Would camber wheels make a difference?
CAMBER!!! I MEANT CAMBER NOT TOE IN!!!! Can't change the title DOH!! Totally theoretical conversation I know but I was watching the GB Carrera Cup and then saw a local GT race with Porsche 911 GT 3s...
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Vintage tyres for scale 34" wheels
Is it vintage or is it veteran?I'm designing a slot car where the original was made around WW1, the wheels were 34 inches diameter on the real one which is 27mm in 1:32 scale. Is there a tyre in this...
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Maserati 300s and 450s Le Mans 1957
Hello all,two new models for my Le Mans collection. Both original sport GT racing cars run at Le Mans in´57; among some other Maserati racing cars one type 300s (#12) and 450s (#2) take part.The 300s...
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Chitty-chitty, chitty-chitty, chitty-chitty, bang BANG!
I'm sure we've all seen thisAlthough as a child I loved Ian Flemming's book more, and especially John Burningham's illustrations. If you haven't read it I really do urge you to search out a copy.It was...
View ArticlePorsche 909 Bergspyder
I am building a Porsche 909 Bergspyder and can't figure out a wheel and tyre combination. The wheels look small - in 1:32 would they be 13 mm or 14 mm? I have no idea of what the width should be.I will...
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1934 Alfa Romeo P3 Aerodinamica
I have had the Geodies body of the 1934 Aerodinamica for a couple of years and I was not sure how to progress it, particularly attaching the streamlined wheel fairings. Then fired up by a web site...
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Going bananas
Despite the slightly mis-leading title, this isn't a build of a Herbie Goes Bananas replica. However I must be a little mental to be doing this version:Many of us will have seen this film. I certainly...
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Mater
Came across the Mattel version of Mater from the Disney film "Cars". Replacing the chassis with a flat piece of plastic it is the a easy job to bolt it into a chassis from one of the Tamiya 1:32 scale...
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1967 Lotus 43 BRM
This model was constructed using a Betta & Classic body shell, Penelope Pitlane chassis, BWA motor, MRRC wheels & BWA inserts. The body shell has been modified a little to represent the 1967...
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RMS Dart is done!
Had a few emails asking if it was finished. I just completed putting mine together last night. Looks pretty darned cool running around the track.I recreated the car more or less as it currently runs in...
View ArticleModelling experts required!
My entry for next years Bordo meeting needs various small items added to the body. Things like small lights and glass vents.What is the best way of attaching them without a. getting glue all over the...
View ArticleHelmet decoration
He wore a white helmet with a narrow black/white checkerboard band. Has anyone seen a decal that could represent this?ThanksEM
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Mercedes W154 Race Modified
In my first year of 'proper' slot racing I've tuned, built and painted a good few models but this is my first go at a scratch-build for a competition. I have built the Penelope Pitlane Birkin Bentley,...
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Bonneville belly tank lakester
Hello friends Just after the 2nd world war , demobilized US GIs decided to have some fun , building some small racers better knowned as « lakesters » Using old P-38 external tanks , and , I imagine ,...
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Alpine A364 1972
hello friends , here is my little Alpine A364 F3 1972driver : Patrick Depailler who died in a terrible crash at Hockenhein the 1rst august 1980 while testing his Alfa Romeo F1....the kit was issued by...
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Russkit 22 modification
from a slot-blog June 24, 2008 Phillippe de Lespinay wrote:I wish! But I must say I would not exchange my "trailer" for any palatial estate in the world... I will post an "how to" article on converting...
View ArticleTire Compound Question
I have been searching for the right wheel and tyre combination for my Porsche 909 build and Abarth Mike told me about one at Pendles. Unfortunately I don't know how the tyres will perform as I have...
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