Scaley MGB,1964. Pics.

Errrr, pass Matt!
It does have a flap to put the digital thingy in as well....
Cheers,
Kev

TR4s ..........

Spitfires ..............

Frog-eyed Sprite ................

MGA hardtop ........... MEGA

Scaley did do a TR4a (c84) between 1966-1971 Greg. It would be great to see a new version though. UK version pictured.



They also made a beautiful Sunbeam (Tiger c83) to go with it.Uk version pictured.



Frogeye Sprite? VIP did one circa 1959. Gorgeous car....I`ve been after one all my adult life...not a sniff.....
Cheers,
Kev

...... Sunbeam Tiger ..... is it true the we used to make these cars for real here in the UK, someone tell me I'm not dreaming again

We got our stock in yesterday, and I had mine lapping before the shipment was even unpacked

It's got to be one of the nicest non mag cars of this era driving wise yet. even straight out of the box without lube, glue, screw etc the thing was great. I didn't bother getting lap times but the non mag pace of this car is nowhere near as stupid as the escort, cortina, torana etc

Got mine today fantastic little car, one of the best cars scalextric have produced in my opinion

Steve

QUOTE (John Cahill @ 9 Jun 2011, 17:42) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>At the risk of being contrary, I just want to point out that I find the Cortina and Escort (as well as the MGB) enormous fun to drive. They are some of my all time favorites, and I'm driving them non-mag on wood-routed. I am always surprised to hear that some cars are just so odd or tricky to drive well or setup. IMO the fun is driving the car itself, as it is...not wishing it would drive as though it were another car. I find the various Revellograms a blast to drive as well...and apparently (based on comments) they too are just hopeless. It's no matter either way...but after a couple adverse Escort/Cortina comments thought I'd throw in another perspective.
Very good point there! Maybe I was a little unduly harsh towards the cars. It is of course all a matter of personal preference when it comes to out and out enjoyment. I love the AutoArt rally cars, even though they come in for a slating most of the time, and I'll admit they won't win anything in a month of Sundays.

I do really like these models, but I also always enjoy it when I take one of my Cortina's off the track and see it still in one piece . And as for thrills while driving on my own, I will admit these models come very high in the list. They may be on the edge of a catastrophic accident all the time but when I forget about that for a moment, I love them. It all works, and they are incredibly quick. They are the most exciting car to do 10 or 20 flat out laps in succession with on your own. They give you the thrill of going fast.

What ohms are you running on routed? Are they boxed set up? I'd love to get mine running as well as you say yours do!

QUOTE (mattkimster @ 10 Jun 2011, 08:56) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>...I also always enjoy it when I take one of my Cortina's off the track and see it still in one piece. And as for thrills while driving on my own, I will admit these models come very high in the list. They may be on the edge of a catastrophic accident all the time...
Forgive me the interruption, but is this not essentially what the real cars were like, at least when pushed?? I didn't have the opportunity to drive one in their prime (too young and there were always larger cars that were more interesting) but I know my dad spent some time wanting a Cortina Six during his daft years.

The Scaley MGB does look rather nice in those photos. But I'm trying to be patient and wait for the MGB that I really want. I know the man in question is working hard at getting them out onto the shelves and I have only to keep the faith a bit longer...

But darn, that Scaley one looks tempting.

hi, Matt
Thanks for a nice response. You make a good point too...I meant to focus on enjoying the nature of each car as it is, but it's also true that I modify them a bit first *grin*

I have a heavily curvy track layout that simulates mountain roads and forces a considerable amount of sliding. I use Professor Motor Silver controllers (45 ohm?) and an adjustable regulated power supply set to 12V. I like to add some weight, prefer slower motors in general, and always..always mold urethane copies of the stock tires. I really like the combination of urethane tires and flat latex painted track. I like to lightly sand my tires with 320 grit on occasion to control the grip/slidability. I find that a periodic light sanding (the same as you would true a tire, but just for a few seconds..just enough to scuff it up a bit) on urethane gives me just the right amount of grip and then a progressive, controllable amount of slide as it breaks loose. Along those lines, since I have waxed long and hard about how one urethane isn't the same as another...I personally prefer the Smooth On products, and in this case Shore 40A Vyta-flex. My last tire for the MGB is actually curing as we speak....I can't wait to drive it on the urethanes!

Hope this is useful...let me know if you have any other questions, ok?

John

QUOTE (Ember @ 10 Jun 2011, 00:37) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>But I'm trying to be patient and wait for the MGB that I really want.
You showed great restrain in not mentioning the "P" word there Ember, wondered how long it would take and I'm still waiting. Imagine a world without "P", you'd have ordered this little Scaley without a second thought but now your head has been turned by the new kid on the block and poor old faithfull is being left, quite literally, on the shelf. Just remember who's been there for you for all these years, slot firms have feelings too you know..

Hi folks

Picked my MGB up when in the UK last weekend. Took it down to the club last night and straight out of the box on the routed track it was really quick and almost on rails. Nothing done to the car, magnet left in, but as the track is copper taped, no magnetic effect from that. Used a Truspeed top of the range adjustable controller, but hadn't altered the set-up to suit the car yet and I think we run at 13.8 amps.

So I'm looking forward to truing the tyres and fiddling with the rest of the set-up to see what other improvements the car will benefit from.

Lovely little car....

Cheers
Dave

QUOTE (DJ @ 10 Jun 2011, 17:19) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>You showed great restrain in not mentioning the "P" word there Ember, wondered how long it would take and I'm still waiting. Imagine a world without "P", you'd have ordered this little Scaley without a second thought but now your head has been turned by the new kid on the block and poor old faithfull is being left, quite literally, on the shelf. Just remember who's been there for you for all these years, slot firms have feelings too you know..
Truth is, DJ, I've always been more of a fan of the A than the B so I'm really very eagerly awaiting the release from SCX. The A is simply, to me, a better looking car, more delicate lines. The B looks clunky in comparison.

But B-wise the one that I really want is this one

even though I hate pink!

QUOTE (Ember @ 10 Jun 2011, 15:38) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Truth is, DJ, I've always been more of a fan of the A than the B so I'm really very eagerly awaiting the release from SCX. The A is simply, to me, a better looking car, more delicate lines.

But will it be the Twin Cam or just a run-of-the-mill A

QUOTE (Ember @ 10 Jun 2011, 00:37) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Forgive me the interruption, but is this not essentially what the real cars were like, at least when pushed??

Years ago I had a 1972 MG, at the same time I had a '77 Alfasud Sprint. On my favourite road I was overtaking another car approaching a roundabout and realised too late that I probably couldn't out-brake the other car and certainly couldn't out-corner it. I wouldn't say the MG helped me around the corner like the Alfasud did, but with a low centre of gravity and the foolishness of youth, it wasn't bad.

Yes, old cars are a handful to drive, I've owned lots and love them for it. However there are lots of places that will rebuild your old E-Type with modern Jaguar running gear, rebuild your 1960s Merc coupe with modern Mercedes running gear... The number of places that rebuild your brand new S Class with crossply tyres, drum brakes that grab and dampers which are too soft is less significant.