My First Scratch build, MRRC Ferrari.

[wanabgts]

[Lou E]

So how does it run? I really like how you mounted the motor, nice work!

[wanabgts]

[chrisguyw]

Nice job Zack.......considering that this is your first chassis. It should be considered a really nice job !! :clap:

Cheers
Chris Walker

[Billy boy]

You will always remember your first. Nice job. Looks fast.

[waaytoomuchintothis]

Just to be sure that you hear this from a 50+ year veteran (there's lots of us on HRW), don't put down your solder joints. It is clear that you got good flow (a bit longer heating up the material will sink the solder right in with lots of flux), and adhesion is sure thereby. Good choice for the body, too. Lots of candidates in that class are harder to cram a sidewinder into. As for tips, just keep the body mount screws loose, and put nylon washers between the wheels and the chassis on the axles. A little Tamiya coarse polishing compound will ease the gears smooth (of course, clean the grit out after you get smooth), and don't over-oil the motor. That's really all you need, you did everything else. Excellent work.

[FC47]

Good job man! Thanks for sharing it, and keep at it,
:text-bravo:
Nice car!

[wanabgts]

Thanks for compliments and tips. I will make sure to use them.

As long as I can get the chatter out of it there shouldnt be any problem hanging with the other cars in this class.

There was a minute there where I didnt think the sidewinder was going to happen. But with a little angle and some extra bending for gear clearance I was able to just make it.


Zack

[VTECFOUR]

Nice going. You're over the big initial hump so they'll get easier with repetition.

As chrisguyw emphasizes, make sure it's flat and square.

Looking forward to seeing more builds.

Dan

[chappyman66]

Nice job....if it runs smooth, that's what matters.
Biggest thing is that you took the plunge and built.... congratulations!

[Broman62]

Sweetness...you are now an official scratch builder Zack!!! The next one and next one and next one get easier and prettier!!! :auto-layrubber: :auto-layrubber: :auto-layrubber:

[BARC 1]

This old monagram mold has a special place in my slot world. It was the first static model kit that I used on my old eldon track as a kid. Just love that car.

Thanks for sharing. Building in brass is always a rewarding way to spend some time

[wanabgts]

Got to run the car again last night on our local track. I got the new front tires in, but did not have a chance to glue and true them up. Still they were much rounder than what I had. It has a little chatter still right up near the limit which I hope will be removed when I clean up them up.

Other than that it runs great and was putting in fairly competitive times for the class!

Zack

[gascarnut]

Once you have ground the front tires true, coat then with nail varnish. That will smooth out the car a lot.