boslot Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 I found some new tyres which are larger than the original tyres that were supplied with the Tyrrell, they fit the rim perfectly.I think it looks much better, what do you guys think. Regards Bo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotbaker Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 (edited) They look better, but do they produce better lap times? Bigger diameter more top speed, but less brakes and acceleration out of the corner, more mass to get turning, more resistance down the straight and higher cofg, so could be slower overall. Or is it (dare I say) a shelf queen? Edited October 21, 2005 by slotbaker Quote Steve K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 It went well compared to my standard version but did not test that rigorously. It was at least as quick as mine and as with all SCX they stop almost too well anyway so the big tyres don't hurt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bump Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 They stop too well???? Mine doesn't stop at all. What tyres are they, and are they just tyres or wheels as well please? Mine looks a little different to those ones. It needs proper rears, then something done to the fronts to let the guide sit down more. The standard car was too shiny for me so I applied some black and dark washes to the motor. I drilled out the solid exhausts. The airbox is not standard on that model Tyrell. I removed it, sanded out the prominent moulding line and sprayed it black, but I leave it off most of the time. The wheels should be black (fronts are, left the rears until they are replaced). That box thing at the back and its strap were painted to suit the real car. But the absolute worst fault is Jackie needs seatbelts !! Inexcusable for the guy to have campaigned so much for safety in F1. These are strips cut from a piece of masking tape that I painted. Lastly, the SCX logo on the windscreen was polished off. Once I find suitable rear tyres and wheels and fix up Jackie's helmet to look more realistic, this will be a very nice model. Quote There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary and those who don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Glenn Bo said the tyres are Carrera so see what you can get at Armchair or Slotshop. As for the brakes they stop very well on Bo's track. I did notice the guide sits too high too but it drove so well on Bo's that it wasn't a problem. I will eventually sort out the guide height too though. Maybe your not making very good contact with the rails on your track which will also reduce the braking effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtamiyaphile Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Great work Bump, I've been a little reluctant to detail mine, those pics are just what I needed. Screw collector value! I can throw out the box while I'm at it Quote 32nd Reich - For all models 1/32 - Back On-line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoeno29 Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 that looks excellent bump, top work. Quote Find me at Card Guys for custom trading cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangepicker Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 wanna race against my ninco F1 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhardy33 Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Nice modifications bump. I have thought about doing some of the same things. What about the suspension for that car. Is the black accurate or should it be more silver/aluminum? Quote Jay Grand Prix Slot Cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bump Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 The black paint washed on dullcoted super shiny chrome retains a dark metallic look. Based on online photos of the real car and diecast models that I used as a guide, I can't say 100% what it should be. I based the colours on the tyre being black and compared the colours of features from that, so creative modeller's licence could have some things wrong. Corrections are more than welcome. @Orangepicker, a Ninco F1 would eat this alive, like a Wing car against a wompy. Its a limited edition reproduciton of 60's or 70's slot technology. Quote There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary and those who don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexico 2000 Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Hi ALL, This is a pic of the original and the latest. Cheers Garry :( Quote CHEERS GARRY HOKEY POKEY ANONYMOUS ....... A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN TURN YOURSELF AROUND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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