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Proxy idea - low cost, scratchbuilt Kurtis Indy cars

Started by MSwiss , Jan 17 2013 10:21 PM

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#126 MSwiss

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Posted 24 May 2013 - 04:20 PM

Super-slow coming in.

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#127 slotbaker

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Posted 24 May 2013 - 04:49 PM

It's probably best to put a deadline on when the cars should be received.

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#128 MSwiss

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Posted 24 May 2013 - 04:53 PM

I had put out a couple feelers how guys are progressing, so I could get some idea on placing a deadline.

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Posted 24 May 2013 - 05:33 PM

I'm having trouble getting to finish it off with so many other things (perceived priorities by SWMBO and car club stuff) going on at the moment, and with no deadline for the Kurtis, it keeps getting pushed aside.

Pablo is right in that there has been more than enough time to build, so why don't you just pick a date that suites you and go for it.

Maybe have another race later on as well for those who don't make this race.
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Posted 24 May 2013 - 05:49 PM

I agree, inaugural event for those ready. I'll pick a date releasing you from the terrible feeling you may get thinking you slighted someone slouching!

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Posted 24 May 2013 - 06:17 PM

We'll go with June 27th for the first race.

Those cars running in it will have a slight advantage, in subsequent races, in that their big rear tires will

be "track trued".

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Posted 24 May 2013 - 06:29 PM

I guess I better get those bodies done.

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Posted 24 May 2013 - 07:53 PM

That is more than fair. WTG, Mike :clapping:

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Posted 24 May 2013 - 08:01 PM

Slotcar Johnny and Manta Ray are awaiting the Noosemeisters jewels! Chassis are ready.

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Posted 25 May 2013 - 12:30 AM

Mike,

IMO, Very fair*. How many cars are 'in-house' now ?

The clock is ticking ....... pressure is on :heat:

So :yu: ... is this the time and place for talking smack .... Pablo you go first? :spiteful: ..... :dirol:

_{* Steve and others ... calling long distance?}

I guess I better get those bodies done.

Take your time :huh: ... or .... There goes my shot :cray:

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Posted 25 May 2013 - 06:43 AM

Haven't decided if I want to win the 1st race or second one from afar yet.:-)

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Posted 25 May 2013 - 07:56 AM

You want smack talk, Bob ?

Hard to think of anything, since the racing is going to be very very close.

I painted my own body, how about that ? :crazy: :laugh2:

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Posted 25 May 2013 - 09:37 AM

Maybe I'll use a stripped gear to keep it fair.....bent axle too :-)

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Posted 25 May 2013 - 11:20 AM

Well .... yes Pablo :clapping:

But why are you busting on Ray and Johnny? :laugh2:

Bruce ... I just checked, all my gears have been stripped too ... now where is that darn axle? Put it on a piece of glass and roll it. :roflmao:

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Posted 25 May 2013 - 12:35 PM

No offense taken......We happen to like Nooses's expertise :victory:

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Posted 25 May 2013 - 01:25 PM

Well Bob, iffin you can't find your, just gives me a yell and I'll ships you a nice rest one:-)

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Posted 25 May 2013 - 03:09 PM

A note to brassrodman:

Concentrated Ghost Pepper drops are NOT LEGAL for comm juice :diablo: :laugh2: :bomb:

Bob, not "busting" on anybody for having a pro painted body.

But I will say, I think they missed out on a part of the fun of this "Fun" race by not doing the paint.

I sure did have fun researching mine, it may well have been my favorite part of the whole experience.

Learning and practicing all aspects of this hobby is just so cool.

I use Noose bodies and I use Jairus bodies and drivers all the time.

But I love to paint my own. Just don't expect straight lines :pardon:

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Posted 25 May 2013 - 11:51 PM

......We happen to like Nooses's expertise

I'm a we too ... and couldn't agree more.

Well Bob, iffin you can't find your, just gives me a yell and I'll ships you a nice rest one:-)

:laugh2: ..... consider that this is A :shout:

Bob, not "busting" on anybody for having a pro painted body.

But I will say, I think they missed out on a part of the fun of this "Fun" race by not doing the paint.

I sure did have fun researching mine, it may well have been my favorite part of the whole experience.

Learning and practicing all aspects of this hobby is just so cool.

I use Noose bodies and I use Jairus bodies and drivers all the time.

But I love to paint my own. Just don't expect straight lines

These are looking pretty good ... semi-amateur but nice. Noose / Jarius quality no way.

I took (and gave) a lot of crap on the balls out ... since there is a tendency for my humor to piss everyone off .. I'm gonna tone it down a little ... Very little :tease: :sarcastic_hand:

So .. back to smack lite ...

Where's Jaak? :clapping:

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Posted 26 May 2013 - 08:01 AM

Ya, where's Jaaaaak ? :shok:

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Posted 26 May 2013 - 01:12 PM

May is almost gone. What happened to :
...Bob "endbelldrive" Suzuki
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I'm here! Just been rehabbing my left hand/arm thingy...the one I hold the soldering iron in. I guess I coulda used a torch which I hold in my right hand...go figure. :scratch_one-s_head: