SCX - Scalextric España - have brought us the wonderful world of the FIA World Rallycross Championship: their new-for-2020 Audi S1 EKS RX Quattro has just been released in two scales, digital and analogue versions - and four different liveries as individual and set cars. All the individual cars (although not the two sets) have arrived in the UK this week.

The 1:32 scale individual 'Original' analogue cars look fabulous in pictures released by Scalextric España on their Facebook page...

           

The SCX cars are modelled on the second-generation S1 EKS RX Quattro - new for the 2018 FIA World Rallycross Championship - a collaboration between Audi Sport and the Swedish EKS team of 2016 WRX championship winner and two-time DTM champion Mattias Ekström.

       
SCX U10329 Audi S1 WRX 'Ekstrom'. Available now. RRP £39.95

The Red Bull-sponsored EKS car of Ekström finished second in the 2018 championship behind the dominant VW Polo of reigning champion Johan Kristoffersson, who won an amazing eleven races out of twelve. Ekström had to make do with four runner-up spots to finish just ahead of teammate Andreas Bakkerud and WRC legends Sébastien Loeb and Petter Solberg (the WRX champion in 2014 & 15).

       
SCX U10319 Audi S1 WRX 'Monster'. Available now. RRP £39.95

Andreas Bakkerud stayed with the S1 EKS RX Quattro for 2019, although the partnership between EKS and Audi Sport had ended and he moved team to British-based Monster Energy RX Cartel. It was a successful season for Norwegian Bakkerud, a win at the Canadian WRX round at Trois-Rivières helping him to runner-up spot in the championship, behind Peugeot driver Timmy Hansen.

Bakkerud's Monster Energy car is also included in the SCX Advance digital set, just released in Spain...

       

The second car in the set is the #40 EKS Audi Sport car that Mattias Ekström drove to eleventh place at the 2019 Belgian WRX round at Spa - the only race he entered that season. Ekström's 2018 Red Bull car has also been released in an SCX Advance digital version and is available in the UK now (SCX E10329 - RRP £49.95). There's no news of when - or if - the SCX Advance Rally Cross set will be arriving in the UK. Fingers-crossed it will be - its price is 20 Euros lower than the GT3 set and - with the added bonus of the WRX cars - will be tempting for those wanting to try out the new SCX Advance digital system. It does look like the set cars have blacked-out windows, which is a little disappointing.

   

Finally, the Audi S1 EKS RX Quattro has also been added to the 1:43 scale SCX Compact range. Although the Crazy Rally set is not available in the UK just yet, the two individual cars are. The RRP is £14.95 for the SCX C10313 Audi S1 WRX Red Bull and the SCX C10314 Audi S1 WRX 'Exte'. Neither car has racing numbers, but the Red Bull car is Mattias Ekström's 2018 car and the Exte version is the 2019 FIA European Rallycross Championship-winning car of Robin Larsson - perhaps a future option for the 1:32 scale range?

I couldn't finish this post without some video...


... and that's why SCX have called the Compact set 'Crazy Rally'

Range Rovers appear at most motorsport events, so need represented in 1:32.  Scalextric have not updated their provision so if you want a newer version, check out this model.  I got mine from Asda supermarket, other suppliers probably exist. It is marked as 1:34 but is a good size for a 1:32 layout. Nine pounds from Asda and branded as "Adventure Force", having sound and light features. I got a few smiles as I managed to trigger the sounds when stuffing it into my shopping bag.  It has nice dark blue metallic paint and the tailgate opens for those vignette scenes.

Leo

   

   
Info-screen lights up nicely !!

Because of the covid situation i had decided to run 4 rounds in Athens but my plans failed:
-The most interesting would be a brand new Policar track but the owner had to deal with serious(noncovid)health issues of one of his family members so i would not dare asking to run he race we had agreed
-i could race solo a 3rd Ninco track, but racing 2 races solo proved quite exausting ,and one more Ninco track would not provide additonal information.

Some comments:
-the J _R motor seems more consistent than the BWA and my feeling is that the cars are more pleasent to drive with 1,5-2k of additional rpm.Exceptions
--- (A)car #1 11280 rpm it is either a faulty motor or my tachometers error but especially on Creative Hobby track if felt slow on the long straight and
--- (B) car #2 16762 rpm lucky you Kevan
-it looks that gear ratio 9/24 is the way to go.The cars affected most by wrong ratio are 28,87,658,11,86,i have the feeling they could be fighting for podiums

Below is a table showing scores after 2 races and car data.Please help me to fill the blanks.There could also be some mistake in pinion count ,please correct me,it wasnt easy counting teeth without removing which did not.Car 98 is missing pinion and crown data because it has a Policar gearbox and it is impossible to count without removal.

Time to start packing.
P.S. [img=15x15]data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==[/img] there a couple of cars we would like to keep permanently here but not his time: 21 and 87 for me and 5 for Nick

 

Not sure if this is the right section, but I'm trying to get hold of an accessory bag, or just the driver's side door mirror for a Scalextric McLaren P1.
Any help would be gratefully appreciated!

I've always liked the old J vans....


       

...and although I'm not usually a fan of retro reproductions, I think these new electric versions called the Morris JE look quite cool.


       

At £60,000 I doubt they'll be a common site out on the roads though.

I recently completed (except for windscreen) this build for an upcoming proxy for 1.5 liter 1960's Grand Prix cars.  The resin shell (Pre-Wing) has been finished with Tamiya rattle can primer, color coat, and top coat.  My questions are:

1. Can Tamiya's "Finishing" polishing compound be used over top coated decals?

2. Is Tamiya's "Modeling Wax" a better product to use over top coated decals?

3. Can you recommend any other products?

 

   

At the end of January and through February, we'll be expanding our socially-distant mail-in proxy racing to a 1:32 scale format - the WHO Racing Winter Rally-Sprint 2021. We're publishing the guide now to give you some time to source and build some cars. Entries will need to arrive in Brighton by the end of Monday 18 January. And all the race coverage will be on a separate thread here.

What is a Rally-Sprint? Although not a full-blown Slot Rally - our club doesn't have the experience or slot rally heritage for this yet - the event will take place over twelve ‘special stages’ at different club members’ homes. Most stages will be on standard ‘tarmac’ slot car track - Scalextric Sport, Scalextric/SCX Classic and Ninco - but there will also be a taste of some off-road track and a small winter-themed routed ‘super-special’ stage. Cars are run one at a time and timed over a set number of laps. Each car’s final result is its total time to complete all the stages.

What cars will be used? There are two basic ‘production’ car classes, one based on the ‘old’ Scalextric 1997-2007 ‘modern’ World Rally Cars, the other on the recent Scalextric DPR ‘Group B’ rally and rally cross cars. Build regulations for these two classes are on page 4 of the pdf guide attached below - the style will be familiar to WHO/digital racers. The third class uses nationally-agreed Slot Rally regulations used at UK Slot Rally events - Classic, Eighties and Modern cars will run together at our event. These regulations can be found on page 5 of the pdf document. Thanks to Phil Field, Phil Barry & Michael Maloney for use of these rules. Cars from all the classes are eligible for an overall event win and each class will also have its own winner.

How does the proxy format work? Cars are sent to the start venue, are raced, packed up and transported to the next venue. They visit each of the other venues over a period of six weeks, before finally ending up at the original venue to be returned to their owners. Results are published here at SlotRacer Online after each stage. There will also be photographs, a brief report - and maybe some video - from every venue. There will be goodies for all competitors and prizes for the winner and class winners. A commemorative ‘fanzine’ will be produced with full results, reports, photographs and articles.

How do I enter the rally-sprint? Send me (woodcote) a personal message here on SlotRacer Online with your email address - or email whoracing [at] hotmail.co.uk. We'll then send you a pdf entry form to fill in and return. Confirmed entries are listed below.

Rally-Sprint Practicalities:

●    One car per class can be entered by each competitor. Family members are very welcome.
●    All cars must arrive at the start venue no later than 18 January 2021.
●    Postage and return postage are the responsibility of the competitor. There are no extra fees.
●    Cars should be packed in a box that will fit in a parcel box - maximum 44 x 35 x 16 cm.

This socially-distant event is designed so that everyone can participate with no risk - even those who are clinically extremely vulnerable to Covid-19.

Covid-safe postage. For the entrants, postage can be paid for online (here) and parcels of a suitable size posted in a parcel box (see list here) or be collected from your home by the Royal Mail (here) or any number of courier services. There is no need to go anywhere near a post office - or even leave your home.

Here's version 1.0 of the guide to the WHO Racing Winter Rally-Sprint 2021...

WHO Racing Winter Rally-Sprint 2021 Confirmed Entry List

Class A - Scalextric pre-DPR WRC: Graham E, Rebecca S, Andy P, Jeremy B, Clive M, Mike S, Paul C, Simon K, Doug P, David P, Noah P, Dylan P (12)

Class B - Scalextric DPR Group B: Graham E, Andy P, Clive M, Leo C, Paul C, Andy D, Doug P, Dylan P, Oli A (9)

Class C - UK Slot Rally (Classic, 80s & Modern): Graham E, Rebecca S, Andy P, Clive M, Alan W, Pete B, Craig J, Steve J, Leo C, Mike S, Paul C, Alan B, Sebastian B, Phil F, Kev V, Simon C, Duncan S, Ade C, Gill C, Phil B, Simon K, Doug P, David P, Noah P, Dylan P (25)

WHO Racing Winter Rally-Sprint 2021 Stage Names & Details
SS1: Brighton Pavilion Ice Rink 1 - routed foamboard. Brighton (Andy) **stage cancelled - event will start with SS2**
SS2: Falmer Rallycross 1 - Ninco + Ninco off-road. Brighton (Andy)
SS3: Martyrs' Mile - Scalextric Sport + Classic. Goring-by-Sea (Simon)
SS4: Jupp's Cup - Scalextric Sport + Classic. Goring-by-Sea (Simon)
SS5: SouthDowns 1 - Scalextric Sport. Barnham (Oli)
SS6: SouthDowns 2 - Scalextric Sport. Barnham (Oli)
SS7: Martlets Rally Stage 1 - Scalextric Sport. Worthing (Jean)
SS8: Martlets Rally Stage 2 - Scalextric Sport. Worthing (Jean)
SS9: Saddlescombe to Devil's Dyke 1 - SCX Classic. Brighton (Andy)
SS10: Saddlescombe to Devil's Dyke 2 - SCX Classic. Brighton (Andy)
SS11: Falmer Rallycross 2 - Ninco + Ninco off-road. Brighton (Andy)
SS12: Brighton Pavilion Ice Rink 2 - routed foamboard. Brighton (Andy)

   

George Turner Models SAL-161: 1935 Fiat Balilla Berlinetta 'Mille Miglia' resin slot car kit. Price £39. Available now.

   

George Turner has just unveiled his long-awaited model of the 1935 Fiat 508 CS Balilla Sport 'Mille Miglia' Berlinetta. It is a gorgeous model...

       

The Fiat 508 was a early European attempt as an accessible mass-produced car. However, the Ghia-inspired aerodynamic 'Mille Miglia' version is a work of art with its innovative teardrop shape. Less than a hundred were built at Fiat’s Lingotto factory - famous for it's roof-top test track. The aim was to produce a sports car that could compete in events such as the Mille Miglia and give the 508 some panache. Based on the 508 chassis, the Sport version had an uprated 36 bhp version of the standard 995cc engine - with modified cylinder head and carburettor - plus a 4-speed gearbox and hydraulic brakes. Teardrop-bodied cars came second in the 1.1 litre class at both the 1935 and 1936 Mille Miglia, before a Berlinetta took class honours in 1937. I am presuming the George Turner model represents the #45 Berlinetta that finished thirty-fourth (third in the 1.1c class) in the 1936 race, driven by Aldo Mazarra and C. Benedetti...

       

The kit contains body, chassis and decals - but requires running gear to produce a fully-functional slot car...

   

• Unpainted, resin body shell
  
• Resin single piece chassis
  
• Resin radiator, axle clamp, dashboard, steering wheel, spotlight, headlights with lenses, headlight bezels 
  
• Vac formed windows and interior
  
• Nut, bolt, and screws
  
• Decals
  

Recommended running gear is listed on the George Turner website here, together with the dimensions of the model.

The Fiat Balilla kit cost £39 - for this Virtual Slotcar Bonfire Bonanza weekend, George is offering free postage on all orders and 10% off all purchases over £100.

   

Pre-Wing have added some new resin body kits to their range, just in time for this weekend's Virtual Slotcar Bonfire Bonanza.

   

First is the BRM Transporter. This is available as a body kit for £195, although the first five sold this weekend are discounted to £175 including postage. This is Mel's work in progress...

   

And finished...

   

Pre-Wing RT002: BRM Race Transporter resin bodyshell kit. Price £195. Available now.

Also added this week is a new 1963 Cooper T66 1.5 litre F1 car...

   

The body kit cost £27 and supplied with decals for the works cars of Bruce McLaren and Tony Maggs...

   

And another kit of the Rob Walker-run car of Jo Bonnier...

   

Pre-Wing HT007: Cooper T66 McLaren & Maggs resin bodyshell kit. Price £27. Available now.
Pre-Wing HT008: Cooper T66 Bonnier resin bodyshell kit. Price £27. Available now.

Another new body kit is the 1972 March 721G...

   

The first will feature decals for the two works cars of Niki Lauda and Ronnie Peterson...

   

And second kit is of the private entry driven by Mike Beuttler...

   

Pre-Wing RP015: March 721G Petersen & Lauda resin bodyshell kit. Price £35. Available now.
Pre-Wing RP016: March 721G Beuttler resin bodyshell kit. Price £35. Available now.


The Pre-Wing website is www.pre-wing.com. MRE also stock a very good selection of the Pre-Wing body kits.

Thanks to Mel at Pre-Wing  and to Gary at MRE for the photos and details.

   

PCS-B014 PCS TR Speed 12 Turbo Kit. Available now.

Pendle Slot Racing have added a brand new model to their range of PCS 1/32 scale slot car kits - the TR Speed 12 Turbo Supercar.

       

Inspired by the TVR Cerbera Speed 12, the TR Speed 12 Turbo is an updated version for the 21st century - replacing gadgets with enhanced performance and updated styling inside and out. The original Speed 12 never made it to full production, but the TR-Supercars team of ex-TVR engineers at Helical Technology near Blackpool are hoping to change that with the Speed 12 Turbo. The PCS slot car kit has been developed with permission and help from Helical Technology. The TR Supercar website is www.tr-supercars.com

Here's the TR Speed 12 Turbo in action at last year's Goodwood Festival of Speed...



The PCS kit comes as three options - a body kit and two full kits with a 3D printed chassis and all the running gear required to build a slot car...

Kit Option 1 (Body Kit)
Price £29.99

   


Resin body
Resin rear wing
Resin mirrors
Resin rear diffuser
Decal kit
Head/tail lamp lenses

Dimensions
Bodyshell weight: 30g
Body wheelbase: 84mm
Body length: 142mm
Body width: 60mm


Kit Option 2 (Complete Basic Kit)

Price £59.99

Resin body
Resin rear wing
Resin mirrors
Resin rear diffuser
Decal kit
PCS head/tail lamp lenses
PSR 3D printed Inline chassis
Slot.it inline motor mount
Plastic wheels & tyres
9/28z gear and pinion
S-Can motor
Axles
Guide
Motor wire
Full screw set

       



Kit Option 3 (Complete Advanced Kit)
Price £74.99

Resin body
Resin rear wing
Resin mirrors
Resin rear diffuser
Decal kit
PCS head/tail lamp lenses
Area 71 3D printed anglewinder chassis
Slot.it SICH74 anglewinder motor mount 1mm offset
Sloting Plus SP021152 aluminium front wheels
Sloting Plus SP021160 aluminium rear wheels
PCS INS12v resin wheel inserts
Slot it SIPT24 front tyres
Slot it SIPT25 rear tyres
Slot it SIPS11 11z 6.5mm pinions
Slot it SIGA1628pl 28z anglewinder gear
All Slot AS001 22k long can motor
Slot it SIPA01-54 54mm Axles
Slot it SICH85 screw guide
Slot it SIPA25 axle stoppers X1
PSR Front axle spacers x2
PSR motor wire
Slot it SICH54b motor mount screws X4
PSR PSR-E21b body screws 6mm X2
PSR M2.5x6mm grub screws x4

       

All three options are available now from the Pendle Slot Racing website here.

Many thanks to Sean at Pendles for the pictures and details.