DaveDStevens 70 Posted April 8, 2014 Here is a video of my 1:32 scale Monster Trucks converted to slot cars. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3522 Posted April 8, 2014 That. Is. Awesome! Jx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skottoman 306 Posted April 8, 2014 Wow! Scratch built! Nice to see the slow mo version too… Until now I have never in my life seen an off-road slot car track! Cheers, Skottoman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted April 8, 2014 Very, very cool. I remember seeing some off-road tracks years ago on slotforum but nothing as extreme as that. Your trucks are awesome, cant decide if I like the hilux or the WW most! I guess the chassis are scratch-built or extensively modified? You've got all sorts of talent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted April 9, 2014 All right everyone, pack up your tools. This man has won Tamiya forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted April 9, 2014 Welcome to TC fella, your work's been admired for some time; http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=67998&hl=slot http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=59042&hl=slot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topforcein 1764 Posted April 9, 2014 Yeah I gotta agree that I trully amazing. My fav is the lunchbox and the attention to detail I great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveDStevens 70 Posted April 12, 2014 Here is a video of how to convert a "Tamiya 1:32 Wild Mini 4WD Monster Racers into a "Slot Car". To see the finished Monster Truck in action on a purpose built slot car track, have a look here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toykid 595 Posted April 12, 2014 Very cool, thanks for sharing how to do this. No if I just had more space for a slot car track Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveDStevens 70 Posted April 12, 2014 One of the reason's for building the Monster Trucks and track, was that I was able to build a fun circuit, in a very small space. the track shown is only 2ft x 4ft (65cm x 130cm). The track can be ran in ether direction and the obstacles are interchangable so there is a vast number of variation that the track can be configured. Another way around the space problem is to build a track like the one shown below. When folded up it is only 3ftx4ft but opens up to 6ftx4ft with a track lengh of 35ft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveDStevens 70 Posted April 15, 2014 To see details of the chassis used ubder the "Wild Willy" and the Lunch Box" have a look here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted April 15, 2014 Wow, that's amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveDStevens 70 Posted May 21, 2014 Tamiya based slot "Monster Truck" To see the truck in action. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveDStevens 70 Posted June 19, 2014 Here is a couple of links to video clips of my 1/32 Wild Mini 4WD series Monster Trucks racing and freestyling on a purpose built track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveDStevens 70 Posted June 23, 2014 A fine sunny Sunday afternoon so out with the toys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vrooom666 31 Posted June 25, 2014 crush those yellow escort mk2!! very good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finman 69 Posted June 25, 2014 Mk3. Mk2 would be sacrilege. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveDStevens 70 Posted August 10, 2014 Here is a clip of my 1:32 scale buggy running on my small demo/test track. Must remember to have a look for the rear wing. To see more of my Off-road, 4WD and Monster Trucks on the slot track look here. And for the Monster Trucks in action. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveDStevens 70 Posted August 10, 2014 Working link... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lentner3 281 Posted August 10, 2014 absolutely love this thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveDStevens 70 Posted August 20, 2014 Here is a collection of video clips showing a range of scratch built trucks based on Tamiya models running on various tracks here in the UK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pasiro 0 Posted August 21, 2014 I got the bug (thanks to Dave) about 4 weeks ago and got my first kit to convert into a Slot car about 3 weeks ago, since then I've done three others (and another ordered.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveDStevens 70 Posted August 21, 2014 Paul Roach said "I got the bug (thanks to Dave) about 4 weeks ago and got my first kit to convert into a Slot car about 3 weeks ago, since then I've done three others (and another ordered.)" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveDStevens 70 Posted August 26, 2014 Wanted to do a bit of model making today, but nothing to taxing as the stiches in me fingers are not due out until next week. So lined up some "Filk" music on the media player and thought that I would have a bash at getting my "Tamiya" Pick-Up" running again. This is a kit that I converted to slot some time in the mid to late 1980's. In my box of bits "that might be useful one day" I found a matching chassis with axles and drive shaft, but when I had a close look could see that the drive shaft was very loose and the worm gear would jump on the spur gear on the axle. Not feeling up to cutting and shaping bits of brass I found a bit of blank circuit board so cut a piece of this to brace and hold the drive shaft in place. Also used another piece of circuit board to make a front body mounting clip. At the rear a couple of "raw plugs" were used to extend the rear body mounting post. My original truck had a drop-arm that was simply glued to the chassis so that was just prised off and re-glued to the replacement chassis, like wise the motor.Set up me Monster Truck track and gave the truck a run, was surprised just how well it ran, despite the tires being rock hard, Could not get it to climb up and over the cars, but most of the easier obstacles it can handle.When I first made the truck I remember fitting a pair of "grain of wheat" light bulbs fitted at the front. One blue and one green. Will have to dig out a pair of LED's to fit in the holes. Fitted some LED's "head lights" to my Ford pickup to replace the grain of wheat bulbs that I had fitted when I first built the truck, Trouble is that it looks like I had better fit some tail lights now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites