About Us
-ABOVE The main shape of the car is formed-
Stryker Racing Slot Car Kits specialise in the production of 1.32 scale slot car bodyshells. Stryker Racing is ran by Jon Grainger, an 18 year old slot racer living in Norwich, whos interests lie between building beutifull models and racing them on the track. Hence the cars are not only fantastic models, but also hand picked thanks to their good diemensions, making them perfect for racing.
Some of our models are made using 3D printing, but mainly cars begin their life in the hands of Martin Field, one of the very best model and pattern makers in the world. Martin is well-renowned, and has been employed by some of the biggest firms in the world, and has worked in many different countries.
The main shape of the car is crafted in Ureol, an epoxy modelling board. Further details are soon added, using filler, brass tube and wire, and plastic. This is then
coated in 'self etch' a filler which smooth’s out the shell in preparation for moulding. Further details such as wings, wing mirrors and wheel inserts are also produced by Martin and prepared for casting. The whole master is thinned out so that a two part mould can be produced, perfect for racing, as it keeps its
strength, while losing excess weight.
The finished master is then sent to Steve Francis, a London based caster, who works his magic with silicone and resin, turning the pattern into a resin slot car shell. Its a messy and smelly job, but despite this, Steve produces perfect replicas of the original
master.
Decals are supplied by Michael at Indycals.com, a US based firm that supplies replacement decals for model kits of all sizes, as well as commercial slot cars. Michael kindly adjusts his existing sets to fit our needs, making changes to sizing, or the changes made for one particular race.
Wheel inserts and made to fit commercially available wheels, and each kit comes complete with a handy 'Hints & Tips' sheet, showing how we build our models up, which products we used, and hopefully they will be of use to you.
Currently, we have one car in the range, a 1982 Ferrari 126C2, followed by a Piper GTR from the late 1960s, which will be available in in June 2013.
Some of our models are made using 3D printing, but mainly cars begin their life in the hands of Martin Field, one of the very best model and pattern makers in the world. Martin is well-renowned, and has been employed by some of the biggest firms in the world, and has worked in many different countries.
The main shape of the car is crafted in Ureol, an epoxy modelling board. Further details are soon added, using filler, brass tube and wire, and plastic. This is then
coated in 'self etch' a filler which smooth’s out the shell in preparation for moulding. Further details such as wings, wing mirrors and wheel inserts are also produced by Martin and prepared for casting. The whole master is thinned out so that a two part mould can be produced, perfect for racing, as it keeps its
strength, while losing excess weight.
The finished master is then sent to Steve Francis, a London based caster, who works his magic with silicone and resin, turning the pattern into a resin slot car shell. Its a messy and smelly job, but despite this, Steve produces perfect replicas of the original
master.
Decals are supplied by Michael at Indycals.com, a US based firm that supplies replacement decals for model kits of all sizes, as well as commercial slot cars. Michael kindly adjusts his existing sets to fit our needs, making changes to sizing, or the changes made for one particular race.
Wheel inserts and made to fit commercially available wheels, and each kit comes complete with a handy 'Hints & Tips' sheet, showing how we build our models up, which products we used, and hopefully they will be of use to you.
Currently, we have one car in the range, a 1982 Ferrari 126C2, followed by a Piper GTR from the late 1960s, which will be available in in June 2013.