Slot Rally: Making Your Own Rally Loops
Want to build your own rally track? Then you’ve probably got your eye on a pair of turnaround loops for…
Scalextric: Getting Ready For Christmas
How to prepare your new Scalextric set for Christmas Day… I can’t think of a better Christmas present to receive.…
Scalextric Tuning 5: Fixing Oversteer
Oversteer is when the rear of the car tends to spin out in a corner… It’s what Americans describe as…
Scalextric Tuning 4: Magnatraction
Scalextric cars are fitted with a traction magnet to create ‘magnetic downforce’ This magnetic downforce has a similar effect to…
Scalextric Tuning 3: Maintenance & Repairs
Regular maintenance is crucial for keeping your cars performing at their best! If you’ve spent time tweaking and tuning your…
Scalextric Tuning 2: Tweaking a New Car
We all want a new car to drive perfectly out of the box. Sometimes we’re lucky, but usually the car…
Scalextric Tuning 1: Parts of a Slot Car
To understand how to tune a Scalextric car, we need to start with the basics. In this post we’ll look…
How To: Looking After Scalextric Track
Well-maintained track should give you years of trouble-free enjoyment. However, poorly-maintained track is a recipe for glitchy power, endless frustration…
How To: The Ultimate ARC Pro Upgrades
The ARC Pro sets are a brilliant introduction to Scalextric digital racing. However, to get the most out of the…
How To: Masking Camouflage on Aircraft
A note from the author… I’m Rob, a normal guy who enjoys making models! I’m by no means a ‘professional’…