Anyone here build the RRR bodies? I have a couple of slim T Jet chassis and am thinking of getting a couple of the Brabham bodies...I'd to see what folks here have done?

http://www.ho-slotcars.com/

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Anything specific you'd like to know about the bodies???

I've done a few of the RRR bodies......but don't have any pics of them. My dad also bought a couple of RRR bodies...but has yet to work on them yet......I may get into working on his in a couple months.

The bodies are clean....and I've never had a problem with them at all. :thumbsup:

I have a few, clean good fit and decent detail. I have not done much other then clean up a bit of flash on them and mounted them I"d say go for it.


Coach

I've bought a few of their bodies and was amazed how fragile and brittle the resin was. I've experienced screw posts breaking off and a Hot Rod body that broke in half along the top where the hood meets the main body. If you plan on using these for racing, be prepared for some of the same. If you just want to put it together and display it on a shelf, you shouldn't have any problems.

I have a few--the Falcon, Thunderbird, and '55 Chevy Fairground racers and the NASCAR Cyclone. They're all runners and I like them a lot. These are all cars that come with the bumpers molded in, though... never did one that had to have pieces put together.

--rick

Well, that's interesting, brittle resin...Not sure if I can tune these slim chassis to go fast enough to hit a wall and do damage, but that being said, they are a solid one piece casting. Which means, break off the rear exhaust (s) or any of the bell intakes or a driver head, that's the end of it...still, I love that era in racing and this might be fun...



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I've bought a few of their bodies and was amazed how fragile and brittle the resin was. I've experienced screw posts breaking off and a Hot Rod body that broke in half along the top where the hood meets the main body. If you plan on using these for racing, be prepared for some of the same. If you just want to put it together and display it on a shelf, you shouldn't have any problems.
I received a black GTO with 2 broken window posts. he wasn't happy about selling the body only (I was ripping the parts of a johnny lightning) I guess theres money to be made in bumpers.

I received a black GTO with 2 broken screw posts. he wasn't happy about selling the body only (I was ripping the parts of a johnny lightning) I guess theres money to be made in bumpers.
When you compare his price for a complete RRR kit car and a JL Pullback.
RRR's Kit includes:
1 body = $8.00
1 glass = $7.00
1 front bumper = $7.00
1 rear bumper = $7.00
Total................$27.00
JL Pullback at Bob's Hobby Shop:
Complete car $4.85 plus .30cents sales tax = $5.15.
I'm not knocking RRR but just posting some facts here. I'm glad that RRR does these parts. I'll be picking up some items from him at the November Midwest Slot Car Show. I like his Fairground Specials and Race Jets. Randy.

I guess then at $12 complete the Brabhams are a deal? The GT 40's look great too...complete at $10...

I guess then at $12 complete the Brabhams are a deal? The GT 40's look great too...complete at $10...
Where?

The ting with RRR is the fact that they have many bodies('41 Lincoln,etc.) that are not available from JL or MM.

I've bought a few of their bodies and was amazed how fragile and brittle the resin was.

I tell ya, I've had no problems at all with RRR bodies like you've mentioned. Mine have all been great....at least so far.

If you want to talk about a fragile resin body then I'd have to say the two Roger Corrie resin bodies I have would be the most fragile I've ever handled. I mean the bodies themselves were ok, just a bit too thin....in fact the '63 Chevy Nova 2 custom I did last year was so thin that the body actually arrived warped. I ended up totally removing the rear body post because it just wouldn't sit right at all. I also had to boil the body several times in order to get it to at least somewhat straighten out. I do love the final outcome.....but man, it was a tough project.......

When you compare his price for a complete RRR kit car and a JL Pullback.
RRR's Kit includes:
1 body = $8.00
1 glass = $7.00
1 front bumper = $7.00
1 rear bumper = $7.00
Total................$27.00
JL Pullback at Bob's Hobby Shop:
Complete car $4.85 plus .30cents sales tax = $5.15.
I'm not knocking RRR but just posting some facts here. I'm glad that RRR does these parts. I'll be picking up some items from him at the November Midwest Slot Car Show. I like his Fairground Specials and Race Jets. Randy.
WOW, his bumpers are 7 bucks now, when I was buying they were 5.00

When you go to his site, after clicking on CARBODIES, scroll down about 2/3 of the way and you'll see the Brabham, the GT40 is just under that and you have to click on RACE TJET bodies to get the details available in 10 different colors.

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Where?

A/FX NUT, When & where is the midwest show. like to go, never been there....Thanks Tom

I have purchased many cars from RRR. I have not had any issues with frail bodies. The stockers - cyclone, Torino, etc. are great bodies. No trimming, body sits low. Here are some pictures of past RRR cars.

I tell ya, I've had no problems at all with RRR bodies like you've mentioned. Mine have all been great....at least so far.

If you want to talk about a fragile resin body then I'd have to say the two Roger Corrie resin bodies I have would be the most fragile I've ever handled. I mean the bodies themselves were ok, just a bit too thin....in fact the '63 Chevy Nova 2 custom I did last year was so thin that the body actually arrived warped. I ended up totally removing the rear body post because it just wouldn't sit right at all. I also had to boil the body several times in order to get it to at least somewhat straighten out. I do love the final outcome.....but man, it was a tough project.......


I've done a number of Roger Corries bodies and yes thae are thin, but I've never had a problem with brittleness of warping. Actually I like the thinness of the bodies because they handle much better than a heavy body.

If you boiled a resin body, it wouldn't be a body anymore. I've shriveled resin bodies just with hot tap water. There is no way that resin would stand up to boiling.

Dunno about you guys, but I have GOT to get me one of those RRR '57 Chevys like Tjetjim has in the back of his second photo...

--rick

I also have not had any issues with RRR bodies. I have raced and crashed them too.

I have a few of the RRR cars I got a white Charger before JL was around. The only problem I have is the color has turned to yellowish on the top.

I've done a number of Roger Corries bodies and yes thae are thin, but I've never had a problem with brittleness of warping. Actually I like the thinness of the bodies because they handle much better than a heavy body.

If you boiled a resin body, it wouldn't be a body anymore. I've shriveled resin bodies just with hot tap water. There is no way that resin would stand up to boiling.


Sorry, but I didn't just drop the body in a pot and let it set for minutes and minutes....I heated the water to a boil....and then slowly began dipping the body to warm it up.

I believe I may have shown Captain Fred the Nova while it was in progress......

At any rate, the body WAS warped badly......but after several hours of working with the body I was able to save it....... as you can see in the pics :thumbsup:

A/FX NUT, When & where is the midwest show. like to go, never been there....Thanks Tom
Sunday, November 13th, 2005 Open to the public at 10:00AM CST
Vendor set up starts at 8:00AM
At the intersection of I-57 and US 30. Holiday Inn, Matteson, Ill.
RRR should be straight down the row as you walk in the door, and toward the back on the left.
SCJ should be to the immediate right as you walk in the door, against the wall.
Bud's HO Cars should be in the very back against the wall.
Myself and MTYODER should be on the opposite side of the room, across from RRR against the right wall. Table #17.
I purchased an 80's Monte Carlo from RRR. It cracked in half. I was able to super glue it back together. No problems since. I'd like to by one of his Modified Dirt Track cars. I bought a 63 Tjet Corvette at the Midwest Show about 7 years ago for .50 cents. 2 bumpers from RRR and it looks great!
I've bought a number of front bumpers for the #1773 Dodge Charger. It's nice that you can get bumpers for originals that need them, when you need them. Randy.

I got you TX Street Racer that's how I straighten bent T-jets, except I just use very hot tap water. I guess a body could warp. I wonder if it could be the weather where you are? I'm on the east coast and it doesn't get as hot hear as it does where you are.

Are you still into 1/32nds?

I got you TX Street Racer that's how I straighten bent T-jets, except I just use very hot tap water. I guess a body could warp. I wonder if it could be the weather where you are? I'm on the east coast and it doesn't get as hot hear as it does where you are.

Are you still into 1/32nds?

Nah, I honestly just think it had more to do with the actual body thickness...in relation to heat on Roger's end.......I dunno....bottom line is the body WAS sweet once I worked with it....and I love the outcome of the final project. It WAS a pain in the rump to fit those RRR front wheels on the rear.....but worth every bit of effort in the end...lol.

Yep, I'm still into 1/32 slots.....I've got 8 or 9 cars....including a couple of customs........ but I just don't have the room here to run them....and the closest 1/32 slot shop is about an hour and nearly a half away :cry:

Yes that Nova is sweet!

Yes that Nova is sweet!

THANKS man ! :wave:

Thanks A/FX Nut, Hope to see you there! Tom

Here are some more RRR Cars. The Mustang fits like a glove and is fun to drive. The Vette has a lot of great detail and it is nice to hack the wheel wells of the Ford without worrying about its value.

t-jetjim,

every time i see your pictures i drool over the scenery. great lookin layout!!! :thumbsup:

t-jetjim,

every time i see your pictures i drool over the scenery. great lookin layout!!! :thumbsup:


What do you say to posting some pics of your layout, we all want to see!

shall do car guy, as soon as we replace our recently deceased :cry: digital camera.

would like some feedback on the "work in progress", suggestions etc. :thumbsup:

As always, a work in progress. I have been slot car racing since I was 6 years old and built up a collection of cars and track as friends and neighbors lost interest. I had a period (similar to Picasso's Blue Period) where we did not have space to put up a track. From 1989-1998 I went without. During this time I was doing layout plans. Ultimately, I wanted a track that could handle today's faster magnet cars but let me use all of the "skill" tracks of earlier T-jets - Bumps, intersections, hills, railroad, etc. All the stuff that mag cars get hung up on. I also wanted a four lane layout.

The junction tracks allow me to race on the "race circuit" only or the ability to switch on the "city circuit". I always wanted a town with intersections and railroad crossings and this let me do it.

The layout is on a 16' x 8' set of tables made up of 4, 4X8 tables. Each table has a raised base for storage and removable front panels that are stained and trimmed to look like cabinetry. My wife agreed to a dedicated slot car room as long as it looked presentable!

Track length is 111 feet on the race circuit with 55 feet on the city circuit. Giving a total of 166 feet. Timing system is infrared with Lapmaster software.

As with any landscaped track, this is a work in progress. Since these pictures have been taken, I added a cement factory and the seedy Addams Avenue buildings. After seeing some of AFX Too's work and links, I have some great ideas.

Jim

Awesome looking layout Jim, Good work and thanks for sharing it with us.


Coach

YOWZA! Man, that's the kind of layout I always dreamed of building...

--rick

One word......WOW!!! ;)


Another few words....When can I come over & play? ;)

Car Guy- You are welcome anytime you are in West Palm Beach. Should of had you visit when I lived in Carlsbad,Ca it would have less of a haul!
Jim

holy cow!! thats a huge track. thanks for sharing the pics. :eek:

MANNNN!! That's one awesome layout!!! That will be my project one day.

Thanks for the pictures!!

Wes

Oh Holy Cow!!! 166ft per lap total??? WOW...... :eek: :eek:

That has got to be a blast to race on! :thumbsup:

Yikes....just looking at it makes me dizzy...do you have an overhead shot? I've been gazing at it for a while trying to trace the route and can't quite get the hang of it...very cool...T Jet heaven on it I imagine?

I can't get the whole table in on an overhead shot. I'll send a diagram that I have been working on (not finished, but you'll get the picture) after work. That'll show the layout.

Jim

Must be fun marshalling at that place. ;) rr

I love it. It puts crazy "tear up my layout and start over thoughts" into my head. In the words of cousin Eddie... "She's a beauty ClarK"

Porsche917

Can't get the overhead shot, but here are a few diagrams. Hopefully, you can make sense of it all!

RoadRunner - Yes marshalling is a challenge! I used 1/4 plywood to put all of the buildings on. This way I can remove them if we need to get at cars during a race or if I need to climb up on the layout for maintenance. The train always seems to have maintenance issues in the middle of the table!

Jim

A Jim, that's fantastic, as I thought, must be just great fun to run on, especially side by side where the lanes split!

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UNBELIEVABLE! I saved all your pictures. I'm gonna look over my 4x16 table and see if I can incorporate some of your ideas, maybe a city/highway route... although I'd probably adapt it to 2 lanes...

--rick

Rick-

Glad you liked it. GOod luck with the planning!

Jim

TX Street Racer- Thanks for mentioning the flaws in Roger's bodies. I got 5 and if I would have seen them first I would have none. Colored bodies have thin spots which leave dark areas. Still have to paint them. Area around posts extremely weak. Way too many other flaws to list.

TX Street Racer- Thanks for mentioning the flaws in Roger's bodies. I got 5 and if I would have seen them first I would have none. Colored bodies have thin spots which leave dark areas. Still have to paint them. Area around posts extremely weak. Way too many other flaws to list.

Yep, that's exactly the same thing I experienced with my bodies. I really like the various bodies that Roger produces......but frankly the quality of the bodies I got left ALOT to be desired.

I really hate to say that....because Roger IS a great guy....... but that's my experience. :(

T-JetJim - wow, that's a massively fun looking track. I'm still trying to take it all in. I've never even seen the single lane turns before. You've certainly taken it to a great level.