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Posted on 16/06/10 19:45:29 |
zoltechx
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Greetings from melbourne
Saw the light on and thought id drop in, melbourne the troll of ho slot cars,yes iam under a bridge like a warewolf<wearwolf>? urban myth perhaps...but in existance in a small way, you guys have definatly got it goin on  a credit to ya.I have a small collection of cars to my credit and run on an ever expanding afx/tyco with lifelike adaptors attached track about 40 feet worth on a 12 by 5 foot table in the shed/workshop, i race alone even the wife dont wanna know...never mind, its BOODY FANTASTIC. the home brew enginnering dept has been toying with the diecast aspect of our humble sport...so thanks for the insperaton tho lacking in persperaton...makes no apolgies for grammatical errors...enjoy any way..small scale petrol heads unite, or in this case ELECTRIC HEADS..zol  |
Posted on 16/06/10 19:49:48 |
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zoltechx
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Re: Greetings from melbourne
sorry about the triple post  |
Posted on 16/06/10 21:08:54 |
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kevin
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Re: Greetings from melbourne
Hey Dude - Thanks for contacting the Perth HO slot car group , if you ever see a chance to visit Perth , come along & have a race with us! , contact Geoff ( soccerkido ) to find out when & where we'll be. Can you contact me off line at locoman3830@optusnet.com.au so I can ask about your pic on the groups page please?  |
Posted on 14/07/10 23:56:36 |
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zoltechx
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Posted on 23/07/10 23:14:02 |
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hohoho
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Re: Greetings from melbourne
zoltechx.... Where in Melbourne are you located? I'm a transplanted Canadian who's done a bit of HO racing in the past
No car but have a couple tackle boxes full of gear that easily fits onto a train! I'm living in Altona at the moment. Have been racing for about 20 years....and aside from the last three most of that has been 'seriously' (as serious as you can be racing toy cars!) Ed |
Posted on 24/07/10 17:41:16 |
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zoltechx
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Re: Greetings from melbourne
yo ho ..ED gooday ..im more of a collector than racer, the WA guys they have the need for speeed and competition...did you know there is commercial track in williamstown near the station,, but i think they mainly race 1/32 and 1/24 stuff.. i can get you some details if you like , cause they have relocated..? i do know altona fairly well having worked the chemical and industrial sectors over there and once a year take the dogs to the beach there..top spot with out the crowds.. IF I CAN BE SEROIUS FOR A MOMENT ED..? ARE YOU NATIVE CANDADIAN ..ie ..cree and have you ever met BRETT HART  |
Posted on 24/07/10 17:53:43 |
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zoltechx
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went to town today hmm high rise gone mad :cry heres a pic of melb 1950 it was tranquil  |
Posted on 24/07/10 18:07:40 |
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zoltechx
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Eureaka tower 80 floors i think  |
Posted on 24/07/10 18:31:34 |
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zoltechx
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apartments to the left, centre,THE SKINNIEST BLOCK OF FLATS ive ever seen i think the mafia skimmped on concrete hope it dont fall down ..black biulding behind 3 rd an final stage of crown casino 500 room hotel  wanna bet  I PUT MY MONEY IN PIGGY BANK ..true in the back ground right RIALTO tower ..and more cranes  ohh looking north down clarendon st to spencer from sth melb ..NEXT WEEK WERE OFF TO greener pastures..   |
Posted on 24/07/10 19:30:38 |
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hohoho
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G'day Zol, "did you know there is commercial track in williamstown near the station" If you're talkin' about 'Slot Car Willys' I know it. Did the 1/32 and 1/24 for a short while whwn I first moved to Toronto (obviously before moving to Australia) but always come back to my preferred scale....HO. Collecting is fun but more fun is getting onto the track and having a few hot laps with someone. I'm always around and interested. I'm happy to share my wealth of track wiring knowledge as well as any tuning tips I can offer. On the indentive side I may have a a stock Patriot or two kicking around unused in the box 
Oh yes.....native Canadian who's been livin' downunda for the last 3 years. No to Brett Hart though. haha Ed |
Posted on 26/07/10 14:47:06 |
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Dave in Perth
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Seems the Melb termites are coming out of the woodwork 
Our illustrious Organizer, Geoff, once hailed from somewhere in Vic.. maybe you guys should move over here haha Nah, see if you guys can get together, bring a mate or two, and put some feelers out there - that's how we started
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Posted on 26/07/10 14:55:09 |
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zoltechx
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Re: Greetings from melbourne
hey did you read my mind.. its voodo i tell you..yes it is  but alow and behold sorry the coins been tossed..NEW ZEALAND CAME UP TRUMPS..nothings sealed yet but the quokers at rottnest will have to wait |