What? How? Why?

dgersh said:

As you may know, I like all slot cars with "complications". Saw this 4WD model not that long ago and was of course interested... but then I took a closer look at the front-end gear...

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Yes, the motor in the front drives the guide flag! ... which obviously can't rotate. So what was the guy thinking? Initial concept car for a steering system? A very odd dynamic braking system? or just parking his gear on a convenient post until he could put it on the axle?

This question will be on the final exam in your Slotology 101 class.

Professor Don

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I’m with Don. IMHO the maker was “ thinking” about creating a 4wd car with what appears to be a Revell frame; took it all apart to put the motor in and found he didn’t have enough room to properly engage a front crown and then discovered he had lost the guide collar; which he replaced with the crown gear he was planning to useso as to not misplace the guide as well.

He then set it all aside to rethink the project and maybe get a replacement collar. but never returned to it.

Given my predilection for overly complex mechanical slot oddities (e.g. 2 speed rear drives; working differentials, working front/rear suspension w/steering, all of which added zero performance), I venture this might have been done as a DIY effort to copy a Russkit 4WD chassis.

Many of us must be guilty of half-finished projects

Richard

ArJayAytch said:

Many of us must be guilty of half-finished projects

Richard

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I like and share your optimism.

On the other hand the pessimists are more likely to have the view of being guilty of having a bench full of half-started projects and may need some encouragement to convert.

ArJayAytch said:

Many of us must be guilty of half-finished projects

Richard

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I'm rather more guilty of non started projects.

In a related observation, I've been amazed by the number of old cars I've found where, for instance, one rear wheel has been changed, but not the other...

My working theory is that it was done by a teenager and his hormones hit overnight or even faster, obliging him to drop the slots and cherchez la femme!

Don

I think a car purpose built to do donuts, as posited earlier, is the intent.

Well, except that as soon as car turns a quarter turn, the guide butts against the chassis and burns out the motor.

Besides, donuts aren't good for your health.

Don

dgersh said:

In a related observation, I've been amazed by the number of old cars I've found where, for instance, one rear wheel has been changed, but not the other...

My working theory is that it was done by a teenager and his hormones hit overnight or even faster, obliging him to drop the slots and cherchez la femme!

Don

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How many I wonder have realised the error of their ways and spent the rest of their lives trying to return to slot cars.

Those are fabulous!

Don

SLOT MART said:

And to add to those..... Hang on buddy. I added that guy. View attachment 334601

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I've not seen anything like these before, very interesting. The motors look like they could produce a fair amount of torque.

I hope Mr Power Ranger is wearing some Titanium underpants, otherwise when wheelies ensue, his seat area is likely to suffer similar temperatures to having consumed an extra spicy Vindaloo.