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Latest News & ArticlesAugust 23, 2010
Part 1 - Basic glad for the Scalextric Power Base 4
CAUTION. THIS ARTICLE RECOMMENDS THE USE OF CHEAP EXTENSION CORDS AS AN AFFORDABLE SOURCE OF PLUGS AND SOCKETS. WHILE THIS WORKS IT SHOULD NEVER BE USED WHERE YOUNG OR EASILY CONFUSED RACERS ARE ALLOWED TO PLUG IN THESE CORDS. DUE TO THE FACT THESE ARE THE SAME CORDS THAT WILL PLUG INTO 110 VOLT WALL OUTLETS EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED. NEVER PLUG A GLAD EXTENSION CORD INTO A 110 VOLT POWER SUPPLY!!!
 Glad is simple and unoriginal. It is a single lane separate system using chip jumpers that allows the PB4 owner to run analog. This project uses a stock PB4 , stock digital power pack, and stock digital controllers. You will only modify 2 pieces of straight track and make 2 chip jumpers. Read More
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August 20, 2010
Carrera Audi R8 LMS
 Under the hood Carrera has left lots of room on the chassis of the Audi R8 LMS courtesy of the pan interior and flat chassis. This is great for anyone who wants to convert the car to digital, or to non-magnet running as there’s lots of room for either the chip or lead weight. It’s nice to see brass bushings front and rear though there’s significant play owing to the knurled axles used. One interesting feature I noticed in testing is the ability to bypass the direction switch courtesy of the modular electrical connections used between the switch, guide, and motor. The guide and motor connections can be hooked up directly and the now redundant switch can be easily removed by just removing 1 screw. Read More
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August 19, 2010
BRM 24 Hour Race at the Haynes International Motor Museum Model Car Show
 ...on last 10th-11th July was held the first European BRM 24H Race! Unfortunately I was unable to speak about it first, because I had not any pictures and useful information to tell the Event. I write Event with the “E” capitalized, because also myself that travel all around the world to see and participate in BRM competitions, I’ve been very impressed about this Race, its organization and its fantastic location in one of the most famous Museums dedicated to cars and motor vehicles Read More
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August 12, 2010
Carrera CanAm Challenge
 Carrera has jumped onto the Can Am bandwagon with their most recent releases, and they’ve done so with a splash. The cars Carrera has chosen to model represent the end of two separate lines of development for the Can-Am land missiles: the McLaren M20 and Porsche 917/30.The Carrera Can-Am models are available in both Analog and D132. The paint and detail on the cars looks great: nice sharp lines, good exhaust detail, and a pan interior leaving plenty of room for the electrical workings. Mark Donohue's spaceman helmet is a little on the funky side though. The tires on these cars are huge, with the Porsche’s being the widest I have ever seen on a 1/32 scale slot car. Read More
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Carrera Chevrolet Dekon Monza – IMSA 1977
 Carrera’s Dekon Monza is a model of chassis number 1004 as campaigned by Tom Frank in both Camel GT and Trans Am during the late 70s. This car looks the business with its massive rear wing, cow catcher air dam, and monster fender flares. Carrera did a great job on the tampo of this car reproducing even the smallest contingency sponsor logos. Even the Camel GT’s “Smokin’ Joe” logo makes an appearance though the cigarette manufacturer’s name is abbreviated to ‘C M L’ since the Carrera is after all a toy car. Read More
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August 8, 2010
The Slot Car Handbook
 A few months ago I joined the ranks of 1/32 scale slot car hobbyists. A librarian by day, it was only natural for me to search out information sources for my new pastime. In the wonderfully helpful and lively SCI community, I found answers to many of my newbie questions. But I also like to have a guide book or two handy when digging into a new project, and The Slot Car Handbook is one I’m very glad to have. Read More
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A Tale of Two Jags
 Scalextric have recently issued a 4,500 limited edition twin pack 1955 Mercedes-Benz / Jaguar D Type set. The two cars come in a presentation box and are both displayed to their best. This review is just for the D Type Jaguar as it is the new car in the set. The Mercedes was released last year. As Auto Art also released the D Type last year I thought I'd add some photos of both cars. Read More
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Team Slot Lancia Stratos
 The Stratos is for me one of the most beautiful cars ever made. Thinking back to the Seventies, Jaguar gave us the XJS an Ferrari were heading off on their wedge phase, so the Stratos was just bliss personified. The fact that it had such a successful rallying history too just adds to the mystique for me. The design has not dated and it continues to look fresh against all modern offerings. beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so cut me some slack OK? Read More
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SCI Track DirectoryWe are looking for your favorite tracks to be included in SCI's Track Directory!!! All fifty states are listed alphabetically and of course Canada is included as well. Although SCI's focus is mainly North America We would like for you to add your favorite race tracks to our list no matter where it is. If you don't see a place to add your track scroll to the bottom, start a new thread and we will add a section for it. This Directory is for Commercial Raceways, Stores with Tracks, Club tracks and also Private tracks looking for Racers. |
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