stevebubs
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| posted on 20/12/08 at 09:24 PM |
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Scalextric Time!
Christmas hols - so time to pull it down off the top of my wardrobe.
Forgotten how much fun it was.
Been racing my daughter for the last few hours. She's getting good :O
Also forgotten how much track I had - the main straight is about 15 feet long...
[Edited on 20/12/08 by stevebubs]
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matt.c
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| posted on 20/12/08 at 09:28 PM |
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Fantastic! 
Seen on the telly that they now do them that can drift!  
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stevebubs
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| posted on 20/12/08 at 09:35 PM |
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Not seen that, but can get the @rse out on my caterham and 2 TVRs (non magnatraction) on most corners.
[Edited on 20/12/08 by stevebubs]
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pinto
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| posted on 20/12/08 at 09:38 PM |
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surprising how quick they pick up things she will soon be beating you
The days when you let them win will soon be gone
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gazza285
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| posted on 21/12/08 at 12:07 AM |
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Must have 200ft of track in the attic and loads of cars. Haven't had it out since the kids were born, and the eldest is 7 & 1/2. Suppose I
might let them have a go this Christmas, but then again...
DO NOT PUT ON KNOB OR BOLLOCKS!
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ReMan
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| posted on 21/12/08 at 12:53 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
Not seen that, but can get the @rse out on my caterham and 2 TVRs (non magnatraction) on most corners.
[Edited on 20/12/08 by stevebubs]
Magnetraction is for girls
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ReMan
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| posted on 21/12/08 at 12:53 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
Not seen that, but can get the @rse out on my caterham and 2 TVRs (non magnatraction) on most corners.
[Edited on 20/12/08 by stevebubs]
Magnetraction is for girls
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Simon
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| posted on 21/12/08 at 11:04 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by matt.c
Seen on the telly that they now do them that can drift!
Was playing with that in the shop t'other day.
Amusing, but could quickly get bored - if you can't get the hang of it
ATB
Simon
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stevebubs
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| posted on 21/12/08 at 01:42 PM |
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The cars are fitted with unique guide blade systems that allow 360 degree movement. The challenge is to fishtail the car around the perfectly
shaped figure-of-eight circuit and send tyre walls flying! It's great fun and, remember, points will be awarded for style
So...back to the orignal blade designs? I know my old 80s cars could sping 360...
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ReMan
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| posted on 21/12/08 at 03:56 PM |
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Got one of the classic stock cars with a blade designed to do 360's tyres hard now so it's difficult NOT to donut
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stevebubs
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| posted on 23/12/08 at 02:34 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ReMan
Got one of the classic stock cars with a blade designed to do 360's tyres hard now so it's difficult NOT to donut
Had real problems with my TVRs until I realised the Tyres were hard and no grip...now have 1 decent porsche & 1 decent TVR out of my earlier sets
(also got GT40, Caterham etc as individuals)
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 23/12/08 at 09:55 AM |
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Many years ago my Dad bought a huge bundle of s/h track and built a huge permanent layout in our loft space. There was enough to build one track
inside the other, so it had 4 lanes.
The best car by far was a Lotus 49-esque car that he scratch built when he was in his teens and won several trophies with in a local Scalextric
championship. Wonder if they still have these!
Sadly he took it all up and sold it when we left home (including a huge 00 Gauge model railway with electric points, electric turntable etc.).
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scootz
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| posted on 24/12/08 at 04:46 PM |
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Whilst shopping for our niece and nephew I spotted a great Scaletrix set and got all excited... until I saw the price - £299!
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