Slot.it have kindly sent us images of the first plastic test shots of their new Porsche 917, which will be unveiled this weekend at the Model Expo Fair in Verona.

As we expect from Slot.it, there will be four different versions:

• CA68 Porsche 917/20 (it will include the famous Pink Pig)
  
• CA69 Porsche 917 the first versions that can be recognised by the flat and slim tail on the sides that follows front body's width
  
• CA70 Porsche 917 models that raced mostly in the 70s that can be recognised by the flat and rounded side's tail
  
• CA71 Porsche 917 models that raced mostly in the 71s that can be recognised by the two vertical fins on the tail
  

All versions have same cockpit and - except for CA68 - the same chassis,  same front part of the body, same transparent spare parts. There are also two types of low side panels - one straight and one curved - to make all versions possible.

Here are those images!

CA68 views...

         

   

CA69 views...

         

CA70 views...

         

         

CA71 views...

         

Hopefully we should see these - and more - at the UK Slot Car Festival in May.

Once again the Whitchurch Slot Rally Club along with “Small World “ Blaenau Ffestiniog are host ing a four round Championship primary targeting those racers who cannot afford the time or expense to travel to the GB Rally rounds because of the geography of the series, however we are open to all who wish to race on our stages and the ones at Small World are spectacular with challenging stages and very detailed scenic. ( see pictures ). 
The cost is £5 a car with four classes, Open 4Wd Open 2Wd following the GB rules of inline only. Best Scalextric/SCX and best 3d chassis. 

Please view our Facebook page or PM me for details if this is of interest.

Hi to all, newbie here

Please can somebody help me as I am going mad.    

I built a 2 lane wooden track about a year ago and opted to use a dead strip for lap counting and timing. All went well for a while until everything went blank, reading between the lines it would appear that I caused a spike in the system when the cars went over the dead strips onto the Arduino. 
For nearly 6 months now I have spoken to many people and the result seems to be that I have damaged the Arduino board. I have since bought several more Arduino boards but my biggest problem seems to be uploading the sketch onto the board, I just cannot get the sketch to upload.
What am I doing wrong.
I have 2 lights on the Arduino which come on when I connect it to the laptop, green and amber, but when I load should the amber light flash?

I thought this was hilarious and had to borrow it from FB

   

   

Our first AFX race of 2026 takes place on a rather rapid track, first used for our Mod & Tuners nights...

   

These F1 races are supported by AFX and hopefully soon by their European distributor. From a first batch of merch, we have three AFX hats left... It's strictly one each - so would new race or junior winners take a hat home?

   

I have taken a huge liking to the BRM brand . Maybe in my old age I like the size ?. However the quality is outstanding!

I decided I wanted to build the Piper P4 version as it raced at Kyalami in the Springbok series in the 60s. Thus I bought the white kit. 

While the quality of the parts is impressive the complete lack of instructions is curious to say the least.There is a single picture of the parts in the area where they fit. Seen in pic below.

       

So I sat for an hour or so fitting parts a looking where the fit. I then had to deduce the order of the build .
I had a file for the decals which I printed an started after painting

   

The story so far

The evening started off with some heavy tanks. These classic stock cars are powered by a Jack Rabbit motor. Minimum weight = 100-grams. Nobody pulls away very fast. But racing these is a lot of fun.

   
   

Up next were the Datsuns. A bracket class. Lots of break-outs. Fast cars end up losing, etc.

   
   

Then came the front motor Watson Indy cars. Another bracket class. Crazy when you break-out. You can't make up the lap. It's lost for good.

   
   

Up last were the Classic LeMans cars. Heads up racing. Stock gear ratios, and motors.

   
   

Thank you very kindly for looking,
Ken

Datsuns of the world unite! They were the first class up.

   
   

Front motor Indy cars were up next.

   
   

Prewar cars were getting dusty, and needed some love.

   
   

Up last were the Rally cars. These little cars are super fast for their size!

   
   

Thank you very kindly for looking,
Ken

Please kindly excuse me for falling behind on these reports. Life happens.

We started off the evening with our Mini class. Headlights are must because the room goes dark. Marshals are in panic mode. Best not to come off in the dark.

   
   

Then came LeMans 22k. Who doesn't love these cars?

   
   

Another club favourite are the Datsuns.

   
   

Last but not least. Front motor Indy cars.

   
   

Thank you very kindly for looking.
Ken

Evening everyone 

This Sunday is the annual Weevilsslotcars Swap meet.

Looks like a near sell out of traders and should be busy.

I haven't done a swap meet in a while as a stall holder,  but have booked a table this time around. 

I have an interesting selection of boxed cars, all new or test laps only. 
Also some very nice SCX Rally track that is looking for a nice new home.
3 x boxed Super Sliding sets, one unboxed Super Sliding set, and the SCX Rally Chrono set, boxed and perfect condition. 

If your in the area,  or even further afield,  come on down......

Wivelsfield Village Hall 
Eastern Road 
Wivelsfield 
East Sussex 
RH17 7QG

Doors open at 10.30

Weevilsslotcars will also have their shop open, just a mile up the road, and will have a Weevils Limited Edition Car available. 

Come and say hello if your attending! 

Pip