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addictedtonitro · 08-11-2009, 02:11 PM

Jeff, you using sandcrete or quick Crete?

jetboat · 08-11-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addictedtonitro

Jeff, you using sandcrete or quick Crete?

Yes... honestly, I will prolly get what ever is on sale at Menards... Sandcrete looks the best but Sakrete is cheaper. Might build it up with Sackrete and skim coat with sandcrete. Keep your Receipts so the sponsors can reimburse you if this goes thru.

I have been promised an answer by the end of the week, I hope to here sooner.

addictedtonitro · 08-11-2009, 05:49 PM

yea, I was also thinking about maybe skimming it with straight porclain cement. You can get a 90# bag for like 18bux at home depot. That'd make it nice n smooth!

AreCee · 08-11-2009, 07:41 PM

Yes, Portland Cement skimmed would make a nice smooth surface and very strong.

I could pitch in to help if you'll let me know when.

jdawg53 · 08-11-2009, 07:48 PM

Jeff
I will check and see if they would let you guys use them.
J

twistedone · 08-11-2009, 07:52 PM

I also will be there I hope this year to lend a hand at the show when I find out more info will let ya know and please keep me informed
Twisted Crawlers of Michigan will send some support
and I am a long distance SCRC member also

ttyl
Bob

THE GODFATHER · 08-11-2009, 08:11 PM

Be sure and post some pictures of whatever you can find. i'm going to build one in my basement. so i can wheel all winter.

you too jason!

bubbaracing · 08-12-2009, 12:09 AM

When is I-hobby Jeff?

Mnster · 08-12-2009, 02:09 AM

October 22-25th

jetboat · 08-12-2009, 07:12 AM

I appreciate all of the support I am getting from SCRC along with CIRC (name pending) and Twisted Crawlers... This is by far more effort than I have seen from the pullers and hopefully will assure that we get the spot. Im also working to make this a LARGE comp on Saturday of the show.

I looked up pictures from Omaha, to me it doesnt look like we need to even think about replicating what they had. What I saw looked actually a little pathetic for a big comp, defiantly not what we want to showcase the sport. If we do this right, I think we can have crowds around our booth all day Sat/Sun and hopefully vendors asking to demo products Thur/Fri.

When you guys start making your own sections, make sure to take some pics so that we don't duplicate. Im sure we will all get together for at least a couple build days but, concrete cant all be laid in 1 day.

Can someone grab 3-4 pallets for me to use?

bubbaracing · 08-12-2009, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetboat

I appreciate all of the support I am getting from SCRC along with CIRC (name pending) and Twisted Crawlers... This is by far more effort than I have seen from the pullers and hopefully will assure that we get the spot. Im also working to make this a LARGE comp on Saturday of the show.

I looked up pictures from Omaha, to me it doesnt look like we need to even think about replicating what they had. What I saw looked actually a little pathetic for a big comp, defiantly not what we want to showcase the sport. If we do this right, I think we can have crowds around our booth all day Sat/Sun and hopefully vendors asking to demo products Thur/Fri.

When you guys start making your own sections, make sure to take some pics so that we don't duplicate. Im sure we will all get together for at least a couple build days but, concrete cant all be laid in 1 day.

Can someone grab 3-4 pallets for me to use?

I'll grab ya 3-4 pallets! Got one in back of truck now!

BJoe · 08-13-2009, 01:26 AM

I'll keep an eye out, we sometimes get them with the fuel shipments from Great Planes. If not the truck driver may have some that would otherwise get tossed when he gets back to the hub he works out of.

wojin · 08-13-2009, 01:21 PM

free concrete chunks...
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/zip/1320802204.html

jetboat · 08-13-2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wojin

free concrete chunks...
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/zip/1320802204.html

Not appropriate for this project... if we are going to use heavy stuff we will use rock.

addictedtonitro · 08-13-2009, 09:31 PM

I'm gonna try and get one started this weekend. Got a lot of stuff to do but it might be a good break from slavery

jetboat · 08-17-2009, 10:30 AM

sort of update...
no news on the go/no go Ive sent a couple emails but no reply.

Just spoke with RC Hobbies, he was asking about it... it seems that in his lease, he has use of the parking lot on weekends as long as it does not disrupt traffic flow... What this means is that we can use these course sections to hold comp in their parking lot. This would give use an additional venue for our point series. I haven't talked with HobbyTown yet but, I would guess they would be willing to let us setup on a race day also.

addictedtonitro · 08-17-2009, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetboat

sort of update...
no news on the go/no go Ive sent a couple emails but no reply.

Just spoke with RC Hobbies, he was asking about it... it seems that in his lease, he has use of the parking lot on weekends as long as it does not disrupt traffic flow... What this means is that we can use these course sections to hold comp in their parking lot. This would give use an additional venue for our point series. I haven't talked with HobbyTown yet but, I would guess they would be willing to let us setup on a race day also.

Nly problem there is that their lot is busy! I'm all for it though. Those guys at rchobbies are cool as hell!

ThunderVP · 08-18-2009, 08:05 PM

Haven't recieved a final answer from the iHobby staff yet but should by Friday 21st. So far the crawlers have a better commitment and plan together so there's a very good chance this will be a go.

BILLYGOAT · 08-19-2009, 01:08 PM

sounds like you guys have it all planned out. ill keep an eye out for a go /no go. i have a couple of buddys who would like to make it out too. so get r done and lets do this.

jetboat · 08-21-2009, 07:50 AM

I received the GREEN light for the I hobby course!!!!

What I need from people:

5 drivers for each day of the show to put on Demos. I think you get either free or very discounted admission, I will find out more.

Judges for the Comp on Saturday

Course construction help and materials

Sponsors if you know a LHS or are connected to a business in the hobby industry, talk to them or put them in contact with me.

Ideas for the courses.

There are a block of Hotel rooms reserved for the event, I will most likely stay at the hotel for at least a couple nights so I don't have to make the drive.

08-21-2009, 07:50 AM	#60
jetboat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tax Nation Posts: 2,289	We are a GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I received the GREEN light for the I hobby course!!!! What I need from people: 5 drivers for each day of the show to put on Demos. I think you get either free or very discounted admission, I will find out more. Judges for the Comp on Saturday Course construction help and materials Sponsors if you know a LHS or are connected to a business in the hobby industry, talk to them or put them in contact with me. Ideas for the courses. There are a block of Hotel rooms reserved for the event, I will most likely stay at the hotel for at least a couple nights so I don't have to make the drive.

08-11-2009, 02:11 PM	#41
addictedtonitro Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hillbilly illinois Posts: 503	Jeff, you using sandcrete or quick Crete?

08-11-2009, 05:49 PM	#43
addictedtonitro Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hillbilly illinois Posts: 503	yea, I was also thinking about maybe skimming it with straight porclain cement. You can get a 90# bag for like 18bux at home depot. That'd make it nice n smooth!

08-11-2009, 07:41 PM	#44
AreCee RCC Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago/Bloomington Posts: 1,505	Yes, Portland Cement skimmed would make a nice smooth surface and very strong. I could pitch in to help if you'll let me know when.

08-11-2009, 07:48 PM	#45
jdawg53 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 809	Jeff I will check and see if they would let you guys use them. J

08-11-2009, 07:52 PM	#46
twistedone Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Golden Corral getting Fat Posts: 607	I also will be there I hope this year to lend a hand at the show when I find out more info will let ya know and please keep me informed Twisted Crawlers of Michigan will send some support and I am a long distance SCRC member also ttyl Bob

08-11-2009, 08:11 PM	#47
THE GODFATHER Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: decatur Posts: 11	Be sure and post some pictures of whatever you can find. i'm going to build one in my basement. so i can wheel all winter. you too jason!

08-12-2009, 12:09 AM	#48
bubbaracing Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South of I-80 in Ill Posts: 197	When is I-hobby Jeff?

08-12-2009, 02:09 AM	#49
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	October 22-25th

08-12-2009, 07:12 AM	#50
jetboat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tax Nation Posts: 2,289	I appreciate all of the support I am getting from SCRC along with CIRC (name pending) and Twisted Crawlers... This is by far more effort than I have seen from the pullers and hopefully will assure that we get the spot. Im also working to make this a LARGE comp on Saturday of the show. I looked up pictures from Omaha, to me it doesnt look like we need to even think about replicating what they had. What I saw looked actually a little pathetic for a big comp, defiantly not what we want to showcase the sport. If we do this right, I think we can have crowds around our booth all day Sat/Sun and hopefully vendors asking to demo products Thur/Fri. When you guys start making your own sections, make sure to take some pics so that we don't duplicate. Im sure we will all get together for at least a couple build days but, concrete cant all be laid in 1 day. Can someone grab 3-4 pallets for me to use?

08-13-2009, 01:26 AM	#52
BJoe I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: We-Go, Chi-Town, Ill Posts: 2,551	I'll keep an eye out, we sometimes get them with the fuel shipments from Great Planes. If not the truck driver may have some that would otherwise get tossed when he gets back to the hub he works out of.

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08-13-2009, 01:21 PM	#53
wojin Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 551	free concrete chunks... http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/zip/1320802204.html

08-13-2009, 09:31 PM	#55
addictedtonitro Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hillbilly illinois Posts: 503	I'm gonna try and get one started this weekend. Got a lot of stuff to do but it might be a good break from slavery

08-17-2009, 10:30 AM	#56
jetboat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tax Nation Posts: 2,289	sort of update... no news on the go/no go Ive sent a couple emails but no reply. Just spoke with RC Hobbies, he was asking about it... it seems that in his lease, he has use of the parking lot on weekends as long as it does not disrupt traffic flow... What this means is that we can use these course sections to hold comp in their parking lot. This would give use an additional venue for our point series. I haven't talked with HobbyTown yet but, I would guess they would be willing to let us setup on a race day also.

08-18-2009, 08:05 PM	#58
ThunderVP Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2004 Location: SW of Chicago Posts: 212	Haven't recieved a final answer from the iHobby staff yet but should by Friday 21st. So far the crawlers have a better commitment and plan together so there's a very good chance this will be a go.

08-19-2009, 01:08 PM	#59
BILLYGOAT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN Posts: 1,713	sounds like you guys have it all planned out. ill keep an eye out for a go /no go. i have a couple of buddys who would like to make it out too. so get r done and lets do this.

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