On the First Day of Vacation, my true love gave to me UPDATE

[dreinecke]

An entire day in the basement! Woohoo! Here's what I accomplished:

1) I re-motored my entire Ninco fleet with M/T-1 motors. I cannot tell you how much I LOVE Mark's motors! They are simply the most easiest way to get cars back into your rotation - silky smooth power and a real joy to drive! I added Paul Gage tires to a few, tuned them all, and voila! Instant gratification. If I smoked, I'd need one after driving these cars now!



2) I finished my footbridge! All handrailings are complete and the weathering is now finished. I am seriously chuffed!







3) I finished my flags for my pits. I'll post a how-to shortly!



So, what's next? Well, over the next few days I hope to finish these - 1 of my McKee Mk6's for Mr. McKee, 2 for me, 1 of my M1b McLarens, and my George Turner M1a. Stay Tuned!

[Reslotted]

Outstanding day's work Dave.
Are those scuff marks from little feet I see on the steps to the Bridge? Or are my eyes going nuts?

As for the flags, is that what your doing with all those dum dum sticks??

[HomeRacingWorld]

What a great looking field of slot cars.

And the bridge is fantastic. Wish I had more room for that kind of scenery.

Great day in the mancave :)

[Ember]

So, does that mean tomorrow is full of "Honey do"?

Great work Mr R. Gonna have to take me a look at those motors, I can tell.

[dreinecke]

Ted - I'm not that crazy! Simply brushed on some grime and dirt and hit a few areas with a sanding stick. As for the Dum-Dum sticks - thanks to some wiseguy sending me a 3 pound bag, I've only got 300 more flags to make...

Ember - I do have a few minor things, but my Football (American style!) team plays tomorrow and I've got my seat on the couch picked out! And, I'll sneak off to the dungeon for some laps, I'm sure! BTW - did you get my email? Your motors should be there this week!

[Ember]

Hmmmm.... No email, but forewarned now. Thanks David.

Dare I say it? Football schmootball... Code doesn't matter. It's all the same yawn. Guess that proves I'm female. :)

[ListerStormGT]

Sounds like a good first day of vacation to me! The track is looking great and the bridge is just awesome.

[Wolseley Hornet]

Fabulous cars. Great track.

Surprised they can ever get you out of the man cave!

David.

[FootScoot]

Nice cars David. The bridge looks very good, wish I had that skill set. I've been so busy with Christmas stuff I'll be glad when it ends, then maybe get some projects done, whew! :)

[dge467]

Great stuff! You are making good use of your vacation time.I wish I could get to more of my slot projects

[Cincyslots]

Being a Ford guy I should like the Cobra's but the 2 356's look great.

Bruce

[Scatman1]

Man, your one day of work makes me look lazy. Everything looks great. Merry Xmas. :-)

[dreinecke]

Thanks guys!

Tony - your comment makes me laugh. I see everyone on here doing tons of work and then realize it takes me weeks to finish one repaint - I feel like a complete slacker most of the time!

[choc-ice]

Hope the rest of the holidays goes as well!

[JESIV]

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!! You gotta love those MT/1 motors, I've done a count and I only need a 100 or so to do what I want :lol: Baby steps I presume.
I can't wait to see how you did the flags. I've been trying to come up with something I like and have failed to do so.

I don't even know where to start on that bridge.....just ridiculous. Very well done.

Question on the MT/1 motors. How are you (and everyone for that matter) gearing them? Basic 9/27 inline; 11/36 s/w or something else?