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Post by dave632 on May 2, 2021 17:06:01 GMT -7
I have to admit I am envious of a group getting together to race. Nice to see that. I like the proxy racing but the banter would be fun when a group gets together. Of course I am sure you don't heckle each other.  |
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Post by sandfly on May 2, 2021 17:36:55 GMT -7
if only you knew what goes on.
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Post by GTS on May 2, 2021 18:16:40 GMT -7
Really appreciate all the pictures, Richard! You guys really got it goin' on over there! Way beyond impressive!!
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Post by sandfly on May 2, 2021 19:44:00 GMT -7
I may even sneak some pics of the boys 1:1 cars, sadly all fords.
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Post by kiwidave on May 2, 2021 19:48:05 GMT -7
The Rat 7 progress looks good. Nice work on the new track set up.
Go the Fords!!! Rat 7 could do with a Ford motor!!!!
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Post by hairycanary on May 2, 2021 21:54:12 GMT -7
Track, Crew and Rat 7 all look Awesome !!!
Rick
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Post by sandfly on May 6, 2021 12:20:30 GMT -7
So as promised here are some pic's from last nights racing at Impala Raceway.  The view from the finish line, this is a scale 1000 ft rattle track, soon to be upgraded to the new pep continuous rail system.  View from the other end.  So some good crashes, here we have Alan's 4gear green arm promod throwing a tire and its body, not even making it to the finish line.  Matt the crump also had issues keeping the nissan on track.  Matt still having issues with the track, another one bites the dust. Sandfly only managed a win in 4gear nostalgia, managing to red light in the inline final. |
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Post by kiwidave on May 7, 2021 0:59:13 GMT -7
Kiwi challenge cars should be back in your sticky little fingers by now. Trophy should do the rounds!!
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Post by sandfly on May 7, 2021 1:53:28 GMT -7
yip got them, trophy safely in cabinet.
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Post by dave632 on May 7, 2021 8:24:03 GMT -7
What is the "new pep continuous rail system".
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Post by sandfly on May 7, 2021 16:19:37 GMT -7
as explained in my track build, i used 3x 2.4m x 150mm strips of pep plastic 10mm thick. this is then machined to allow for the guide and power rails. the power rails is flat binding wire which is inserted as a whole length and held in place with a fine electrical wire down the side. Makes for continuous power, no interruptions for the whole track length, although this makes the tracks fairly permanent and cant be lifted.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2021 16:51:23 GMT -7
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Post by sandfly on May 7, 2021 17:50:00 GMT -7
s**t that's deep. just as well were not building the track out of plastic bags, or are we.....
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2021 18:55:34 GMT -7
most of the routed tracks here are PVC. I don't know the difference.
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Post by GTS on May 7, 2021 19:09:07 GMT -7
5. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE or PET) The most common thermoplastic resin of the polyester family, PET is the fourth-most produced synthetic plastic. Polyethylene Terephthalate has excellent chemical resistance to organic materials and water and is easily recyclable. It is practically shatterproof and possesses an impressive high strength to weight ratio. This plastic material is in fibers for clothing, containers for foods and liquid, glass fiber for engineering resins, carbon nanotubes, and many other products that we use on a daily basis.
6. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) The third-most produced synthetic plastic polymer, PVC can be manufactured to possess rigid or flexible properties. It is well-known for its ability to blend with other materials. For example, expanded PVC sheets are a foamed polyvinyl chloride material that is ideal products like kiosks, store displays, and exhibits. The rigid form of PVC is commonly in construction materials, doors, windows, bottles, non-food packaging, and more. With the addition of plasticizers such as phthalates, the softer and more flexible form of PVC is in plumbing products, electrical cable insulation, clothing, medical tubing, and other similar products.
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