David Carter 84 Report post Posted November 22 Sad news indeed, I only meet and raced with Keith a few times and was always a pleasure. He was a nice guy On the positive side of life I got a tour of Pedro's new cave today I am very very very jealous now and the track extension is looking really good Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotmadmac 124 Report post Posted November 22 My place this week ladies Week 3 1 Aussie V8 2 Fly Classics 3 LMP Quote Podiums are for short people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlotsNZ 107 Report post Posted November 22 That's a yes from me Quote My Track Oakland Raceway V2 HMBRC Club Website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bingo 27 Report post Posted November 23 On 11/21/2020 at 8:04 AM, SlotsNZ said: Guys, I have been deserted until after lunch, so just loitering about if anyone wants to spend some time in my cave using the lathes sorting car issues together etc, - esp. if you need to use my NSR one for those wheel/axle sizes, test cars etc, you're welcome from about 9:30 to lunch-ish - brig food, and you can stay till the mrs kicks you out Now I am officially a "nerfing b'tard" I am offering shoulder -lean lessons from 11am Tail Whip is my speciality’s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bingo 27 Report post Posted November 23 See you there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pedro51 45 Report post Posted November 23 I’m in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smithy 1 Report post Posted Monday at 07:55 AM Will be there but no cars in those classes. Still working on my Fly Classic. Will try and have it ready Quote I'm addicted to Slot Cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capri-corn7 103 Report post Posted Monday at 10:00 PM I'm out this week chaps.. Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotmadmac 124 Report post Posted Monday at 10:54 PM (edited) 14 hours ago, Smithy said: Will be there but no cars in those classes. Still working on my Fly Classic. Will try and have it ready I am sure we can sort loan cars. I have a FLY classics and LMP covered. Who has a spare Aussie V8? Edited Monday at 10:54 PM by slotmadmac Quote Podiums are for short people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlotsNZ 107 Report post Posted Tuesday at 03:11 AM 4 hours ago, slotmadmac said: I am sure we can sort loan cars. I have a FLY classics and LMP covered. Who has a spare Aussie V8? I'll dig through and find one. -Smithy, how awake will you be this week - so I can decide how slow a one I need to give you .... Quote My Track Oakland Raceway V2 HMBRC Club Website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotmadmac 124 Report post Posted Tuesday at 03:47 AM It's been quite a while since I worked up a car, so took on an old scalex beetle to get back in the game. Lowered all around. New gear / pinion / tyres / wood guide. Lightweight interior. New front spoiler. Rush paint job. Rush everything actually; this one took about 3.5 hours from go to woah - including the spray paint / decals / matt clear coat. Haha. I still get a kick out of transforming these old clunkers into sweet runners, and this one handles especially well. Lapping in 7.5s on new tyres so probably down to 7.3s over time. 3 Quote Podiums are for short people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaynus 13 Report post Posted Tuesday at 08:53 PM 17 hours ago, slotmadmac said: I still get a kick out of transforming these old clunkers into sweet runners, Yep, I agree. That is one of the best parts of "the job" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad-Marty 1 Report post Posted Wednesday at 01:04 AM I will be at Thunder road Thursday. See you then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodsun 11 Report post Posted Wednesday at 01:17 AM Yep! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotmadmac 124 Report post Posted Thursday at 08:32 AM Great fun in the cave tonight boys. The driver standard keeps going up and my dices in FLY Classics with Crockett were the most intense I've had all year. So much fun. BOOYAH. Quote Podiums are for short people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pedro51 45 Report post Posted Thursday at 09:04 AM Thanks Mac, I like the 2 1/2 minutes, it makes my lap count look more respectable. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bingo 27 Report post Posted Thursday at 05:02 PM Always fun racing. Good to be at Thunder road again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlotsNZ 107 Report post Posted Thursday at 10:50 PM Getting a tail whuppin' in LMP from Ryan longshanks was a little painful. Quote My Track Oakland Raceway V2 HMBRC Club Website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Carter 84 Report post Posted Friday at 08:32 AM 23 hours ago, slotmadmac said: my dices in FLY Classics with Crockett were the most intense I've had all year. Sure was great racing Mac, I love those full on dices Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Carter 84 Report post Posted 6 hours ago Well progress in the shed is slow but moving forward Put replacement strips of board around the bottom of the walls yesterday Plugged computer in but no joy as it wouldn't go past the screen with all the geek words, needed to push F1 but no go So set up the old laptop, not ideal but it is better than nothing. But this afternoon I had another play with the computer and discovered that the keyboard wasn't talking to the hard drive So the good news is the computer has survived the flood and is up and running again Now to get all the crap sorted and stored back under the track Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlotsNZ 107 Report post Posted 5 hours ago 29 minutes ago, David Carter said: Well progress in the shed is slow but moving forward Now to get all the crap sorted and stored back under the track Has it occurred to you, that now would be the perfect moment to declare the wall with the side door "unsound" and in need of replacement, and accidentally pour a new footing for it 2 metres further inside the yard. I reckon if you held your tongue right and worked quickly, the extension would be up before she noticed.............. Quote My Track Oakland Raceway V2 HMBRC Club Website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlotsNZ 107 Report post Posted 5 hours ago We're back on Oakland Raceway this week. Week 4 1 NASCAR/Classic NASCAR 2 DTM [Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft 1984 - 1996] 3 Group 5 Bring it ooooooooooooooon Quote My Track Oakland Raceway V2 HMBRC Club Website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pedro51 45 Report post Posted 2 hours ago I'm getting a bit worried Dave will be up and running before me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlotsNZ 107 Report post Posted 2 hours ago Sheesh Peter, I dunno, you are fair cracking along. Great to see what the final new design will look like. Going to be challenging to learn the limits on the big sweeper and the front straight. Will you move the driver stations, or are we buying new binoculars Quote My Track Oakland Raceway V2 HMBRC Club Website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pedro51 45 Report post Posted 2 hours ago I have to move the drivers stations, the track is a bit higher - more storage underneath, so apart from Mac and Ryan we would need boxes to stand on to see the top of the flyover. I should get the braid recesses routed tomorrow, then onto painting the new section. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
