gref Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Wow been a while since an update! Haven't had much time of late to put in long hours of work in one go, but finally...braid is done! Next time I might try the double sided tape and see how it goes, gotta be quicker and cleaner than glue? Not using "used" braid again either as all the little bumps/twists/bends picked up along the line made it hard to get down good. Anyway here's a couple of pics of track needing power (and barriers) Quote *fancy signature regards Shane Fuel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Looking forward to that drive to Ballarat Shane to have a drive .... hurry up! Looks good mate, Im betting you cant wait to take those first few laps either. Quote Regards Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Cleaning used braid is fun! I have a garbage bin here still that I started to clean up for the rally track, it is back in the bin! One day maybe I will have another go! Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino-aus Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Looking great mate , well done on the build !!!!! Quote RELAX WITH A HOBBY.....................YEAH RIGHT ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gref Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Looking great mate , well done on the build !!!!! thanks mate! Hope it inspires me bigtime once it's running! Quote *fancy signature regards Shane Fuel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoath Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I soaked my old braid in a pail of shellite for days and it came up real clean. Good to see some progress! Quote Cheers, Dick SCMR build thread Woodbrook Valley build thread "A Man's home is his castle, but his garage is his sanctuary!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gref Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I soaked my old braid in a pail of shellite for days and it came up real clean. Good to see some progress! did the same mate, clean wasnt the problem, just all the kinks/bends etc Quote *fancy signature regards Shane Fuel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shodan Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Looking really good Shane. That corner near the pits looks like a light bulb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gref Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 thanks Bry! Got the driver stations built yesterday (with a few breakages and bit of swearing!) Ready for power..........woohoo!!!!!! Quote *fancy signature regards Shane Fuel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoath Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Looking good Shane... Quote Cheers, Dick SCMR build thread Woodbrook Valley build thread "A Man's home is his castle, but his garage is his sanctuary!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gref Posted November 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 It's alive!! woohoo, here's a video of the first few (careful) laps last night Quote *fancy signature regards Shane Fuel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shodan Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Glorious! Love that light bulb corner, the banked loop in the middle looks great too. Are you getting your pits working, or other priorities first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Congratulations. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gref Posted November 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 thanks guys, yes Bry pits will be working, we just got it running last night to do some laps. Will get onto pits/timing etc today/tomorrow hopefully Quote *fancy signature regards Shane Fuel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Good stuff Shane.... Quote Regards Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoath Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 At least you've got 3 lanes going... Think I'll get out there this arvo... off to Bunnings to get a decent work light! Congrats Shane... but you seem to be able to drive your camera better than your cars!!! Hahahahahahahaha Quote Cheers, Dick SCMR build thread Woodbrook Valley build thread "A Man's home is his castle, but his garage is his sanctuary!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miveson Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 That is one cracking track, I absolutely love the circular bit in the middle, you must be chuffed with the results - I like the fact that it flows so well, slowest portion appears to be the section just past the pit exit. Quote Slot Car Photos V8 Tipping Competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gref Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 That is one cracking track, I absolutely love the circular bit in the middle, you must be chuffed with the results - I like the fact that it flows so well, slowest portion appears to be the section just past the pit exit. thanks Mark, I got the barrier up on the top section (had a few long crashes onto concrete) and got a few different angles of the kids doing laps today Quote *fancy signature regards Shane Fuel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gref Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Been working on pits and driver stations lately, here's where I'm at: colour coded driver stations pit wall fixed in position and barriers installed routed a guide size slot in the dummy pit bays for some dodge em cars in pit racing (looks better than empty too) ready now for the concreter's to do their work on the pit surface Quote *fancy signature regards Shane Fuel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miveson Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Those pits look the business Gref, love the squeeze in the pits, very nice. Out of curiosity are drivers merely required to stop. Love the teletubbies colour scheme..... Quote Slot Car Photos V8 Tipping Competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gref Posted December 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Those pits look the business Gref, love the squeeze in the pits, very nice. Out of curiosity are drivers merely required to stop. pits are only used in fuel racing or pitstop racing Quote *fancy signature regards Shane Fuel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoath Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Looks a million bucks Shane. Well done! Quote Cheers, Dick SCMR build thread Woodbrook Valley build thread "A Man's home is his castle, but his garage is his sanctuary!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schuey19 Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Looks a million bucks Shane. Well done! Agree!! Great job. Makes me miss mine even more Quote My Track- Design and Start of Build My Track- Early Construction My Track- Almost There My Track- Finishing Touches (Current Thread) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gref Posted December 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 thanks fellas Quote *fancy signature regards Shane Fuel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davnic74 Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Looks awsome Shane, well done.. Quote Regard's David Team Phoenix 4 x Australian National Champion. Premier Raceway Build Gallery Raceway Build. Heany Park Raceway Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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