Slot Car Corner '73 IROC Proxy - Builds & Usual Chatter

[waaytoomuchintothis]

I have done a lot with Tamiya Racing White over the years, and I have learned several things that are unique to that particular paint color. It is unlike any of the others as far as I can tell. It actually changes (a lot, not a little) as it gasses out. It richens the color, so you have to time the application of clearcoat to freeze the process at a given point, which sounds nuts, because it assumes using clearcoat a day before gassing is complete. Yes, I know how crazy this sounds, don't bother telling me. Also, it darkens with Future if you wait for fully gassed out paint, the only thing I know of that happens with (other than Future that has gotten old and yellowed). I can post a couple of examples of cars I did to figure this out years ago. Its amazing how distinct the variation of color richness is. I'd advise a test shot or two to get a handle on this. I had to completely repaint a Porsche 962 Braun because I waited too long and got a less white version of the car after clearcoat. Good luck.

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[SRQSloter]

I wouldn't worry about it Dave. It's really not that bad. What you see there is all there is. Rest of it is perfect man. No big deal nothing a little white putty won't fix. The big deal is the curve ball I just got thrown on this paint.

[SRQSloter]

I'll see what happens when I get to the point of spraying. Probably do one little test just to see how much it does change over the coarse of a day.

[SRQSloter]

It may be a week or so before I get started on it. Have another issue I need to get fixed first.

[waaytoomuchintothis]

[SRQSloter]

That cream color is not going to work at all. Thanks for the pics.

[SRQSloter]

If anyone is curious the scale wheelbase on these puppies are 2.793".

[Fumey]

Never worked with resin before. Usually I use Devcon Plastic Weld , a two part epoxie , to attach body posts to plastic . Think it'll work on resin ?

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[waaytoomuchintothis]

While you two are participating in the Brotherhood of Doing Good Works and Generally Being Great Guys Festival, I feel it is my duty to mention that I am dedicated to mercilessly wiping the track with both of you. So there. :teasing-neener:

[SRQSloter]

I see two issues with this kit. 1. Is a sloppy guide. Not good. 2. Is a floppy up and down axle. Again Not good. What is the plan or what are we aloud to do here? Both equals a $90 dollar piece of crap. Which would be a shame after all the time spent on this. I for one don't like to build that way.

[waaytoomuchintothis]

Just basic tuning stuff. Easily handled.

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[nhdungeonracer]

The PM guide comes with spacers which you can adjust the height a little bit.
The post is also too long (by design), and you'll want to cut out whatever sticks op from the guide hole. Once you've done that, you can take out a lot of the slop with the screw. Just tighten just enough to take out most of the slop, but still allows the guide to swivel freely.