What's New, from 2003

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Oct 9, 2003 - Here is a Reader's Gallery contribution from Phillip Niyazi, Reproduction of a 1967 John Cukras Chassis. Phillip has also written a photo-essay, Building a Vintage Cukras Chassis. Enjoy!

Oct 9, 2003 - See Larry Geddes' New Chassis Jig in the Tools Section. Fine workmanship!

June 25, 2003 - Russ Toy builds this neat F-1 Chassis for the guys in the Bay Area VMRA. Excellent! Thanks, Russ!

May 25, 2003 - I am happy to present six terrific contributions by Thomas Sasse. There are four slot cars: McLaren M6 GT, Lotus 56 B F1, Porsche 908/2, and Chaparral 2H. Next, a race report on the Oldtimer Grand Prix Hamburg 2003. Also, an article, Mystery Chassis! Finally, Thomas now has his own Thomas Sasse's Page. Thanks so much, Thomas!

May 1, 2003 - Mike McAnaspie built this 1969 Bob Emott classic. Soldered like a pro!

May 1, 2003 - See four vintage 1/32 cars from John Secchi's collection. Gorgeous as always!

Apr 10, 2003 - I posted the April 2003 Chassis of the Month, a Cobra or Phaze III GT Brass Rod Chassis, and some vintage chassis ID info. Enjoy!

Apr 10, 2003 - Here's Russell Sheldon's favorite Indy car, the STP Paxton Turbine. The interesting chassis follows the outlines of the car body.

Apr 10, 2003 - Check the BWA Billet Bullet, from who else? - Al Penrose! Thanks Al!

Mar 29, 2003 - See Larry Geddes' Old Chassis Jig by Larry Geddes, in the Tools Section.

Mar 19, 2003 - Jeff Hails sends pictures of 7 cars, Four 1/24 Chassis and Three 1/32 Chassis. Don't miss Jeff's new jig, either!

Mar 15, 2003 - Here are 4 new contributions from Jack Beers - all vintage, of course!

See Jack Beers' 1964 Ferrari F1, an STP Turbine Car, a Ford GT, and 2 Kirkwood chassis. More hits from a great collection!

Mar 15, 2003 - The Haynes Thunderbuggy built by Douglas Haynes, is the product of 15 years of intense competition. I love the close-fitting pans!

Mar 9, 2003 - I posted a large new section, Scratchbuilder's Tools.

See individual articles The Dave England Chassis Jig by Chris Briggs, A Story about Nibbling by Steve Okeefe, Tech Tools and more!

Mar 3, 2003 - I posted a 1/32 scale Brass Pan Anglewinder in My Collection #55. I know it needs a bath!

Mar 3, 2003 - I posted a new article about the history of scratchbuilding, Chassis Come Down to the Ground.

Feb 24, 2003 - See Thomas Sasse's Auto Union, with steering front wheels and turning driver's head! Sensational!

Feb 24, 2003 - Check this Vintage Brass Pan Chassis, built by John Componeschi. Ah. they just don't make 'em like they used to!

Feb 24, 2003 - You can still race your scratchbuilt creations - Go TMAS proxy racing, with Graham Windle's Porsche GT1!

Feb 24, 2003 - Graham Windle shows us two of Pete O'Toole's chassis. Welcome back, Pete!

Feb 10, 2003 - Gary Abramowicz shows us three fantastic early 80s chassis from his slotbox: a Spring Steel Chassis for Group 7, another for Group 27, plus a Tony P "Da Iso" - Thanks Gary!

Feb 7, 2003 - Scratchbuilding Techniques: Scratchbuild an Inline Motor Bracket from a piece of square steel tubing, with Steve Okeefe.

Feb 7, 2003 - Steve has contributed enough items to have his own page, Steve Okeefe's Page. Thanks Steve - I look forward to more good scratchbuilding from you.

Feb 4, 2003 - Here's the Real Deal! A 1970s Bob Emott Chassis, from Russell Sheldon's collection. Wow!

Feb 2, 2003 - You asked for it! More pictures of Don Siegel's vintage Perimeter Chassis - a rare and amazing piece of work!

Feb 2, 2003 - See pictures of seven more vintage chassis from Don Siegel's collection. Several of feature real He-Man motors!

Jan 29, 2003 - See Steve Okeefe's vintage concours award winning Honda F1, with steering and fully independent suspension - Awesome!

Jan 24, 2003 - Gone bonkers! Try the new Tire and Wheel Quiz / Identification Guide.

Jan 22, 2003 - See the February Chassis of the Month, the Team Spirit Iso, second in the 1982 Texas Invitational. Updated pg 2, Feb. 8.

Jan 20, 2003 - By popular demand, we present: Doug Azary's radical Dual Motor Inline Chassis!

Jan 20, 2003 - I've added nine new chassis in My Collection (45-53), mostly from Quiz 4, plus that very strange Wire Wrapped Chassis.

Jan 20, 2003 - Just opened the package! Al Penrose sends images of his beautiful Champion 292 chassis, one of Champion's earliest anglewinders.

Jan 19, 2003 - From my research for Quiz 4, I've posted items on identifying Kal-Kar and Speedway chassis which might interest vintage and nostalgia buffs.

Jan 12, 2003 - Check out the article, What Doomed the Scratchbuilt Chassis? with Steve Okeefe.

Jan 8, 2003 - Bill Hollingsworth sends news of Vintage Slot Racing from Australia!

Jan 7, 2003 - John Secchi has contributed enough items that I made a John Secchi Page! Thanks again, John!

Jan 7, 2003 - Here are three great chassis from the John Secchi collection: the 'Mercury Cyclone' chassis, a 1/32 Steel Anglewinder, and a Brass Rod Iso chassis. Fantastic!

Jan 2, 2003 - See three vintage racing chassis scratchbuilt by Steve Okeefe: a Group 7 Anglewinder, a Group 20 Anglewinder, and a Single Main Rail Anglewinder. Awesome!

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