BG official Slot Car thread.

[Big Boss Man]

Can we keep things civil, please. I just come here to relax. I will attempt to tone down the nerdisms that are found to be so offensive. Might we all just be respectful of one another. I apologize if I have offended you in any way: I assure you that this was never my intention.

[ian]

That's cool. The super fast 50m in 2 seconds sounds cool. People used to be really into Scalextric and buy like things like this



Same with Subbuteo, you could buy the different teams and have like stands etc. I think things like Scalextric are a cool hobby to have since there's like a lot of customizable stuff you can do. I looked into the digital cars and found this video

I have that dunlpp bridge

And yeah, I'm looking into some pretty awesome software at the moment to make things really detailed.

[Big Boss Man]

That sounds cool, is it possible to hook them up to a laptop or PC and have it program the cars, like to go around the track so many times, at a certain speed etc. Or do they just record track times etc?

[ian]

That sounds cool, is it possible to hook them up to a laptop or PC and have it program the cars, like to go around the track so many times, at a certain speed etc. Or do they just record track times etc?

The advanced power base in the platinum set lets you set pacer cars that go around at a speed you set, you can also program them to start when you do, and compete in the same race. The really advanced stuff happens with a PC. you can set pit stops and times, fuel burns, best laps, drivers, cars, split times, different race types, yellow flag and safety car stuff.
Etc etc.

I'm gonna settle on a permanent track, then get into that when the track is all good to go.

[Big Boss Man]

That does sound cool, this site does custom tracks but they are expensive

http://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/scale ... Gwoda8wEVg

I'd like to see like a mini F1 setup with a nice set like with the dunlop bridge accessories and stuff. I had one set with lights on the cars years ago that lit up, think it was like a nighttime racing one or something similar. They also do digital trains

http://www.hornby.com/uk-en/shop/all-se ... -sets.html

[ian]

That does sound cool, this site does custom tracks but they are expensive

http://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/scale ... Gwoda8wEVg

I'd like to see like a mini F1 setup with a nice set like with the dunlop bridge accessories and stuff. I had one set with lights on the cars years ago that lit up, think it was like a nighttime racing one or something similar. They also do digital trains

http://www.hornby.com/uk-en/shop/all-se ... -sets.html

I actually bought some cool lane changing corners from Jadlam (they've been discontinued for about 5 years, so when I found new stock I jumped on them) And am going back on their ebay to get some more boarders and barriers etc. I paid about $300 for all the tracks and barriers I got from them including postage, which was pretty cheap really (thank you weak pound!!)

And I can't afford model trains at all.. if you think 2000 pounds for a slot car setup is a lot, you should talk to train enthusiasts.
I know several people who'll spend 2 grand on a single HO locomotive
My limit with trains was about $1600 for a REALLY nice set which I split the cost with my brothers

[Big Boss Man]

Yea trains can be super expensive, but I think there's a market there for collectors and some rare ones I imagine are highly sought after so it's a win-win situation where if someone pays a lot they would get it back or more if they sold it. But there's always a premium price for any form of top end collecting. I think the key is to make the introductory set(s) at an affordable price and go from there so if somebody is into customising they can buy the accessories etc.

[ian]

I just have to stop spending money on this.

[OrangeRibbon]

Was that a Ford GT 40mm? (because it's small)

Looks fun though.

[Matisfaction]

I always wanted the Mighty Metro set when I was a kid, never managed got my hands on it.

[ian]

I always wanted the Mighty Metro set when I was a kid, never managed got my hands on it.

I have a metro! Got it in a twin pack with a ford RS200.

[Big Boss Man]

I always wanted the Mighty Metro set when I was a kid, never managed got my hands on it.

I think I had that one. I might be misremembering but I think the cars were adifferent colour. I can vaguely recall one being blue.

[ian]

My mighty Metro:


Metro came in a pack with an RS200:


Pissed off that these cars don't have lights, most of the limited car sets do, but I got the set for $80, so not too bad.

My oldest, but favourite car:

Needs new rear tyres and a digital Chip installed, but I'll get to it one day.

Caterham:

Which will be hard to physically fit a chip in, I'll have to find a way though.

One of my three Mclaren P1's:


one of my 4 MP4-12C's:


1986 Audi Sport Quattro S1:

Absolutely exquisite model (along with the lancia Delta it came with) I really hope it has lights, I need to fit a digital chip to see.

Awsome model right here 1986 Lancia Delta S4:


This car is so beautiful I almost don't want to drive it, I really want this quality of model in a 1976 lancia stratos alitalia:

[Dr. Zoidberg]

They are very cool looking.

[ian]

The caterham was the cheapest single car at $50.
The Mclaren F1 was $64 with post
The most expensive single car was the Green P1 at $75
And the Audi, Lancia set, as well as being hard to find, was $145.

Normally I won't pay more than $120 for a 2 car set, but they looked so nice I had to get them.

I still have to work out a track design, But I do know how my pit lane will look:

That middle building will be another pit garage when I put it all together.
I just need one more pack of single lane straights.

Team Marlboro Mclaren pits:




And the Audi pits:


I also am toying with an Idea to make a SEMI permanent layout that can be broken down quickly and easily.

[Matisfaction]

I always wanted the Mighty Metro set when I was a kid, never managed got my hands on it.

I think I had that one. I might be misremembering but I think the cars were adifferent colour. I can vaguely recall one being blue.

They did do different colours

[Big Boss Man]

They did do different colours

Yea thats definitely the one. Cool cars too Ian.

[ian]

Flux Capacitor... Fluxing:









The New Scalextric McLaren F1 is much better than my old one: (sold the old one the second this was announced, for $7 more than this cost)
the old one:

My oldest, but favourite car:

Needs new rear tyres and a digital Chip installed, but I'll get to it one day.

The new one:

I really want this quality of model in a 1976 lancia stratos alitalia:

They heard me on this one too:



I've got a lot in 4 years lol.

[Dr. Zoidberg]

Very nice. I especially like that Lancia.

And in other news, ET's Gay Lover was a cunt.

[ian]

I have more pics of the Lancia (it is a twin pack) but they're on a drive that isn't plugged in right now.

I'll put some new cars up, and change the thread name I guess since it's not new anymore.

the BG slot car thread.