Hi Guys,
I'm not new to HO slot cars, but what I know is from the 60's (as a kid), and then the late 90's (local commercial, 6 lane, HO racing).
As (good) luck would have it, we are having a HO slot car revival here in the San Diego area.
I'm jazzed.
So, as I come up to speed on current HO, I see some cool Colored/hardened? chassis' (440x2 and such) For Sale on eBay.
I raced a lot of 440X2's in the late 90's and have several chassis on hand.
Is it something simple to do, like boil for 5 min in the food coloring of my choice (my first thought!) or is it something more complicated.
If not heat treating by boiling the chassis, how would they treat it to add hardness without making it too brittle?
Another question if you will;
I see some armatures called out to have a Wide Slot. I'm told it is a design that makes more power/torque.
I'd sure like more details.
I thought I knew a little about arms and windings, but since then I've forgotten most what I knew! ;-)
A refresher would be keenly welcome.
Thanks for any input.
cheers
Boots Langley
La Mesa, ca
619-466-7298