This sensational slot car salute presents a wealth of information on beginning and advanced techniques for collecting, building, tuning, and duplicating the amazing little cars that were at the peak of their popularity in the 1960s and '70s. All the rage among youngsters and adults alike, slot cars and track layouts, from the simplest to the most elaborate, are featured here in photographs that vividly recount the enthusiasm surrounding this popular hobby.
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Robert Schleicher is a veteran hobby industry writer with dozens of books to his credit. His MBI titles include The Big Book of Lionel, The Lionel FasTrack Book, and The Lionel Legend, among others. He lives in
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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hardly worth the money,
By Rhonda Page (Norwood, Ohio, US) - See all my reviews
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This book is ok, but frankly I expected more for the $60+ I paid for it. There is nothing in the book that you can't find on line if you dig a little. The original retail was only $29.95. Some listings I have see say the original retail was $599! So buyer beware...ok for the avid collector.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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This bible is a good reference tool.,
This review is from: Slot Car Bible (Paperback)
If you have caught the slot car bug, this book should be a must have to get you up to speed. It has a nice selection of track designs that span across all current track manufactures(There is also a chapter for those wanting to create permanent tracks).
You can tell Robert Schleicher has been active in the hobby since the beginning. His descriptions and writing style are easy to understand. As well as up to date. He goes into custom modification of tracks, and is appropriately detailed without boring you into a coma. The only ding that I can give the book is it's frequent use of black and white photographs. The book uses heavy, quality paper throughout. All color pictures would have been nice. Good book. Well worth the price
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Great Book,
By Kevin Weaver (Charlotte, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a must have . If you are an avid slot fan or have ever owned slot cars you will appreciate this book. Robert did a great job....
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Electric model car racing allows you to re-create what you can imagine: watching a race while being in complete control of the car you watching. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
magnetic downforce, adding matched pairs, model car racers, pickup rails, real race course, magnetic braid, plastic sectional track, straight track sections, silicone tires, traction magnets, model car racing, commercial raceways, connector track, real race track, ess bends, pickup strips, pickup brushes, clear plastic bodies, routed track, clear plastic body, crossover track, model racing car, sprue cutters, plastic track, lap counters Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Scalextric Sport, Scalextric Classic, Daytona International Speedway, Paramount Ranch, Overpass Bridge, Key Quantity Description, Suzuka Grand Prix, Banked Inner, Banked Middle, Banked Outer, Brad's Tracks, Playing Mantis, Radio Shack, Model Motoring, Woodland Scenics Risers, Station Hairpin, Bank Curve, Curve Outer, Johnny Lightning, Top Slot, Laguna Seca, Atlas Twin, Electric Dreams, Fly Joest, International Super Challenge New!
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Electric model car racing allows you to re-create what you can imagine: watching a race while being in complete control of the car you watching. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
magnetic downforce, adding matched pairs, model car racers, pickup rails, real race course, magnetic braid, plastic sectional track, straight track sections, silicone tires, traction magnets, model car racing, commercial raceways, connector track, real race track, ess bends, pickup strips, pickup brushes, clear plastic bodies, routed track, clear plastic body, crossover track, model racing car, sprue cutters, plastic track, lap counters Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Scalextric Sport, Scalextric Classic, Daytona International Speedway, Paramount Ranch, Overpass Bridge, Key Quantity Description, Suzuka Grand Prix, Banked Inner, Banked Middle, Banked Outer, Brad's Tracks, Playing Mantis, Radio Shack, Model Motoring, Woodland Scenics Risers, Station Hairpin, Bank Curve, Curve Outer, Johnny Lightning, Top Slot, Laguna Seca, Atlas Twin, Electric Dreams, Fly Joest, International Super Challenge New!
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- North America (Countries: Faces and Places) by Bob Temple in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- The Oak Tree by Paula Z. Hogan on page 48
- World Motor Racing Circuits: A Spectator's Guide: A Spectator's Guide by Peter Higham on page 61
- Racing Cars by Doug Nye on page 152
- New Jersey (States) by Henry M. Holden in Back Matter
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