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[slotbaker]

Silicone tires...
That sux...

[Maximo]

Silicone tires...
That sux...

Not really....!

The 180' Englemen has Magna-traction braid and and some cars with magnets benefit from that particular braid type. My cars do not use magnets ever, but the surface and rules are non-glue so lightweight silicone covered foam tires are the rule.

For the Proxy I have Russkit repo-wheels built by Arodyn for Electric Dreams with JK Natural rubber tires.





-Max

[Gator Bob]

Threaded Nuts were available. Small, medium and large too.


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[Jairus]

Si and we have had helically screwed nuts for generations previous. But were they used on guide flags in 1970 Bob? Can you show me an example?
Every Car Model mag and every Model Car Science mag shows the use of a screw and washers in 1970 being universally applied. No nuts!

[slotbaker]

For the Proxy I have Russkit repo-wheels built by Arodyn for Electric Dreams with JK Natural rubber tires.
-Max

Excellent .

[The Bugman]

Thinking I saw that after re-braid that BPR is .005/.008"

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3rd time ive posted this,,, ,,,,,,,,and Bob's got it correct,.005-.008 MAX,,,

[Jairus]

Thank you, I will make the change to the rules and info Oscar.




And by the way... I have to repeat myself daily.

[The Bugman]

hey,just took a look at the "latest" entry,Mr Steven King,another great looking hotrod,
whatta cool setup ,
im gettin "the fever" finally seeing "the cars" startin to show,
cant wait til they come to BPR ,"just to watch em run",
cause this time we aint gonna have
no "haves and have nots" everyone should have plenty of motor,
whether they last 2 races,,,,,hmmmmmmmmm who knows

[Jairus]

Steve, looks Most Excellent sir! Very vintage looking and I commend you.

The Mura C motor is turning out to be the most popular by far!
12 total entries with 3 that I know of in the wings.
2 D-cans and one or two B-cans with not a Pittman in sight this time.

[slotbaker]

Thanks boss..
It's a bit agricultural, but it's the sort of thing I built many moons ago.

[Gator Bob]

Si and we have had helically screwed nuts for generations previous. But were they used on guide flags in 1970 Bob? Can you show me an example?
Every Car Model mag and every Model Car Science mag shows the use of a screw and washers in 1970 being universally applied. No nuts!

Just sayin .... I mean showin.

This car was not ready for public viewing but...... Oh....the dent, ask Ron

[endbelldrive]

Better hurry up, Bob, only 2 more days.........

I found my stash of wire but I seem to have misplaced my box of brass plate. Still got a day and half to go.

[Gator Bob]

The Mule ... (um.. Reptilian)
Close...but...Not the final product.
This is how the car was presented for testing now with some paint. Consider the changes and feel free to shoot holes in design or components. Target provided.

Changes coming based on performance testing and aesthetic satisfaction.

Hotter armature - in route - ETA est. 9/10
Guide and retention system - on hand
Improved lead wire management - in production - ETC 9/10
Gear to be slathered in Sharpie - TBD with final tooth count determination. Note: wife won't let me die.
Body - Better paint job - in production. ETA/TBD
Tires (rear) - Rims with lip and step cut (shown above) are having modern rubber mounted.ETA/TBD

[chief32s]

Hey Guys, there are some fabulous cars over in the other thread. I can't wait for this thing to get under way.

I've just pulled the first body, so here are some pics. I may give this rough pull a quick coat of paint and enter it over in the other thread as is, but I'm hoping to produce a nice paint job on the final bod (if that is OK with Jairus) otherwise I am pushing it timewise.

So this body is available to anyone. Just let me know if you'd like one. I know that it is late in the day, and if this becomes a reason to outaw the body then I will enter the chassis with one of Ray's bodies on instead. (that's if the chassis isn't outlawed as well lol.)

so, the pics.







Wheels by Kai (The rears are riggen here, but will be swapping them out I think)
Motor 16D by Havlicek, #27 wind, Mura B endbell, Parma EPX magnets, Gold Dust brushes (cant remember what make of can).
Jet Flag,
28t Pink Parma Crown (dyed). 7t brass pinion.
Rehco bracket fitted with ball race bearings.
Body by yours truly.
Paint still in the rattle can.
Weight...Yet to be determined.


Please be gentle.
ATB Al.

[MantaRay]

Looks good to me Chief.......put me on the list for two bodies.......Not for this race......just when you get to it.....
Tx
Ray

[Maximo]

Al,

Yes, I also want TWO bodies of your excellent design! Just let me know the price for them and shipping and I will shoot you the funds by PayPal.

BTW,....where is Kingie Edo's entry?

UPDATE:

Actually, I would be happy to get at least ONE! Same about Mike Zimmerman's Typhoon and UFO12 bodies.

-Max

[Jaak]

Hey Al,

Great to see your still on,
for a minute you had me scared there as i just joined in the fun after you posted and didn't hear a thing anymore.
Would be great to race along side you this proxy.

I love too have 2 bodies too, it looks fantastic mate.
You really did a fine job there, and anybody saying different has no taste.
Can pay with Paypal or any other form.

What is the name of that body?

Looking forward to it all.

[Jairus]

Ahhhhh the typical Al Bond super clean construction finally shows it's head! Very beautiful Al.
If you need a day or two to finish Al, Granted!
I said the same to Edo and will provide Tony P some extra time as well to receive the body Noose is painting.
Get them done and posted soon as possible guys.


Mailing address for the first race is:

Randy Tragni
1455 Hanchett Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126

Randy suggests shipping via PRIORITY MAIL. This way they can be tracked by the senders and Randy does not have to sign for them since he is at work when the mail is delivered. Insurance coverage is up to the individual.
It's okay to post them when ever you feel is necessary to arrive in time. Foreign entries might want to send a week sooner than domestic entries.

First race will be at Eddies Slot World September 30th.

(That is about 21 days from now.)

Most of the entrants who have posted their entries on the "Cars Thread" have already paid entry fees and I have collected T-shirt sizes from them as well.
But this is a reminder to those who are not entering, that you too can purchase a t-shirt for the low price of $20.00 (shipping in the U.S. included) I will be ordering and printing shirts during the next two weeks. The hopes are to get all the entrants shirts out in the mail before the first race. There will be only one printing this time, but I will print a few extra L, XL and 2X shirts just in case.


Okay that is all for now. Happy Sunday everyone!

[Jaak]

Heya Bob,

I missed your post but that is also a great looking machine,
makes me wonder how smoked aligator jerky tastes.

Sweet front wheels on the front, they seem to some sort of bearings with a O-ring.
correct me if i am wrong, where did you source those?

[Jaak]

Oh and Jairus 1 L and 2 times a 2X please.
Please let me know how much that is in total including the entrance fee and Postage to France.

Thanks in advance.

[Mike K]

Body = Choti #5 Ultra Negative Lift
Guide = Jet flag
Gears = JK steel pinion / Cox crown gear
Front wheels = O ring
Rear wheels = yes
Tires = Mid America Ruff Cuts
Paint & Graphics = kravico
Guide tongue = UGO fabricated by Warmack
Motor bracket = Bryan Warmack
Motor = Mura NCC20 (for now)

[slotbaker]

hey,just took a look at the "latest" entry,Mr Steven King,another great looking hotrod, whatta cool setup

Thanks Oscar, I missed your post and just found it.

Holey nut Bob, that's a nice chassis.

Yep, gotta agree with Jairus, nice work Al.
Love the body. It looks a bit Morganesqueish, but definitely a thingie. It'll look good screamin around the track.

Nice classic Choti Mike.

Great collection of cars we're gathering here.

Roll on the 30th.

[Jaak]

Mike,

That's one sweet looking ride too,
Fantastic paintjob

[The Bugman]

good job Mike K,,,,,,,now we got 2 guys/cars from BPR to give the rest of the world hell

[Jairus]

Don't seem to be very many non-entrants wanting shirts this time.
That will make printing easy at least.

Today is the last day to post... however, I did grant a couple people a few extra days so don't get your panties in a bunch if cars show up on the thread a little late. But we will not allow anyone to race that has not been viewed by the other entrants soooo... don't bother sending if you have not posted please.