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My dad has a small Slot Car problem... - C.A.R. - 29-04-2015
Recently helped my dad make a display unit for 'most' of his slot car collection. When I say most, there are still an awful lot of these things on the opposite wall, either still in their boxes or part of a limited edition with display boxes...
There's room for 400 cars on the display, pretty much anything you could wish for is there - and if it isn't, he probably has one elsewhere...
![[Image: DSC_0234.jpg]](http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/chris_rx71/f103%20porsche/DSC_0234.jpg)
![[Image: DSC_0229.jpg]](http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/chris_rx71/f103%20porsche/DSC_0229.jpg)
It's in alphabetical order by manufacturer. There are an awful lot of Ford Escorts!
![[Image: DSC_0233.jpg]](http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/chris_rx71/f103%20porsche/DSC_0233.jpg)
![[Image: DSC_0232.jpg]](http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/chris_rx71/f103%20porsche/DSC_0232.jpg)
Lambo's and Lotus'
![[Image: DSC_0231.jpg]](http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/chris_rx71/f103%20porsche/DSC_0231.jpg)
How many Astons?!!
![[Image: DSC_0230.jpg]](http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/chris_rx71/f103%20porsche/DSC_0230.jpg)
There's a full fleet of JGTC cars too - Skylines, NSXs, Supras - it's like Gran Turismo all over again.
A handful of them are mine - they're just kept at my dads, since I don't have a track anyway.
RE: My dad has a small Slot Car problem... - 7057sam - 29-04-2015
That's pretty epic,any pugs ??
RE: My dad has a small Slot Car problem... - C.A.R. - 29-04-2015
Yup!
306 Maxi
205 T16
405 Dakar
406 Btcc x2
406 Coupe Btcc
206 Wrc
307 Wrc
Just off the top of my head - there's probably others haha
RE: My dad has a small Slot Car problem... - Dum-Dum - 29-04-2015
No 306s?
RE: My dad has a small Slot Car problem... - Iceman299 - 29-04-2015
Imagine having to dust all of those! Lol
Pretty epic collection
RE: My dad has a small Slot Car problem... - Toms306 - 29-04-2015
Impressive...but whats the point?
RE: My dad has a small Slot Car problem... - cully - 29-04-2015
(29-04-2015, 10:43 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Impressive...but whats the point?
the point is
because he can! and its something he enjoys
that is quit a collection im impressed
RE: My dad has a small Slot Car problem... - C.A.R. - 30-04-2015
(29-04-2015, 10:43 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Impressive...but whats the point?
What's the point in anything?
I think we all need a hobby. I collect / make rc cars. It's a form of escapism - I can't afford the time and space to have a real car to modify / race, but I have a whole fleet of rc cars in various states!
Dad collects anything he particularly likes rather than collecting for investment / the sake of it. His collection reads like a Gran Turismo garage!
They all get used too - some harder than others. A few are worth upwards of £80 so it can be a bit nerve racking giving them full throttle haha
RE: My dad has a small Slot Car problem... - Toms306 - 30-04-2015
(30-04-2015, 08:00 AM)C.A.R. Wrote: What's the point in anything?
That's a question I often wonder...hence asking!
Fair enough though, not sure I 'get' it but each to their own!
RE: My dad has a small Slot Car problem... - Iceman299 - 30-04-2015
(30-04-2015, 08:47 AM)Toms306 Wrote:(30-04-2015, 08:00 AM)C.A.R. Wrote: What's the point in anything?
That's a question I often wonder...hence asking!
Fair enough though, not sure I 'get' it but each to their own!
I've noticed, you don't 'get' a lot of things lol
RE: My dad has a small Slot Car problem... - Toms306 - 30-04-2015
(30-04-2015, 11:56 AM)Iceman299 Wrote:(30-04-2015, 08:47 AM)Toms306 Wrote:(30-04-2015, 08:00 AM)C.A.R. Wrote: What's the point in anything?
That's a question I often wonder...hence asking!
Fair enough though, not sure I 'get' it but each to their own!
I've noticed, you don't 'get' a lot of things lol
True, I seem to be wired different to most people lol. Always interested in 'normality' though, as it usually seems odd to me.
RE: My dad has a small Slot Car problem... - WiNgNuTz - 30-04-2015
(30-04-2015, 02:32 PM)Toms306 Wrote:(30-04-2015, 11:56 AM)Iceman299 Wrote:(30-04-2015, 08:47 AM)Toms306 Wrote:(30-04-2015, 08:00 AM)C.A.R. Wrote: What's the point in anything?
That's a question I often wonder...hence asking!
Fair enough though, not sure I 'get' it but each to their own!
I've noticed, you don't 'get' a lot of things lol
True, I seem to be wired different to most people lol. Always interested in 'normality' though, as it usually seems odd to me.
Define "normailty".
Epic collection though, must be worth a few quid!
RE: My dad has a small Slot Car problem... - Paul_13 - 01-05-2015
Fair play, what ever floats your boat
RE: My dad has a small Slot Car problem... - Pete - 01-05-2015
Awesome collection!
RE: My dad has a small Slot Car problem... - rasalilaindia - 02-05-2015
Wonderland indeed
RE: My dad has a small Slot Car problem... - ginge191 - 02-05-2015
A cracking collection there! Very impressive. And to answer the above; if there was no point to anythin, we'd be living in a black and white world with generic cars, hair, food , the lot! It's a choice/hobby/motive/joy to collect things like this.
If an earthquake struck; the owner would be more pissed that they're out of order!
Incredible nonetheless