by Florida_Slotter » Fri Sep 19, 2014 7:53 am
Bob,
I'm already doing well. Several years ago I changed my ideal when it came to slot cars. My ideal is now to have as much FUN as I can muster when playing with my little toy cars. Since I've adopted that philosophy, I've never left a slot car race where I'm not smiling and have had as much FUN as the law allows. Any other way and you can see how easy it is to not enjoy your time with your buds. Hey, there is only going to be one winner out of however many folks are there racing. If you don't win, or place on the podium, well then your day is shot, at least it was prior to my changing my philosophy.
I had ordered one of the Gremlin Modified kits, but it would not mount on the H&R chassis. Yes, I do have a Dremel tool and know how to use it. But being the new kid in the neighborhood, I simply chose to find another body. I remember having this kit sitting on the shelf in the slot car room, so Mr. Dremel got some use and I grabbed parts from here, there and everywhere. The motor box is made from sheet styrene and the grill is a piece of .010 lexan that I painted with a piece of netting glued in place. This way it appears to be a screen, but is actually a solid piece. I hope to add some exhaust and a "chrome bumper" to the front of it. Had to rush to get it done, but now it's done.
It's FUN building model cars once again. Been a few years.
BTW - thanks for your kind comments.