SlotsNZ 182 Report post Posted August 28 7 hours ago, David Carter said: Mark It sounds like you are talking about the rear tyres Bingo is talking about the front tyres, coning is what Dave West doing ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, now it makes sense. Basically a more tailored method of what Wongy was doing way back to reduce friction. Quote Walks upright Unaided * Ties Own Shoelaces * Can Mispronounce Own Name In Five Languages * Mostly Aims Rattle Cans Away from Self My Track Oakland Raceway V2 Our Club HMBRC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Carter 94 Report post Posted August 28 17 minutes ago, SlotsNZ said: ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, now it makes sense. Basically a more tailored method of what Wongy was doing way back to reduce friction. Yep, that's the one 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
Bingo 45 Report post Posted August 28 If anyone is interested I have added to the brochure from the Masterclass all the notes I took. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j2theK 30 Report post Posted August 28 Yes I'd be interested Paul. 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Carter 94 Report post Posted August 29 (edited) And just so you know that I am not been to lazy the VK Commodore is nearly there From now on I will be focusing mainly on the classes that interest me and that I enjoy the most. ATCC, muscle car, nascar, legends, grp5, fly classics, scaly f1 Classes like GT1, GT3, LMP, 65-80 are just not doing it for me and never really have done, so I am not interested in investing money or time in these classes I mostly like to scratch build or kit bash the cars that I love. I started building models at a young age but only got to put them on a shelf to collect dust, now I can build model cars and put them on a track and race them. That's where my passion is Personally I enjoy the lower powered classes as I find that pace of racing offers much closer dices and enjoyment on the track and for me that is where the fun is, it's not about how fast my laps times are, how many laps I have done, how many times I lap someone or if I get on the podium, they are nothing more than just a bonus to me. Close racing, good friends and plenty of harmless banter, OH! and awesome tasty slotdogs, to me that is what it is all about Edited August 29 by David Carter 1 1 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
munter 165 Report post Posted August 29 That’s a yes from me Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotmadmac 177 Report post Posted August 29 (edited) Me too, but the going fast bit still excites me, However, the part that excites me about it is having the skills to build a great, fast car. To me that's hugely challenging. In the same way Crockett is challenged by building great models, i love learning new build techniques that make my cars faster and nicer to drive. Actually racing the fast classes doesn't really mean that much to me. I have always said that my favourite classes are 18K, but I am competitive and always try to win regardless of the class. I wish everyone in our group pushed themselves harder to build great cars. Banter and mate-ship aside, running a great car you have built yourself is the most satisfying thing in the hobby, surely? Edited August 29 by slotmadmac 1 Quote Podiums are for short people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pedro51 52 Report post Posted August 29 I like how nice a well set up car is to drive, irrespective of speed. Only a few of my cars are at this stage, but I now have extra training to try and improve the more evil handling ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capri-corn7 111 Report post Posted August 30 It's that time Loving all these comments and agree with mostly all of them. Sharing my master class progress... my shed time was focused this weekend on the kids lego racers. My fleet will have to wait their rightful turn. 3D printed chassis & pod from Thingiverse.com. and printed guide too. Got it running pretty good. Need to find an option for larger diameter rear wheels or experiment with lowering the bearings. Scrapes a bit on the banking... 1 Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlotsNZ 182 Report post Posted August 30 1 hour ago, Capri-corn7 said: Got it running pretty good. Need to find an option for larger diameter rear wheels or experiment with lowering the bearings. Scrapes a bit on the banking... Pat, I have some concentric bushes - we usually fit them to change the motor shaft to axle shaft distance or lower a car, but they could equally be used with the bush offset at the bottom - to raise the chassis 0.6mm - which is equivalent to fitting a wheel of 1.2mm bigger diameter. You just need a pod that takes a Scalextric type bush as opposed to gimbals. You're welcome to grab a pair from my war-chest sometime soon when someone kind in Welliewood lets us out to play Quote Walks upright Unaided * Ties Own Shoelaces * Can Mispronounce Own Name In Five Languages * Mostly Aims Rattle Cans Away from Self My Track Oakland Raceway V2 Our Club HMBRC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capri-corn7 111 Report post Posted August 30 Thanks Mark I think I'll just tweak the pod to suit - But I do need some more inline crowns off you. Order on it's way. Maybe a Level 3 neighbourhood exercise bike ride - non contact pick up might work Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pedro51 52 Report post Posted September 6 (edited) I think we ok to meet friends this week at Bahia Vista under level 2, with masks?? My reading is that public venues have the 1 meter with masks rule, my shed is not public. Show of hands please, with polite opinions. Here is the menu. Week 4 1 NASCAR/Classic NASCAR 2 DTM [Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft 1984 - 1996] Legends 3 Group 5 Edited September 6 by Pedro51 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bingo 45 Report post Posted September 6 I’m keen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j2theK 30 Report post Posted September 6 Sure! 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlotsNZ 182 Report post Posted September 6 I'm out, but don't worry about me, I was teetering about rejoining communal activities anyway. Have a great evening, and spread the blagging, deep, wide and long - I expect pictures and video. - Pedro - when you're in town, I have bits for you - Crockett - I have bits for you - Reptile - I have a lathe for you if you want it, - and a power supply to try (that's gratis) - Roscoe - I have some bits here for you that you may find useful Guppy Lane coffee shop is open for anyone from club who happens to be passing by the area. (Apart from Thursday. I am out from 9am till 3pm weather permitting) Quote Walks upright Unaided * Ties Own Shoelaces * Can Mispronounce Own Name In Five Languages * Mostly Aims Rattle Cans Away from Self My Track Oakland Raceway V2 Our Club HMBRC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotmadmac 177 Report post Posted September 6 Thanks Pedro. I’m keen. My reading is that we are friends gathering, so there is no need for masks. See you all, Thursday. Quote Podiums are for short people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pedro51 52 Report post Posted September 6 44 minutes ago, slotmadmac said: I’m keen. My reading is that we are friends gathering, so there is no need for masks. See you all, Thursday. I agree. Mark I may drop by Wednesday. It is not like I am close to finishing the projects on hand, however it important to have a large stash of stuff To cover any eventualities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bingo 45 Report post Posted September 6 Roscoe, Marty, Rod - I will have your rolling roads there on Thursday. Everyone else there will be some Dave West style tyre gluing tools………these are a freebie, first come first served. [4 up for grabs] Roscoe, Rod & Richard have already claimed one each Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodsun 14 Report post Posted September 6 Yep ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smithy 2 Report post Posted September 6 Yep I will be there Quote I'm addicted to Slot Cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thesnake 6 Report post Posted September 7 Snake Will be there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Carter 94 Report post Posted September 7 Hi Mark I will try and pop around tomorrow after work 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 182 Report post Posted September 7 22 minutes ago, David Carter said: Hi Mark I will try and pop around tomorrow after work Dave, I have to go out about 4:20. I'll leave them in the letterbox. Quote Walks upright Unaided * Ties Own Shoelaces * Can Mispronounce Own Name In Five Languages * Mostly Aims Rattle Cans Away from Self My Track Oakland Raceway V2 Our Club HMBRC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Carter 94 Report post Posted September 7 16 hours ago, SlotsNZ said: Dave, I have to go out about 4:20. I'll leave them in the letterbox. ok cool, thanks 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
EME 0 Report post Posted September 8 Yep i'll be there. I've been off work for a month, so have been working on two cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
