Starting to Build the Merc W196
Hi All, I am just getting organized to start the GT Merc W196 of Sir Stirling Moss.George has done a beautiful job on the kit , really very impressive.I have been gathering data and parts for the...
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Tyrrell 006
Hi and happy new year to all forum readers!!!It has long been an ambition to own a slot version of the Tyrrell 006. (I wanted a model that was better than the Polistil and French Scalextric versions)....
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Hesketh 308
A mixture of inspiration of viewing other builds on here and frustration of main manufacturers neglect, I decided to build a Hesketh 308.I know that there were/are some models available as kits but...
View ArticleWheels, once a favourite subject.
I feel inclined to start a new thread. Bob's build of the W196 might include a bit about wheels, but not a debate on the subject.May I suggest that the wheel comments are posted here?Sorry if I helped...
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Mille Miglias from Munter
Production is not exactly fast here at Noble Towers (barely better than Alfa's at Arese, where in some years they barely produced more than single figures), but here are my renderings of two fine body...
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ZERO Paints - Mini review
Zero Paints - Mini review.Over the years I have used various different types of paint for building/painting slotcars and scenic models/buildings etc. Up until recently the only way I obtained a...
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Isuzu Bellett 1600 GT . 1000 Lakes Rally 1969
Hello everyone!I would like to show you a new model of rallycar I have done on the basis of ARII kit.This is the Isuzu Bellett 1600 GT which competed in 1969 on the 1000 Lakes Rally, driven by Pertti...
View ArticleWhat is Penelope Pitlane chassis ground clearance?
Can someone familiar with an SM1m (16mm wide for FF050) give me some idea of either the ground clearance with specific diameter tyres or tell me the bushing hole to bottom of chassis dimension. I think...
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Dodge Charger Le Mans 1.976
Well today I bring here a little special thing ..... that does not exist in the market, is the fruit of the illusion of several friends,Flamescustom, Mikius, Joeslot and toni GTO fans all slot, the...
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Volvo PV444
For a long time I've been following the forum trying to learn how to do this and that. About time I stick my neck out! The 444 is of course the for runner to the more wellknown 544. This is how it...
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Mk 4 Golf (repainted job)
Following on from my Puma model, I thought I'd have a go at another of my cars from the past and try a go at my Mk 4 V5 golf. This is what she looked like;I thought about finding a resin mould, but...
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Porsche 917K 1970
A repaint based up the #20 Siffert/Redman car from the 1970 Le Mans race. The car is probably best known as the Porsche 917 driven by Steve McQueen's character Mike Delaney in the 1971 movie 'Le...
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Two MGA's, Porsche 911 Flatnose, Ferrari and the Boxster
One of the 1/24 Porsche Boxsters completed finally and now part way through two Strombecker MGA's a 911 and a Ferrari Testa Rossa conversion I think this may be getting out of hand!!!!!CheersNigel
View ArticleTriumph Vitesse availability
once upon a time onethirtysecond made a Triumph Vitesse resin slot car, I am after a body shell for conversion to race in a Trans Am event, I know it's a long shot but does anyone know the whereabouts...
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GTM Maserati 4CLT
Hello Team,Please let me share with you this 4CLT from George Turner.For this one I've decided to try with 2 colors... it was not so difficult to do As usual... it was a pleaser to build itI hope that...
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VW Touareg Paris Dakar
I thought for my next build I would have a try at modifying a kit from Revell which was a snap together set. One trip to the model shop and I found a VW Touareg rally kit for a...
View Articlejoining white metal
got a project in mind and will need to re-join some cut white metal pieces. I'm thinking about using epoxy glue unless anyone can suggest an alternative?
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Ford Escort Mk3 Widebody
I have been after one of these Airfix widebody Escort's for years and I was lucky enough to locate a bodyshell at Swindon earlier this month.I sprayed it black, fitted the interior from a Scalextric...
View ArticleAerials
Can anyone of you scratchbuilders give me a tip where you can get spare aerials for slot cars? CanĀ“t seem to find any which I find strange since this is one of the parts that breaks the most on cars.
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