ausmini :: View topic - Tamiya Mini slot car

Originally posted by T54
I posted this on my own forum, Slotblog.net:

In 1969, Gene Wallingford produced one of his finest masterpieces in the 1/32 scale. Using an Auto-Hobbies body kit as a start, he built this incredibly detailed model that also runs great on the track. The engine is all wired and plumbed, the cockpit has incredible detail, and the undercarriage is simply astonishing, considering that this car was built 39 years ago with little more than hand tools and no laser this or EDM that. I am not absolutely sure but this could be, with his Bugatti T35, the finest slot car ever hand built. You be the judge:

The hood pops open and there is a mechanism for locking it in place at it "clicks". The radiators, oil and water, are connected to lines that go to the engine. The radiator cap is present. There is wire mesh over the dual quad-barrel Holley carbs. The battery has both positive and negative cables properly connected. The sheel aluminum shrouds around the front of the engine are... real super-thin aluminum.

The aluminum spare wheel has a real rubber tire and real leather straps. The driver has a Dunlop suit and correct helmet with separate strap. The steering wheel is a thing of beauty with aluminum spokes and wood-like rim. Note that the open hood has a stay that can be fitted to hold it open, then springs back into its location like the real thing.

Underneath, it is pretty spectacular in spite of the small size of the car. There is a very elegant way in which Gene rouled the lead wires just like they were part of oil lines. The pin guide is as discreet as possible. The motor was hand built from a shortend Mabuchi FT13UO and drives a pair of 48-pitch gears. The mesh is very sweet. The body can be removed to reveal th incredibly complete cockpit with two brass screws.

Inside, the sheet aluminum floor of the real car is perfectly reproduced as well as all the gauges, switches and ancillaries. The driver has his feet on tiny pedals and the seat is covered in black leather. The windows are open and the clear-plastic air scoops are exactly reproduced.

The headlights clear plastic lenses are covered with the usual masking for long distance racing, so as to avoid the accumulation of bugs, oil and dirt encountered during daylight racing. Even with the poor availability of decals in the day, Gene did a very creditable job of accurately representing the car as it was. Below is a pair of Gene's most beautiful slot cars on display at the los angeles Slot car Museum:

I hope that you enjoy these pictures, plenty more on the Museum site at http://www.lascm.com
Regards,

T54

Author:	sports850 [ Fri Jan 02, 2009 6:59 am ]
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I've been looking around a slot car forum of late and members have been sending me links to other mini slot car conversions . I love the detail some people are going to . http://slotblog.net/index.php?showtopic=11717&hl= http://www.auslot.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5132 There are more and I'll post them in here when I find them again ...

Author:	-=MiniMafia=- [ Fri Jan 02, 2009 7:43 am ]
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My god they are beautiful. I want

Author:	1018cc [ Fri Jan 02, 2009 7:44 am ]
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That's amazingly detailed for a slot car

Author:	Flute [ Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:28 pm ]
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Now you'll want that shell back! That is awesome.

Author:	sports850 [ Sun Apr 05, 2009 3:39 pm ]
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Another mini slotcar conversion in here , still a works in progress but also check out the "Mini Max" halfway down http://neophytte.mine.nu/forum/forum.pl ... 1201525187

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Author:	gafmo [ Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:43 pm ]
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havent been on auslot for a bit...but the Gulf Ute is brilliant Wasn't thinking and i should have done this thread some time ago I'v actualy ask for pick of thier Mini's....may have to Bump it again

Author:	sports850 [ Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:46 pm ]
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There's a thread there at the moment (scratch built etc or modifieds , can't remember) asking for mini photo's and ideas , I'll just keep swiping the links when they post them

Author:	Morris 1100 [ Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:53 pm ]
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I just had to copy this post from a slot car thread on another forum (Atlas Nostalgia Forum) It is not a Mini but it is a very highly detailed slot car and well worth a look. Quote: Originally posted by T54 I posted this on my own forum, Slotblog.net: In 1969, Gene Wallingford produced one of his finest masterpieces in the 1/32 scale. Using an Auto-Hobbies body kit as a start, he built this incredibly detailed model that also runs great on the track. The engine is all wired and plumbed, the cockpit has incredible detail, and the undercarriage is simply astonishing, considering that this car was built 39 years ago with little more than hand tools and no laser this or EDM that. I am not absolutely sure but this could be, with his Bugatti T35, the finest slot car ever hand built. You be the judge: The hood pops open and there is a mechanism for locking it in place at it "clicks". The radiators, oil and water, are connected to lines that go to the engine. The radiator cap is present. There is wire mesh over the dual quad-barrel Holley carbs. The battery has both positive and negative cables properly connected. The sheel aluminum shrouds around the front of the engine are... real super-thin aluminum. The aluminum spare wheel has a real rubber tire and real leather straps. The driver has a Dunlop suit and correct helmet with separate strap. The steering wheel is a thing of beauty with aluminum spokes and wood-like rim. Note that the open hood has a stay that can be fitted to hold it open, then springs back into its location like the real thing. Underneath, it is pretty spectacular in spite of the small size of the car. There is a very elegant way in which Gene rouled the lead wires just like they were part of oil lines. The pin guide is as discreet as possible. The motor was hand built from a shortend Mabuchi FT13UO and drives a pair of 48-pitch gears. The mesh is very sweet. The body can be removed to reveal th incredibly complete cockpit with two brass screws. Inside, the sheet aluminum floor of the real car is perfectly reproduced as well as all the gauges, switches and ancillaries. The driver has his feet on tiny pedals and the seat is covered in black leather. The windows are open and the clear-plastic air scoops are exactly reproduced. The headlights clear plastic lenses are covered with the usual masking for long distance racing, so as to avoid the accumulation of bugs, oil and dirt encountered during daylight racing. Even with the poor availability of decals in the day, Gene did a very creditable job of accurately representing the car as it was. Below is a pair of Gene's most beautiful slot cars on display at the los angeles Slot car Museum: I hope that you enjoy these pictures, plenty more on the Museum site at http://www.lascm.com Regards, T54

Author:	sports850 [ Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:59 pm ]
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Not bad , but he started with a detailed model and modified it to suit ... How about these for completely scratch built from steel from coffee cans , http://www.auslot.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9269 Being held up by a magnet to show it's metal ,

Author:	sports850 [ Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:01 pm ]
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sports850 wrote: There's a thread there at the moment (scratch built etc or modifieds , can't remember) asking for mini photo's and ideas , I'll just keep swiping the links when they post them Here's the thread I mean , http://www.auslot.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9233

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