Thunderslot build(s)

[chrisguyw]

Hello Folks, I am in the middle of building a few Thunderslot cars for some new xmas homes, and while the chassis are all done, I only have one body finished.

They will all be in fantasy liveries, although the liveries will be typical of the time. I have added a few screens and bits to the existing kits, and have replaced the stock plastic intakes with some really nice aluminum ferrules (much nicer!!) Additionally, the wheels and inserts have been swapped out with some much nicer looking pieces.
I have been using Tamiya Semi Gloss on a few cars recently, and have on this one.....the shine level is more realistic for cars of this period

On the chassis front, as the cars will be raced without magnets on wood, the hard chassis and pod will be used in all cases. additionally, after the pods are aligned, they will be glued in with some clear flexible glue (the chassis in the pic. has been done this way). I much prefer commercial grade sintered bronze bushings, so the stock bushings have been replaced with some single flange 3/32 x 3/16 bushings. A few quick strokes with a round file on the uprights and the bushings slipped right in....they were then aligned/glued. These 3/32 bushings also allow the use of quality 3/32 drill blank axles.

I am swapping out the stock motor for Piranna units (you are welcome SCC ;) ), but, there is no reason to do this, the stock TS motor is just fine.........I just have this need to change things!! ;)
Similarly, I have changed the gearing, while the stock bits are just fine, you can't beat a steel pinion...this one is a cut down MB Slot 11T.

Hopefully I will get them all done in time for Santa to deliver, and Happy Holidays to all!!

Cheers
Chris Walker

I am always amazed when I look at my photos taken with a Macro lens.......I thought the car was clean, bloody lens shows all the dust/track rubber.......looks much cleaner in person..honest!! :D

[Czar]

As always, your car is beautiful. A lens can not record what is not there. Maybe the dust is inside the lens.

[chappy]

Very nice Chris . I like the chosen livery, and the chassis work although not your usual brass is very nicely done. The ferrules do look good as do the new wheels
Bob

[HomeRacingWorld]

Very well done. Excellent paint work.

[goosenapper]

[VTECFOUR]

Beautiful build. Nice period livery and the BWA rims and inserts really make it.

Dan

[Ky.Slot Racer]

the aluminum injector stacks just jump at me, love em ! all over cool car, and beautiful build. :banana-dance:

[Modlerbob]

Great work. You've taken what is already one of the great 1/32 slot cars and made it a masterpiece. I hope that those who are getting them appreciate the effort.

[Aloha]

Chris
You never cease to amaze me. That is great work
Aloha
Dale

[Brumos RSR]

You had me at Hello......that's an another amazing build Chris. My question is most want pod float but you mentioned gluing the pod after alignment with a flexible glue. Would you mind elaborating on this as well as pod alignment?

[Rleog]

Superb improvements. I hope you post pics of the rest of the fleet as you complete them.

Where do you source the aluminum ferrules? Attention to details such as this sets your cars apart. It's always fun seeing what you're building.

Thanks,
Bob G

[Audi1]

Another stunner! The wheels, intake stacks and paint job really make it look real. The Piranha is a nice fit in that chassis. Recently, I've seen more than one glued motor pod in a fast 1/32 slot car................

Hope I made your gift list this year...............! :mrgreen:

Allan

[chrisguyw]

[chrisguyw]

[TuscoTodd]

WOW! That is one SHARP looking re-livery!
Love the upgrade on the injector stacks - definitely an eye catcher!