jeff
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Post by jeff on Sept 4, 2013 15:46:39 GMT 10
Hi guys. We have been invited to put on a static display at the vintage speed car Xmas picnic day on Sunday December 1 at the Camden show grounds.1tent with tables and as many speedway models possible to promote our racing.bob jeffreson displayed one of his cars last year with alot of interest. I have to get back to the organiser if we can do this.please reply asap. Jeff
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Post by robhod on Sept 4, 2013 16:44:18 GMT 10
Great idea. I can bring a Sprintcar and vintage speedcar.
Also can print up flyers to hand out to try to getter members.
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Post by bobjeffreson on Sept 4, 2013 21:17:04 GMT 10
Jeff,
I'll provide all of my rare 1/4 scale cars for this display.
The Gilmer was a hit last year, so lets do the same this year!
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jeff
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Post by jeff on Sept 5, 2013 12:01:51 GMT 10
The more the merrier thanks bob and rod.those who don't know the Camden show grounds are at the end of the shopping centre.if you don't like the food available you can walk up to the shops or go to either of the clubs close by. Lets make it a memorable day and posibley the vintage speed car club might put on a display at our track one day.jeff
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david
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Post by david on Sept 22, 2013 21:58:35 GMT 10
bob,
if I can arrange the time off work,would you be interested in me bringing down my 1/2 scale radio controlled sprint car to add to your display at the vintage speed car xmas picnic day in December.
Its a bit of a haul from the gold coast but,i believe it would be worth it,
thanks
David(ex winged warrior)
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jeff
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Post by jeff on Oct 9, 2013 20:12:42 GMT 10
On a recent trip to gold coast I went around and met with David and had a look at his 1/2 scale sprinter.has to be seen to be believed.when he brings it down in December you should come have a look.if I could download the couple of pictures I took you will understand.thanks David for the meeting
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david
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Post by david on Oct 14, 2013 20:28:11 GMT 10
Jeff, so good to meet up with you in the gold coast and are looking forward to bringing down the 1/2 scale in December.
Looking forward to meeting up with you and the other icons of 1/4 scale racing and tapping into all your knowledge and experience in the art of 1/4 scale sprint cars, see you on 1 December,
cheers
David
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greg
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Post by greg on Nov 10, 2013 10:19:23 GMT 10
How many club members are going ?
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Post by bobjeffreson on Nov 10, 2013 11:27:28 GMT 10
Greg,
I think at this stage there will be Jeff and I. The SSME/LQSS Christmas party is also on that day. We don't need a lot of members or cars at Camden, just a reasonable presence and display. Speaking with Rod Hod last night at the SSME AGM and he said he would produce some flyers, to distribute amongst the Vintage speedcar members and visiting punters. And a big thanks to Rob for that effort.
Having said that, anyone interested in vintage speedway, should make the effort to see this terrific display of midgets, modifieds, bikes and other things speedway.
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greg
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Post by greg on Nov 10, 2013 11:51:45 GMT 10
At this stage I'll be coming along, with my sprintcar and dirtmod. My two girls are too old for the LQSS Christmas party anyway.
Be in touch, will contact you closer to the date.
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Post by bobjeffreson on Nov 10, 2013 15:32:05 GMT 10
Greg,
Mate, I know what you are saying.... we're getting old. When I joined SSME my son was just a boy. He now is 27, married with a baby girl and has his own house.... GEEZ what happened!
Look forward to seeing you on the day. Lot's of speedway eye candy there.
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Post by bobjeffreson on Dec 1, 2013 15:05:30 GMT 10
A great big thanks to David for hauling his 1/2 scale sprint car from QLD to Camden.
MAN... they are huge and weighty. Takes 2 people to lift it out of the back of his station wagon.
  
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Post by robhod on Dec 1, 2013 16:19:10 GMT 10
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Post by robhod on Dec 1, 2013 16:24:52 GMT 10
We all must thank Bob Jefferson and Jeff Griffith for spending their day at the Camden Show ground/ Vintage Speedway Show with an awesome display.
Every time i looked over they had someone there looking at the 1/4 Scale display asking questions.
Great vintage cars and bikes, many familiar faces there too.
Well Done guys!!
Rob
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Post by bobjeffreson on Dec 1, 2013 20:14:08 GMT 10
Rob,
No worries mate. Jeff and I enjoyed the day. We spoke with lots of punters, as you said and tried to spread as many flyers as we could, to people who seemed to show the slightest interest.
It seems by talking with people, most have heard or have been to the Model Park at some stage in the past. Sad thing was, that many thought that it had shut down. Maybe the Park PR needs to be ramped up a notch, especially in the surrounding suburbs. Maybe a matter for the board to discuss!
It was a huge day and the Vintage Speedcar Ass boys said it's the best turnout by the public, they can recall.
BTW..Some VSA members even suggested that the Park might be a good spot to gather one Open day. I think that should be explored at Board level as well.
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Post by bobjeffreson on Dec 2, 2013 6:42:37 GMT 10
Just checked up on the facts about the 1/2 scale. When I said they are weighty, I wasn't far off....
The sprint car is 35 inches wide, 40 inches tall, and 5 feet long and weighs about 145 pounds or 65 kgs.
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Post by bobjeffreson on Dec 2, 2013 9:02:23 GMT 10
I emailed Bryan Lopus today to tell him one of his 1/2 scale sprinters was on display yesterday. I asked about the steering servo, the biggest thing I'd ever seen.
He tells me it's a Seiko servo and using a heavy duty 8.4 volt battery pack, will produce
10.5 N・m(107.7kg-cm) in stall torque and cost approx US$300.
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Post by bobjeffreson on Dec 11, 2013 16:16:28 GMT 10
I didn't get a comparison photo between the 1/2 and 1/4 scale sprinters on the day at Camden. Went back through my pictures and found this one, that David posted from NZ.
This gives an idea of the size difference. Doesn't the 1/4 look tiny!
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