gref Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) Looking At building a new wood track, been 11 years since the last one. Toying with ideas and limited space (approx 2 x 4 m), looks average on paper but ideally would be hybrid analogue/digital but not 100%. I had working pit lanes on both my previous wood tracks and still have my fly pit wall etc. on paper pit lane would be the lowest point and slowly rise and drop back down under bridge back to pit lane. Went to Bunnings yesterday but that had little timber and no mdf so hopefully that changes soon Edited July 15, 2022 by gref 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 February 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 I’ve started work on my new track build. Been a long time, but this is solid and a good start 2 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 February 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 table finished, now onto the fun stuff 2 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 February 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 Been doing some drawing, hurt my back this morning so todays plans are on hold. Not real easy to see whats going on as I've on drawn in grey led pencil 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...
dangermouse Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 Looking good I have the itch to start again and build another track. I want something I can run all the 1/24 cars I have collected since I built my last track. I am thinking of making something modular but if I don't go modular I will be making at least one modular piece. I found this on oldslotracer site and think it is a great idea, when doing a solo run you can race each lane on the track... cheers DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gref Posted February 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 3 hours ago, dangermouse said: Looking good I have the itch to start again and build another track. I want something I can run all the 1/24 cars I have collected since I built my last track. I am thinking of making something modular but if I don't go modular I will be making at least one modular piece. I found this on oldslotracer site and think it is a great idea, when doing a solo run you can race each lane on the track... cheers DM My Mate Col has one on his Suzuka track, in digital its a compulsory crossover and works well I was thinking of doing something like this on mine with a bigger arc so there are less or smaller dead spots 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...
dangermouse Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 Nice idea I built a 3 lane track for my first track, current track is two lane, with both tracks I mostly only drove on one lane. For my next track I am in two minds, either do some work to clear some space and build a decent 4 lane track, or leave room as it is and build a single lane test track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gref Posted March 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 I've managed to put the last piece in place so I could draw the remainder. It will likely change as I route due to elevations/banks etc. Thinking about a compulsory crossover corner (for digital) and I drew it out to see how it would look, not sold 100% as I would likely make another modular section with standard corners to interchange 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...
Oldskool62 Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 @grefEnjoying the progress. What are you using for the router guide? I couldn't make it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gref Posted March 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 12 hours ago, Oldskool62 said: @grefEnjoying the progress. What are you using for the router guide? I couldn't make it out. the routing strip? I made my own version of what Luf used to sell. After a few emails and replies saying they couldn't cut the width I wanted I found a place the cut me a piece of polycarbonate 6mm x 10mm x 2400mm and drilled holes in it 2 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...
Shaynus Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 6mm wide, 10mm thick I assume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gref Posted March 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 On 3/5/2022 at 10:33 AM, Shaynus said: 6mm wide, 10mm thick I assume? No 6mm thick 10mm wide , the sheets come in 6 and a thinner version as well I think. When we head down to vic in a few weeks I’m gonna get a few more spares cut 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 April 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 It's been a while, spent nearly a month interstate, but finally got started on routing yesterday 2 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 April 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 bit more done today 1 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 April 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 Getting to the point of cutting shapes now (few spots re routed) 2 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 April 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 Getting close to paint now, just gotta route the braid recess and crossovers for lane changers. First pics are the optional section, crossovers for single lane or digital, obviously not as nice as a drawing Got all lanes routed and cut to shape, will work on elevations and paint next 1 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 May 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 Ready to start painting now, playing with elevations as I had to connect bridge piece 1 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...
Capri-corn7 Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 Wow this is looking awesome Gref. Loving the updates... 1 Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 That’s going to be a cracker drive Shane Quote Custodian of many used screws (quite a few loose ) * Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Companion of other delusional slot addicts * Total kidder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobbzee Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 Wonderful work so far, looking good. 1 Quote http://www.auslot.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12014-mt-panorama-track/ ...My Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gref Posted May 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 19 hours ago, SlotsNZ said: That’s going to be a cracker drive Shane thanks, that's what I'm trying to achieve, a "drivers track", you can't pass when you want as the lane spacings are uneven, will have to pick your place to pass 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...
gref Posted May 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 Been filling the endless amount of nail holes, hopefully start on the track paint tomorrow 1 1 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 May 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 Track surface painted pitlane "concrete" surface down 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...
charlesx Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 Looking good Gref. You may have said but what paint did you use. Regards Charles Le Breton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoath Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 going by the fan, I'd say Ferrodore! 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...
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