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! ![](/images//smilies/shocked.gif) ![](/images//smilies/cool.gif)
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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 ![](/images//smilies/cool.gif)
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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 ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif)
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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 ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif)
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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! ![](/images//smilies/shocked.gif) ![](/images//smilies/cool.gif)
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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quote: 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![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif)
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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![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif)
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! ![](/images//smilies/shocked.gif)
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