The post details the author’s experience with a limited-production Road Race Replicas body and its fit on a new T-Dash “Mondo Grip” chassis. Initially skeptical about modifying the body, the author found it fit perfectly and performed well, though not as fast as Ultra-G models. The varying chassis colors and magnet strengths add appeal, although availability appears limited.
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Electrical Engineering 102: Building an Awesome Model Motoring Track!
The post details the completion of a major upgrade to a Model Motoring track, allowing flexible control with either cruise control terminals or Parma triggers. Collaborating with an electrician, the author successfully implemented the enhancements despite some minor issues. Overall, the project showcases the rewards of careful planning and promises more enjoyable racing ahead.
Husky Haulers: Auto World’s “BIG” ’68 Camaros
The post reflects on The Dead Milkmen’s song “Bitchin’ Camaro” while discussing variations in model car sizes, particularly the Auto World and Model Motoring Camaro bodies. The author expresses concerns about scale consistency in customizing models, sharing details about two Camaro models with distinct specifications and their racing potential.
Meet the Fleet – Sportscars: Alfa Romeo T33/2 ‘Periscopica’
This is the one Alfa Periscopia body in my collection that has never been stricken by the awful curse that killed off a blue one and green one. I won’t go into that sad story again, but sharp eyed T-Jet fans may note this car’s stock racing number of 31 has been altered by applicationContinue reading “Meet the Fleet – Sportscars: Alfa Romeo T33/2 ‘Periscopica’”
NEW BUILDS: ’64 GTO – Rare as a White Tiger?
It is quite amazing to me how some Auto World bodies are already becoming extremely hard to come by-and thus extremely expensive-in spite of their young age. In some cases this is understandable, especially where a particularly awesome car meets low production (such as the Cobra Daytona Coupe). But what accounts for the seeming scarcityContinue reading “NEW BUILDS: ’64 GTO – Rare as a White Tiger?”