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Umm? PC-less April didn't slow things down. Well it did a bit, process-wise, as the iPad is horrible to use. However ....

Another couple of eBay purchases started the month off.

   

First was this classic Audi. The belt driven four wheel drive had to go though. The belt was so tight it was pulling one wheel into the back of the arch, the other moving in the opposite direction to almost rub the FRONT of the arch! I've kept the belt in the pit box but it does look and sound a lot better without it. The body just needed a light wipe with a damp cloth and I've still to space the front axle correctly - but I like it's simplicity.

   

It was joined in short order by another Subaru, in the WRC Blue Mica this time but with a distinctive black and yellow chequered finish to the rear. I need to source a couple of mirrors but there are so many different types for the Subaru range!

Next up were a couple of more quirky vehicles.

   

This Ninco kart failed to sell first time round and was open to offers when relisted on eBay. A quick message saw an offer accepted that reduced it by the cost of the postage, making it one of the cheapest on the Bay. Another item that looks barely used and came complete with box. I can't understand why it didn't sell when first posted. They're great fun to race, particularly with the steering front end being visible. 

   

The SCX Touerag came from this forum's For Sale section. Advertised needing the front gear set-up adjusting, it turned out to be a bit more complex than that. The double-ended motor is set above the axles and the drive is carried down to them by 'slave' gears running freely on fixed shafts inserted into housings in the chassis. The front shaft had been inserted too far into the chassis, leaving no 'nub' protruding to centre the crown wheel. It was pretty fiddly to say the least and necessitated a complete chassis dismantle. I have to admit the air turned blue, until I finally got it sorted   Still, that's part of the fun  

   

Talking of blue. Back to something more simple. Another Scalextric Subaru. This one came with a broken rear spoiler but fortunately there had ben no attempt to fix it. The locating pins were drilled out from underneath. Again, just got to source the correct spoiler - but there are so many!

   

The month was rounded out by this little MSC 6R4. Another ebay sale seemingly ignored by others, the seller was open to offers and I picked it up, including postage, for less than Pendle's had been selling them off for + postage! Another mint, boxed bargain and another maker I like. Daft I know but I now have four of the 6R4's and two RS2000's. Great cars to drive and fiddle-faff with.