Greg Cole Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) Hi this is my first attempt at building a track so I thought a single lane rally track would be the way to go.Slot is now done ready for the rebate and the marking for the track profile cuts done. Used 6 mm board thinking it would be easier to shape but then found out I had to brace to support the slot. As I had drawn the track the way we had planned it to go it soon became the opposite way when flipped .The bridge section is ready for cutting out once I have done the rebate. What depth rebate and what would be the best way to fix it to the track ( tape or Contact)? Lane length is 15.97m Any ideas or advise would be appreciated. Going to use 3/16 braid and still trying to work out what timing system to use. Have downloaded to my phone Slot Car Trainer to try when the track is ready for the first run. As soon as I can work out how to post pictures I will add a couple of the first stages. Edited February 5, 2013 by Greg Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Posting pictures Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I would look at Race Coordinator for a timing program, very good for timing and race control,will run off a PC parallel port with no interface. Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 G'day Greg ,Interesting build so far by the sounds of it. I'd get the braid and measure it before routing the rebate, keep it level with the surface(over is better than under if it is for 1/32 only). I use 3M tape but seal the mdf well, main reason is that it's easier to reuse the braid for your next track which could be sooner than you think LOL regards digby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cole Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Thanks all for the help and info . Have now signed up with Photobucket . Will look at this software tonight, Photo's coming soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dangermouse Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) too many extra tags in there Greg [/url][/img] Just copy the IMG Code section in the image links box on the photobucket page it will give you the correct link to post here David Edited February 5, 2013 by dangermouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontheflipside Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) Thanks DM. Hey Greg, looks very interesting with a good mix of straights and curves. What is the tightest radius? Well done Flipper Edited February 5, 2013 by Ontheflipside Quote I can't believe that I wanted to grow up Mount Salt Panorama Track Combined Road and Rally Track built near Salt Pan Creek Padstow - Sydney A quick build rally track 2017 WRP Round 11 at Mt Salt Panorama https://i128.photobu...zpss7sqiwfj.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cole Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) thanks for that Dave will get the hang of this soon. Elevation car end will be 300mm and the bridge area will be where the sandpaper is. bottom of the track will start at table level to the first corner at 80mm. Track will be used both directions and will be for 1/32 scale only. Thanks again for your advise and help so far.Any feedback on this design would be appreciated. To be honest I don't know what the radius is on any of the corners. We started with a shape on paper and when we got the board we divided it into grids of 110mm. We then did the straights each side then did the corners and curves with a compass and dinner plates. Took the diameter of the plates marked that section diameter on the track and then drilled the router jig to suit each size . We routed them first then modified the straights to suit .Used the KISS princeible because in the past when I have put too much thought into a project it made it more complicated than it needed it to be. Greg Edited February 5, 2013 by Greg Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Seems you've made a mighty fine start on this one Greg. Embs 1 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...
rsclio Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Hi Greg nice work whats the footprint looks a bit bigger then a std 8x4 board Looks tight and technical just how a rally stage should be Quote Cheers Mike Diamo Stages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cole Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) Edited February 6, 2013 by Greg Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekop Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Good start. Looking forward to see this one taking shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cole Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) Bridge now added and braid rebate done. Track profile has been cut ready to sand and shape over the weekend. Edited February 8, 2013 by Greg Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cole Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Hi this is where I am at and would like any feed back on what you think. Would also ask those of you that have built tracks before the best way to keep the corners flat when shaping the profile . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 G'day Greg, Not sure what you mean by flat corners ,but with 12mm MDF I start with temporary support every 300mm. With this lighter stuff some lengths of 19 x 45 down the straights may be a good idea then tempary props under them. For the corners,( which look very dangerous for aflat tracker like me) some radial supports and then temporary props to find the right camber.Good luck. regards digby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicko321 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 That looks awesome Greg, Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cole Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the info Digby and the comment Nick. The final profile is now done and a bit of bracing left to do. Using 6mm board has made it easy to shape but there are a few disadvantages. for 1 bracing the slot at plenty of points and the amount of bracing required to make the track ridged.The attached photo is now the final shape. Edited February 12, 2013 by Greg Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcrackers Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Nice work Greg, looking forward to seeing this track finished over time, keep the pics coming on your progress too. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 I want, I want... lol. This looks like it will be an awesome track once completed... Keep up the great work, and thanks for keeping all of us up to date... Quote Stolen from SlotsNZ Team ABC Team Leader (Ambitious, But Crap) Home Track Threads - Shadow's Semi-Permanent Layout & Another Rug Racer & Proud of It & Gymkhana Test Track Car Collection Thread - My Car Collection Charts / Diagrams - MJK Tyre Selector / Slot.it 4wd Gearing / PoliCar Rollout / Rollout Chart Generator / SCX 4wd Rollout / Track Wiring with Brake on Track Call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekop Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Looks great. Makes me want to build another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggy Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 A few hours of scenery to come??? Quote * Avatar used with permission Normal people worry me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cole Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hi Triggy that is the question that has me puzzled at the moment what theme do I choose. Not sure what way to go with this and I am open for suggestions. Would like a rocky mountain theme but would also like the European Alps with icy peaks to. Still go some work to do before it get to that stage . My son has named it Mojo Mountain after our dog and I liked it as well so I think it will stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggy Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Rocky mountains and icy alps will be easier ( and cheaper) to do than grassy knowls as you won't need to buy the grass! A bit of flywire, screws and staples and cornice cement and you can make anything look schmick, then black, grey, blue and white paint and you have your snow colored alps. Try not to make the road look like bitumen as it looses that "rally" feel and look, and others on the forum appreciate will appreciate it more as a rally track. I am in the south of Adelaide. Let me know if you want some more assistance. Scenery is good fun and finishes off a track , IMO. Quote * Avatar used with permission Normal people worry me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 There is nothing quite so inspiring as a track in this state. Let me at it! 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...
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