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As it is getting into "driving season", we have been to a few events in the past couple of weeks: The MGA register of the MGCC have an All “A’s” Run – with Model A Ford and Alvis car clubs". We called in while we were waiting for the first cost of paint to dry on our patio concrete that we were painting (no; really).

Last Sat, we went to Fuel Magazine's "Coffee & Classics" in Port Melbourne. It was ripper weather; especially compared to the last few days (when will summer start???). Here are some pics: http://s143.photobucket.com/user/gpslotcars/library/#/user/gpslotcars/library/Autos/Coffee%20and%20Classics%202013?sort=4&page=1&_suid=1386544572852027010540731666477

Brilliant. Thanks!

I finally got the car back on the road after 3 months; woohoo!! Some decent weather too. And then, I noticed a big patch of gear oil on the garage floor. It looks like I need a new (replacement) speedo drive. So, does anyone have any idea of where I might pick up a speedo drive from an '80's Nissan, L4 5sp gbox?

Good call lenny. I am a member. But all of the recommended folks are in the east. And why would I ever cross the bridge if I don't have to???

Yep.... the car was painted in the '80's. It seems that "somewhere" the door received a sufficient enough hit to sheer off one of the hinge bolts, which allowed the door to drop; which then pushed the back of the door skin over the sill and also tuck the front of it in behind the front guard (it swung like an axe). And yes Amber, "a much brighter yellow" is one way of describing it. It is English. I expected to have to work on it (some may say constantly). What I didn't expect was this sort of damage. Regardless, it ain't roadworthy like that. So I need to get it repaired ASAP. Any line on a decent guy anywhere in Melbourne would be handy.

I have a "spot of bother" I need addressed fairly quickly. Anyone know a good panel beater / spray painter in the Melb inner west ? This is as it arrived off the truck from WA.

Thanks for the info guys. It doesn't look good does it? I was all set to buy three of the '57 Chevs for custom paint/decals; 50's stock car style. Maybe, I should just buy the model kits and go with MJK chassis (or maybe 1700 Plafit). I see the new 1:24 Scaleauto SC7018 JAGUAR XKR GT2 RSR PETIT LE MANS 2010 is out. Maybe I should just spend my $150.00 on one of those.

Before I go ahead and buy one, has anyone else built/raced any of these? And if so, what are they like? Thanks!. Pat.

Apologies if everyone has seen this (these videos) before, but I hadn't. It gives me a new appreciation for Batman. http://www.electricd...ars-and-batman/ Is this an early version of product placement in a TV series??? They're both Revell sets aren't they?

Thanks Alan. It never ceases to amaze me how slot car tracks just seem to "turn up" around the place.

Can anyone share any light on this track (in Brighton VIC)??? Slot Car Track: 5.15M x 2.1M http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Slot-Car-Track-5-15M-x-2-1M-/150712553795?pt=AU_Toys_Hobbies_Slot_Cars&hash=item23172b1143

All the effort is appreciated Jacob. Thank you!

Let me know how you go with your timing system decision (and setup). I still haven't got any timing system on my track either. My track build.

....and that's a robot cycling:

Here's a link to the blurb from the LA Slot Car Mueseum on Unique Engineering: LA Slot Car Museum - Unqiue Engineering I think their biggest claim to fame was releasing the first ever commercial RTR 1/24 scale car in the USA (which was a D Type Jag).

A robot that flies like a bird - YouTube

We used the dark ferrodor; let it settle (for a week or so) and then gave it an extra light sand (by hand). That changed the colour and grip level. Initially, I thought that I'd totally stuffed it as the grip level was awful (way too slippery). But after running the track for a few hours on each lane, it turned out being a (fairly) quick an easy option.

Cool. Just what I need too.

Nice work Chris. What's chassis is it running? Pat.

After a few weeks of running the track, there still seemed to be too much grip. So, I gave the ferrodor (it has 4 coats on it at this stage) a really light/quick sand with some 150. I then wiped it down and vacced it off. After the first few laps after that, I thought I had destroyed the track. It was like going from a dry to a full wet track, cars (regardless of tyre type) were sliding everywhere; even on the straights. Anyway, after persisting for a while longer and getting a bit of rubber on the track, the track has come back and is now really good. There's good grip in the straights and just enough give to allow some decent power slides in the corners. I'm happy. I just need to get the timing system in and fill the gas bottle ready for the open day.

To give you some indication of routed track build costs, we've just completed one three lane 4.2 x 1.8m CNC routered track build (and have started another). 3 Laner in Melb. Another 3 laner in Melb. To this stage - CNC routed, fold-away base, drivers' stations, all other wood work done and painted in sealer, the cost was around $1500.00

Thanks Bry. Almost all of the fit off work is done. ..still have a few small things to do like some more work on the inside of this corner. ...and then it should be just the timing system to go.

Thanks Drifter. Yep, all three of the tracks we have started were CNC routed.

Slot Race Manager is on the list to try for sure. Thanks.