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Post by ncdragracer on Dec 18, 2017 6:56:04 GMT -7
Guys,
Its been a while since I have been active in the Slot Car racing scene, and very much have enjoyed lurking around Nitro Slots recently. I am looking to jump in the scene (just not face first) I have ran both pancakes and in-lines in the past however I always enjoyed the pancake cars, I recently acquired a few new Auto World pancake cars off of local C/L, and have broken out my older ones to refurbish and start rebuilding. Looked up and saved several links / tips / pdf files / videos and sites.
I have some of the basic tools, (Dremel, Drivers, Pliers, Emory boards, etc) as well as a few ohm meters. For a SERIOUS newbee what other tools would be suggested by you guys for someone starting out in the sport besides the other basic tools you can purchase through RT-HO, and Scale Engineering?
I am wanting to pull the trigger on tools from RT-HO as well as looking at Scale Engineering, and VRP. I am looking for advice as to what to or what not to get. I have also spoke with Cheryl and Paul at getting a new 1/8th mile track for the new year (already purchased track power) I look forward to your input and racing with you guys in 2018 and beyond. Alot of you have some serious talent in building your gems, and hope I can run and compete with you all.
Here is to a great 2018
Happy Holidays to all of you
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Post by Eagle Racing on Dec 18, 2017 7:27:06 GMT -7
Welcome, one of my favorite tools is the scale engineering wheel press. If you want to press on fancy wheels like Vincent and R&R sure makes it easy.
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Post by ncdragracer on Dec 18, 2017 7:41:21 GMT -7
Welcome, one of my favorite tools is the scale engineering wheel press. If you want to press on fancy wheels like Vincent and R&R sure makes it easy. Thanks for the welcome, do you see yourself using ALL the adapters or just certain ones? |
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Post by ecbill on Dec 18, 2017 15:12:07 GMT -7
Welcome to Nitro Slots. A small gear puller for removing the brass gears in the pancake cars is very useful. The wheel press can be used to install the gears.
Look forward to "seeing" you and your cars at the track.
Bill
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Post by ncdragracer on Dec 18, 2017 16:07:51 GMT -7
Welcome to Nitro Slots. A small gear puller for removing the brass gears in the pancake cars is very useful. The wheel press can be used to install the gears. Look forward to "seeing" you and your cars at the track. Bill Thanks Bill. Tools I am currently "pulling the trigger" on RT-HO ARMATURE PINION GEAR & WHEEL PULLER T-JET GEAR REMOVAL PRESS T-JET GEAR INSTALLATION TOOL WHEEL PULLER IDLER POST EXPANDING TOOL Still looking into whos Tech / Set Up block to go with. as well as Eagles recommendation on the Scale Engineering wheel press Just got a pretty good deal on another dremel along with a accessories kit, as well as a gram scale. |
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Post by AJR on Dec 18, 2017 17:17:49 GMT -7
Looks like a good list to get you started for sure. A standard soldering iron and a mini vise are good additions as well. The list is literally endless. Harbor Freight is a great place for some stuff.....miniature files, hemostats, small drill bits, mini screw drivers, etc. Looking forward to having in in the racing mix in 2018!!
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Post by ncdragracer on Dec 18, 2017 21:33:31 GMT -7
Looks like a good list to get you started for sure. A standard soldering iron and a mini vise are good additions as well. The list is literally endless. Harbor Freight is a great place for some stuff.....miniature files, hemostats, small drill bits, mini screw drivers, etc. Looking forward to having in in the racing mix in 2018!! Thanks, lucky for me (I think) there is one right down the road from me. I guess I need to visit them again. |
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Post by ncdragracer on Dec 22, 2017 20:40:10 GMT -7
Do you guys use the same tech block for T-Jets/pancakes and the in lines? What about chassis Jigs and where is a good source for those?
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Post by dave632 on Dec 23, 2017 18:26:46 GMT -7
Your start list is very good. I don't use a tech block because we have few chassis size restrictions here at Nitro Slots and I don't know of anyone who makes their own chassis like they do in 1/24, 1/32 so there is no need for a chassis jig. You do need a test/break in stand of some sort or a Dyno. A soldering iron and associated equipment is highly recommended as JJ said. Check out this post: nitroslots.com/thread/4194/electrical |
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Post by AJR on Dec 23, 2017 20:14:45 GMT -7
I was going to post on this too. I agree with Dave on the chassis jig. I have never used one and don't see the need in one for drag racing anyway. Money saved to put towards something else. Also when ordering your presses and your pullers....make sure you are not doubling up on some tools that will do the same thing. I know that some of that stuff can get pretty pricey. You can add a multi tip hobby hammer and some kind of anvil or hunk of metal to your list. You will wear those tools out. I told you the list is endless....lol.
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Post by ecbill on Dec 23, 2017 22:40:40 GMT -7
Tried to reply on this thread earlier but the battery died just as I hit send.
No tech block here either, just a single lane section cut out of an old piece of track. It's a section of lock and joiner or 1st generation AFX track which is much smoother than the current AFX or AW offerings. The pebble grain is not as course.
It's pretty handy for checking pick up shoe contact on the rails, and making sure the guide pin isn't bottomed out in the slot or dragging on the track , etc.
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Post by ncdragracer on Dec 24, 2017 1:33:59 GMT -7
Guys thanks for all the help and incite. When talking about the (jig) I was inquiring mainly about the RT HO boiling jig? Looks like they don't offer it any longer?? And didn't know if it was something you guys used or if there was another source for one like it.
Hobby Lobby is also really close by, also ordered a Micro Mark Catalog. Looking at building a test/break in box. and from what I seen VRP's dyno is the way to go on that end. Getting into it now it sorta sucks having the local Radio Shacks close up and disappear.
Blew the dust off my old boxes and did some inventory
2 Open rivet Auroras
5 A/W Thunder Jets (2 Wiilys I acquired a few years back with No Track time just tested, and three I just recently got still in the boxes)
9 AFX both mag and non mag (2 of which have pinned chassis)
2 AFX Specialty Chassis (Monza F/C & a Dyno-Mite dragster)
5 Tyco Inlines
2 L/L Inlines
MISC bodies and parts/pieces.
So let the madness begin............again
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Post by dave632 on Dec 24, 2017 10:38:01 GMT -7
Off to a good start. At last count I think I have 180 or so, all drag cars. It can get a little crazy.
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Post by ncdragracer on Dec 24, 2017 14:05:23 GMT -7
Off to a good start. At last count I think I have 180 or so, all drag cars. It can get a little crazy. Holy Cheese and Rice Dave - But then again I can see on how easy it can get to that. |
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Post by ncdragracer on Dec 24, 2017 14:07:23 GMT -7
NC, I have one of the RT boiling jigs and to me it was worth every penny. Almost every chassis I have new or old had some major or minor twists in it. I was surprised how the gear mesh improved. Alan Thats what I was afraid of and looks like that one will be the hardest tool to acquire in all this as of right now |
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