<![CDATA[SlotRacer Forum - Scratch Building]]> https://slotracer.online/community/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:10:24 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[MG1100 ?]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5427 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:41:14 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5427
So as the opportunity has arrived to make a small Saloon car, I have bought a Airfix kit of the model and a Amato chassis to fit it.
Now the Rally car portrayed on the box is a rather boring looking post box red colour below.
.jpg MG1100.jpg Size: 1.11 MB  Downloads: 56


But I remember the car I adored in my youth was this kind of 2 tone version with green upper and off white (Old English White) lower body colours. It was quite rare in those day to have 2 tone colours on the body, as the most popular colour of the basic family saloon in the late 50's was still black, and it was only at the beginning of the 60's that basic family car colours became more varied.  And 2 tone was generally limited to more luxurios level models.

So perhaps I can reproduce this old childhood dream and own one (well OK a slot car version)  Heart
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So as the opportunity has arrived to make a small Saloon car, I have bought a Airfix kit of the model and a Amato chassis to fit it.
Now the Rally car portrayed on the box is a rather boring looking post box red colour below.
.jpg MG1100.jpg Size: 1.11 MB  Downloads: 56


But I remember the car I adored in my youth was this kind of 2 tone version with green upper and off white (Old English White) lower body colours. It was quite rare in those day to have 2 tone colours on the body, as the most popular colour of the basic family saloon in the late 50's was still black, and it was only at the beginning of the 60's that basic family car colours became more varied.  And 2 tone was generally limited to more luxurios level models.

So perhaps I can reproduce this old childhood dream and own one (well OK a slot car version)  Heart
.jpeg MG1100 race car.jpeg Size: 504.68 KB  Downloads: 43
]]> <![CDATA[Scalextric/LEGO Mad Max Pursuit Special]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5391 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:40:27 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5391 (sadly fake) Weiand supercharger.
I used a Skyline R-35 chassis for the job, and also modified some wheels from a LEGO Mercedes F1 kit to fit, too.
The bodywork is a coloured mismatch of LEGO bits, so when it was put together, I sprayed it all satin black.
It's actually a prototype/lash-up, really, just to see if it could be done and be functional, the answer to which is 'yes' on both counts. So a better, *proper* version is incoming at some point - just as soon as I've got through the dozens of other Scalextric/LEGO/RC Car shaped projects that I've simultaneously got going on
(I don't know why I do it to myself, I really don't.... Bigsmile):

[Image: LEGOceptor-1.jpg]
[Image: LEGOceptor-2.jpg]]]> (sadly fake) Weiand supercharger.
I used a Skyline R-35 chassis for the job, and also modified some wheels from a LEGO Mercedes F1 kit to fit, too.
The bodywork is a coloured mismatch of LEGO bits, so when it was put together, I sprayed it all satin black.
It's actually a prototype/lash-up, really, just to see if it could be done and be functional, the answer to which is 'yes' on both counts. So a better, *proper* version is incoming at some point - just as soon as I've got through the dozens of other Scalextric/LEGO/RC Car shaped projects that I've simultaneously got going on
(I don't know why I do it to myself, I really don't.... Bigsmile):

[Image: LEGOceptor-1.jpg]
[Image: LEGOceptor-2.jpg]]]> <![CDATA[Dakar Rally MINI Buggy]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5378 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:37:43 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5378
Luckily I had this Remonslot 2019 X Raid JCW Team MINI body kit in my draw  Cool

.jpg Dakar Mini.jpg Size: 1.47 MB  Downloads: 74


I used an old Mitoos chassis which previosly had been run under a Jaguar I -Pace body, however I am waiting for a replacement pinion as the original one has split.]]>
Luckily I had this Remonslot 2019 X Raid JCW Team MINI body kit in my draw  Cool

.jpg Dakar Mini.jpg Size: 1.47 MB  Downloads: 74


I used an old Mitoos chassis which previosly had been run under a Jaguar I -Pace body, however I am waiting for a replacement pinion as the original one has split.]]> <![CDATA[Ferrari 612P]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5367 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:39:16 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5367
.jpg American Pie Concours Can Am.jpg Size: 1.04 MB  Downloads: 72


This was a very last minute build, the 3d printed body & chassis from PGR Slot Cars.
The motor was a short can SRP 35k rpm, I had bought a 25k motor from PGR but decided on a more familar motor type.
Although I practised with the car I felt that the motor was too fast and difficult to control for this occasion, so I just entered it into the Concors.
But again looks very promising for the future after I have more experience with it.

The decals was from C&C Design in the UK, which worked very well]]>
.jpg American Pie Concours Can Am.jpg Size: 1.04 MB  Downloads: 72


This was a very last minute build, the 3d printed body & chassis from PGR Slot Cars.
The motor was a short can SRP 35k rpm, I had bought a 25k motor from PGR but decided on a more familar motor type.
Although I practised with the car I felt that the motor was too fast and difficult to control for this occasion, so I just entered it into the Concors.
But again looks very promising for the future after I have more experience with it.

The decals was from C&C Design in the UK, which worked very well]]> <![CDATA[Nascars]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5364 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:03:05 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5364
So for a change I decided to build myself 2 classic Nascars for the event

The 1959 Ford Thunderbird and the 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner
.jpg Roadrunners Nascars.jpg Size: 1.82 MB  Downloads: 71


The Thunderbird made from a AMT body kit with a Richard Mack chassis and Scaleauto 30k rpm SC motor.
And the Roadrunner is a PGR Slot Cars 3d printed kit with PGR chassis and NSR LC 21k rpm motor.

Also to be finished hopefully today is a PGR Slot Car Ferrari 612P, for the Can Am event, photo later]]>
So for a change I decided to build myself 2 classic Nascars for the event

The 1959 Ford Thunderbird and the 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner
.jpg Roadrunners Nascars.jpg Size: 1.82 MB  Downloads: 71


The Thunderbird made from a AMT body kit with a Richard Mack chassis and Scaleauto 30k rpm SC motor.
And the Roadrunner is a PGR Slot Cars 3d printed kit with PGR chassis and NSR LC 21k rpm motor.

Also to be finished hopefully today is a PGR Slot Car Ferrari 612P, for the Can Am event, photo later]]> <![CDATA[Alloy chassis]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5253 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:16:42 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5253 <![CDATA[Classic cars]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5192 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:22:50 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5192
The two below I found particularly interesting, I am sure the slush mouldings must have been copies of earlier resin body kits made by someone in the past, but I have never seen them since.

Anyway over Christmas I decided to build these two, as they were more or less the same colour in real life  so I used the same body paint.

Simca Gordini 8 
This car raced in a few National GP Sports car races and the Millie Miglia 1947
.jpg Simca Gordini 8 3.jpg Size: 1.53 MB  Downloads: 83
  
.jpg Simca Gordini 8.jpg Size: 1.3 MB  Downloads: 81


Peugeot 302 Darl'mat
"Darl'mat" I believe produced race tuned versions of Peugeot models at the time for the Le mans race.
This was quite successful on the Le mans Race of 1937
.jpg Peugeot 302 1.jpg Size: 1.48 MB  Downloads: 84
  
.jpg Peugeot 302 2.jpg Size: 1.3 MB  Downloads: 73
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The two below I found particularly interesting, I am sure the slush mouldings must have been copies of earlier resin body kits made by someone in the past, but I have never seen them since.

Anyway over Christmas I decided to build these two, as they were more or less the same colour in real life  so I used the same body paint.

Simca Gordini 8 
This car raced in a few National GP Sports car races and the Millie Miglia 1947
.jpg Simca Gordini 8 3.jpg Size: 1.53 MB  Downloads: 83
  
.jpg Simca Gordini 8.jpg Size: 1.3 MB  Downloads: 81


Peugeot 302 Darl'mat
"Darl'mat" I believe produced race tuned versions of Peugeot models at the time for the Le mans race.
This was quite successful on the Le mans Race of 1937
.jpg Peugeot 302 1.jpg Size: 1.48 MB  Downloads: 84
  
.jpg Peugeot 302 2.jpg Size: 1.3 MB  Downloads: 73
]]> <![CDATA[Fraud Wanglia Race/Rally... 3D]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5099 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:49:28 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5099
I bought new resin for the first time in 4 years and this wasn't on the market back then.

I modified the Anglia file that I last made, that had a radiator and oil cooler on the front and straighter wheel arches.
That car also had an inline setup.

Bodyshell is 3D resin - Siraya Magna Durable.

Chassis has no adjustable pod but fairly flexible and printed in Overture Super PLA+.

Wheels are also printed in the same filament (with resin printed Minilite inserts about 2mm thick).

Driver(s) are resin printed in what was left of the old resin.

Motor is a £2 china NSR 25k motor and securely glued in the pod with super glue and bicarb powder.

Interior is temporary until I paint the bodyshell hence no windows yet but I want to test it at the club tomorrow... maybe race it.

...bodyshell is 54mm wide, 9mm wide NSR zero graining Rally tyres, 54mm across the tyre walls. This is for our Small Sports/Saloons class which has 9mm tyre width and 54mm across the tyres max limits.

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.jpg IMG_20251210_213943.jpg Size: 2.46 MB  Downloads: 78


.jpg IMG_20251210_214154.jpg Size: 4.31 MB  Downloads: 97


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That was printed at 0.05mm on a Anycubic Photon Mono X.

It took a day to calibrate this new resin, it needed 5 second exposure time (at 75% power). Normally resins I've used only needed up to 2 seconds exposure times.

...I was super chuffed that it printed so cleanly first time... ignoring the little bit missed under the back bumper, a few more supports will help here.]]>
I bought new resin for the first time in 4 years and this wasn't on the market back then.

I modified the Anglia file that I last made, that had a radiator and oil cooler on the front and straighter wheel arches.
That car also had an inline setup.

Bodyshell is 3D resin - Siraya Magna Durable.

Chassis has no adjustable pod but fairly flexible and printed in Overture Super PLA+.

Wheels are also printed in the same filament (with resin printed Minilite inserts about 2mm thick).

Driver(s) are resin printed in what was left of the old resin.

Motor is a £2 china NSR 25k motor and securely glued in the pod with super glue and bicarb powder.

Interior is temporary until I paint the bodyshell hence no windows yet but I want to test it at the club tomorrow... maybe race it.

...bodyshell is 54mm wide, 9mm wide NSR zero graining Rally tyres, 54mm across the tyre walls. This is for our Small Sports/Saloons class which has 9mm tyre width and 54mm across the tyres max limits.

.jpg IMG_20251210_213912.jpg Size: 5.08 MB  Downloads: 90


.jpg IMG_20251210_213943.jpg Size: 2.46 MB  Downloads: 78


.jpg IMG_20251210_214154.jpg Size: 4.31 MB  Downloads: 97


.jpg IMG_20251210_214048.jpg Size: 3.42 MB  Downloads: 76


.jpg IMG_20251210_214344.jpg Size: 2.32 MB  Downloads: 96

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That was printed at 0.05mm on a Anycubic Photon Mono X.

It took a day to calibrate this new resin, it needed 5 second exposure time (at 75% power). Normally resins I've used only needed up to 2 seconds exposure times.

...I was super chuffed that it printed so cleanly first time... ignoring the little bit missed under the back bumper, a few more supports will help here.]]> <![CDATA['67 Pontiac GTO]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5069 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:14:54 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5069
.jpg 67 GTO 1.JPG Size: 151.89 KB  Downloads: 71


I offered to paint another body and mount it to the original chassis. This time with Tamiya bright red TS-49. I should have listened to my friend.

Much better now.

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There's still a little chrome pen work, and some grill details to be done.

Thank you very kindly for looking,
Ken]]>
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I offered to paint another body and mount it to the original chassis. This time with Tamiya bright red TS-49. I should have listened to my friend.

Much better now.

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.jpg 67 GTO 4.JPG Size: 145.13 KB  Downloads: 69


There's still a little chrome pen work, and some grill details to be done.

Thank you very kindly for looking,
Ken]]> <![CDATA[Bathurst Tribute]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5034 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 02:53:10 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5034 Since Bathurst is on right now thought it would be a good opportunity to share what I have started on my bench now.

Dick Johnson Tru-Blu XD Falcon and Jim Richards BMW635csi.
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]]> Since Bathurst is on right now thought it would be a good opportunity to share what I have started on my bench now.

Dick Johnson Tru-Blu XD Falcon and Jim Richards BMW635csi.
.jpg BMW635csi.jpg Size: 79.44 KB  Downloads: 101

.jpg Jim Richards BMW635csi.jpg Size: 98.89 KB  Downloads: 82

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.jpg XD Falcon.jpg Size: 62.48 KB  Downloads: 84
]]> <![CDATA[A resin aluminium special]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5028 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:26:02 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5028
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.jpeg IMG_2501.jpeg Size: 1.35 MB  Downloads: 108
]]>
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]]> <![CDATA[Some more kits to bash]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4955 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 03:42:38 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4955 The subtitle says "scratch builds and kit bashing". I was looking for where this post might fit in and this seems a likely spot as I am selling kits as well as chassis (3d printed). So bash away.

After a few years of making chassis and, more recently, car kits for my own use and that of other racers in our group here on the Gold Coast of Australia, I've bitten the bullet and opened a webshop. https://www.pgrslotcars.com/
The site is somewhat a work in progress (and probably always will be as I develop more cars and chassis).

There are still 10-15 more chassis that I need to add, but this will give you an idea of what I'm trying to do. Just keep checking back in.

Hope you see some things you like. 
Cheers, Peter
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]]> The subtitle says "scratch builds and kit bashing". I was looking for where this post might fit in and this seems a likely spot as I am selling kits as well as chassis (3d printed). So bash away.

After a few years of making chassis and, more recently, car kits for my own use and that of other racers in our group here on the Gold Coast of Australia, I've bitten the bullet and opened a webshop. https://www.pgrslotcars.com/
The site is somewhat a work in progress (and probably always will be as I develop more cars and chassis).

There are still 10-15 more chassis that I need to add, but this will give you an idea of what I'm trying to do. Just keep checking back in.

Hope you see some things you like. 
Cheers, Peter
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.jpeg IMG_4665.jpeg Size: 601.94 KB  Downloads: 142
]]> <![CDATA[1971 Charger RT]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4870 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:31:34 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4870
Part 1: Installing the body to the chassis.

Glue the hood in place. I paint the body. Some people prefer to paint it after installing the body posts. Less chance of damage from handling. But, I have no patience.

.jpg 71 Charger RT 0.jpg Size: 200.96 KB  Downloads: 108

.jpg 71 Charger RT 1.JPG Size: 143.97 KB  Downloads: 97


Glue and true the tires to the diameter written on the chassis.
Press the bearings in by hand.
Install the axles in one front and rear wheel flush to the edge of the axle.

Now you'll need to guess on how many axle spacers it will take until the tires barely touch the inside of the body on all four corners. It will take a few tries to get the spacing just right. Too loose and the body falls off the chassis. Too tight, and the body will flex/break apart. Or, unglue the tires by force.

I have a drawer filled with various sizes of axle spacers from 0.06mm to 4mm.

This chassis required 11.15mm axle spacers in the front, and 11.88mm at the rear to create a snug fit to the body.

.jpg 71 Charger RT 2.JPG Size: 155.29 KB  Downloads: 98


Here's the body sitting on the bare chassis. If I pick up the body. The chassis comes with it as one piece. I can set the ride height, etc.

.jpg 71 Charger RT 4.JPG Size: 138.74 KB  Downloads: 93


Once I'm happy with how the car sits. I insert a toothpick through the body post hole and measure it to get a close guess on the post length. The Charger came out to 28mm front, and 29mm rear.

Install the body posts to the chassis and do a dry test. If all looks good, you can start preparing the body and posts for the epoxy.

.jpg 71 Charger RT 8.JPG Size: 152.37 KB  Downloads: 106


Note the area where the posts sit in the body and scrape the paint off. Then use a sharp blade to make X-cuts in the plastic where the epoxy will be applied.

I also sand/rough up the end of the body post by hand. It helps the epoxy stick.

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.jpg 71 Charger RT 7.JPG Size: 173.86 KB  Downloads: 104


Then while the posts are still attached to the chassis. Apply epoxy to the inside of the body and on the posts. Make sure a small dab of epoxy goes into the posts. Quickly set the chassis into the body allowing the tires to center everything. You can adjust the chassis to make sure it's square, and that the tires line up with the wheel wells. Gently hold it together, and check it several times. Allowing the epoxy to harden while upside down to create a better glue fillet.

Ten minutes later, the 5-minute epoxy has hardened.

.jpg 71 Charger RT 10.JPG Size: 129.37 KB  Downloads: 104


Now remove 1.15mm spacers from each corner of the front axle, and 1.88mm spacers from each corner of the rear axle. The tires have clearance, and body is square to the chassis. The end result is 10mm of axle spacers on all four corners.

Now that the chassis is at it's final and proper width. I can measure the axles to see how much to cut off each axle. The back end of a set of calipers do the job well.

.jpg 71 Charger RT 12.JPG Size: 148.71 KB  Downloads: 95


Body installed on the rolling chassis. Axles cut.

.jpg 71 Charger RT 16.JPG Size: 141.64 KB  Downloads: 101


This was the build sheet.

.jpg 71 Charger RT 13.JPG Size: 141.7 KB  Downloads: 91


Motor and guide installation is next.

Thank you for looking,
Ken]]>
Part 1: Installing the body to the chassis.

Glue the hood in place. I paint the body. Some people prefer to paint it after installing the body posts. Less chance of damage from handling. But, I have no patience.

.jpg 71 Charger RT 0.jpg Size: 200.96 KB  Downloads: 108

.jpg 71 Charger RT 1.JPG Size: 143.97 KB  Downloads: 97


Glue and true the tires to the diameter written on the chassis.
Press the bearings in by hand.
Install the axles in one front and rear wheel flush to the edge of the axle.

Now you'll need to guess on how many axle spacers it will take until the tires barely touch the inside of the body on all four corners. It will take a few tries to get the spacing just right. Too loose and the body falls off the chassis. Too tight, and the body will flex/break apart. Or, unglue the tires by force.

I have a drawer filled with various sizes of axle spacers from 0.06mm to 4mm.

This chassis required 11.15mm axle spacers in the front, and 11.88mm at the rear to create a snug fit to the body.

.jpg 71 Charger RT 2.JPG Size: 155.29 KB  Downloads: 98


Here's the body sitting on the bare chassis. If I pick up the body. The chassis comes with it as one piece. I can set the ride height, etc.

.jpg 71 Charger RT 4.JPG Size: 138.74 KB  Downloads: 93


Once I'm happy with how the car sits. I insert a toothpick through the body post hole and measure it to get a close guess on the post length. The Charger came out to 28mm front, and 29mm rear.

Install the body posts to the chassis and do a dry test. If all looks good, you can start preparing the body and posts for the epoxy.

.jpg 71 Charger RT 8.JPG Size: 152.37 KB  Downloads: 106


Note the area where the posts sit in the body and scrape the paint off. Then use a sharp blade to make X-cuts in the plastic where the epoxy will be applied.

I also sand/rough up the end of the body post by hand. It helps the epoxy stick.

.jpg 71 Charger RT 9.JPG Size: 163.98 KB  Downloads: 98

.jpg 71 Charger RT 7.JPG Size: 173.86 KB  Downloads: 104


Then while the posts are still attached to the chassis. Apply epoxy to the inside of the body and on the posts. Make sure a small dab of epoxy goes into the posts. Quickly set the chassis into the body allowing the tires to center everything. You can adjust the chassis to make sure it's square, and that the tires line up with the wheel wells. Gently hold it together, and check it several times. Allowing the epoxy to harden while upside down to create a better glue fillet.

Ten minutes later, the 5-minute epoxy has hardened.

.jpg 71 Charger RT 10.JPG Size: 129.37 KB  Downloads: 104


Now remove 1.15mm spacers from each corner of the front axle, and 1.88mm spacers from each corner of the rear axle. The tires have clearance, and body is square to the chassis. The end result is 10mm of axle spacers on all four corners.

Now that the chassis is at it's final and proper width. I can measure the axles to see how much to cut off each axle. The back end of a set of calipers do the job well.

.jpg 71 Charger RT 12.JPG Size: 148.71 KB  Downloads: 95


Body installed on the rolling chassis. Axles cut.

.jpg 71 Charger RT 16.JPG Size: 141.64 KB  Downloads: 101


This was the build sheet.

.jpg 71 Charger RT 13.JPG Size: 141.7 KB  Downloads: 91


Motor and guide installation is next.

Thank you for looking,
Ken]]> <![CDATA[1/25 '69 Corvair]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4854 Sat, 28 Jun 2025 02:15:24 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4854
.jpg 66 Corvair 2.JPG Size: 148.79 KB  Downloads: 100


Then I figured out how to paint.

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I made a scratch built chassis, and installed the body.

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The "Red Rocket" will race tomorrow. I will also pick up a new driver for this car at the same time.

Thank you very kindy for looking.
Ken

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.jpg 66 Corvair 2.JPG Size: 148.79 KB  Downloads: 100


Then I figured out how to paint.

.jpg 66 Corvair 5.JPG Size: 140.66 KB  Downloads: 102


I made a scratch built chassis, and installed the body.

.jpg 66 Corvair 7.JPG Size: 162.26 KB  Downloads: 104


The "Red Rocket" will race tomorrow. I will also pick up a new driver for this car at the same time.

Thank you very kindy for looking.
Ken

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]]> <![CDATA[Staffs Slot Cars UK Catalogue]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4763 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:20:02 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4763 We’ve put together a catalogue of our products, and it’s packed with some great options—whether you’re after performance, looks, or both.
Have a browse, see what you think. Might be something in there that’s just right for your next build.

https://issuu.com/staffsslotcarsuk/docs/staffs_slot_cars_uk_catalogue

Let me know what you reckon!]]> We’ve put together a catalogue of our products, and it’s packed with some great options—whether you’re after performance, looks, or both.
Have a browse, see what you think. Might be something in there that’s just right for your next build.

https://issuu.com/staffsslotcarsuk/docs/staffs_slot_cars_uk_catalogue

Let me know what you reckon!]]> <![CDATA[how to add photoes to thread]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4762 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:33:36 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4762 <![CDATA[one of one cars]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4761 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:49 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4761 <![CDATA[1941 Willys]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4758 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 13:33:31 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4758
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I always had an affinity for the '41 Willys. I built a plastic model of the 'Stone, Woods and Cook' A-gasser as a youngster and would just stare at it and imagine driving and wrenching on it! Maybe my parents didn't realize it but dreaming about this and other things kept me out of trouble, lol.

I found this 'printed' body and bits on eeebay. I think it's my 1st experience with this type of manufacturing process. The 'stepped' layers were a royal pain to eliminate. Metal files had to be used. Only later did I learn acetone soaked cloth (?) could be used to smooth it. The chassis is brass. A Slottecknic digital chip and home made LED lights were added. The colors and graphics are spurious. Acrylic floor polish gives the decals protection and makes everything nice and shiney!]]>
.jpg 20250215_080824.jpg Size: 2.49 MB  Downloads: 122
.jpg 20250215_080850.jpg Size: 2.48 MB  Downloads: 132
.jpg 20250215_080914.jpg Size: 2.23 MB  Downloads: 124
.jpg 20250215_080933.jpg Size: 2.77 MB  Downloads: 151
           
I always had an affinity for the '41 Willys. I built a plastic model of the 'Stone, Woods and Cook' A-gasser as a youngster and would just stare at it and imagine driving and wrenching on it! Maybe my parents didn't realize it but dreaming about this and other things kept me out of trouble, lol.

I found this 'printed' body and bits on eeebay. I think it's my 1st experience with this type of manufacturing process. The 'stepped' layers were a royal pain to eliminate. Metal files had to be used. Only later did I learn acetone soaked cloth (?) could be used to smooth it. The chassis is brass. A Slottecknic digital chip and home made LED lights were added. The colors and graphics are spurious. Acrylic floor polish gives the decals protection and makes everything nice and shiney!]]> <![CDATA[1932 Pierce Arrow Phaeton]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4752 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 23:49:37 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4752
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   Here's a Pyro '32 Pierce Arrow Phaeton kit being adapted to slot car use. It is a work in progress. The wheels and tires are very nice items sourced from Pendleslot. I bought a 'boatload' of wheels and tyres from them for future projects. Stay tuned for a few more pictures!]]>
.jpg 20250208_184227.jpg Size: 2.72 MB  Downloads: 143
   Here's a Pyro '32 Pierce Arrow Phaeton kit being adapted to slot car use. It is a work in progress. The wheels and tires are very nice items sourced from Pendleslot. I bought a 'boatload' of wheels and tyres from them for future projects. Stay tuned for a few more pictures!]]> <![CDATA[Tucker Torpedo]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4751 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 14:49:58 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4751
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This Tucker Torpedo was sourced from eee bay for $10. When it arrived the reason for the low price was apparent! It evidently suffered from smallpox (pinholes galore) as a youngster and led a hard life up to maturity (warped). I gave it care and massage to the best of my ability. The chassis is plywood. The decals are from Slot Car Fever. A Carrera chip was installed and 'exhaust' LEDs were fabricated and attached to the chassis. CB Design 'steelies' provide the glide! What an ugly car but it's cool!]]>
.jpg 20250208_094117.jpg Size: 3.03 MB  Downloads: 112
       
This Tucker Torpedo was sourced from eee bay for $10. When it arrived the reason for the low price was apparent! It evidently suffered from smallpox (pinholes galore) as a youngster and led a hard life up to maturity (warped). I gave it care and massage to the best of my ability. The chassis is plywood. The decals are from Slot Car Fever. A Carrera chip was installed and 'exhaust' LEDs were fabricated and attached to the chassis. CB Design 'steelies' provide the glide! What an ugly car but it's cool!]]>