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Post by munter on Sept 5, 2018 23:30:57 GMT -5
Could someone write a list of the cars for each class based on what is available?
TIA
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Post by EM on Sept 6, 2018 0:39:07 GMT -5
Well, we've had a number of iterations of the VRAA (US & Canada), Dave Jones UK proxy, Alex's IPS (WW), Several other WW proxies originating in Tasmania and others that I probably have forgotten
The slot racing activity and expertise in Australia and New Zealand is quite remarkable considering the modest size of the population (rather analogous to the situation in yacht design and sailing)
I think a "down under" series would be quite appropriate.
EM
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Post by Phil Kalbfell on Sept 6, 2018 6:58:39 GMT -5
Is this series to be a race series where one driver on each lane drives each car in turn or a time trial type series where only one driver drives each car on each lane as we do it’s the Rally proxies.
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Post by old23 on Sept 6, 2018 20:07:06 GMT -5
Um... good question. Don't know. Has someone stepped forward to host a 30's proxy at this time?
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Post by munter on Sept 7, 2018 3:15:00 GMT -5
I dont have firm opinion but I kinda favour the latter idea.
I am sure that would be possible....some rounds in NZ and some rounds in Aus/Tasmania....what do you think, Phil?
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Post by munter on Sept 9, 2018 19:00:27 GMT -5
Well no response from Phil so if it (the event) happens then I can access four wood tracks with sympatheic hosts.
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Post by Phil Kalbfell on Sept 10, 2018 8:42:10 GMT -5
No responce from me as we have not had a race night to talk about it. Not sure how much interest down here, as yet.
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Post by datto on Sept 10, 2018 9:29:11 GMT -5
I would be very interested in a pre-war proxy. Have been working on a set of early 'leathered' generic driver heads too.
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Post by Phil Kalbfell on Sept 11, 2018 16:30:58 GMT -5
No interest from any entrants or with hosting down here. The guys thought the period was to early for them . A few said 1950,s May be of more interest.
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Post by EM on Sept 12, 2018 11:33:27 GMT -5
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Post by Peter Seager-Thomas on Sept 16, 2018 16:13:48 GMT -5
I'd certainly look into building a car for such an event. Those who have not done so might care to look at Ken Wehnert's 'feasibility study' for such an event which led me to the conclusion that whilst it is of course wise ask for opinions, there will be dissent. f-one-thirty-two.proboards.com/thread/247/pre-war-proxy-race-feelerIt seems to me that John is proposing a pretty open set of rules, and if all cars had the same motors, things should be fair. Unless of course weight is considered, and thus larger cars are at a disadvantage. Perhaps a minimum car weight combined with a fixed motor? Not too far off contemporary GP rules? Narrow tyres were available from Luf in Canada, I assume they still are. www.oldslotracer.com/In the UK Scalextric Car restorations do some. www.scalextric-car.co.uk/Those for the Scaley Maserati and Vanwall cater for some needs, whilst those I use most are those for the Scaley Tinplate Ferrari 275. i think that both this company and Paul Gage do tyres for the Airfix Mercedes/Auto Union. The problem is wheels of course, with the option of wide rims (Pendle) or narrow rims (RS). The RS 5mm wheels would do for some 1500cc cars as they workout at a little over a scale 16" diameter. Just my thoughts.... Peter.
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Post by EM on Sept 17, 2018 10:50:03 GMT -5
My attempts to elicit interest in hosting from my local group has met, thus far, with silence. This may be due to the fact that we have just concluded a summer enduro race season and could change as the regular season approaches.
On tires: I have some urethanes made for me by BOSA to fit both the Pendle 19" and 23" wheel sets and the RS narrow wheels. Observation - these softer urethanes absolutely must be glued on when fitted to narrow rims.
On motors and classes: I would favor running two classes - GP and voiturette with different motor specs, the former unrestricted and the latter using FF 050 or 030 motors. Even if the cars are consolidated into a single class using a "spec" 050 motor, I strongly suspect that the GP cars would be the winning route. With careful construction the weight difference would be small and the size advantage - track and wheelbase - and corresponding handling impact would more than compensate.
Question: Since they conformed to the GP class regs in place in '39, should the late 40's GP cars (Alfa, Maserati, Cisitalia be included to widen the range od prototypes/available shells? How about the Talbot Lago? Shaw's 8CTF Indy car?
EM
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Post by Chris Wright on Sept 17, 2018 11:25:57 GMT -5
Not if it's the 8CTF Indy car by Ostorero Slot Models, a horible rendition!
But Mack's was quite good, I believe John has some too, but they need a bit of modding.
Chris
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Post by EM on Sept 17, 2018 13:02:22 GMT -5
I had the Ostrero version - and sold it (as an unbuilt kit) I believe I have one of Mac's somewhere in the clutter.
EM
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Post by Phil Kalbfell on Sept 17, 2018 17:20:39 GMT -5
I think some draft rules would be a good place to progress this event and open some more discussion, that way we will,all have some direction.
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