alexis in greece Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) Bargain chassis fitted to a Ferrari 430 MB Slot 20170523_165905 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr 20170523_165917 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr Edited May 23, 2017 by alexis in greece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 Got my first chassis up and running. They go pretty well. I'd been looking for a home for this Carrera Opel Commodore body for some time. It had a big heavy chassis with the guide well behind the front axle so that put me off tuning it. But I like the big ugly body so pleased to see it going around. Still to do - It has big lakeside pipes that exit behind front wheels so I'll move them from the old chassis and fit them to the body. I used the chassis' central mounts on wall plugs but it can rock a little too much, even when just relaxed. So I might revisit that and try and use the body's existing two rear mounts. Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcrackers Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 Has anyone changed the front wheels out for something smaller? On my set up block with the MJK 4205's on the back the guide sits well in the slot with the rims slightly off the deck. If you use any size tyre on the front wheels the guide lifts out of the slot. Time to find a cheap source for the front wheels. cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 Yes loving these bargain hunting posts. I used some spare slot.it group C wheels. They lowered the guide nicely into the slot. I also had to narrow the front track to suit the body I was using but with the 6 grub screw set up I could remove the 2 outer ones and grind enough plastic away. Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexis in greece Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 Time to find a cheap source for the front wheels. Check ebay seller lakartija,Spain,from time to time he lists 15,8X8 Slot.it compatible wheels,6 months ago i bought from him 40 wheels for 40 euros,they had dark spots in places covered by tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_M Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 For some reason I couldn't help myself and brought 5. Having a very small collection with mainly rally cars the search now begins for some bodies. Thanks to those who have posted their projects so far. Quote Some slot (and MTB) vids NOW SHOWING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Alexis, Search for Ebay seller lakartija comes back with nil results, do you have a link to their store or an item. Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexis in greece Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Sorry my mistake it is lagartijakit,here is the link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222425062798?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Cheers Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexis in greece Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) Next victim of bargain chassis Ninco BMW V12 LMR,wheelbase had to be extended 20170524_194734 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr 20170524_194746 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr 20170524_194757 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr 20170524_202220 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr 20170525_205049 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr 20170525_211630 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr 20170525_211612 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr Edited May 26, 2017 by alexis in greece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexis in greece Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Another one,SCX Ferrari 550 Maraello,wheelbase had to be shortened 20170528_173530 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr 20170528_173539 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) Another bargain, no black stripe and sounds more like 20k but less than $16NZ for 10. http://www.ebay.com/...K%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Edited June 8, 2017 by Wobble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grt Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 If anyone is having trouble finding tyres to fit the wheels on these chassis's, I have been making my own Polyurethane copies of some Spanish Scalextric treaded front and rear tyres that have the correct width channel (as used on the BMW M1 and others). You can see them on my earlier posts of some builds I have started using these cheap chassis. I have quite a few spare sets if anyone is interested, $3 for a set of 4 (2 rear & 2 front), plus postage (between $1 and $2). PM or email me if you need any. Quote Graeme ~~~~~~ (Life is like a sewer....................What you get out of it depends on what you put into it!) https://gtoutweb.com/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grt Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Finally finished (well almost, a few finishing touches still to go) 2 of the 3 builds I was going to do using the cheap Avant Slot chassis. More pics of the DeLorean here: More pics of the Mustang here: They both run very well, although I had to put a lot of lead over the front axle of the DMC as it was extremely rear end heavy, due to the shape of the body and the heavy motor and rear wheels. I am also working on some new moulds of rear exhausts and under body panels to finish them off and neaten up the rear end, where the chassis are clearly visible because of the low mounts. 1 Quote Graeme ~~~~~~ (Life is like a sewer....................What you get out of it depends on what you put into it!) https://gtoutweb.com/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcrackers Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Nice work on the cars Graeme, Love the DeLorean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Another bargain? ... M2 x 4mm motor screws - http://www.ebay.com/itm/M2-M2-5-M3-M4-Solid-Brass-Pan-Round-Head-Phillips-Screws-Machine-Screws-GB-T818/222131393563?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=520980743431&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Racer Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Cheap track lighting 20pcs Pre Wired Bright White SMD 0805 Led Lamp Light Set 12V ~ 18V NEW http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/L0805W-20pcs-Pre-Wired-Bright-White-SMD-0805-Led-Lamp-Light-Set-12V-18V-NEW-/352115203876?epid=1431379726&hash=item51fbb39f24:g:YBUAAOSwXYtYyRhI Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexis in greece Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) So far so good,in cases that i used the chassis' bodyposts no problem.But with some cars ,for example an SCX Ferrari 550 Maranello I used the 2 side holes fof the chassis to create body posts: 20170528_173539 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr This was not a good idea because the chassis is very soft at this spot flexing too much with hop as a result.So I reconstructed the rear body post CIMG5613 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr CIMG5614 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr And added suspension which improved handling greatly (on Ninco track). Another issue that surfaced with track testing was front track,was a tad short but the problem is you cannot fit longer semi axles as they will not go in place the obstacle being the axle uprights themselves.So I reverted to solid hollow front axle Slot.it style independent wheels A couple of cars that got the full monty (chassis body posts used,wheelbase shortened,solid front axle,suspension fitted) bargain chassis treatment are -a Carrera Ferrari 575 CIMG5615 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr CIMG5616 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr -a Revell easykit Ferrari 360 challenge CIMG5611 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr CIMG5612 by alexisgaitanis, on Flickr Cars already done but to be revisited mainly due to the rear body post issue -MB Ferrari 430 -Ninco Mosler -Scalextric Merc DTM Cars under construction -Cartronic Kremer Porsche -SCX Porsche GT1 -Panoz That leaves another 5 chassis to be alocated Edited July 31, 2017 by alexis in greece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I bought a couple of these to try them out. One went in a SCX pro Audi R8 LMP and the other into a Ninco Lightened Ford GT to try them out. They performed better than expected and in a similar league to a NSR Shark 22. With such a long shaft that can be trimmed to suit, I think they're pretty good bang for buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexis in greece Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 I received today these motors 5 of them,they run@ 20200 to 21500 and seem torquey,i'll dyno them in the next few days http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DC1-5V-3-7V-6V-7-4V-13000RPM-High-Speed-FK-130PH-Mini-130-Carbon-Brush-Motor-DIY/262762481958?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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