kalbfellp Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Looking very good.The work has been worthwhile. I have been trying to remember where I had seen a similar track design and have finally remembered. One of our local hobby shops had a track very similar in design back in the sixties. Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsclio Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Sensational- great result Quote Cheers Mike Diamo Stages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvmyre Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 That looks very professional. Quote 5 x National Champion 2 x National Enduro Champion 2 x HBMRC V8 Supercar Enduro Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmadmac Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Hurry up! Mac Quote Podiums are for short people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJH-NZ Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Looks fantatsic Mark even if I do say so my-self (huh hmmm). You have put an amazing amount of effort and thought into this track. MAC - I would have put the clear coat on today but he refuses to pay overtime and penal rates! Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Great job guys.Nothing better than a day in the 'refurb' shed ,then on to the NZslot forum. Back to the shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 ...but he refuses to pay overtime and penal rates! He may agree to paying penal rates and send you over here. I'm sure many tracks could be lined up for you to build. 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...
SlotsNZ Posted August 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 ................. but he refuses to pay overtime and penal rates! Grant sheesh Grant, you'll get uz inta trubbel. Some of them are a bit touchy about careless use of words like . . . . . "penal" While some of us were lazing about on a sunday afternoon off, I have been in learning mode. The lesson for today is . . when painting one's lanes, it is QUITE important to remember which lane one is painting a particular colour. One might even hazard a glance at the controller station order, count 1,2 ,3, 4 , and attach colours to each number BEFORE painting a couple of metres of yellow into a slot . . . . . okay, you can all stop laughing now. . . . . but the lanes are done. Just a spot of sanding and correction to do then the GGWK can return and lay the clear....... I might even be able to test a lane by next weekend..... 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...
SLOTJOCKEY Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Dont be fooled by the not finished pictures guys. Mark has secretly completed his track a couple of weeks ago so he can practise lots before we turn up on race night {at least thats what I would do}. We cant wait Mark so tell Grant to stop p*ssing about and get on with it...... Quote 6 X Hawkes Bay Champion 8 X National Champion 1 X Retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJH-NZ Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) Darn Mark - Mike is onto us. Better hide the track for a few days just in case he comes over tommorrow night for a look-see. We can tell him its back at the CNC Router guy for a few minor mods! I think he got a tad suspicious about 5 weeks ago when he saw I had "Pencil Lead Grey" paint on my hands and a can of Cabolts Clear coat on the back of my ute. Emb's - you line em up and I'll be there. Milage/Travel expenses might be a bit of a shocker though. I was thinking of coming over anyway to watch the All Blacks - Wallabies (Bledisloe/Tri-Nations Cup) game in Brisbane but thats a dead duck now, given last night (hehehe). In fact I hear they have started the shelving for the World Cup trophy already at Rugby HQ in Wellington. "Penal Rates" - is the prison on the island in Sydney Harbour still operating? Edited August 7, 2011 by GJH-NZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted August 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Mike just has a suspicious mind ooops 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...
digby Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 More Lead To Your Pencil Guys . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted August 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Now it gets interesting Painting is finished, GGWk put the clearcoat over all flat surfaces today. Cabot's acrylic (water-based) floor clear, same as I used on my last track. It looks milky in the tim, and even when you put it on, but dries clear in about 15 minutes. When hard in about 24 hours, it is a finish hard enough for wooden floors which are walked on every day. The finish is very glossy, and promises high grip for sillies and soft rubber, medium grip for urethanes. The light grey "concrete" areas are heavily weathered, with cracks, patches, cut lines for "slabs" etc, but they don't show up much in this wider shot. Face to face, or should that be, face to track, I am pretty happy with the effect. The roadway also appears less dominating than it would be otherwise given that it takes up 70% of the track surface. Sorry Grant, the straight on shot was a bit blurry, so used this one. Tomorrow afternoon I hope to tape one lane, any maybe even get it braided. The electrics are all finished, so all I need to do to go live is solder two wires to the braid tails on each lane, and plug in a controller. A light bridge might be handy . . . but that can wait a few days. 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...
GJH-NZ Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) But Mark - you haven't painted the drink holders to match Lane colours. Get on with it man! (And touch up the grey over-roll on the fences - It looks Naf). Seriously though it look the picture - stunning. Edited August 9, 2011 by GJH-NZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Face to face, or should that be, face to track, I am pretty happy with the effect. Mark Im imagining you can see your face in that track! Nice work mate keep the pic comming. Quote Regards Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 It lives http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiJWuhrd8uw credits to the four "ghost drivers" - Just rubber bands, or voltage dropper unit treatment for each lane. 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...
Rob Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Congratulations mark, looks terrific. Quote Regards Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJH-NZ Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Mark - that absolutely totaly rocks! I see you even have the timing gantry started. So we are all sorted for racing this Thursday night I assume. Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Mark - that absolutely totaly rocks! I see you even have the timing gantry started. So we are all sorted for racing this Thursday night I assume. Grant Next week. Mike was saying we'd be at Mac's this week, but Ive seen nothing about classes. Glenda and I are going away to Sulphur city for a short break, won't be there this week. Alyce is guarding the fort, and the painter is finishing off "that bathroom" The "Grand Opening" will be next Thursday. - Practice and track familiarization from 6 till about 8pm - running both directions, - I'll set up a "rotation" system so everyone gets time on all lanes both directions. Then we'll have a Cartrix historics race about 8, after that some supper, and just whatever else people want to do. Yep, gantry is functional, but need to remove and paint it, then fit the "grain of wheat" lights to the walking platform, so the cameramen and spectators don't fall over the rails in the dark onto the track :) - safety rails and roof to make and fit as well. 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...
M3Fanatic Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 The track has turned out looking fantastic - it's been great seeing V2 become a reality! Cheers, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yngwie Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Great work Mark. Love how the track shines! Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooter Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hey Mark ,,Liking the look of your track very much ,,I think one day I'm going to have to do an NZ trip to revell in all these great tracks over there ,,,,,and catch up with family too of course,,,I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Always be a bed for you here in the Bay Geoff 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...
SLOTJOCKEY Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Great to see a big turnout for the V2 christening. Well done Mark for designing a technically challenging track which still has a nice flow to it. Quote 6 X Hawkes Bay Champion 8 X National Champion 1 X Retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Yep,thanks Mark. This track is a great drive,smooth,flowing and challenging for the drivers,the cars and the eyes(on white lane) regards Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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