Bingo Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Ok lads, Falls Road Thursday. Doors open at 6pm 1. Pre65 classics 2. Group C 3. GT1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmadmac Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 I am out this week boys. Next week too. Quote Podiums are for short people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Sorry , I am out again, Waiheke trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesx Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Thanks Mark - so it was a one-off experiment but it sounds like you learnt a lot. When I went back a thread or 2 I see where you threatened to do same. I originally set mine at 11 volts to allow people time to get used to my new track although it is a short and pretty basic design. Really only a test track. After three meeting however it has sort of become semi - permanent. Our newer drivers still find it quite a challenge. I use the same technique with my grand kids but start them at 6 -7 volts and work up as they improve. My 7 year old can now drive a good handling car at 11 volts. Our other tracks are all run at 12 volts. Not sure what JK means by high grip but as I have said before all Taranaki cars with exception of standard Scaly GT's are run with sticky tape only. Because Scaly tyres tend to get shiny we usually give them a light sand prior to racing and sometimes between. We run almost exclusively Slot-it N22 tyres on all other classes. I recall Mac's track was very grippy with N22's and gluing and truing only with sticky tape between races and the odd bit of spit. Will look with interest to see what you do in future. Regards Chas Le Breton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 A bit off topic but this is the only way i can contact everyone. i have a spare ticket for Bill Bailey on Sunday April the 4th if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted March 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 I am a definite maybe - probably....., but will depend on how Glenda is doing on the day. - Nice that it is close to home Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 I'm out this week. And would have loved to see Bill but we are heading away Easter weekend. cheers Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodsun Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 Yep ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad-Marty Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 Full steam ahead to the Bingo Ring. See you then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2theK Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 I'm not sure if I will make it tonight Bingo. If I do I will be late. Quote JK 1 x Porsche 997 Constructors Cup Co-Champion 1 x Fly Classic Enduro 2013 Co-Champion 1 x F1 Classic Shootout 2016 Co-Champion 1 x Harmon Memorial Cup 2016 Co-Champion 2 x PieBone 400 Co-Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Carter Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 I am out this week now something has come up so not going to make it Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted March 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Thanks for the rumble guys. I felt like I had stumbled into an alternate reality almost entirely populated by NSR Moslers. Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Falls Road Results. A small group in attendance; had to drag Jak in to marshal. Some good close races and a learning curve for Graeme. Moslers reigned on the night. Pre 65, Group C & GT1.............Race Positions then Lap Times Group C GT1/Moslers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodsun Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Jak is seeing the light! He did a great job and it was good to have a CLEAN controller. Yes racing was intense but was hard to beat that HOME advantage......enjoyed the night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Attempting a scratch build. Chassis on left came with the kit. Chassis on the right is my conversion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaynus Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 Nicely produced chassis there Bingo, great to see! What body is going on top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 5 hours ago, Shaynus said: Nicely produced chassis there Bingo, great to see! What body is going on top? Jaguar Type C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmadmac Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 That chassis is looking bloody good, Bingo. Go you good thing. I am out again this week. Off to Waiheke; hopefully for some sun. Quote Podiums are for short people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 2 hours ago, slotmadmac said: I am out again this week. Off to Waiheke; hopefully for some sun. Weather on Waiheke is mint. We are just off the ferry and having lunch before heading home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 Any boats? Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 I can do Bahia Vista this week if it works for peeps. Week 3 1 Aussie V8 2 Fly Classics 3 LMP Next week is dodgy for me, being pre-Easter, people heading off?? and I have lunch scheduled in Taupo which could run long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodsun Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 Yep ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 Any boat racing? Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 Me too yep yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesx Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 Thanks Mark - so it was a one-off experiment but it sounds like you learnt a lot. When I went back a thread or 2 I see where you threatened to do same. I originally set mine at 11 volts to allow people time to get used to my new track although it is a short and pretty basic design. Really only a test track. After three meeting however it has sort of become semi - permanent. Our newer drivers still find it quite a challenge. I use the same technique with my grand kids but start them at 6 -7 volts and work up as they improve. My 7 year old can now drive a good handling car at 11 volts. Our other tracks are all run at 12 volts. Not sure what JK means by high grip but as I have said before all Taranaki cars with exception of standard Scaly GT's are run with sticky tape only. Because Scaly tyres tend to get shiny we usually give them a light sand prior to racing and sometimes between. We run almost exclusively Slot-it N22 tyres on all other classes. I recall Mac's track was very grippy with N22's and gluing and truing only with sticky tape between races and the odd bit of spit. Will look with interest to see what you do in future. Regards Chas Le Breton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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