rosco01 Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Sounds like you're nearly there, SR.... Do you have an approximate all up weight (AUW) yet.... anything under 60 grams is what I aimed for... ended up being just a bit over.. from memory... may be wrong I was told one body mount is sufficient for the T-53... if your suspension arms are positioned where the flat top of the rear axle opening is - the rear of the body will float around on that. I used one of the holes in the front axle bracket for the one body mount. I fitted a styrene tube and reinforced it by adding gussets of Lilliput then threw that away and used some JB Weld around the styrene tube. The end result was that the body rests floating on the chassis - it can move a little forward/aft and has plenty of room to "float" side to side and up/down. It will self centre by the taper of the c/sunk BA screw into the post. The rear centres by the cut-away opening under the driver over the motor. You probably know all this, SR - but for anyone else building one of these great little Coopers - it might help. frats, Rosco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slo Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 What options do I have Phil ? Could you help me with a couple of sets if possible....... How did you go with getting your tyres sorted Gas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAS41T Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I will just sand them, I just finish 3rd overall In the vraa 2.5lt class ahead of sir phil... that car had the same rules so I'll just radius the tyres the same Fingers crossed it passes tech scrutineering I just need to paint the number circles & numbers And I'm finished.... I'm happy how it runs Rossko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Ross very different rules for the 2.5 cars, S can motors and bigger diameter tyres. But your Cartix did prove that an almost standard car can be built onto a good proxy car, as did Stewart. My Grandkids gave there entry a run yesterday,PPL fold up chassis, is as quick as several of my scratchbuilt cars! Makes a person wonder if scratchbuilding is worthwhile? Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAS41T Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Thanks phil Soon as I get time, I have 2 of those chassis's (PPL) So I'm notsure how the tyres need to be can I Get a picture of your tyres phil if possible Rossko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Sounds like you're nearly there, SR.... Do you have an approximate all up weight (AUW) yet.... anything under 60 grams is what I aimed for... ended up being just a bit over.. from memory... may be wrong I was told one body mount is sufficient for the T-53... if your suspension arms are positioned where the flat top of the rear axle opening is - the rear of the body will float around on that. I used one of the holes in the front axle bracket for the one body mount. I fitted a styrene tube and reinforced it by adding gussets of Lilliput then threw that away and used some JB Weld around the styrene tube. The end result was that the body rests floating on the chassis - it can move a little forward/aft and has plenty of room to "float" side to side and up/down. It will self centre by the taper of the c/sunk BA screw into the post. The rear centres by the cut-away opening under the driver over the motor. You probably know all this, SR - but for anyone else building one of these great little Coopers - it might help. frats, Rosco I'm hoping to be around 65g as I find that if cars are under 60g makes them less predictable. That said, I'll start with whatever it ends up at after building, and add then little bits here and there till I'm happy with how it drives. Also, as I'm using a 'Scaley' shell, I'll be using it's 3 body screws. 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...
difinity Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Mine is finally complete, and soon in the post. Look on the 'tech specs' thread for pics etc. I note that the front tyres are not as rounded as I'd like - had to narrow them to start with so they have less of a sidewall bulge than I'd like. Hopefully ok. Rears are ok. Morrors are glued to the screen. Please be careful in handling - this meets the one pic I could find of Stilwell's car. Tyres are Paul Gage xpg. They'll need a light sand before use (cleans off the glaze and detrious). Name plate engraved - hope is legible. Thanks, Tony (Difinity) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) Just about ready to ship, as always still last minute tuning and the like. Will be in Tuesdays post so it should arrive at Stubbos on Thursday or Friday next week. Phew...... Edited March 25, 2016 by terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesx Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Help - 1985 Brabham wheels. Way off topic but could I enlist your overall knowledge. I am building a 1985 Brabham BT54 for a proxy event in Adelaide in June 2016. Have not been able to find a photo or drawing on wheels however. Can anybody help? Regards Chas Le Breton (charlesx) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Looks like a four point star to me.....google told me. Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) Yay, front and rear suspension done... Numbers fixed. Still a ways to go, but it will be done by the end of the weekend... Edited March 25, 2016 by shadow_rusty 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...
charlesx Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Nice work SR. Regards Chas Le Breton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
difinity Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 V nice shocks and bar work mr b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquakiwi Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Ditto to the above, i think my crude attempt best hide in the pits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Upper, lower and shock are all 1 piece of wire on the front end, but they are all separate on the rear (Did the rear first)... All the arms were bent up from 0.8mm piano wire with 2x pair of pliers... Shocks are 0.8mm piano wire for the centre, silicone outer from older slot.it wire, and the inner from a rubbish bag twist tie wrapped around a coarse screw for the spring. 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...
rosco01 Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Very nice work, SR. Love your paintwork too. And.... just to complement the model - great pix! I've just re-number Bill's car to #9.... as it was when he raced it... about to go out into the garage and spray a thin coat of clear over the numerals... should have some pix up later. Chassis will run as is.... cleaned the bushes and gears with isopropyl alcohol and re-lubed. Might have to call Steve at RD - the brass pinion certainly wore from only last year's series running... I expect the crowns are cut from high grade aircraft alloy of some description.. but it has taken chunks out of the pinion.. it will run as is... there's little backlash in them - I'll slop on a little more parma than I would normally use. frats, Rosco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Thanks Rosco. But, I can't take credit for the shell... It's a Scalextric shell. 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...
Terry Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) I'm in the fortunate position of having this thing at home here, not a bad old nail, and after testing I have come to the realisation that my BT11 is just not consistent enough to go in the mail. can you please amend my entry please Stubbo, my BT4 ( with the #10 on the side ) will be on its way tomorrow morning along with Oldslots Ferrari, Tech details; Body by Stubbo SRP donk 9 tooth SRP pinion 24 tooth offset SlotIt crown Pauls tyres SlotIt guide NSR braids 58 grams Was looking forward to seeing how the BT11 would go, but thats the way it is, I now have 12 months to get the BT11 sorted! Edited March 28, 2016 by terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco01 Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) Not good news here either, Terry - clear coat didn't go on very well at all... no time to strip it now - it will have to run as is.... dust, eh? - you gotta love it - comes out of nowhere even when you take the greatest of care.... must have got a gust of wind through the garage openings whilst it was flattening down.. grrrr!. frats, Rosco Edited March 28, 2016 by rosco01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Why is it that for some reason the build goes off the rails at the last breath? Today I just got some track time with the car, all okay, I managed to put in a couple of quite quick laps, I'm thinking "here we go" and then the pace dropped off by 2 or 3 tenths and then worse, so I'm thinking what the ???? Somehow this car has been so erratic with the lap times and I'm thinking it has to be a fundamental error here somewhere, but time does not permit a strip down and whatever may come from that, so back to the red brabham and straight away I'm cutting good consistent laps, really at the end of todays play it was a no brainer. Cars are now packed down to the PO tomorrow, Another proxy in the bag, love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenny broke Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) Hi All I neglected to take a pic of Old #4 but probably just as well as the body is somewhat shabby after a couple of Tasman seasons under it's belt, however here's the specs. Body: Tassie resins Cooper T62 liveried as Lex Davidson's car Chassis; scratchbuilt brass and piano wire. Revised front axle to a solid axle using 1/16 pianowire in brass tube with sleeves to front wheel centres. Revised rear frame with Slot it steel gimble bearings soldered to piano wire uprights. repositioned motor forward slightly to change weight distribution. Revised suspension detail for better attachment to chassis. Motor: SRP speed16 Wheels/tyres RS slotracing F&R, Tassie resin tyres/ Front & Paul Gage eurathanes/ Rear Guide: Modified Ninco pro Braid: NSR soft. Gears: BWA 9t pinion to Slot it offset 26t CW. ( had to use 26t as didn't have smaller offset CW in stock) Not the ideal set up but hopefully an improvement on last year. Alan Edited March 30, 2016 by lenny broke Quote home track club racer Spitfire Raceway forum link https://www.facebook.com/groups/1753319218331240/?ref=bookmarks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco01 Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Hi folk, as promised, pix of Bill's car re-numbered correctly to #9. The only numerals I was able to find are a little small compared to the prototype and I have not positioned the front one far enough forward. Not happy with the clear coat... spent a bit of time this morning attempting to rub out some of the dust embedded in the finish. The chassis runs well (it should, it's done nothing since last year's series) after a clean and re-lube. Hopefully, Bill will enjoy another exciting tour as he again competes in the series events. Pix.. And - these are the pix I modeled his car from - He is now about to be delivered to the entrants' paddock.. good luck, Bill.. frats, Rosco Edited April 1, 2016 by rosco01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slo Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 This is what Im running this year Brabham BT11a, no particular livery, when it comes back It'll be fitted with the #4 to represent Black Jacks 64' 11a Slot It guide 9:23 gearing (offset slot It crown, Scalex pinion) BWA rears (15") PG Tyres Slo fronts Body is from Stubbos' stable (SBW) Chassis ( a slo number) Motor SRP Color green/gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Sweet build, love your rear end, uh.... the cars rear end I meant to say! You've been away for far too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco01 Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Very nice indeed, Slo - I am drooling over your chassis work...ummm, body aint too bad either - wish I had the skills to match for both.. frats, Rosco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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