[Anthony B]

Ok - as we are about to kick off , would like some suggestions for a weekly topic which we will kick off this coming friday - for some weekend fun. This way we start a new thread each week, and this will build up a database of all that we find fun. And will be easy to find!!

[Lloyd.L]

I have seen British Racing Green mentioned, could this be chosen as the first weekly topic?

[Martyn08]

I would like to propose as a weekly topic. Track power. or power to your track. the reason is that for years I have not been happy with the consistancy of the power running through to the track. I even changed my make of track to see if I could improve this. I have asked for help and to discuss this before in other places and always been told that no one would be interested, and I guess that might be true, but if you do have a problem, then where do you ask the questions if not here. I have now found the solution for me and I am at last very pleased with the results I have found, but to get to where I am now has taken me a very long time. This topic should also include hand controllers and basically everything to do with getting your cars to run constantly around what ever track you have. 


Martyn

[Anthony B]

Good suggestions and will definitely use them - keep more of them coming and we will line them up :)

[Fluff]

How about figure painting ,some people can paint very life like figures and I certainly would like to know how to make mine better 
Cheers Steve

[CrazyG]

I couldn't agree more with the suggestion of 'Martyn08'.

HOWEVER...I do think that this sort of topic should be in the 'Racing section' of he forum, alongside the likes of Tips and Tuning and Race Control.

There is very little info available for anyone in need of help with their track, especially in respect of any electrical
issues. Ditto in respect of hand controllers.  So not just one, but possibly 2 useful threads for everyone I think.

[Anthony B]

SO - we will post it in this forum next week - and end of week when it changes - I will move it to a racing forum

[Anthony B]

Any more suggestions - or will you leave it up to me - think not!!!

[Top Down]

Body spares sources? I don't buy new, so frequently need bits and pieces to improve what I have. Not too bothered about mirrors since they're constantly being shed - but spoilers, headlight lenses, grills, especially for Audi R8's! Maybe alternatives that will work if originals too difficult to source? resin or 3D printed?

Running gear?

I'd like to build a stock of 'standard' consumable parts if possible.

In HO, which I raced for years, guide pins, pickups, springs and tyres (front and rear) were of a standard 'universal fit' within one makers range - and even across 30 years worth of chassis changes! Definitely NOT the case in 1/32 - but could some cars BE standardised with aftermarket guide blades, hence braid type and size too, for example?

Good alternative tyres for home racing specific to car types? 

Alternative guide flags? I see quite a few people change then for club racing but what is the best for home digital track on Scalextric Sport, which would also work at clubs running plastic sectional track - and is there one type that is available to fit Scalextric, Ninco, Carrera and Monogram? I want to try aand do away with the Scalextric replacement 'disc' braid replacement and use a standard guide for those, etc.

Magnets? I know that is a divisive subject but some of the 2nd hand cars have had their magnets removed. Some older car magnets are so weak they might as well not be there and I know 'downforce' from magnets varies with distance from the track, etc BUT is there a source of 'one size fits all' Scalextric bar magnet cars and another for the round type? I'd then play around with tyre sizes to try and equalise downforce when they are being run with magnets. 

Pinions? Scalextric whites seem to split. Is there a good reliable, durable alternative?

LOTS of questions - and I suspect LOTS of answers - and they might well be out there already .............

[Johnno]

Any more suggestions - or will you leave it up to me - think not!!!

I would like to put forward the following suggestion please:

- Display, display cases, cupboards, stands. All about displaying that collection of yours. 


Thanks
Johnno