EARLY BIRDS 2012

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malatwolves

Discussion Starter · Nov 2, 2011 (Edited by Moderator)

Hello Everyone.
The rules and entry format are detailed below.
The basic format established by Mac P has been retained with only minor changes, all measurements are in metric and the entry format has been changed.
Cars.
Dedicated GP or F1 cars only. No Indy,Stripped Sport Cars or Voiturette's.
Scale.
1/32 +/- 1.5 mm. Ground clearance, min 2mm
Construction
In Line motor configuration only. Build components from any era may be used. No Streamliners. If cars such as Lancia/Ferrari are built please do not fit a full width metal chasis.
Bodies.
Resin, GRP, wood or plastic hard bodies only - No lexan or vac formed bodies.
If an obscure car is built, it would be welcome, but the entrant must provide drawings and supporting literature for the scrutineers. If in doubt,ask.
Guide Position
The guide must not be visible, when the car is viewed from above, in the direction of travel.
Wheels and Tyres
Black rubber only. No silicon or sponge.
Dimensions
Cars upto and including 1951
Rear tyres Min dia. 24mm
Front tyres Min dia. 21.5mm
Max O/A tyre width 7.00 mm. Measured across the sidewalls of the tyre.
Cars from 1952 upto and including 1960
Rear tyres Min dia. 21.5 mm
Front tyres Min dia. 19mm
Max O/A tyre width 7.5mm Measured across the sidewalls of the tyre.
Race Format
3 min. heat on each lane. Top two drivers covering the greatest number of laps,automatically qualify for the 50 lap final.
Step ladder finals. Winner progressing to the next heat.
Track
The International Track will be used. It is planned to complete some minor reconfiguring before the event.
Concours
A panel will be appointed to judge the cars. Cars will be required to run in one race during the meeting.
Entries
1.Everyone who has attended a Wolves Classic meeting this year, will be eligible to enter, by registering their interest and paying the entry fee of £7 by Dec 10
2.Anyone who has never attended a Wolves Classic will be offered a place,if they register their interest and pay the entry fee of £7 by Dec 10
3.Any places left will be made available to anyone who registers their interest by Dec.10
To register, either post, pm me, personal contact, or by phone 07740 717140
To enter.
Please send a cheque or PO or cash(in person) for £7
Cheques and PO should be made payable to "Wolverhampton Scalextric Club" please include your name and address.
Send to
Malcolm Scotto
Aylton
73 Broad Street
Bilston
West Midlands
WV 14 0BZ
We look forward to another memorable event.
Thankyou
Malcolm

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malatwolves

Discussion Starter · #81 · Feb 10, 2012

Hello
Sorry for taking so long to respond to the questions raised.
Mike Wall....Have your cheque and your entry is confirmed.The cheque was mixed in with those for the Saloon event.Sorry.
Tony Condon......The hotel favoured is the Premier Inn North, Moseley Green.Wolverhampton. I will include you in the group for the meal.
Jon......Yes I have your cheque,entry confirmed,thankyou.
I have also received payment from,
Chris Adams
Pete Emery
Mike Buss
Mike Dove
Andy White
Dave Capelin
Mark Witham
Mick Langridge
Alexis
Maria
Colin Spark
All the above have an entry.
I will pen a final list early next week once I have cleared up a few queries. No, I did not say qu.....
An addition to this years event will be a facility by which anyone who has any slot car related items, they may wish to sell,can bring them along.A table will be provided,which a club member will monitor,limited to 5 items. No charge will be made for the facility. It would help if anyone wishes to use the facility, let me know, before the day.
Looking forward to seeing you all once again.
Malcolm

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ferraif40

· #82 · Feb 10, 2012

Hi Mal,

Thanks for the confirmation. Also, can you make sure that I am on the list for the meal?

I'll also take a table at the club,
Regards
Jon

superhornets

· #83 · Feb 10, 2012

Hi Mal
thanks for that
I,ll book a room at the premier (hope its not the one with the onboard lenny hemry)
Also I would be able to use a bit of space on your sales table
hope you had a good holiday

Cheers tony

Phil.Insull

· #84 · Feb 11, 2012

Hi Malc,
Could you add Judith & myself to the meal on the Saturday evening and I'd like to put 5 cars on the for sale table as well please.
See you Thursday
Cheers
Phil

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Slotcarmann

· #85 · Feb 11, 2012

Hi Mal

Not sure whether I mentioned this before, but please book Andy White, Mike Buss, Mike Dove and me in for the Saturday evening meal.

Cheers
Dave

GRAH1

· #86 · Feb 13, 2012

Hi Mal,
sorry to inform you at this late stage but I will have to pull out as Pams health is still poor and she has to spend some time in hospital for futher tests . Nothing too serious or life threatening but it needs sorting so its unlikley we will be back in the uk this year .
Hope every one has a good event .
If Dave Jones races this year could you ask him to give my two cars from last year to Alexis if he has room to bring them back ,no problem if he hasnt I know they are in safe hands .

tifosi

· #87 · Feb 13, 2012

Sorry to hear your news Graham.

Malc, sorry to say i must miss practise and the meal but I WILL BE at the race on Sunday.

Please fond me space for 5 cars on the sales table.

Cheers

Peter

ferraif40

· #88 · Feb 13, 2012

Hi Mal,

Could you add Graham Poulton to the list for the meal on the Saturday night?

Regards
Jon

David Lawson

· #89 · Feb 13, 2012

Malcolm and Phil

Sorry but Paul Elliott and myself won't be coming to Earlybirds this year, apologies for the late notice but I'm sure you have plenty of takers for our places.

All the very best

David

malatwolves

Discussion Starter · #90 · Feb 14, 2012

Hello Graham
Sorry to learn of Pam's health problems. Hope the treatment works, and she makes a full recovery. I have not heard from Dave Jones.
We will miss you but hopefully you will be able to make a future meeting.
Best wishes
Malcolm and the Team
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Saturday Evening Meal List
I have todate,
Jon Grainger
Graham Boulton
Andy White
Mike Buss
Mike Dove
Tony Condon
Phil
Judith
Myself,
I have not heard from,
Alexis
Maria
Dick Smith
Mark Witham
Mick Landridge
Please let me know if you wish to join us at the meal.
There is room, if anyone else wishes to join us.
Thanks
Malcolm
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Hello Dave
Sorry to learn that you and Paul can not make the event. Both of you will be missed,and the cars too.Hopefully you will be able to make a future event
Best wishes
Malcolm and the Team

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alexis in greece

· #91 · Feb 14, 2012 (Edited by Moderator)

Yes please Mal put us down for the meal.

Dick Smith

· #92 · Feb 14, 2012

Hi Malcolm,
Please put Mark, Mick and I on the meal list please.
Ta
Dick

SplitRim

· #93 · Feb 14, 2012

Malc,

youve missed Dave Capelen from the list although you did put in the other 3 Manx guys (Ref post #85)

Simon

malatwolves

Discussion Starter · #94 · Feb 16, 2012

Hello
Saturday meal update,
Dave Capelin,Dick Smith,Mark Witham,Mick Landridge,Maria and Alexis added.
Total 15. Table booked for 8pm, at the Table Table restaurant next to the Premier Inn.
Earlier slot not available.
Will collect a menu so that we can select starters beforehand, hopefully reducing waiting time.
Be seeing you.
Malcolm

ferraif40

· #95 · Feb 16, 2012

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Hi gents,

Looking forward to this meeting, but it has been a little quiet with photos of what we are building and running? Come on guys, get them cameras out!

Here is my car for EB's, a Ferrari 500 F2, from the 1952 French Grand Prix. It is based on the car used in practice. Not much left to do, just finishing off the shading and washes on the driver, finishing the suspension, changing the spinners to 2-eared items and lightly weathering the exahust. Hopefully will have it done over the weekend.

I've just finished designing the dials for the car too. As I couldnt find anything else suitable, they have all been made from scratch using very simple programs on the computer, including PowerPoint 7, and a free program called Paint.net.

They will be printed on viynl, so they will be just peel and stick straight onto the dashboard.

From Left To Right, we have the Rev Counter, Fuel Guage, Oil Temperature Guage, Oil Pressure Guage, and the ACO Temperature Guage. (I think PhotoBucket has compressed them within an inch of their life, but they look good high-res!)

See you in a few weeks!
Regards
Jon

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Dave Wisdom

· #96 · Feb 16, 2012

That's looking very smart Jon. Particularly like the rivet detail.

Good luck at the event!

Dave

Dave Wisdom

· #97 · Feb 17, 2012

QUOTE (malatwolves @ 16 Feb 2012, 15:07) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hello
Saturday meal update,
Dave Capelin,Dick Smith,Mark Witham,Mick Landridge,Maria and Alexis added.
Total 15. Table booked for 8pm, at the Table Table restaurant next to the Premier Inn.
Earlier slot not available.
Will collect a menu so that we can select starters beforehand, hopefully reducing waiting time.
Be seeing you.
Malcolm

Hi Mal.

I know Bryan and Paul from Pendle will be attending the event and assume they will be wishing to join you for the meal. They dont post on here, so I thought I'd let you know on their behalf.

Sorry I cannot attend this year.

Hope you all have a successful weekend.

Regards,
Dave

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ferraif40

· #98 · Feb 23, 2012

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Since the last photos here, I have done some more work on the Ferrari, including polishing the exhuast, fitted the suspension front and rear, fitted the guide (and tested the car). Also, I have weathered the driver and bought out the highlights and the creases in his overalls, and looks pretty good. Today I finished the windscreen which will be attached at the end of the build. Here are some new photos shot this morning:

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Phil.Insull

· #99 · Feb 24, 2012

Jon,
The F500's looking very good indeed, for once I had my race car built and running weeks ahead of the event and was very happy with its performance (for my level of performance that is) until I took some advice and changed the rear tyres for a fresh set glued and trued and now I can't get within 0.5 seconds of my previous lap times - great! I also wound up doing a last minute panic spray job for Lewis's car - so much for being prepared. Still looking forward to a week on Sunday any one else going to follow jon's lead and show pictures of their cars for this years E-B?
Cheers
Phil

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Coopdevil

· #100 · Feb 24, 2012

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QUOTE Still looking forward to a week on Sunday any one else going to follow jon's lead and show pictures of their cars for this years E-B?

Alright then.

Auto-Union Type D, inherited from the collection of the late Mike Perry of Oaklands Park fame. I believe Mike has raced this before at EB and I wanted to make sure that one of his cars got a proper entry in an open meeting. Brass strip chassis with simple motor mount and green 25k Scalextric FF "Moto-GP motor". I think the bodyshell is a Tetre Rogue job. Decals were peeling off (no top coat I suspect) so I've hand-painted the shell and am currently doing it in my favoured matt-varnish-and-lots-of-ink-weathering, none of which shows up due to the camera flash!

Coop

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