by chappy » Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:25 pm
Thos is a fantadtic series Scaley has put out. I remember it starting with the double set with the Eagle and Lotus, and my addiction just took off like a cow in a twister.
All of the cars in this series are pretty decent looking cars, considering nothi g is perfect, i feel Scaley did a pretty decent job on them. McLarens, Brabhams, Loti, Eagles etc. On a scaley track with mag in place they are performing as designed. But for those of us who like to drift a bit and run without magnet , they can be a handfull. So as Harry says about replacing the crazy fast motor for a minnow , thats a good start.
If you like Urethanes, Paul Gage does a nice job for them. Disassembly is a bit li,e reverse engineering, it takes good eyes and a stout heart as there are a few bits that need a gentle touch. A bit of weight in the back and at the guide also helps. Not much room inside but it can be done with care.
I'm not sure if the new scalexteic deeper guide fit these cars or not, but if they do mine will have them too. Just these few things will give you a more manageable car thats fun to drive. Now having said that some of our guys have left the motor alone due to rules, but tires and weight do tame them some. Man they are fast , but look great with a grid of them lined up for combat.
Nice photos Harry it did the car justice.
Bob