Great work Rob. 👍🏻 Can’t wait for part 2. The Policar F1 cars are stunning in looks, but are somewhat disappointing if you expect out of the box performance. I have a few of them and have similar issues.. I also saw the HRW coverage on the Ferrari 312. Most of the F1 cars are a bit of a nightmare to get apart and it’s too easy to lose those little spacer washers. I might try and drill a 1.8 mm cavity through the plastic to thread the cables through…?
@SwiftSlots3 сағат бұрын
Wait until Friday 7pm, part 2 shows how to fix all the little problems, Part 3 is a HUGE STEP !!
@pissedatyoko19 сағат бұрын
mine didn't break but they rub against the axle....The axle design is crappy..but our club races them.
@SwiftSlots13 сағат бұрын
There is a 100% fix in part 2 next Friday :-)
@SpareRoomSlotCars22 сағат бұрын
Hi Rob, yeah the wires are very poorly installed, my broke after about 25 laps
@SwiftSlots13 сағат бұрын
Yep, same 🙂
@santipia6Күн бұрын
This is what I call a true restomodded slotcar!
@SwiftSlotsКүн бұрын
Thanks 🙂
@Scale_Slotcars_LatviaКүн бұрын
Thanks for sharing Rob 👍 interesting and disappointing to see how quickly the wires broke at the guide. I really appreciate these type of posts. Thanks to folk like yourself, we can see so many ways of improving what is already a good car 👍
@SwiftSlotsКүн бұрын
Just wait until Part 3 😀
@Scale_Slotcars_LatviaКүн бұрын
Thanks for sharing Rob 👍 interesting and disappointing to see how quickly the wires broke at the guide. I really appreciate these type of posts Rob .Thanks to folk like yourself, we can see so many ways of improving what is already a good car 👍
@paulcooper52002 күн бұрын
Very good. 👍🏁
@SwiftSlots2 күн бұрын
Thanks, Part 3 is mega!
@Area51racewayNC2 күн бұрын
Excellent video and yes I have tuned all of these cars as I own all of the ones they have released. Love what you did!
@SwiftSlots2 күн бұрын
Just wait until Part 3, things get really spicy 😀
@rhysthomas2092 күн бұрын
G'day Rob ,I understand your point, I had the same problem, it's so frustrating thank you regards rhys
@SwiftSlots2 күн бұрын
By part 3, she becomes a monster, stay tuned 🙂
@Roland_RohrleКүн бұрын
Thanks for the very detailed analysis 🤔😎🏁 I have 3 of these cars and I need to find the time to do the same…
@SwiftSlotsКүн бұрын
@@Roland_Rohrle Part 2 has all the final information and fixes, it all comes out good in the end 🙂
@trackfanstv4 күн бұрын
I've got that BRM Policar, it's a great bit of kit! Looking forward to seeing you work on that green one too, don't flog it, do 'Rob Swift' on it 🙏🏻💯🔥🔥🔥
@lewismumby20406 күн бұрын
Rob, I completely understand your dilemma! However, it’s a poorly car and desperately needs some love. It’s your patient now, so you can make it better. 👍🏻
@keithfilkins20437 күн бұрын
That car looks beautiful!!! Nice work! Thank you for sharing! I love how you modified the front light panel,I've tried this and failed miserably lol. Where did you find replacement mirrors? It's hard to find these on the other side of the pond? Your skills are impressive!!!!
@SwiftSlots7 күн бұрын
Thanks Man, the mirrors are all over Ebay and Pendle Slot sell them, they are 'type 5' mirrors :-)
@pats-slots7 күн бұрын
I’ve got all of them you can have them for $1000000 or a SLOTCAR wheelbarrow no sorry rob don’t have them but I bet you smiled🤣🤟🤟🇦🇺
@SwiftSlots7 күн бұрын
ooooo you had me going there for a mo Pat LOL
@user-fk2ck8rq5h7 күн бұрын
Sorry, I don’t have any in my collection
@ScottWM548 күн бұрын
Make a video & make it right....
@modelracecar9 күн бұрын
I also have a March 2-4-0 but it'll probably never get race prepped as I wouldn't be able to race it as it never raced in F1. The only 6 wheeled F1 that actually raced was Tyrrell's P34.
@Clearwater1249 күн бұрын
That's what I build Rob, mostly pre 90s American iron.
@HowardBeck-h4b9 күн бұрын
Please fix the F1 march's guide issue, I have the same problem on quite a few old Scalextric F1's, Renault RS01, Tyrell 008, Ferrari T3 etc etc,
@Area51racewayNC9 күн бұрын
Nice job Rob!
@SwiftSlots9 күн бұрын
Thank you.
@markphillips53689 күн бұрын
Modify the guide on the March and use it for your old F1 series with the other 3 you have.
@chief54049 күн бұрын
My vote is make it run like a scolded dog
@scaleboats9 күн бұрын
Hey Rob, Please fix the March so I will know how to fix mine Then you can sell it of leave it on the shelf. Or sell it to me :)
@padelboys762810 күн бұрын
make a new chassis... so you can keep the old one.
@NoShelfQueens10 күн бұрын
Fix it Rob! (Please 😅)
@robbeaumont481110 күн бұрын
Please tune up the March F1. I had the blue version when they first came out and I’d love to see what you could do to improve it. Great video, keep up the great work. 👍
@user-fk2ck8rq5h10 күн бұрын
I’m can’t say the same. I love a classic British car. My brother recen got a morris 1000 traveller.
@haroldmovius398510 күн бұрын
Fix it,use it😊
@Graps204010 күн бұрын
It would be great to see what you do to improve the F1
@SwiftSlots10 күн бұрын
It's coming very soon (if not already loaded onto YT 🙂
@Scale_Slotcars_Latvia10 күн бұрын
I love to see you fix that F1 car ,just so i can understand how you do it ,ohh wow that Chevy Sedan is so beautiful...i love American pickups ,im always hoping one of the dig manufacturers makes some . I only like the mini and ford escort in british cars. 🤗thanks for sharing Rob 👍
@kylespeed110 күн бұрын
Lol....ya know you are going to have to fix that March. Might as well, you will not be happy with it until ya do :)
@Doug-MagneticRacing_ThinkScalo11 күн бұрын
What a finish on that red plastic!!!!!! WOW. Great video as always Rob
@SwiftSlots11 күн бұрын
I was amazed at the deep finish. Thanks.
@robertsale652812 күн бұрын
Brilliant work Rob, yours are one of the very few videos I hit the like button before even watching as I know I will enjoy it and the music you apply to your 'shorts' is epic 👍👍👍
@SwiftSlots12 күн бұрын
Thanks Man 🙂
@The-Grand-Raceway13 күн бұрын
Excellent work.
@SwiftSlots13 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙂
@Alexanderpaal6714 күн бұрын
Awesome! My all time favoritte slotcar. Have a bunch of them in all colours. This is brilliant. Thanx for the Great content & new ideas to improve this legendary Scalextric car. Regards from Norway 🇳🇴
@SwiftSlots14 күн бұрын
You are welcome and I am very glad you liked the video 🙂
@modelracecar14 күн бұрын
I enjoyed every minute of this video. One car I have which keeps hiding at the back of the job-list-pile is a Scaley XJ220 which would also benefit from the same process you've gone through with this F40.
@SwiftSlots14 күн бұрын
Yes, I have an XJ220 waiting in the wings to have the same job, it came with the same challenge set as this F40, but a full paint job as well, coming very soon 🙂
@modelracecar14 күн бұрын
@@SwiftSlots my bated breath awaits!
@SwiftSlots14 күн бұрын
@@modelracecar Don't hold it for too long, I have a 3 part series starting this Friday first. The JX was going to be next, but events have overtaken me.
@robertsale652814 күн бұрын
Incredible work yet again Rob 👏 👏👏👏
@SwiftSlots14 күн бұрын
Thanks Man 🙂
@3roomsraceway61214 күн бұрын
Stunning rebuilding job Rob It’s get to see old cars given a new lease of life 🍻
@SwiftSlots14 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙂
@JJPS_GP_Motorplex14 күн бұрын
That was a great rebuild.
@SwiftSlots14 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙂
@slotr16 күн бұрын
Another great job Rob, the finish is stunning, you wouldn't believe it was just an old scaley if you didn't know!
@adneele130516 күн бұрын
You can tune a slotcar and you can tuuuuuuuuune a slotcar. Thank you for this.❤
@SwiftSlots16 күн бұрын
LOL 🙂
@markphillips536816 күн бұрын
Whether or not the car is now a world beater is irrelevant. The improvement in handling, making it easier to drive is sufficient reason enough for doing the work that you did. Quite apart from that, you obviously enjoy the challenges involved in upgrading these older slotcars. A job well done.
@SwiftSlots16 күн бұрын
I do enjoy the challenge, yes. Thank you 🙂
@Carl.SlotCarImagination16 күн бұрын
Stunning finish 👍
@SwiftSlots16 күн бұрын
Yes, it's hard to beat 2k, although once you get the hang of Mr Color 112, Mr Color is very close, but more work and not as hard.
@frenchbred208116 күн бұрын
That’s an awesome build, I still have my original F40 which is in perfect running order, I bought it in 88/89 I think from the model show in Olympia, this video makes me want to add a few more details and tweak it to run better. Excellent work. Do you ever sell any of your projects or take on custom work for other people?
@SwiftSlots16 күн бұрын
I do not sell my KZfaq projects and I have been asked to take on projects, but sadly people don't understand time is money, and there is a lot of time in custom hand work. eg, this car took me 2 days to do, so that's two whole days of labour. People never ask them selfs 'how much do I earn in two days, would Rob want to work for me for less?' So I would be interested in doing small quick jobs, but it would have to be worth my time.
@AnthonyBatemanSr16 күн бұрын
👍🏽👍🏽
@chrispatzkowsky716517 күн бұрын
what a beautiful car Rob, great video.
@SwiftSlots17 күн бұрын
Thank you man, I'm really pleased with her! I got a Scalextric Diablo coming now for the same treatment!!
@ScottWM5417 күн бұрын
Curious as to what time a bone stock lubed REVO Ferrari would be. Also, did you say you made the case? A vid on that would be awesome. Cases ive found for purchase arent cheap$$$. Nice build.
@SwiftSlots17 күн бұрын
Hello Scott, if you'd like to send one over to me, I'd be glad to run it, post the run and return it to you 🙂 I bet it would be around 49sec. Sorry, words are difficult when recording for me, I meant I made a back card for a new case.
@AnthonyBatemanSr17 күн бұрын
You’re welcome Swiss slots thank you so much for teaching us guys. You’re incredible really and you do great lathe work to also awesome machinist have a great weekend,Bro!
@SwiftSlots17 күн бұрын
Thanks Man, glad you like 🙂
@user-fk2ck8rq5h17 күн бұрын
Hi rob, amazing work. I might do the same with an old scaletrics Ferrari f40 but it doesn’t have a rally livery. I have lots of unboxed slot cars and I really want to get boxes for them but I can’t find anywhere where I can get them. Where do you get your and what do you use to make the background ??
@SwiftSlots17 күн бұрын
I did put out a shout out on a slot forum, but got nothing back, so I now buy my boxes from a large slot car retailer. The back cards are simply what I find on Google images after punching in some related words to the project, then adjusted a little on a simple art program and printed out. Thanks man 😊
@user-fk2ck8rq5h17 күн бұрын
@@SwiftSlots what retailer are they from ?? Thanks for your help
@SwiftSlots17 күн бұрын
@@user-fk2ck8rq5h Pendle Slot
@user-fk2ck8rq5h16 күн бұрын
@@SwiftSlots alright thank you
@Dunegirl-3117 күн бұрын
Very nice................ but it will never be as cool as Snoopy in his Bugatti 😘😁Mrs.Swift Slots xxx
@SwiftSlots17 күн бұрын
🤣 Sadly I fear you are right love 😘
@Zaphodschannel17 күн бұрын
Fantastic vid Rob. This is how the vast majority of my cars are treated. I can't afford the new stuff and with a little work the old 80's and 90's cars are great. Well done.
@SwiftSlots17 күн бұрын
Yes, it's amazing how good the old stuff can be with a little work, sod paying £80-90 these days !! Thanks 🙂
@SlotCar202114 күн бұрын
Agree you don't need to do loads to make them go well, mainly decent running gear, tyres and a guide.