DRMF1 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Hi Everyone, as I am quickly discovering, the link to our youth is strong with this hobby. I first fell under the slot car spell back in the 60's as a youngster and although I never really lost the spark, it is only now that I have found the drive (pun intended) to return. Like others here, I am fascinated by how everything has developed since back then, not least the speed, the overall quality and the selection of equipment. I quickly decided to have a track routed and built for me (no talent myself) so I commissioned Slot Cars by Andrew to do the hard yards on my small home track. He sent me a couple of photos of the build in progress yesterday and I was like a new father for...well I still am. I look forward to reading and contributing to this forum. Mostly reading for I have a LOT of catching up to do. Cheers, Dan. Edited September 8, 2015 by DRMF1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Welcome aboard Dan, your story sounds some what similar to mine and more than a few others. Not a bad place to spend a bit of time, enjoy your 'catching up' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRMF1 Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Thanks Wobble, oddly ironic that someone from my former hometown is the first to post. Where the hobby incubated, how is the slot car scene in my beloved ChCh? Edited September 8, 2015 by DRMF1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Welcome aboard Dan. Always good to have someone returning to the hobby drop in to share the passion. I think it helps us all to remember just why we love the hobby. 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...
32coupe Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Hi Dan Andrew here, you didn't think you could drop into a slotcar forum without me seeing you di you? You do realise that I now have to post progress photos of your track here now. Cheers Andrew Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Well get on with it Andrew 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...
GAS41T Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Yes Andrew bit rude we have to nag you for some Pics of this track 😃 Rossko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32coupe Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 There you go, it's well under way, and should be ready for testing by the end of the weekend. Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Looks like the 'son of pretzel logic raceway'. Should be fun to run on. Quote Stolen from SlotsNZ Team ABC Team Leader (Ambitious, But Crap) Home Track Threads - Shadow's Semi-Permanent Layout & Another Rug Racer & Proud of It & Gymkhana Test Track Car Collection Thread - My Car Collection Charts / Diagrams - MJK Tyre Selector / Slot.it 4wd Gearing / PoliCar Rollout / Rollout Chart Generator / SCX 4wd Rollout / Track Wiring with Brake on Track Call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRMF1 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Wow. it looks fantastic. Can't wait!!! Thanks Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) or 'Spaghetti Junction' - and to answer your question Dan, it's great. I'm not in a club but just race on a cobbers track with a few mates each Wednesday. cheers Bram edit - just noticed while browsing 'new content' ZeGas beat me to that one Edited September 9, 2015 by Wobble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAS41T Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Looks like fun Great track 👍 Rossko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 or 'Spaghetti Junction' - and to answer your question Dan, it's great. I'm not in a club but just race on a cobbers track with a few mates each Wednesday. cheers Bram ... Hah Bram, in NZ, that's what we call a club LOL You're with Wazza, Droid? and so on aren't you? 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...
Wobble Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 or 'Spaghetti Junction' - and to answer your question Dan, it's great. I'm not in a club but just race on a cobbers track with a few mates each Wednesday. cheers Bram ... Hah Bram, in NZ, that's what we call a club LOL You're with Wazza, Droid? and so on aren't you? Yep Mark, although we don't see much of Droid these days as he usually races on 1 of his cobbers tracks. I guess I don't call it a club 'cos Wazza's rules are quite a bit more fluid so we can put cars on the track that mightn't fit some 'club' rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
difinity Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Welcome and a great start with an Andrew's track. Completely different to the 60's-70's hard body and lexan race cars. Great hobby and much less costly than a 'Lakeside toy'. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32coupe Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Hi Dan I'm still working on the track, it's basically done, test laps have been done and it flows great. I'm currently working on the folding/tilting legs. I did a mock up and it all works in theory, just need to polish the design a little. It should be ready for pickup very soon. Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRMF1 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 (edited) WOW! Like an expectant father I can now marvel at Andrew's latest work of art. My little two lane home track, whilst I will refer to it formally as Maranello - for I like the connection to that most famous of Italian Motor Racing towns - more informally I think Spaghetti Junction is right on the mark. An awesome job Andrew, well done and thank you. :D :D Edited September 23, 2015 by DRMF1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32coupe Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Dan said that he would like to be able to tilt the track up against the wall when not in use, So................. I put legs on it that allow it to tilt up against the wall. And they hinge out of the way, as do the supports. I think they will do the job, what do you think? Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 I think that's just the bees knees or the cats whiskers or the ... good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am The Walrus Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Its an idea I shall be stealing and doing slightly worse. Quote A wise man once said... "Its not the mistakes you make , its how you respond to them that matters." (It wasn't me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRMF1 Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Touchdown! Maranello (aka Spaghetti Junction) has arrived, and immediately presented me with a problem. Too big for the lift at my apartment block. By about 5cms. But it's here, looking outstanding Andrew. Thanks. Should be installed and running by tomorrow afternoon. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 So, how'd you get around that one Dan? . . . .Do a Bert and Ernie on it and adjust the lift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miveson Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Hacksaw? Quote Slot Car Photos V8 Tipping Competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32coupe Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 You do realize I could have made it 5cm shorter........... I'm glad to hear it made it in one piece. Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRMF1 Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Sooo frustrating having it sitting downstairs while I wait for a hoist to lift it up to and over the balcony. Have to come up with a good one to convince she who must be obeyed how I did that on the cheap . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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