mk2 golf
the four door mk2 is not a "desirable" as the 2 door in the 1:1 car , so I wonder why the 1:32 would be any different? if it was a 2 door I could have been tempted , even more so if it was a later "big...
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Surtees TS14
Next to roll off the "production line" is a Surtees TS14 as driven by Mike Hailwood in 1973. Other versions of this car have appeared on the forum but I decided to share my version as well....
View ArticleNissan Nismo GTR Le Mans - and now for something completely different.
Wow! I was astonished to see this car on the Le Mans TV coverage this weekend. 1250 bhp front engined front wheel drive - what a different concept. Its an odd looking brute compared with what we are...
View ArticleF1 Front Wheels
When the early Penelope Pitlane 1970s F1 resin cars were released (Lotus 72 and March 721X) they came with front alloy wheels and tyres that were comparable to the front wheels/tyres that were...
View ArticleWhat would you recommend for trumpet intake?
Hey everyone,It has been some time since I have scratchbuilt and thinking about getting back into building 60's F1 and Can Am builds. My question is what size of eyelet (width/length) would you...
View Articlehow long?
having picked up "project cozza" (http://www.slotforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=76368&hl=) up again after nearly 12 months , I started wondering , what's the longest time that a project has...
View ArticleThread taps for wheels
Can someone tell me please what size thread rate taps I need to buy to rethread Slot it & NSR wheels ? Many thanks.
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So my builds for Bordo 2016 are starting
A few years back I had to consolidate my collecting, and subsequently settled on collecting and builkding 40-70 Ferrari's and.... CAN AMI just love these cars. The only ones I have seen in the flesh...
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1977 (&78) Group 5....
I've finally set myself a goal. I will try to set forth a fleet of cars from the legendary era of Group 5,primarily from the year 1977 and Le Mans. These cars are to be raced, so there are going to be...
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1979 Le Mans Aston Martin RHAM/1
This is the start of my new build, a 1979 Aston Martin AMRH/1. The bodyshell is an Ocar resin which came with the decals from Pendles. The chassis will be a scratchbuilt piano wire and brass...
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South African Formula 1 Series
Following a suggestion by Anthony (Abie321) that I start a new thread, herewith an overview of my South African F1 builds. I have previously posted some of these on the Formula 1/32 forum but have...
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Which make of abrasives for rubbing down acrylic paintwork ?
Hi all, I keep trying/buying abrasives from different suppliers,some work ok but wear out too quick,others are too course and 'scratchy'. grades 1200-1500 are used most but other grades are useful.I'd...
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Two Lamborghini GT-R (AutoArt and Patto)
I felt I had to do something about these before the Group 5 batch.They are 1/24 AutoArt, originally four wheel drive.Thankfully the GT-R versions are rear wheel drive - so that awful beast they came...
View ArticleDrop-Arm how to
Here is a more detailed "How To" on making the "drop-arm" "guide holder" for converting a Tamiya 1:32 scale Monster Truck into a slot car. This is for a guide that has a 3/16 stem and is held in place...
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Ferrari 375 Plus
May I introduce to you my Le mans 24 hours winning Ferrari 375 Plus from 1954.As driven by José Froilán González and Maurice Trintignant.Started out as a "Munter" shell.Thank you for looking.Brian
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Formula One 1969 season
Scalextric is about to release a whole fleet of beautiful Formula One racers from the 1969 season. So beautiful I think they deserve a grid of their own: My plan is to buy as many as Scalextric and...
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Morgan 3 Wheeler
Hi gentlemen, today I want to tell a nice story, that of the three-wheeled Morgan ..This illustrated with slot car I've assembled from a AA bodies, try not detract that great slot machine which present...
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1999 Mercedes CLK GTR Roadster
Here's a car for you scratch-builders to drool over I think it would have made a fantastic LMP car but take a look and judge for...
View ArticleDrop-Arm How To for Scalextric type guides.
Here is a "How To" video on making a guide holder for Scalextric type guide. Please also see the 2nd video if you want to see the complete drop-arm.The method that I have used to make and mount the...
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