Showing posts with label Flyslot Williams Fw07. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Flyslot Williams Fw07. Show all posts

Tuesday, 26 January 2010

GALLERY: Williams FW07

Flyslot Williams FW07
GP Italia 1980, Rupert Keegan












The ManicSlot Mini Review

Strengths:

  • The Fly Williams FW07 is a striking looking slot car. Given the strong classic F1 resurgence in slot cars, I think it has strong potential to become collectible
  • Solid 'from the box' performance, this is no March 761
  • Stunningly detailed slot car
  • Front wheels steering
  • Innovative geering solution
  • Fantastic paint and decal finish

Weaknesses:

  • The front steering is a little fragile
  • Fly has used a terrible braid on this car, you will have to upgrade it straight away
  • I still feel Flyslot cars are too expensive

Verdict:

The Williams FW07 is a very exciting release from Flyslot. It is a slot car that looks fantastic on the track although I'm a little disappointed with its performance which I found to be average.

As with the Fly March 761, Flyslot has incorporated front steering (which is functions via the guide) into the FW07's design. I also take my hat off to Flyslot for their innovative way of addressing the body moulding issues created due to crown gears. I hope we see other manufactures follow this lead.

Unless you have a stack of Fly March 761s and are after something different, I'd put my money towards a March 761 as they are a far superior slot car on the track.

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Thursday, 17 December 2009

NEWS: Fly Williams FW07

Flyslot Williams Fw07

Imminently to be released is the slot that is going to put Flyslot back on the 'must have' list for a lot of slotters! The Williams FW07 is an iconic racing car and a favourite for many enthusiasts.

Flyslot are not wasting this opportunity and are giving us a special slot car with front steering and a motor drive configuration we have yet to see employed in a slot car. Not content with a rear body hump to allow for gearing, Flyslot have placed the motor centrally and used a second set of smaller gearing to avoid this issue.

This is the old Fly innovation that we all love and benefit from as it flows through other manufactures.

The Fly Williams comes with a bar magnet placed directly under the rear axle so we can expect it to be fast! As a huge fan of Fly's March 761 I can't wait to get my hands on one of these beauties.

You can view more photos on the Slot Adictos Website Here

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