manimmal Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Welcome back Jason, no surprises on the choice of car there.... Quote My mum says I'm an excellent driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I think it will be the Healey again this year. Reballasted, NC2 swapped for an NC1 and now sporting a lightweight crew. Otherwise same wheels, tyres and gearing as last time. I have been playing around with a Ninco Porsche 356 as an alternative but am keen to see if I can get the Healey to perform better this time around. [/url Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Well... For what it's worth the little blue buzz box is on its way. Motor - RX41B (standard) Wheels - BWA BW32002-093 Tyres - MJK Bearings - SCX Pro Brass Orbital (rear) - SCX Brass Standard (front) Gears - Slot.it Ratio - 10:28 (seemed like a good idea at the time) Guide - SCX standard Braid - SCX Pro Total weight - 83g (ish) It's a bit grubby from way too many laps around the track. And the third heaviest car in my collection after the Carrera R8 (au naturale) and Bullitt Mustang. HL always complains my cars are too twitchy, hopefully, this one isn't. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miveson Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 That is one nice car Embs..... Time to add mine to the mix - just need to glue and true the tyres (Had a shocker of a week doing my first gluing, tyres were all lumpy so off they came, then trying to sand down the wheel, I sanded too much, all was not lost as new wheels ordered and new tyres added)... Enough of the high drama I hear you say.... it'll be in the post early next week if I don't stuff up anything else on it between now and then. I've spent a fortune... Motor | RX42B Wheels| Slot.It SIPA17-PL Tyres | NSR 5226 (Fronts) MJK 4219 (Rear) Ratio | 9:28 Slot.It Guide | SCX standard (ran out of time) Weight|89.5g I'll set the expectation right now, that if I finish in any place above <= 30th I'll be more than happy. Quote Slot Car Photos V8 Tipping Competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Thanks for leavin' 31st for me. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miveson Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) I'm sure you'll finish above me Embs........ I spent most of the 6 weeks doing the artwork on the roof Edited October 20, 2010 by miveson Quote Slot Car Photos V8 Tipping Competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1776 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 mivesom and embs. If ya left ya cars pretty stock they will place mid field. Quote cheers rick1776 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_M Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Not much to do now...... Quote Some slot (and MTB) vids NOW SHOWING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsidith Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I Dont know what car to enter built 3 escorts and they all are faster then the cars at my round last year. But I bet I choose the wrong one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Rick ol' chap, mid field would be wonderful. But I'm being realistic when I say I don't think it likely. Unless of course a few people have strapped a brick to the roof of their car and fitted square wheels. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I Dont know what car to enter built 3 escorts and they all are faster then the cars at my round last year. But I bet I choose the wrong one lol Jas, pick the Escort. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoeno29 Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Has finally tracked down the wheels I wanted for my car, will be here Monday. Everything else ready to go. Car may not see a track before departure which is disappointing but it took three weeks to find these wheels. Quote Find me at Card Guys for custom trading cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_M Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 All together now. Just need to remember to ask the misses if she has any clear nail polish for the front tyres and then it will be on the way on Monday. I had my first ever attempt at turning rims into inserts tonight, lets just say I got there in the end Quote Some slot (and MTB) vids NOW SHOWING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 I had my first ever attempt at turning rims into inserts tonight, lets just say I got there in the end If nothing else this proxy idea forces the learning of new skills. I got three done relatively easily. The last one seemed destined to go wrong and eventually broke. No wonder I have such a large range of glues sitting on the workbench. Beem looks good Ben. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsidith Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Ok changed my mind on what Escort im running This one is built as follows Ninco Guide SCX braid Slot.it Plastic front wheels with SCX tyres Slot.it Alloy Rear wheels with TR Racing Tyres (soft) Pioneer motor with 9/26 sloit.it gearing this setup run a 5.981 on my track fingers crossed its as good on other tracks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1776 Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Whoosh but thats a lot of motor youve got fitted to a rally car Obsidith. Quote cheers rick1776 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsidith Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Whoosh but thats a lot of motor youve got fitted to a rally car Obsidith. Its not the fastest pioneer motor its not much different too a 42b but works better at lower volts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoeno29 Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 The Phoeno Porsche 911 (ex SCX Lois) has been retuned with ninco wheels, proslot blue motor, mjk's and some mods to the front axle. I hope it goes alright, I havn't driven it being trackless but it looks ok. Quote Find me at Card Guys for custom trading cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Reminder that all cars should be in the mail tomorrow! Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brk12345 Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Phil, mine and Tom &Cams cars were posted Tuesday, registered post, hopefully they will be there tomorrow. BRK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsidith Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Car was posted off this morning fingers crossed it sets there safe and sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yngwie Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 I posted my car along with Mel's this morning too! Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eno the Wonderdog Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Uh oh - have I messed up the dates Phil? I was posting Monday. Just came home from Pete's with a bag of bits to poke in the Froggy car.. will that still be ok? ..can you PM me the account details for the entrant's fees too please - I'll transfer the cash this arvo 'cause the missus is home to do it (I hate banking..) Quote Captain's log: We are enroute to some planet whose name I cannot pronounce to do something really complicated that I don't understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 what is the whole idea of a Proxy? What are you acheiving that the orig. makers havn't? Is it concourse, motor performance or handling? I find hard to grasp concept when some one else is driving your car, and could have that one litle moment that could ruin rest of tour for your veichle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsidith Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 what is the whole idea of a Proxy? What are you acheiving that the orig. makers havn't? Is it concourse, motor performance or handling? I find hard to grasp concept when some one else is driving your car, and could have that one litle moment that could ruin rest of tour for your veichle. Basically its to try and build a car thats robust handles great with in a set of rules on a number of different tracks you have never raced on. Most of all to have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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