gazza Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 New to the scene is another Spanish manufacturer ...... Blackarrow First up is a beautiful, if the CG and pre-production is anything to go by, Aston Martin DBR9 This from their facebook page ........ Hello everybody, My name is Javier Alcaraz, I am founder partner of the company Black Arrow and it is my pleasure to introduce you this new brand, that it is born with the hopeful and determination to make the best slot products at prices within reach of everybody. Black Arrow is a Spanish company that developes all its R&D and assembling in Spain. Due to the complexity and specialization of the... products, Black Arrow counts with more than 30 suppliers in 5 different countries, carrying out all the quality control and 100% of the assembling and adjustment of its models in its Spain facilities. Black Arrow was born at the beginning of 2011, despite we were more than a year and a half planning and designing how the company should be. In all that time there have been necessary a lot of hours of work for allowing to accomplish each component, as all them have been entirely developed by us. Each part has been carefully studied for fulfilling the high quality requirements that more and more, enthusiasts demand to the slot products. Black Arrow did not want to miss this knowledge and has achieved that each single part fulfils with such demands. Black Arrow’s goal is to offer 1/32 scale model cars of really high reproduction quality with first level performance on the track. For getting that, first matter was to select the model to be reproduced. A model that would allow us to incorporate our technology without room limitations, which would have a spectacular appearance and with a great brand behind it. For that and after long negotiations, we got to sign an official license agreement with Aston Martin, for reproducing their prize-winning model DBR9 1/32 scale. We believe that the model has never been fairly reproduced by other brands , so this has been our little tribute to this great racing car. Aesthetically speaking, the body has been designed starting from the original files provided by Aston Martin and adapted in order to make its production viable. Hundreds of hours behind the computer have allowed a really spectacular model without looking down on the dynamic side, as the completed body has a very low weight (+/- 19.50 gr) which can be yet reduced by changing the driver plate and glasses for polycarbonate ones (+/- 16.80 gr). Concerning to the mechanical side and because starting from “zero”, we could freely design each component trying to improve what the market currently offers, and we really believe to have achieved it. Following we are detailing you the components that will be incorporated in our first model, the Black Arrow Aston Martin DBR9 1/32 scale: - Chassis with “IN-FLEX” technology - Low Friction conical pinion & gear - 3/32 calibrated axles - Lightened rear rims made in aluminum (1.05 gr) - Lightened front rims made in Delrin (0.65 gr) - APACHE motor: 28.500 rpm & 350 gr*cm @12V - Titanium Torx head screws - High grip rear tires - “Zero” grip front tires - Oxygen free copper wires made with ultra-flex silicone cover - Spherical bronze bushings. - Front & Rear springs for motor bed suspension - High hardness steel screws (slave screws) - Delrin washers for front axle wideness regulation Possible adjustments: - Body height - Front axle position & displacement - Rear suspension displacement - Rear suspension springs load - Front & Rear axles wideness We also have some optional parts, by the moment we can offer you these items as “starters” -Anodized aluminium rims -55mm G.T. axles (Golden Treatment) -34Z Gear -14Z Pinion All Black Arrow spare parts will be displayed in a transparent box, having a double task; in one hand it will protect the pats during handling & transportation, but on the other hand it will also allow you to have your parts well organized in your trips. We want to inform you that our products can be acquired ONLY through our website WWW.BLACKARROW.ES, on which further than our complete catalogue, you will be able to find news, technical reports, competition calendar, pictures, videos, and a long etc. Besides, you will find a section fully dedicated to slot clubs spread along the world, with all the info about them and their geographic location. We invite you to check our web WWW.BLACKARROW.ES, come in and find all that we can offer you. Also you can follow us in Twitter @BlackArrowTeam and Facebook Blackarrow.es. In a couple of days our web site will be available in ENGLISH Please, contact us for any enquiries in comercial@blackarrow.es Thanks to all you! Javier Alcaraz Black Arrow Team The products can be acquired ONLY through their website ..... http://www.blackarrow.es/index.php Retail price: 59,99€ + shipping. 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imugford Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 looks good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Looks good and I wish them the best, IMO they will need it in this market. Direct sales only from Europe? Way over powered for most tracks here so will need a motor change. price should be between Slot it and NSR. Think they might struggle in the present market. The chassis looks very interesting. Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted June 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 If the finished model looks half as good as the CG version i'd be happy Look's like Spain is going for a Slot Car led recovery, with yet another manufacturer from there. But they are still not that confident as they are only offering sales via the web page, they will be relying on the local market for majority of their sales. Still looks good, but as you said Phil over powered, over priced and over there Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermouse Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) Bold move, perhaps there are elements in the design which may prove quite useful, good to see they are having a go. I think the Spanish may be looking to regain some slot ascendancy from the Italians as this looks like it is aimed to take on NSR and Slot.it Good luck to them, the design on the crown and pinion looks interesting, wonder if That will result in smoother mesh? Interesting interview here http://www.slotcar-today.com/en/notices/2012/06/black-arrow-slot-2.0-578.php He mentions they started with the original CAD files fom Aston Martin Good Luck to Javier, the pre-production shots of the body look great and the chassis is intriguing, may be we will see a new name on he winners list soon! DM Edited June 29, 2012 by dangermouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Woo Hoo........Another slot manufactor to collect Seriously though, that certainly looks like a well detailed model with an interesting engineered chassis set up. I wish Blackarrow all the best as I'd love to get my hands on that Aston.. Clevo Quote Resized to 83% (was 1006 x 146) - Click image to enlarge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Lane Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) It looks like a Mosler beater. If it is then they have a winner. I'd buy one. Spain needs to win more than football matches to compete with NSR and Slot.it though. I hav no problem with them only selling through their website. It will mean they can keep their prices competitive and so long as they sell throughout the world, including Italy, I'm fine with that. Edited July 2, 2012 by Graham Lane Quote I think more about slot cars now than I did about sex when I was sixteen. incorporating the Italian round of ...this is the BIG one! 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th October 2013 Castello delle Forme, Umbria, Italy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eno the Wonderdog Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 That looks lovely doesn't it. A fine opening gambit! 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...
Vinno Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Maybe they will commission production with pre orders? Who's game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eno the Wonderdog Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 I'd like a new Monaro.. with a wing. "Imaginary GT3 car".. 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...
gazza Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Maybe they will commission production with pre orders? Who's game? You can never have enough Astons 1 Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Lane Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 True Gary, so true. I have an Ulster, a DBR1, a DBR9, a Zagato, and probably several others on my collection. All are so beautiful. Quote I think more about slot cars now than I did about sex when I was sixteen. incorporating the Italian round of ...this is the BIG one! 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th October 2013 Castello delle Forme, Umbria, Italy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knight4444 Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 Rich text editor, editor_51c60195a00a0, press ALT 0 for help.form{border: 1px dotted #FF0000;padding: I'm going to get the work of art sometime in july 2013, I'll give everybody my opinion then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 The do look pretty speccy. Anyone actually taken the plunge? 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...
Mobbzee Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 The do look pretty speccy. Anyone actually taken the plunge? i'm seriously considering with this new livery...looks nice Quote http://www.auslot.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12014-mt-panorama-track/ ...My Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manic35 Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 I love the look of the chassis. I'm pretty tempted by the whole thing; chassis, Gulf livery, Aston and even the packaging. Quote News, Reviews, Views & How-To's on everything slot car and scenery related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 So.... That'd be a no then. 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...
manic35 Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 So.... That'd be a no then. Defiantly not. Actually just trying to work out options re purchasing one, i.e. who from, looks like the only is via their site? Quote News, Reviews, Views & How-To's on everything slot car and scenery related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 I do believe it is website only. They have no dealers, that way they keep their prices down (hahahahahahahaha) and don't have to worry about paying commissions to anyone. 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...
Peter Gunn Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 I know i should not and i thought about it but how could i resist a Aston Martin DB 9 in Gulf colours look at it, so the dirty deed is done it's ordered, and yes Ember website only don't know about keeping prices down the P&P & carriage don't help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curef99 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 who bought one and can run a review? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmadmac Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 I've pre-ordered the Gulf car. Can't wait to try that new chassis. Quote Podiums are for short people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytofast Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 around $85aus plus postage, might wait for a review first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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