Recent content by jimmiec

Thanks for the advice. I'll put them in separate labeled bags.

Thanks guys. Darkside, I understood what you were suggesting to do and may be didn't reply like I did. I spent the time widowing down the rear sides to 1/8 and the 12 cubes fit now. Tonight, we did my 2 kids cars right the first time with 1/8 rear pockets. Axles are drilled and glued the...

Thanks for the advice. Darkside, that would be easier but we have to have all 4 wheels touching. One of the front axle is bent and going to be the dominant wheel. Can I still just cut off 1/4 side?

I did a ladder car with 1/4" thick sides, which allows for 5 cubes per row. However, now I see some are running with 6 cubes in a row. I made the ladder car to have 2 rows behind the rear axle so 10 vs 12 cubes makes a weight of ~1.66 vs 2.00 ozs behind the rear axle, respectively. I'm...

Curious how y'all label your #43 and #44 drill bits so that next year you remember which is which?

Thanks. Found one. Now to try and drill some holes this weekend.

Looks like the SB is sold out. Are they made every so often and will become available again anytime soon? I'm new and would like one so I don't have to worry about messing up the axle holes on a drill press, etc. Sorry any confusion, I'm looking for a SB pro (I guess). I'll have to search...