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[Gator Bob]

Nice car, Mike !

What are the body choices in this 4" class? Also, who makes and sells that steel tongue?

The Evil ones are taking over the world...lol.

[cosmicnode]

Nice car, Mike !

What are the body choices in this 4" class? Also, who makes and sells that steel tongue?

The Evil ones are taking over the world...lol.

Have a look at the race report on other retro racing, UKRRA. The class is not limited to 4" I'm using a JK camero Dilworth has a Jaguar XJ6 Ford Capri and Mustang in 4". some build 4 1/2 NASCAR and others have built the original Mini 3 3/8".
The guide tongue is AB slotsports http://www.abslotsport.biz/

[Preston M]

first f1 build. Kinda just went at it with no set plan in mind. This is what i came up with.

[Preston M]

And i finished late, so solder will have to be removed tomorrow.

[Rick]

WTG Preston, build on bro....................

[Preston M]

Thanks Rick. Gunna have to build one of your f1 kits soon.

[Gator Bob]

Have a look at the race report on other retro racing, UKRRA. The class is not limited to 4" I'm using a JK camero Dilworth has a Jaguar XJ6 Ford Capri and Mustang in 4". some build 4 1/2 NASCAR and others have built the original Mini 3 3/8".
The guide tongue is AB slotsports http://www.abslotsport.biz/

Mike, Thanks for the link... Great stuff going on in UKRRA, spent about one hour at UKRRA and ABslot but never found the steel tongue.

[cosmicnode]

Mike, Thanks for the link... Great stuff going on in UKRRA, spent about one hour at UKRRA and ABslot but never found the steel tongue.

Difficult to find , here's a link
http://www.abslotsport.biz/page43.html

it's available as a separate part of the D3 F1 kit

Andy also has a new F1 kit which is a copy of my F1 with wide bracket and rear chassis plate, the bracket is one you fold yourself, I don't think he's updated the site yet but I saw the item last week.

[Duffy]

first f1 build. Kinda just went at it with no set plan in mind. This is what i came up with.

Hey, darn good to see you building! Go for it.
Duf

[Preston M]

I'm tryin duff. This damn frame was tough. My hands need some recovery time.LOL

[Phil Irvin]

Well....After 'so long'. your will build enough so the heet will not bother your fingers so much. I use toothpicks to keep things aligned or 'what is handy'

OLPHRT
PHIL I.

[Preston M]

Yea, I usually use a chopstick, as recommended by Dennis Samson, but this was my first f1 and everything is so tight. It also doesn't help that during this build i cut two fingers. One with a file, and one with a dremel... That didnt feel too good. LOL The damn blade got caught in some brass and the dremel slipped and nicked my finger...oops.

[Craig]

LOL, Preston.......Never NEVER admit when you try to self mutilate. Come up with some clever reason for the cause and nobody will be the wiser.

[Preston M]

Craig, I've injured myself too many times in too many stupid ways to even care about concealing the true reason behind the injuries. I should be put in a bubble, LOL.

[Duffy]

I disagree too, Craig - where's the fun in being a geek when you can't share Stupid Geek Tricks with other geeks who've already done 'em all anyway?

My own favorite was the time I was soldering & used my mouth as a third hand while nudging the pan a bit closer into the joint...gee, who knew the acid flux would wick up the fold in that metal brush handle?

duf

[Pablo]

Just a quick tooth brushing with Arm & Hammer and you are off to the races again, Duffmaster

[Gator Bob]

Difficult to find , here's a link
http://www.abslotsport.biz/page43.html

it's available as a separate part of the D3 F1 kit

Andy also has a new F1 kit which is a copy of my F1 with wide bracket and rear chassis plate, the bracket is one you fold yourself, I don't think he's updated the site yet but I saw the item last week.

Thanks Mike, that was a big help.
I bookmarked it and will keep an eye out for new F1 also.
Darkside looks like a fun place too.

[Tex]

gee, who knew the acid flux would wick up the fold in that metal brush handle?

You are one manly man, Duf.

[slotcarone]

Looks good Preston!!! No need to remove any solder though--just reheat with more acid and let it flow out smooth. If you have never used the F1 kit before you will find that you will have to elongate the front axle holes to get the proper clearance with JK tires. Build on!!!!

[Gator Bob]

My own favorite was the time I was soldering & used my mouth as a third hand while nudging the pan a bit closer into the joint...gee, who knew the acid flux would wick up the fold in that metal brush handle?

duf

You're a trip, Duf .... and then it wound-up on the sides of your Formula car.

[Cap Henry]

CHR Cars #038
JK X25R Kit
4" WB
.062/.055 Main Rails

[Rick]

Might as well get in on the build board. Built by Rick II, who doesn't post. Chassis built out at 104, race ready and has been sold.........

[GearBear]

Rick,

What size main rails are they? I picked up a kit last Saturday, and MIGHT get some time tonight to work on it...

[Cap Henry]

Gary, 99% sure the rails are .047

[Rick]

Yes, they are .047 rails.....................