Don't laugh but - I've used gloss black Humbrol Enamel on the tread surface of one pair of front tyres and it seems to be working really well. 

Initially it was just an experiment as an alternative to superglue, nail polish, varnish and various other ideas I've read about. I did wonder if it would dry properly or remain sticky but it's dried smooth, shiny and rock hard - but not noisy on the track, which was surprising.

I'm now thinking of doing a few other cars as a quick and cheap alternative to 'no grip' tyres, particularly where the correct size isn't available anyway - and without all the noxious fumes from Superglue or nail polish.

Any thoughts as to why NOT to?

Since I think this might apply to all scales I am reposting here:
https://slotracer.online/community/showt...hp?tid=728
Please leave any comments though in the H0 thread.
Thanks!

Since I think this might apply to all scales I am reposting here:
https://slotracer.online/community/showt...hp?tid=728
Please leave any comments though in the H0 thread.
Thanks!

Since I think this might apply to all scales I am reposting here:
https://slotracer.online/community/showt...hp?tid=728
Please leave any comments though in the H0 thread.
Thanks!

I am posting this in the H0 section as i have only tested this thoroughly on Tyco track but it likely applies to all brands.

When I got back into slot cars over 6 years I searched and searched about the hobby.
I found this site:
http://www.hoslotcarracing.com/Chemistry.html

My Tyco track back "home" gets used maybe once every 2-3 years. It usually lays in a plastic box in an unheated basement with high humidity (no mold or anything but the air feels "musty"). Often I would spend hours getting the circuit to work, which in the winter was a bit of a cold process...

So in 2016 when I visited I decided to clean up ALL the track and apply ATF (automatic transmission fluid) to it like suggested on the site.

When getting the track clean I used 1000 grit emery cloth (I could not find / did not have time to get a "proper" rail scrubber), wiped it down with isopropyl alcohol, dried it off, applied a thin layer of ATF and let it set for while (essentially I applied it to all the track and then went back and wiped it off once I was done applying, something like 30 minutes).

The brand I used was Valvoline that had something in that sounded a lot like "Dexron" which I think is key.

Anyway, we were back and all the treated track worked great! I had a brand new out of the box Scalextric Micro (old system) set and you could not tell the difference between the two.

I had also brought some old Tyco track from a garage sale that had no visible rust but they would not work without cleaning.

When we left I treated ALL the track I had again. This time I was a little more sloppy as I knew the ATF would not attack the track.

Notes: The alcohol will remove paint if you leave it on long enough and/or rub hard enough.

I also use Marvel Mystery oil on the braids/pick ups which seemed to help as well.

I have bought Catstrol with Dexron here (Europe) and will be testing it on Scalextic, SCX, Ninco, Cartronic and Carrera track as the last time I got the track out things were very fiddily....

So if like me you can't get your track out as often as you like save yourself some effort and try this out!

George is re-releasing his Maser300s.

As per FB:-

'We are going to be releasing our 1955 Le Mans Maserati 300S, the early short body car, and in my opinion the prettiest. It has been improved and upgraded with extra parts. It will come with engine detail and the option of a more detailed full interior without the driver. This will be useful if you would like to combine it with the transporter or make a static model. It will still have a driver figure if you wish to make a proper slot car. '


   

   

   


Honestly - a truly remarkable model - get an open engine version while you can  

Not a serious complaint but I find it strange that when inserting a graphic into a post, the buttons don't highlight as you click on them like the 'choose file' button does. When doing a reasonably long list it would help I think.

As I said, nothing major but if it could be done........

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