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After rebraiding and painting my track.Had race night there.7 of us there.Race coordinator worked great great for adding players.Drag and drop for racing.Better than startling racing.

Decals came so what else is there to do on a rainy King's Birthday public holiday.

WA Slot Cars will be at Model Car Spectacular 2025! Our table will be setup with all things HO Scale slot cars, join us for a fun day! - Sunday July 13 - Cyril Jackson Rec Centre, 53 Reid Street Bassendean, Perth WA - 9am- 4pm

Carrera Digital D132 D124 Wireless+ Handle Accessory Turn your plunger controller into a trigger controller! NO HARDWARE REQUIRED! NO DAMAGE TO THE CONTROLLER! https://www.printables.com/model/1303295

So samples of all the plug ins are on the way from the factory. Everything from braid and motor wires, to headlights, tail lights, exhaust flame simulator, lane change beacons and sensors, analogue lap counter, sound modules, scenic lighting, OLED screen, hall sensor and a super capacitor for lights.

I missed some races recently but last Thursday night 6 of us braved the chilly conditions at Rodney’s Robertson track in the Southern Highlands. The track was a bit on the slippery side, I am guessing due to the cold weather but the racing was fun. We started with SCX NASCAR, then onto Host Revoslot Mercedes CLK and finished the night with 1/24 NASCAR. A conservative approach to the corners worked best making sure you were straight early so you could power out without fishtailing and losing time up the straight. I enjoy this track as it is similar to the 1/32 tracks I am more used to. Thanks Rodney for hosting. Results below.

Not as good as gazza's one this is my XA hardtop 3D printed body that took ages to get smooth but looks good now. H & R chassis that has very wide rubber tyres to fill out the guards but they did not have much grip during a test run on Saturday but then the 40k motor probably did not help, maybe a Fox 2 will be better. Decals are next, should be here soon.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/2093150201156645 Auto World Xtraction Blues Brothers 1974 Dodge Monaco w/Speaker (iWheels) HO Scale Slot Car

Hi Vince,yes it was a shock that she passed away so quickly.She only left hospital the previous weekend and was at the centre Thursday night so it was a shock when I got home from work on Friday to see on Facebook that she had passed away.I will pass on your condolences to Paul when the centre reopens next week.

Hi Tony It’s a bit of a shock to hear of Hayley’s passing, I remember her with Paul when racing NASCAR’s at Penrith years ago. Condolences to Paul on losing Hayley it is sad to hear of someone so young passing. Regards Vince

The History of Russkit In 1959, 34-year-old Jim Russell was looking for something to do on a weekend when a friend introduced him to a novel new hobby called slot car racing. Russ, as everyone calls him, was hooked. Then, in early 1963 while refinishing a coffee table, some Behr varnish spilled on one of Jim’s cars. He didn’t notice until after it dried but the effect was dramatic. Ever the entrepreneur, Jim decided to market his discovery and a new product and company were born. Russkit was incorporated in November of 1963 but its first product, Russ-Coat, actually hit the shelves in the summer of that year. Russell had quit his job as an accountant and management consultant in April to concentrate on getting a product line together for the new company so he started selling out of his car while he put together the financing and organization for the enterprise. The timing couldn’t have been better as interest in slot cars was just starting to climb. But the cars of that time were limited by the technology, or lack of it. They were heavy, and not very fast and it was a challenge just getting them around a track. Still, the injection molded bodies were impressively realistic and it was an exciting experience to “race cars” in your garage. Jim was all about performance and immediately started making changes to make them go faster and handle better. And many of those improvements became new products for the young company. Here is a partial list of products and marketing “firsts” that flowed from Russkit: First production vacuum formed bodies for RTR cars – lighter weight, more durable than Injection molded First slot car application for “can” style Mabuchi motor – lightweight variant became the famous “16D” First Drop Arm Guide – arguably the best ever made First hinged chassis – transferred weight in corners to improve handling Unique “Pit-Kit” packaging – Box became carry pack, kids would carry them to the slot car tracks Adjust-O-Jig – Made it easier for anyone to make their own hand-built chassis First Trigger-Finger controller – Original patented design still in use over 40 years later First professional “Factory” race team – Toured the country competing and giving demonstrations The environment was special – a lot of bright, young enthusiasts fired up and having fun. Here is a short list of some of the people who worked with or for Russkit under Jim: Bob Braverman – Top flight fabricator from aerospace. MESAC member. Chris Chan – Did much of advertising and logos. Later designed the AFX Logo for Jim at Aurora John Cukras – Pro slot racer and R&D guy. Did testing and R&D projects. One of the leaders of the teams that designed the G+, Super G+, and others. Jack Duer – Engineer had his hand in almost all of the Russkit products. Rick Durkee – One of the original Team Russkit members Dick Gray – Sales manager Jim Kirby – Started out sweeping floors, eventually a top-drawer R&D guy. Brought to New York by Russell and made Product Manager for T-Jets at Aurora. Ron “Von” Klein – Carved many of the Russkit bodies. Brought to Aurora in 70’s by Russell to carve some of the most beautiful HO bodies ever made. Mike Morrisey – Founding member and leader of the original Team Russkit Ron Quintana – One of the original Team Russkit members Hank Rose – Russell’s business partner, well-known lawyer. Len Vucci – One of the original Team Russkit members Ed Wadleigh – Salesman John Wessels – Designer and engineer had a hand in many of Russkit innovations. Later headed Russell’s “Skunkworks” in California that created the G+. Team Russkit 1:1 Jim’s love of racing made it easy to rationalize the marketing “need” to sponsor full sized racing teams and by 1965 the company had grown large enough to support this dream. It started with the low-level support of some of the better-known sports car stars of the day: Lance Reventlow, Dan Blocker, but of course, it wasn’t enough. And as he got to know more of the personalities of the sport he took Russkit into sponsorship of entire teams. In the mid-sixties, racing was still a gentleman’s sport and logos were rarely seen on racing cars. So it was a little odd when The Russkit logo showed up on the Haskell/Wexler Lola T70 of Ronnie Bucknam. But it didn’t take long for the others to get on the bandwagon. Jim went on to sponsor the unofficial factory Porsche team of Estes/Zipper in 1966 with a two car team and drivers Ken Miles and Scooter Patrick. That team won the National Championship of the day, the CSPRRC. At one of the races that year, Jim was talking with Carroll Shelby who mentioned that they were getting ready to crush the Cobra Daytona Coupes that had been so successful in GT racing over the prior two years. Jim offered to buy the original coupe, chassis number CSX2287 to use it for promotional display at the west coast races during the year. Shelby agreed and sold the car to Jim for $4,500. Strictly in the interest of saving money you understand, Jim hit on the idea of converting the car to street legality so it could be driven to the races instead of needing a trailer. This meant that Jim would have to make the ultimate sacrifice of driving the car on the street. Stepping into the breach, he steadied himself and drove the car back and forth to work many times while he had it. The sound of this 200mph supercar firing up in the driveway would bring kids out of the neighboring houses just to see it pass. Unfortunately, the slot car craze was waning and the slot car shops, that at one point nearly outnumbered bowling alleys, began to close. And by 1968 the market was in a full nose-dive. The Daytona Coupe was sold in 1967 to music impresario Phil Spector (Wall of Sound, Righteous Brothers, celebrity partyer, noted gunman) to meet payroll. Selling price: $12,500. (The same car recently sold for $4,500,000. Oh well!) Finally, in 1969, Jim closed Russkit. He liquidated the assets and was able to pay off almost all of his debts. Chuck Diker of Aurora Plastics Company approached him and wanted Jim to work in New York and sell Aurora the patents on the Russkit controller. This contract allowed Jim to pay off the Russkit debt and set the stage for the creation and stunning growth of AFX. But that’s another story…

I’ve finally bit the bullet and started getting my track ready to stick the braid on.Been copper track for 16 years.(2009)Since I bought it off,I think glen scriven .Couldn’t find and air filter fo my mask.A victa one fitted from my mower stock.Will start painting the routed wood.ready for braid.Will see me out.No more soldering broken worn copper.I’ll have to get on the forum.More often.cheers all.From grant lewis.

After the dust settles and changes decided upon this is what Carrera users can expect over a standard Carrera chip in terms of hardware. Around 2-3 times the hardware on a smaller decoder. All plug’n’play.

Racing on the oval for Carrera NASCARs and H & R Vintage NASCARs this coming Sunday morning at 10:30am.

Not long now! We're launching our first home slot circuit very soon: the SET-001 Track 01. A complete track, professional and ready to run at home. Total length: 6.9 meters Mounted measurements: 2.3 x 1.2 meters Includes professional controls, adjustable source and everything you need to set up your track. Perfect for those who dreamed of having a big circuit at home as a kid... And now they can finally make it happen! Let the fun begin! Available at the end of June

Available only through Perth Slot Car Racing, pricing is in the link ..... https://perthslotcars.com/collections/suss-engineering-weights

find out tonight. "insert fingers crossed emoji here"

First lot of cars just turned up in my lap. From Fiery1.

Nice track.

Scaleauto stand at UK Slot Car Festival 2025

Nice innovation on the mask.

Back in the late '60's the Modified Production Sportscars were one of my favorite classes. Easy to get to Warwick Farm by train or grab a lift with a mate and his dad to Oran Park. Sprite and Triumph are Airfix, the Austin-Healey is Aurora. Thanks for looking, Chris.

Since the first shipment of 5,000 metres of mag-braid arrived about 18 months ago. We have installed and/or sold over 11,000 metres. There is another 5,000 metres on it's way. MrTrax has secured the clientel and trust of SlotMods USA and other track builders. The mag-braid has also been shipped overseas to Brazil, Spain, NZ, UK, USA and Italy. The last batch has improved substantially in the quality of the weave and sizing. The mag-braid offers great magnetic effect. Similar if not better than the former Magnatech braid we used to sell. It also has a much longer life span being stainless steel. When laying braid over really long circuits, it's advisable to add power taps. As the resistance value of the mag-braid over longer distances is higher than copper braid. We would suggest a tap every 5-8 metres. Another tip when bending the braid to go vertically down thru a hole (for a power tap or track connection). Is to give it a sharp 90 degree bend with a pair of pliers. Then pull the braid down to the track surface and it will sit perfectly flat. We also found that once you have painted the track and braid recess. That it's a good idea to cut a slither of green scourer from the kitchen (same width as your braid recess). And run it over the braid recess only without marking the track surface. This will take off the high points and leave most of the paint in place. Give it a wipe over with a clean, lint free rag afterwards. The most recent mag-braid we've been installing needs a recess depth of around 0.8mm. The braid should end up just under the track surface or level with the surface. That depends on how accurately you have achieved the 0.8mm. If you're going to use the 3M VHB tape we sell. It is strongly advised that you purchase the braid with the adhesive already attached (self-adhesive braid). It will work out cheaper and so much easier to lay. Believe me! We lay 100's of metres of braid every week. I hope this gives you some insight to our mag-braid product and how to use it. Happy building! Cheers, Peter AKA MrSlotcar / MrTrax / Mobile Raceways