170 replies to this topic

[Bill from NH]

Dave, Red Fox had a well-detailed 2F body. They may still make it. 

[Martin]

I had a pic of that Red Fox 2F in my pics.

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[Mark Onofri]

Dave, I wish I had friends like that! But, I checked the other day (first time in years) and, I still have a slew of 110&140HP vair motors,trans axels , numerous suspension , miscellaneous stuff. Maybe in my next life I'll be able to build a Genie clone.
Mike, how long ago was it that you acquired the O/S clone ?

[Mark Onofri]

Drift is good. Wether in a corner or in a thread.
Anyway, somewhere I have a lancer 2g. Fugley,yes, but, it was my first hot wheels car. I like the 2F much better.

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[Dave Crevie]

Bill/Martin; I didn't know about the Red Fox version. I'm sure I can get a body from PCH. 

 

I have the 2F as well. In fact, during my last go 'round with slot racing, which started about 2008, I have built all the Chaparral winged cars. Most on jaildoor frames, and a couple on JK Millenium frames. 

 

My favorite is the 2D. Here's a Strombecker body on a highly modified H&R chassis. It now has wheel inserts to finish it out. 

 

 

The man, behind the wheel once more. (notice the body modifications)

 

https://youtu.be/N26...7UBQAm_eMSiaaNT

 

As to the drift, Mark, it's been informative for both of us.

[Martin]

Dave, I am sure you show the 1/24 Monogram version of the 2D in Daytona spec.

I have been wrong before?

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[Dave Crevie]

I believe you are right. I bought the body at a swap meet with no box or wheels/tires. It has posts for a slot car chassis. 

[gluebomb]

Hey Mark,

That Pactra 365 P2 body looks to be on the do-do list of one our valued and grovel inspiring re-pop guys:

 

http://slotblog.net/...-scale-body-id/

 

i've made a couple of queries and didn't hear back - if we all ask nicely tho...

[Mark Onofri]

You are the BOMB
(glue sold separately)
Excellent link!
Should we keep going with chaparral vs Ferrari ,or not? I'm ok with either.
I know I've got a few more chaparalls here somewhere 🤔

[Mark Onofri]

I've posted this before but,all of these are chaparalls related. Dave, Martin, the hot rod corvair book is where I was first introduced to the genie. Dave,if hadn't edited the picture, you might have noticed a 1948 copy of the machinists handbook!

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[Dave Crevie]

Nothing wrong with thread drift if the continuity is there. The question in post 14 about the body you thought might be a Ferrari got us here, and the responses were legit.

[Mike Patterson]

Mike, how long ago was it that you acquired the O/S clone ?

Mark, I'm going to say around 10-12 years ago. It looks odd running without the wing, plus its lengthened and squashed. I also had a 1/32 2F that was a REH Lancer repop. It was very nice. I believe I gave it to Tex.

[Mark Onofri]

This looks close but,🤔 close only counts in hand grenades. Anyone?(Martin)

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[Bill from NH]

Being close also counts in horseshoes too. 

[Martin]

That is the Dynamic 2F body.

[Mark Onofri]

Seem a little different than the black one. But, like they say:
"Don't believe anything you hear and, only half of what you see".
The grill seems different in the rear deck.

[Mike Patterson]

The body in post #36 appears to be a "scale" 2F body. The black one in post #14 is a Dynamic/Outisite "handling" body, meaning it has been lowered, widened and lengthened.

[Mark Onofri]

I knew that there were more of these around here. Now,if I could only find my car keys?

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[Mark Onofri]

Thanks Mike,
Always a tough call
Speed or Scale
The bodies today are,a vague representation of a nonexistent vehicle. To say the least. Artistic license is one thing but, WTF are they on? Has anyone seen any (new) scale bodies ? With the exception of Beta?

[Dave Crevie]

Thanks Mike,
Always a tough call
Speed or Scale
The bodies today are,a vague representation of a nonexistent vehicle. To say the least. Artistic license is one thing but, WTF are they on? Has anyone seen any (new) scale bodies ? With the exception of Beta?
 

 

There is room for both. Retro has moved away from scale, just as slot racing in general did in the '60's. I'd like to see a separate series where the races were set up with each car getting a point for each lap, and concours points being added to that total. The total determines the winner of each race. 

 

I.E.                                    Entrant                        Race A total laps                          Concours points                 Total points                             

 

                                        Joe Blow                             197                                                10                                     207

                                        Johnny Rocket                    199                                                  6                                     205

                                        Ricky Racer                        196                                                  8                                     204

                                        Billy Bumper                       195                                                  7                                     202

                                        Stan Fingers                       198                                                  3                                     201

                                        Nick Nurf                             195                                                  5                                    200

                                        Rocky Rocket                      190                                                  9                                   199

                                        Billy Balistic                         194                                                  4                                   198

 

Concours rules could be simple. Cars judged by jury as to how closely they resemble the real car. A picture of the real car to be supplied by the entrant. We did something like this at a vintage slot car meet at Chicagoland, and I ended up with a podium spot because of points I got from the concours.

 

Finding scale proportioned Lexan bodies will be a problem. Older bodies will be the rule of thumb. But seeing some of the scale bodies I have seen here, and doing a few myself, it certainly is a possibility. 

[Martin]

Love the concours points added to total concept.

 

Thats the only way I would have a chance at a win.

 

Love the names Dave, I think I know those guys.

[Mark Onofri]

Do I carry the ought or ???????? Jethro Bodeen would be better at the math than I am.🙄

[Mark Onofri]

Here's the Alfa Romeo version.

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[Martin]

The Alfa Romeo T33/2 of Mario Calabattisti and Eduardo Dibos-Chappuis at the 1969 24-Hours of Daytona.

 

I cheated, I googled it.

[Mark Onofri]

This will go on your
Permanent
Record!
Thanks for sparing me the aggravation of Google