2002 Parma Challenge Cup
Radisson Hotel Middleburg Heights, OH June 7-9, 2002
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Back across the street we got started with a tour of the Parma factory. Here, Amanda was busy assembling Parma controllers. |
Nancy demonstrated how the double barrell resistors are glued together, using a long jig where rows of ceramic cores were lined up and glued together. |
Ever wonder how all those Parma resistors get their pink coating? It's all done by Carol Ann - along with Elvis keeping a watchful eye! |
Here's where all the prepainted bodies get masked, and dry under heat lamps. No fancy automation - it's all done carefully by hand! |
A fresh batch of Womp bodies drying under the lamps, like a fresh batch of mom's apple pies! |
Just like at the county fair! Here's the gadget where the "Swirl-a-delic" paint jobs are done. Groovy, man! |
Ann was busy spraying bodies in one of the paint booths. Between coats she peels off the masking. |
A row of shelves in the finished goods warehouse area - stocked full of Parma cars, controllers, and parts. |
Barb was busy today using the shipping tables for packing prize bags full of goodies for the Challenge Cup! |
One of the Vacuum form machines, this one ready to crank out several Parma 1/24 scale bodies at a time |
The Parma Mission Statement prominantly adorns the shipping area wall. |
A new RC car body mold, getting finishing touches in the workshop. |
Parma's master mold-maker Steve Richcreek is the person who puts all the detailed finishing touches on the Parma body molds, in his neatly laid out workshop. Many of the bodies are carved by hand completely from scratch. |
Here's Paul Ciccarello - busy at his workshop bench. It looks just about like his pit at the tracks he travels to! |
Paul wanted me to be sure to photograph proof that he CAN paint bodies that aren't all white! Paul poses with a few of his RC bodies he painted. |
When not busy thrashing, building winning slot cars, or winning races... Paul Ciccarello is busy in his R&D role on the computer designing new products. On the screen is a 3D CAD drawing of a body design. |
Here's a sneak peek of Parma's new Turbo E.C. Electronic Controller - to be available very soon! The new Parma Turbo E.C. controller works by using super high frequency mosfet speed controls. |
Features include adjustable brakes and sensitivity, and an easy to replace fuse. The basic model is slated to sell for $79.99 and the Plus model for $99.99. |
Here's a shot of the circuit board of the new Parma Turbo E.C. controller. |
In Steve Koepp's office were a couple of gorgeous cars built by Steve. |
2002 Parma Challenge Cup Race Results
