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slotbubba
Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 432
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Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 9:00 pm Post subject: RX-8 Reloaded! |
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I let the RX-8 fall out of production for a while, then I found a NEW diecast of the fine car, which has some cool ground effects already installed. Makes life easier on Bubba. The new version also has the more recent grill and headlight detail, which is nice!
Also, shaping up to be a fairly thin casting, so it will be popular!
I won't have any pictures until middle of the week, but it is "annonced" to be legal for Tim's race!
 _________________ "I had a good car until I hit the daaamn waaall" Ward Burton at Martinsville |
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slotbubba
Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 432
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Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 12:06 am Post subject: |
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Got some pictures uploaded, and you can view them here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10280062@N03/
The shell is thin cast except down low where it counts. Comes out of the mold at aroud 2.8 grams, and I bet you can get it down much lower pretty easily.
This one is 1:1 accurate, didn't have to butcher the hood or deck lid to get it this low.
Drives great, maybe better than the original RX-8, Zoom-cubed.
$12 with vacuum formed glass included, many colors.
E-mail me at ns_gp18@hotmail.com _________________ "I had a good car until I hit the daaamn waaall" Ward Burton at Martinsville |
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magnuts Site Admin
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 613 Location: Virginia Beach
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Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 12:59 am Post subject: |
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| ZOOM ZOOM ...perfect body for a rotory motor! |
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shipsgunner
Joined: 15 Dec 2008 Posts: 204 Location: Chesapeake, VA
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Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 3:53 am Post subject: |
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dat's beautiful William. Very nice detail! _________________ The view never changes unless you're the lead Horse. |
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slotbubba
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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They were casting a little heavier than I wanted, so I made a new mold and mostly fixed what was happening. They are now coming out right at 2.9 to 3 grams.
I'll have a selection of them on Sat. Wait till you see the color I cast for me, it is too cool for slotcars! _________________ "I had a good car until I hit the daaamn waaall" Ward Burton at Martinsville |
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shipsgunner
Joined: 15 Dec 2008 Posts: 204 Location: Chesapeake, VA
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Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 6:01 pm Post subject: |
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Gonna have any Friday??? _________________ The view never changes unless you're the lead Horse. |
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