site and get his complete listing of bodies. There's quite a few.
1,613 December 27, 2008 6:49 pm
Re: Fly Porsche GT1 Evo (28 replies, posted in Cars)
Mine does not have a pod and has the Evo2 motor. Rico, what's yours got for a motor? Same?
Like the Alfa in that first link. Bill, did you find anyone with a good price on these cars?
1,614 December 27, 2008 2:28 pm
Re: International Proxy Series 2009 - We have an entry! (9 replies, posted in Events)
That would be the place to start. Here's the details:
1963 and prior Sports cars - open or closed
Max width: 2.24" (57mm)
Plastic or Resin is ok, but no Lexan.
Head/Tail lights are required per the car.
I'll look through my extra bodies and see what I have that might work. Almost any of the old Ninco classics would probably be a possible starting point. Though I don't think I'll be taking the saw to any of the 356's. But we'd consider a suitable donor. And if there's something that Resilient Doug makes, well, that's pretty easy to get.
Give it some thought and discussion.
1,615 December 27, 2008 5:56 am
Re: International Proxy Series 2009 - We have an entry! (9 replies, posted in Events)
They update the list periodically. There are slots open, I'm sure he'll get in.
1,616 December 26, 2008 9:23 pm
Re: Fly Porsche GT1 Evo (28 replies, posted in Cars)
NUTZ. Looks like I got the wrong one. Mine is the GT1 Evo 2. But perhaps they are reasonably compatible. We'll find out. Anyone want to join us in our Fly Evo class? Victims welcome...
Here's mine - somewhere in the mail:
http://www.electricdreams.com/Shop/fly- … 8b128brha3
You'll note it's listed as for "serious racers only". No more smiling for me.
1,617 December 26, 2008 9:21 pm
Re: International Proxy Series 2009 - We have an entry! (9 replies, posted in Events)
Yes, more or less. He entered after I did so I doubt we'll be trading many secrets. Here's the link:
1,618 December 26, 2008 7:31 am
Topic: International Proxy Series 2009 - We have an entry! (9 replies, posted in Events)
The other day I signed up for the 2009 IPS which is a world wide proxy series starting in early 2009 with 8 races schedued for the series. The rules have been posted and I've begun forming a crack team of designers from the NASTE ranks to try and build a winning entry. Cars are pre-63 sports cars with NC-1 motors and Ninco Classic tires. Sounds like a great time.
The car needs to arrive in Australia in late March so we've got just about 3 months to build a world-beater. We'll keep you updated on our progress.
1,619 December 22, 2008 9:51 am
Topic: Cape Horn 2009 Winter - Spring Series Announced (0 replies, posted in Events)
For the 2009 Winter/Spring season we will not only be running races once a month but these races will count towards a series championship to be awarded during the May 2009 event.
Series Race Car Classes. The following are the classes of cars that will be run in this series. Please refer to the car specifications in the rules for specifics.
1,620 December 16, 2008 5:52 pm
Re: Racing at Fantasy World (3 replies, posted in Events)
Cold... very cold. You say that like we didn't get there. 
1,621 December 16, 2008 9:49 am
Re: SCX 1/43 cars (10 replies, posted in Cars)
So has anyone other than Dave done 1/43 yet? Of course if one of you slot car Santa's wants to drop off a 1/43 scale set, particularly the SCX F1 set, I promise I'll find a location to set it up. And I've been a really good boy this year.
1,622 December 16, 2008 9:24 am
Re: SCX 1/43 cars (10 replies, posted in Cars)
I'll have you take that up with my economic adviser.
1,623 December 16, 2008 8:47 am
Re: SCX 1/43 cars (10 replies, posted in Cars)
While that's a wonderful idea, something tells me this is not the right time of year to be chopping holes in the roof.
1,624 December 16, 2008 7:41 am
Re: SCX 1/43 cars (10 replies, posted in Cars)
Yes I do. And my wife has made it quite clear it shall stay one. Now if only I had vaulted ceilings...
1,625 December 15, 2008 11:03 am
Re: SCX 1/43 cars (10 replies, posted in Cars)
George, the SCX 1/43 sets and cars have been getting really good reviews on the SCX forum from users, they sound like a good deal. The F1 set look like the best one to get. Lowest I've seen it has been $79.
I've also seen some pretty nice detailed tracks put together in a much smaller area than what it took to put up either of our tracks. Why if I only had room for one more track...