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Congratulations Johnny, looks like a lot of fun, and Chicanery looms on the overpass…. :yahoo: another piece of “Art”!!
Hi lads, have been lurking but just not posting…Hard to believe 10 years of Spa, and alas, no racing here for the past 18+ months, but I think that may change before the New Year, stay tuned, and stay well!
Was great to be back to the Ring after a long hiatus(for me), some excellent duels, lots of fun! As always, thanks for hosting, and also the great pictorials!!
Molto benne paisan, The “Mille Manuel”, “LeManuel” or whatever fine moniker you choose to name this track, is looking great! ANd, like all, wishing you the best health. A “gaggle of cones” is good, geese, not so much… :>) I believe I can contribute to conification, and also have a lot of tires you’re welcome to have should you need them; also additional signage should you require…. Happy to see the monitor up and operative. Stay well!
Somehow I missed the post and pics of the scenic updates, the Rocks are Rockin’, look amazing!!!
Glad the “Grass” I gave you was primo man… LOL Track is looking great!
Spectaculare(said w Italian accent)! I prolly have some lichen you’re welcome to if you wish, just have to look/unearth…LMK
As expected, another “work of Art”, spectacular!! Looking forward to spinning (LONG) laps. I may need a ‘spotter’ to let me know where I am on the track! LOL.
WOW Ken, looks like you’ll be ‘cookin up’ some beauts in the Kitchen, and who knew you were so NEAT and ORGANIZED! LOL, Great work!!
Well Ken, ‘organizing’ my tuning room has been on my Agenda for…well, fuggetaboutit, a long time, so you inspired me to git er done, and I have!!
Still a ways to go, sorting parts/cars, organize tools, but WAAAAAY better(even MRS. Porsche911 impressed!) :>)
Thank you!!
Hey Ken, why limit yourself to 906’s…Consider the 908’s, 910’s, 914’s, 917’s and of course, the 911’s!!! :>)
Would love to run on this, another phenomenal “work of Art”! Dessert in the Desert, I love it!!!
Hi gents, apologies, late to the show here…Took a “webless weekend” :>) Yes, great to see Spa being enjoyed, some good jousts, a few spectator casualties, and we’ve now met Gary’s alter ego…The “Scarbourough Smasher”, he punches well above his weight, just ask my ‘ticket takers’… :>)
No worries, they’ve been released from the Scalextric Trackside Infirmary and will not have any life altering issues. We also now know that MiA may be missing, but when he does show up, he’s an hour early!! Hmmm, and about Pineapple on Pizza??? Big thank you to Art for capturing and posting the pics!!
JMS, you beat me to posting the link, found it yesterday also, was going to try and first find some history on the 67 ‘Stradale’ Spyder example on the site which intrigued me before posting, a beautiful car, see if it would be eligible for any of our classes…Alas, unless our resident ALfa-Holic voices to the contrary, my research today says it is NOT. :>( 18 cars only produced, NO race provenance. And yes, a non expert(moi) would say the 1955 rendering is pretty close…
Has anyone ordered from here? I read that there is a Caveat emptor stating the body may be somewhat ‘brittle’…
You don’t even need to filter….Just look at left pane, A-Z…A few caught my eye yesterday, Porsches of course!Always wanted a 909 Bergspyder, but the only resin I ever saw were UBER expensive, and and least from pics, looked very poor quality…
https://3dprintable.shop/product-category/porsche/
Having said that, the 1 MAJOR factor is there aren’t many ‘Printed models’, you’re purchasing the file download only…. SO how many of you have a 3D Printer?? :>)
Great to be back at the Ring!!
Looks like Fly did a Thelma and Louise Vette, Art’s girls are prettier… :>)
https://www.slotforum.com/threads/fly-cars-for-sale-ferrari-250-ford-gt40-saleen-s7-corvette.211078/
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You must be logged in to view attached files.That is 1 Heavy Chevy!!! How did you achieve the design detail/panels, looks AMAZING, assuming they’re a decal kit for this model? If it wasn’t included in kit, where’d you source?
Lots goin on here…MiA with his Elves(thought the only 1’s you knew were ‘Keebler’) hahaha…Red White and Blue, Ol’ Glory looking great, and KRZ, excellent colour choice! The wheels are EXACTLY the style(Cragar or Torqthrust) that I’m trying to source, so our Art-ist extraordinaire can fashion sets for us. I think they’d look amazing on my soon to be finished(I hope) Impala
As promised, too fast’n furious for my liking, but the Lyons Garage performed well on the home turf, Santé!!
Until we race again, stay well!
Sweeeet layout, bet it’s a hoot! Gary, don’t be giving Ken ANY MORE IDEAS!! :>)
You set the bar/standard high Bill, feeble effort to keep up! :>) Was originally going to be ‘Ranchero Sombrero’, had a lot of Mexican Day of the Dead type images ready to go for decals, then just used what I had (no printer ink at the time) :>) So 666 ‘Lil Devil’ he was, looks great in IMNSHO…
Too slow to run with the Big Dawgs in this group, but makes me smile when I spin a few laps with it, worth the time…
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You must be logged in to view attached files.Hey Vanski, long time, happy to see you back(The Force is Strong!) :>) Can’t believe you never saw the flick…Glad you did, that’s 1 great lookin’ Baaad/Hevy Chevy, now all you need is a 1/32 ‘ The Driver’. LOL.
THAT is way TOO PRETTY to race, FANTASTIC!! The driver detail as always is sooo realistic/life like, I think I see Ciggy smoke coming from his ashtray. :>)
Nicely done Jim, who knew a Gulf Livery Ferrari would look so GOOD, surprised John Wyer never did employ1! Hmmm, that aluminum chassis looks familiar, KRZ engineering at it’s finest. What gearing did you use. And for the Rosso R32 Classic Era Prototype & Sportscar class entry, better put some numbers on it, don’t want to be DQ’d off the top podium position. :>)
Thanks Ken! Wish I had another now :>( as I’d like to try a slimcan version….
Apologies for duplicity….added update to post last night, but it didn’t ‘take’, waited 20 minutes, came back/refreshed, nada, so added again, just now, VOILA! Hmmmm, tried to get rid of ‘1st’ update but won’t allow me to edit… :>( Any, now to try and improve/break in.
FINALLY finished (well still have to complete exhaust), LOTS of fiddling trying to get ‘flat tray’ interior to accommodate S-can, and though I didn’t want to SLAM to a low rider, wouldn’t have minded a wee bit less height overall… Initial shakedown is OK, won’t be a winner, home made roll bar likely weighs too much too, but looks DAMN good scooting around… 10X24 gearing on KRZ makes it smooth, perhaps get another, make into SCCA/USRRC Plus, will see after I finish the umpteen other(or at least a few) of other kits/chassis I have on the go…
Molto Benne!!!
Hi Ken, yes I did think of your suggestion, however, it would be applicable to too many cars that I have, and we know this hobby has NO Addictive properties added… :>)
Realized I omitted 1 link to racing provenance.
https://www.racingsportscars.com/type/results/Chevrolet/Corvair.html
Hi gents, thanks for Kudos! After painstaking research, I determined that the Corvair did also participate in some Endurance racing, 1961 Kyalami, and 66 Daytona and 12HR Marlboro, there may be a few others that I cannot find conclusive evidence, so…..does that mean with FLY/Scaley 18K Motor I could participate in both Endurance Sportscar and SCCA/USRRC Plus?? Haven’t put in Motor yet but was only initially considering slow Motor SCCA/USRRC Sportscar. Happy either way, but would be nice to utilize in both. Opinions welcomed.
The “Grasshopper” has done well, and of course, you’re playing your flute as you walk. :>) Ken has taken the old phrase “Go Big or Go Home”, and accomplished both, he’s gone BIG, and done it at HOME!!! I think you could fit a FIT (Honda) in there. :>)
WOW, lots of Beautiful Low Riders mang! I can hear this in the background… :>)
Yes, SLOTMODS produce some cool/gimmicky platforms for some of their creations, bespoke tracks for those with MEGA$$$$$$$…
they sold a “Porsche917” Lemans homage track on Bring a Trailer for a paltry $205 K US!! Very cool, but you’d thing they would have had period pit crews/mechanics/drivers in the Pit Lane!!!! We’re blessed with running on some of the finest tracks around, bar none, and I think we know someone that could build about 25+ for that kind of money!! :>)
Hi Ken, WOW!!! Looks freakin AMAZING!! Needs some Sweet inserts(I’m thinking Cragar/Torque Thrust style) and I need to complete interior, and fabricate some cool exhausts. A masterful job, thank you so much!
Yavolt!!! Looks mazing, I bet it’s “Sehr Schnell”… and imagine the Polizia trying to pull that over! :>)
And for those interested, a little history below, great site too!
https://www.conceptcarz.com/profile/27918,8004/1970-porsche-908/3.aspx
Bubble-icious!!
Hmmm, Hmmm, that y’all is more than “Finger Lickin’ good”, it’s CLUCKIN’ AMAZING!!!! :>) I bet it must FLY, LOL.
Ken, I’d wager you have both of those cars, in H.O, we all did! :>) Let’s see em.
Hmmm, thought I’d posted this previously…Of course, being partial to Porsches…, one of Ferdinand Porsche’s 1st ‘success’ stories. Very interesting read, enjoy!!
Spa is welcome to challenge racers that would wish to attend over the fall/winter, but need to canvas as to what day/evening most suitable, or ideally(perhaps), a Saturday AM not already scheduled.. Please advise at your convenience. 🙂
I can almost see Len guzzling some 2% post race/victory, great looking build! Where’d you source decals. Indycals?
Killer Ken!!! :>) HTF do you get the chrome detail/lettering on the lettering/insignias?? Need to commission you! :>) Amazing(as expected)
Hmmm, will have to check, but….likelihood is I’ll have something for your needs Pete, and certainly LOTS of other cars! :>)
“Gentlemen, start yer Engines!” Love the colour, would look great on a Hotrod/Ratrod, or a nice mate to your Blue Corvair too!
Beaucoup de Bouquet, tres bien mon ami!!
Das ist GUT!!
Hmmm, appears I can’t load the link, anyway, this is what it’s called, plug into AMZN and comes up right away…
Surtiycrii W 1/2” x L 100” High Density Lead Tape Self
But where will all the Groovy Hippy’s hang out now??? :>) Great start!!
Nice handiwork on cutting the Brass, mui Bien Luis! Of course, I’m especially fond of the 917!!
Way cool, thanks!
Perhaps the pre-race Guinness(s) helped the lad! :>)
Oh, and elected to go with a ‘flat finish'(thought more period appropriate) than typical semi-gloss, like it, though I think the ‘Red Nose’ and wheels popped more before…Will try semi the next 1. I have 2 more, another D’art kit and the original…
ANd meant to say…”in an effort to reduce ‘unnecessary ballast’ , elected to NOT include brakes!
@ JMS, yes the ‘vintage finish’ was complimented by the ‘track jettison’….. 5/6 laps, beautiful, smooth, handled great, then WAMMO, NO Brakes at the end of the long straight(fudged braids me thinks)…. BOOM, hit the floor, 1 headlight casualty, an Arm amputation, and a wonky rear post…Fortunately, with a 12 year old Scotch(for the surgeon), the arm was re-attached(though not quite as dexterous as previously), both headlights then became ‘lowered’, and the body post fixed by the Lyon garagistas… But yes, some wash and slight ‘bluing’ of the pipes gives it a decent effect, certainly not concours, but I’m happy with the 3/30 effect, 3 feet and 30MPH, looks good. :>) and I’m happy with the way it runs.
Never TMI, MiA…I knew you’d unleash the ‘can’o’ worms’, and that you’d be up to the challenge!!! :>) I did uncover some similar history, but alas no pics. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!!
Hi gents, thanks for help, likely “User Error”(that’s what I used to tell my clients)LOL…But 3rd time a charm when selecting reg form… :>)
Hey MiA, from what I could glean(assuming the matchbox model WAS based on the real car), appears raced in the Targa Abruzza/Abruzzi 1935, independent entry, but no pics… And who knew(other than MiA), that may were raced in what I’d call ‘French Bleu’ or ‘Ferrari Rosso’…
Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!!!
You had me at ‘Porsche’, and ‘Double Fin’, twice as much! :>) Excellent build Luis, the shut lines add very nice detail, Mui bien!!
Excellent, I have a table, thanks Ken! On another note, though I am able to login/comment on threads, edit/delete my CLassifieds, I cannot open a new topic apparently…SIte keeps asking to me to login, then the cycle repeats…Have logged out, closed session, opened new, deja vu all over again…Any suggestions, what’s the trick??
I concur, however they appear to be Unobtanium… :>( ANy other suggestions welcomed…
December 15, 2022 at 12:24 pm in reply to: The 1954 Pegaso Z102 Cabriolet Saoutchik 2a Serie Street #30873Superb creation! I know the models themselves are beautifully constructed, but, it’s all in the assembly…Magnifico! The only thing I’d suggest is perhaps placing a bottle of Chianti and Baguette in passenger seat, or better, on a Bella ragazza’s lap!! :>)
Clearly challenged submitting photos…
Or…if you wanted to be more Canadian eh….
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Would be cool, and personalized.
Hey Jim, great looking build! I do suggest you replace the license plate with this, and or some decals. :>)
Yessir, they’re yours!! Thank you.
The games have begun! Please check the listings.
Spectaculare, bravo paisan! I can almost see Maria and her Beautiful Cannelloni’s singing Puccini from the balcony!!
Atsa mahvellous stonework “Rocco”!!! :>)
Great looking “Billding”!! :>) … Care to Bill’d this??
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You must be logged in to view attached files.Well done sir!!
I shouldn’t have assumed that our Master tuner would maintain the fleet of cars(inferior) and my apologies…I’d be happy to participate in whatever the majority/consensus deem, with 1 caveat… A true IROC to me would be each pilot ‘rotates’ through the lanes, driving a different car in each heat, assigned to said lane, thus making it ‘even’ and levelling the playing field. I think it will become clearly evident, that after 1 or 2 races, a few cars will be the fastest, and or superior in handling to others, and consequently, the ‘random chip draw’ will become an important factor, which it shouldn’t be. I would still suggest that we purchase enough cars to rotate(3 cars 1 event, different 3 the next) and so forth.
Hi gents, as several of you know, I suggested an IROC years ago(as well as front Motor), no one appeared too interested…perhaps times have changed.
As much as my FAVE class of racing CLM is, I’d suggest something different, unlike any class we currently race, and less expensive, than say NSR’s, or the soon to be released Pioneer(which from what I’ve read is NO WHERE NEAR Scale, and may be Livery limited)…. I have no issues shelling out whatever is required, assuming we’d all be buying the parts, Art tuning the cars etc, however, there may be some members that , with no deference intended, are more ‘fiscally prudent’, as I also try to be… We already have lots of ‘fast classes’, and over the years, typically, the ‘closest’ racing we always have, is also the closest to stock configuration, NASCAR…. In the 1:1 world, I’m not a NASCAR fan per se, left turn left turn, though their road races are generally good…
I’m not sure what what class/style may be decided on, but…. I found these. We could buy 3 for the cost of 1NSR (they’re less than $40 CDN with shipping on AMZN), there are multiple liveries, and I’d expect(not having run them) to be as durable as a NASCAR. (Has anyone got 1??)
To me the idea of IROC is a random selection of cars, run by all…Red/White/Blue 1 race, Green/Yellow/Orange the next, and ‘held’ (Art?) until delivered to the Host… we could buy 6 cars for less than $250, + tires, less than $300 for the entire Club!! Surely enough to get us through a season of racing… Slap a set of Dart’s, perhaps some weight, Start yer engines!!
Eager to hear your thoughts
Meant to mention, there are 8 liveries available at $29CAD + $9 shipping.
Hi gents, as several of you know, I suggested an IROC years ago(as well as front Motor), no one appeared too interested…perhaps times have changed.
As much as my FAVE class of racing CLM is, I’d suggest something different, unlike any class we currently race, and less expensive, than say NSR’s, or the soon to be released Pioneer(which from what I’ve read is NO WHERE NEAR Scale, and may be Livery limited)…. I have no issues shelling out whatever is required, assuming we’d all be buying the parts, Art tuning the cars etc, however, there may be some members that , with no deference intended, are more ‘fiscally prudent’, as I also try to be… We already have lots of ‘fast classes’, and over the years, typically, the ‘closest’ racing we always have, is also the closest to stock configuration, NASCAR…. In the 1:1 world, I’m not a NASCAR fan per se, left turn left turn, though their road races are generally good…
I’m not sure what what class/style may be decided on, but…. I found these. We could buy 3 for the cost of 1NSR (they’re less than $40 CDN with shipping on AMZN), there are multiple liveries, and I’d expect(not having run them) to be as durable as a NASCAR. (Has anyone got 1??)
To me the idea of IROC is a random selection of cars, run by all…Red/White/Blue 1 race, Green/Yellow/Orange the next, and ‘held’ (Art?) until delivered to the Host… we could buy 6 cars for less than $250, + tires, less than $300 for the entire Club!! Surely enough to get us through a season of racing… Slap a set of Dart’s, perhaps some weight, Start yer engines!!
Eager to hear your thoughts
Glad to hear you’re home and convalescing, get well soon!
Great surgery Hawkeye!!
Fabulous build Luis, setting the Bar too high!!! :>)
March 9, 2022 at 4:18 pm in reply to: It’s NOT a “Little Red COrvette”, but apparently made of GOLD!! #24511I think YOU have the Arutunoff car in your collection, but in 1:32 scale??? :>)
February 26, 2022 at 6:31 pm in reply to: Lotus 30 – 351C with 2 x 4-barrel Holley carburators #24181The flare on those stacks are better than my circa 1974 Levis!!! Amazing work from Felixs’ Fantastic Fabrication Foundry!!! :>)
It is an Ogilvie “Lazy 8”, white lane is ‘outside’, just watched it last night!!
Hmmmm, technology is great, when it works!!! Perhaps user error… :>) for some reason, only 1 of the 10 questions came up. Try this; several other interesting bits as well.
https://bringatrailer.com/editorial/10-questions/
Great looking work Steve, and from the schematic/plan below the car, I think you could print a 1:1 version too! :>)
Great pictorial, and I’m sure the “Walker Museum” has many other fine exhibits; go ahead Chris, please bore us with some others!
Molto benne paisan Biagio, gratzie para la pictura! Atsa mata, you looka too skinny, you no lika da pasta!! Hope you and MRS Giggieleoni are having a great and safe trip!! Ciao, have a pint or 3 for me in Dublin!! :>)
July 3, 2021 at 2:45 pm in reply to: July 5, 2021 (10am – 2pm) Rule Twerks & Open Track Practice #18752Gents, hope all are well! I will not be attending and as such I believe I am happy with the rules as they currently are, however, Racer68’s suggestion is not unreasonable, though I’m not sure that perhaps there would be an advantage in shodding HR’s with wider wheels/tires?? I think that within reason, as long as the appearance is period/genre correct, that would be fine, but having said that, we know that in years past there have been several members that abide by the Smokey Yunnick ethos… And perhaps this is NOT the correct forum to address return to racing, policy and practice, so MODS please feel free to move, but as a host, I’m interested in what members think. I will entertain hosting racing in the fall, dependent on where we are health wise in the battle, but I will require a ‘Vaccine Passport’ to allow guests to race at Spa.
Stay well
Hmmm, what is the bit of sage wisdom we’ve all heard????? “More $$$$$ than Brains”…. Let’s face it, ALL of these ‘gentlemen’ have copious CA$H to allow them to really play play the sport of Kings, NO, Not POLO(though they likely indulge as well)!! LOL… That being said, surely an unused part of a trust fund, Tech takeover, or best of all, perhaps Marrying a rich debutante will allow them to continue this pursuit, but I digress…. Just thoroughly enjoyed the 70’s F1 series of races, and WOW, great battles, particularly the Jean Alesi Ferrari 312 and Marco Werner Lotus 78 tete a tete, encroyable!! This, and Goodwood are now are on my bucket list!! Thanks for sharing Bill!!
Stay well everyone, looking forward to when we may convene, wear our Hazmat suits, errr I mean Slotcar Nomex and race again! :yahoo:
Very very COOL Steve, and the ‘variable length’ would I guess make the chassis more viable for other cars/classes as well, multi functional!! :good:
Question though, and I’m sure others waaay more knowledgeable than I can opine… Do you think that your initials, the ‘open/cut out’ part of the chassis may compromise the structural integrity? Perhaps ‘etching’ them, or a raised low profile may work better? Regardless, I’m sure those here may be lining up soon, if you intend to produce/sell?
Stay well!
Pics appended, spraytime tomorrow… :yahoo:
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You must be logged in to view attached files.Thanks all for the assistance, and Chris, excellent detail as always, greatly appreciated! Now off to find what appears to be Unobtanium in Milton…
Red Locktite…”Permatex” appears en vogue, Home Hardware, Crappy Tire, HD… Hope it will do the trick
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