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Video - Scalextric IROC decals - behind the scenes - IROC project
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2 thumbs up on the video and greatly appreciate your candor and behind the scenes comments. I hope you make more videos 'cause I'll definitely watch them all. HRW is the only forum I follow so a video series about the hobby from both an enthusiast's perspective and the business perspective would be enlightening for me.
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So, Dave was responsible for giving Scalextric bogus data about the wheelbase of the new IROC Camaros. I guess it is the stretched limo version of the car.
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No I didn't give them the dimensions for the car. They found them on the internet and scanned a diecast for the dimensions.Slot Car Nerd/Photographer/ Just a self-styled marketing guy on my back porch.
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Originally posted by Dave Kennedy View PostNo I didn't give them the dimensions for the car. They found them on the internet and scanned a diecast for the dimensions.
It's just too bad that the Scalextric model makers missed somewhat in their execution of this car. If they scanned from a diecast it was a poor representation and shouldn't have been used.
The model's overall length is good and to scale.
The production 1:1 vehicle wheelbase was 101", But, I have found reference that the IROC race car wheelbase was 105", Scalextric's version at 1:1 would be just over 107" so only about 2% too long and 1/16" in 1/32 scale, probably not noticeable.
The production 1:1 vehicle roof height was approx 50", I found reference that the IROC race car height was 49", Scalextric's version at 1:1 would be 44", so still 10-11% too short and that is noticeable.
And one other thing that stands out to me like a sore thumb is the blunt front fascia, there should be a forward peak at the center.
*This post was revised to reflect IROC race car info that I located.Last edited by olskoolslotz; June 26, 2020, 09:17 PM.DAVE - MI, USA
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