Published: August 8, 2010
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A few months ago I joined the ranks of 1/32 scale slot car hobbyists. A librarian by day, it was only natural for me to search out information sources for my new pastime. In the wonderfully helpful and lively SCI community, I found answers to many of my newbie questions. But I also like to have a guide book or two handy when digging into a new project, and The Slot Car Handbook is one I’m very glad to have.
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Published: July 30, 2010
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To say that the Scalextric Advanced 6 Car Powerbase (C7042) is long awaited might be the understatement of the decade. Fortunately for all of those people who have been waiting, especially those who have placed pre-orders, the wait is over! Mere days after this article is posted, orders all over North America will be shipping to the eagerly waiting hands of their new owners. Those people already know why they wanted one, and will undoubtedly be happy with the new features their track will have.
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Published: June 13, 2010
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By now, word has spread concerning a new electronic slot car controller that is new to the North American market. This controller is the Avant Hammer M Controller produced by Avant Slot. Green in color, the Hammer has a rather awkward appearance. Do not be fooled by this appearance as this is a powerful new adversary on the slot car controller market.
Most slot car racers are driven by a controller’s features then by its’ price. The Hammer offers a wide range of adjustable functions for a very affordable price in the $130 USD range. In fact, the Hammer is a tough controller to beat for the price considering the adjustability and features.
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Published: January 9, 2010
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In slot cars, the connection between driver and car is one of utmost importance. There are many different driving styles in slot car racing like there are different golf swings, but one factor important in both is the person has to be comfortable and both feel and control. In golf, the player uses his clubs to connect with the golf ball, and it slot cars, the driver uses his controller to connect with the car.
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Published: March 1, 2009
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This is the latest update in the series of books from the publisher of Model Car Racing magazine: Racing and Collecting Slot Cars (2001), Slot Car Bible (2002) and Slot Car Racing: Tips, Tricks & Track Plans (2005).This edition builds on the introduction to Digital in Slot Car Racing: Tips, Tricks & Track Plans, has more tuning tips, Test Results, Track Plans in both 1/32 and HO Scales, as well as, interestingly, features some racetracks of people I have met through Slot Car Illustrated.
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Published: April 30, 2008
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We’re going to try the MB slot universal motor tester.
The tester in composed by: a clear plastic structure designed to block the motor during test, an L form cylinder axle, capable of pushing over a precision balance.
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Published: April 16, 2008
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A New User look at the Parma Controller for Scalextric and NINCO Home Sets.
Complete Home Set Slot Car Controller w/45 OHM Resistor and Scalextric track plug. Two piece handles are one of the following transparent colors - Clear, Purple, Red, Yellow or Blue.
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Published: September 14, 2006
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Ninco TrackMap comes in a DVD style case with an attractive cover showing various types of Ninco track – off-road, snow & asphalt. Highlights on the cover include Ninco Digital tracks, 100 designed circuits, and 2 to 8 lanes, as well as the aforementioned asphalt, snow and off-road.
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Published: December 7, 2005
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Ever since Fly released their first Viper’s here in the USA the problem of magnetic grip has been one of the most frustrating issues when people gather to race 1/32 Slot Cars. Although Fly certainly did not invent Magna Traction or magnetic grip, they applied it to a range of cars that inspired a lot of people to get involved with this great Hobby. This also created a serious problem, magnetic grip or balance created much faster, and easier to drive cars.
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Published: May 22, 2005
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Mas Slot has been published monthly in Spain for just over a year now. We all know Spain is a hotbed of slot-creativity, but so many of the publications are entirely in Spanish, or carry poor English translation alongside the original Spanish text. The publishers of Mas Slot have taken a bold step and they have produced an all English version of their magazine, and given it the title “Mas Slot International”. Like its Spanish counterpart, the International version will be a monthly release.
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