How tall should a slot car table be?
Using a circular saw, we cut the legs at 24 inches a piece which will make your layout height right at 27 inches high. Not only is this height perfect for the younger racers, but it allows much easier turn marshalling in the event this layout is tucked into a corner.
Is AFX racing still in business?
The AFX brand continued production until the company was forced into receivership in 1983. Aurora designed the AFX cars with interchangeable car body shells usually compatible with each chassis they released during these years.
What size is an HO slot car?
2.5 to 3.5 inches
HO Slot Cars vary in size, running from 1:87 (generally the older cars) to 1:64 in scale; but they all run on HO track of approximately the same width, and are generically referred to as “HO” slot cars. A typical HO slot car’s length is from 2.5 to 3.5 inches (5.5–8 cm).
What does AFX slot cars stand for?
They stood for Aurora Factory Experimentals. These were cars so fast they left all the others at the starting line. The first AFX cars were introduced 1971. Some Thunderjet cars stayed in the Aurora catalog in 1971 and 1972, but by 1973 all Aurora cars were AFX.
What are the fastest slot car motors?
The fastest Modern motors are in Drag Racing. 135 MPH AA/FC motors are going at a rate of 280,000 RPM thru the lights.
Are Tyco and AFX compatible?
Simple answer -yes. You can get adapters (they were made by Lifelike) but they’re pretty hard to find. Ttyco and Tomy AFX track is the same width, as is the distance of the rails from the slots – but Tyco has slightly wider lane spacing.
What are HO slot cars?
HO slot cars have been a wonderful pastime for many youths and adults for more than half a century. While the technology has changed, the thrill of watching cars zip along a homemade track never gets old. Not only are they fun to race, but they can also make a neat addition to any hobbyists dioramas.
Where to buy slot cars?
SLOT CARS ONLINE. New & Vintage Slot Cars, Sets, Kits, Accessories, Parts and more. Shop Now. Showroom: Monday – Friday: 9AM – 5PM Shipping orders every day. Track Hours: Closed due to COVID-19 State Restrictions. Phone: 310-676-7600. Address: 606 Hawaii St. Unit B El Segundo, CA 90245.
What is the best track to use for HO scale?
Aside from a couple of places (trestle,curved turnouts) I built my entire layout using Atlas Code 83 flextrack.
How big is a HO scale?
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