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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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Published: February 2, 2004
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This past couple days I have had the chance to examine and wring out the newest controller to hit the shelves at our favorite scale model racing shops, the "FLY Racing hand controller". Interestingly, in this age of "electronic" controllers, the FLY Racing hand controller is a resistor-type controller which will be VERY familiar to anyone who has used a Parma controller both in terms of ergonomics and function. This isn't necessarily a bad thing as there are many racers, myself included, who have stayed with these non-electronic units for various reasons.
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Published: January 18, 2004
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Growing up in England, I tried racing Scalextric with my brothers and sister, but they offered little competition. I needed competition… sadly I never found it. That is my excuse as to why I never became a World Champion racing driver. Today’s Scalextric racers have no such excuses. All they need to do is purchase the Challenger Car Set and they are on their way.
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Published: August 4, 2003
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Adam Rust approached me via eMail from Australia about testing his wheels, and it was obvious he was excited about them. I said I would be glad to check out his wheels, and he sent them on their way to me. After being held up in Customs for an extra week or so, they finally arrived. I must say that the wheels were worth the wait. Adam had sent me five sets, plus one extra wheel per set. He certainly wanted me to put these rims to the test, and I had several cars in mind that need replacement wheels in a bad way.
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Published: August 3, 2003
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In the year and a half that I have been running Slot Car Illustrated I have had the pleasure of testing some really interesting and unique stuff. The more recent is the DWI Pit Block and Pit Power system. The equipment arrived safe and sound from DWI, and first impressions are of a quality product. Constructed of sturdy plastic, I got the impression that the DWI equipment could stand up to a lot of abuse.
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Published: June 9, 2003
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What are the best dressed slot cars wearing this Summer? Why, BWA Wheels, of course! The cottage industry for slot cars is growing, and BWA wheels has become quite the household name for quality aftermarket wheels. The creation of a Canadian named Al Penrose, BWA Wheels is a line of spun aluminum wheels for both 1:32 and 1:24 scale slot cars.
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