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September 2, 2018 at 9:54 pm #8455
I remember showing up for my first race 5-months ago, March 24th at MVL. I had one yellow Slot-It GT40 in a sandwich bag, and had to borrow a controller. I saw racers walking in with custom slot car cases filled with nice cars. My first thought was “What the bleep did I walk into here?”
On that note… I saw a bread box on the “Bed, Bath, and Beyond” website.
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September 2, 2018 at 9:58 pm #8456
I bought some aluminum angle at the hardware store and some #4 screws. The handle is from the kitchen supplies. Hinges are from fence hardware.
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September 2, 2018 at 10:02 pm #8457
Had the store pre-cut the shelf bottoms and made 1.5″ inch strips for walls. Used carpenters glue to assemble.
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September 2, 2018 at 10:05 pm #8458
Glued foam/rubber to make car dividers and also glued a small strip to the bottom to keep the car tires from sitting on the tray.
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September 2, 2018 at 10:08 pm #8459
Filled the trays with cars, tools, and controller.
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September 2, 2018 at 10:11 pm #8460
Everything in the box.
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September 2, 2018 at 10:16 pm #8461
I know a guy with this exact same car. So I printed a copy and slid it behind the front glass. I hope you like it. The box I mean.
Thank you very kindly,
Ken
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September 3, 2018 at 11:47 am #8464
Nice work Ken. Nothing beats a fine throwback wooden slot car box. :good:
The Happy Canadian Scale Modeler!
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September 3, 2018 at 12:58 pm #8466
Ken
Great Slot car box. I love the detail in the article and the photos. From sandwich bag to breadbox is a great story arc. Keep up the detailed postings. It helps to inspire the rest of us newbies!
Cheers
racer68
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September 3, 2018 at 1:41 pm #8467
Thank you kindly! I forgot to add one last part. Not for looks, but out of respect I installed none-scuff feet so the box doesn’t scratch any surfaces at any tracks I happen to visit. Bread boxes were never meant to travel.
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September 9, 2018 at 11:09 pm #8517
Nice job Ken!
Mine is also an old breadbox.
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September 10, 2018 at 5:24 pm #8522
Great job. Very creative. :yahoo:
“Bread boxes were never meant to travel” And yes they were, this one at least!! It also came standard with scuff protectors and a small oven!!
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