Hey Ledg, thank you for doing this, because of the bad audio-quality. Fantastic Mate! One of my last questions was about the Rims and Axxles and why they are mostly not running concntric when glued together, and if this was a production cost factor. If I remember correctly, they will do something about it, Andreas said. But this is definitly a reason to exchange the whole units with aftermarket parts to make them run quite on the track. Well done and wewill see what Carrera does in the future. ;-)
Thanks for all this, Travis. Should’ve asked them why the ‘Start Light’ arch doesn’t have any ‘Green for Go!’ LEDs - That always makes me scratch my head. 🤔🤨
Struggling to think of any full size racing with a green light go. Lights out to go for F1 and V8 Supercars. Drag racing maybe green. Race Coordinator is lights out to. Most of my racing is with this system.
Hi Shane, tecnically it is possible, because there are switchable LED`s which change color out there and the command to change to green at the last full red line is possible that way. Always keep the production costs in the back of your mind, if it comes to those issues. The economical factor is a big one here. Big Co`s always work with profit in their minds. Period. ;-)
Well, that is what I asked during the live-stream, but Andreas did not really respond to it. I asked if it is because the Americans took over the F1 Circus and therefore no license is given, because of the costs We don`t know and maybe Carrera doesn`t want us to know.. But actually it makes sense what Andreas said, because a mold and the whole process to develop a Car takes about 8 months and the costs are very high for it. If it is not economical for Carrera, they won`t do it plus they don`t want to use older molds to bring out new F1 Cars with it. Remember that all F1 Cars, even the Go!! models do have the same body only the livery is different. ;-)
Thanks man for all the info! Totally agree with the 1-off reissues - would love to get any older Carrera models reissued, whether only 1 or 2 models or more.
I've not seen the link stream but I suspect I don't need to? Great questions and great objective reporting 👮 Yep, a Ferrari 296 GT3 would bring a smile to my face. I feel Carrera really do need to bring back the almost eponymous AF Corse livery for this series. Otherwise, some 'modern classics' such as we see at Goodwood and Historic Le Mans would certainly work with me. I do love the GT3s and Carrera has made some stunning models for most of the main contenders over recent years. There's a couple of M4s, an M6, an AMV and a McLaren tempting me as well as the new old school Lancia and the new Audi A8 Evo. I still run Carrera track and it has certainly been the best plastic on the planet but now we have Policar - I am tempted - and also Scaleauto coming up on the 'rails' and these may well hit future sales? Personally, I think F1s work best as lightweight generics from the three manufacturers we know. F1s are meant to be raced hard and fast and wings and aero will fly off and this really runs contrary to the otherwise not unreasonable idea of having an accurate scale model. Personally, I wish Carrera would do aluminum wheels and crowns with grub screw adjusters - that's 'after market', I guess? Thanks once again, Travis.
The answer to the 1/32 F1 question pretty much sums up how Carrera works: The popularity of F1 has increased MASSIVELY during the last couple of years, especially in the US market (which is a market that Carrera also has in mind). The fact that they're only doing "market research" now to see "if" F1 is popular enough to create slot cars shows a *massive* lack of forward thinking in my opinion. And that is just one example, the lack of new features for their market-leading digital system throughout the last years is another one. I suppose they don't believe in their own product. I'd love to have a chat with you at some point about that, Travis. Maybe sometimes in the future 🙂
Generic F1, Hypercar or LMP1 cars with fantasy liveries would make good sense (see NSR's generic 86 - 89 F1 cars), and plain coloured cars that racers can decorate with their own liveries would also be appreciated.
you know what's neat about 1/24 scale you mentioned ho slot cars and hot wheels also matchbox cars on ho 1/24 you can use 1/24 model kits such as 1940 Ford coupe and 1940 Ford tudor and a number of 1/24 after market models
Hey Ledg, thank you for doing this, because of the bad audio-quality. Fantastic Mate! One of my last questions was about the Rims and Axxles and why they are mostly not running concntric when glued together, and if this was a production cost factor. If I remember correctly, they will do something about it, Andreas said. But this is definitly a reason to exchange the whole units with aftermarket parts to make them run quite on the track. Well done and wewill see what Carrera does in the future. ;-)
Finally got to finish watching. Thank you for sharing all the Q &A's
Good work Travis, thanks for all the work you're doing. And keep pushing with Carrera.
Cheers mate, doing my best for our incredible hobby
Thanks Travis a great up date
Awesome follow up, cheers mate 👏
Great stuff, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for all this, Travis. Should’ve asked them why the ‘Start Light’ arch doesn’t have any ‘Green for Go!’ LEDs - That always makes me scratch my head. 🤔🤨
Struggling to think of any full size racing with a green light go.
Lights out to go for F1 and V8 Supercars.
Drag racing maybe green.
Race Coordinator is lights out to. Most of my racing is with this system.
@@johnd8892 oh dear the struggle is real.😂 Don't give a toss about any of that, mate. I WANT GREEN FOR GO!!!!!! 🤣
Hi Shane, tecnically it is possible, because there are switchable LED`s which change color out there and the command to change to green at the last full red line is possible that way.
Always keep the production costs in the back of your mind, if it comes to those issues. The economical factor is a big one here. Big Co`s always work with profit in their minds. Period. ;-)
The main problem with F1 cars is the licencing costs! :(
Well, that is what I asked during the live-stream, but Andreas did not really respond to it. I asked if it is because the Americans took over the F1 Circus and therefore no license is given, because of the costs We don`t know and maybe Carrera doesn`t want us to know..
But actually it makes sense what Andreas said, because a mold and the whole process to develop a Car takes about 8 months and the costs are very high for it.
If it is not economical for Carrera, they won`t do it plus they don`t want to use older molds to bring out new F1 Cars with it. Remember that all F1 Cars, even the Go!! models do have the same body only the livery is different. ;-)
Awesome sharing bro
Thanks man for all the info! Totally agree with the 1-off reissues - would love to get any older Carrera models reissued, whether only 1 or 2 models or more.
It would be cool to see if they could come up with a super bike set that would work on the same track
Great info Travis. Thank you
Cheers mate
Historic F1 would be awesome… there are some great options there !
YES F1 in 1/32!!!!!
I've not seen the link stream but I suspect I don't need to? Great questions and great objective reporting 👮 Yep, a Ferrari 296 GT3 would bring a smile to my face. I feel Carrera really do need to bring back the almost eponymous AF Corse livery for this series. Otherwise, some 'modern classics' such as we see at Goodwood and Historic Le Mans would certainly work with me. I do love the GT3s and Carrera has made some stunning models for most of the main contenders over recent years. There's a couple of M4s, an M6, an AMV and a McLaren tempting me as well as the new old school Lancia and the new Audi A8 Evo. I still run Carrera track and it has certainly been the best plastic on the planet but now we have Policar - I am tempted - and also Scaleauto coming up on the 'rails' and these may well hit future sales? Personally, I think F1s work best as lightweight generics from the three manufacturers we know. F1s are meant to be raced hard and fast and wings and aero will fly off and this really runs contrary to the otherwise not unreasonable idea of having an accurate scale model. Personally, I wish Carrera would do aluminum wheels and crowns with grub screw adjusters - that's 'after market', I guess? Thanks once again, Travis.
The answer to the 1/32 F1 question pretty much sums up how Carrera works: The popularity of F1 has increased MASSIVELY during the last couple of years, especially in the US market (which is a market that Carrera also has in mind). The fact that they're only doing "market research" now to see "if" F1 is popular enough to create slot cars shows a *massive* lack of forward thinking in my opinion. And that is just one example, the lack of new features for their market-leading digital system throughout the last years is another one. I suppose they don't believe in their own product.
I'd love to have a chat with you at some point about that, Travis. Maybe sometimes in the future 🙂
You know I'm always available to chat with you mate
Carrera Club for down under would be great, as well as them releasing a box set of 917s
will we ever get a Shelby cobra Daytona coupe or an AC cobra?
I’d buy every F1 car they have. Huge fan of it
Generic F1, Hypercar or LMP1 cars with fantasy liveries would make good sense (see NSR's generic 86 - 89 F1 cars), and plain coloured cars that racers can decorate with their own liveries would also be appreciated.
you know what's neat about 1/24 scale you mentioned ho slot cars and hot wheels also matchbox cars on ho 1/24 you can use 1/24 model kits such as 1940 Ford coupe and 1940 Ford tudor and a number of 1/24 after market models
Absolutely, scratch building is a very cool part of our hobby
Thanks!
Thank you so much
So fat chance getting any replacement light bars for the pace cars and police cars by the sounds of it
Thanks Travis
I have some broken go track . Can they me replaced
Wow, Carrera is so innovative these days smh. Thanks for your work Travis
Thanks for your support Patrick
Seems to be a lot of ‘no’s’ from your man! Dave just revealed it’s NASCAR!
Yes it was revealed yesterday by some media outlets...it was hard keeping my mouth zipped on this one lol
great work travis, one of the best youve done, i iwish i'd asked if they were going to do some 1/24 F1.
Cheers mate, I do like to try and change it up a bit, and I wouldn't hold your breath on 1/24 F1
Looking forward to catching up when I'm back legend
Tyres... just use Pual Guage tyres lol :P
Or NSR, or BRM, or Ortmann, or ........ ;-)
Future of slot cars is simulations and AI.
❤ola Travis and communnity
Old series new cars NASCAR I hope ???
NASCAR coming back....
Hello Daithi
Rob❤
late as usual