pmdaniels Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 I finally got my new shed built and the old track went to the tip last year . I had it for about 15 years ,see 'Adelaides Smallest Track' thread . Have started on a 4 laner . I am no carpenter ( was a fitter ) but we will see how it turns out . Long way to go yet ,picture will give you the general idea . Cars will travel right to left on straight . Quote PeterD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imugford Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Good to see another home trackmin sa, where abouts are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcrackers Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Great start, looks a similar shape to a track we race on here in WA at Syd's house. Should be nice and fast. Keep the progress pics coming as well. Great size shed also. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmdaniels Posted November 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I am at Huntfield Heights ( Noarlunga ). I hope it turns out as good as your track . Quote PeterD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 That's going to be a really nice track. 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...
kalbfellp Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Nice build, looks like it will be a drivers track,nice and interesting. Wood is easier to work with that metal, but bloody hard to weld up when you make a mistake! Must be a new shed to be that clean? Edited November 29, 2015 by kalbfellp Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash15394 Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Looking good so far Pete Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmdaniels Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Must be a new shed to be that clean? There is clue in the thread title ! Quote PeterD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Yes I did see that after posting, very senior moment ! Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmdaniels Posted December 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Thought I should post an update in case anyone is interested ! Finished making the support legs , Routed the slots and rebates , Router gave up part way through so had to make a trip to Bunnings for a new one .Painted the lane colours and put two coats of Medium Grey paving paint on the track . Braid laid under the bridge . When the weather cools down will get some braid laid , too hot in shed at moment . What thickness do people usually make the borders out of ? I wanted 6mm but it 's not going to bend enough on the inside of the corners . Maybe I will do 6mm on the outside and 3mm on the inside ? 1 Quote PeterD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesx Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Hi from NZ. Great looking track. No horrible little kinks so should drive well. Like elevations too. Well done. Look forward to photo when finished. Have had holiday in SA recently. There are certainly a great range of tracks there. Had a great time at Fulham Park Raceway last Sunday but back home now. Regards Chas Le Breton East Island 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) Always interested, at least yours is going ahead not like slack ass me. Keep on postin' Garry's legs © look good too, almost a mainstay of track builds nowadays. Edited December 14, 2015 by ZeGas Quote Cheers Grant . 2025 - Mad Man Motoring (Triple M) Proxy - Group 5 - 1:32 & 1:43 https://auslot.com/forums/index.php?/topic/37451-2025-mad-man-motoring-triple-m-proxy-group-5-132-143/ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miveson Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Sweet looking track - I can only dream of something like that...... one day.... one day.... Quote Slot Car Photos V8 Tipping Competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imugford Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 thats about a weeks worth of wetting 6mm MDF with a spray bottle of water and clamping. try it with 3mm but if you cant get it small enough make a template and heat up 6mm lexan and bend it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmdaniels Posted December 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Always interested, at least yours is going ahead not like slack ass me. Keep on postin' Garry's legs © look good too, almost a mainstay of track builds nowadays. Garry's legs ? I thought they were Kim's legs . Quote PeterD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmdaniels Posted December 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 thats about a weeks worth of wetting 6mm MDF with a spray bottle of water and clamping. try it with 3mm but if you cant get it small enough make a template and heat up 6mm lexan and bend it Won't the MDF swell if you wet it? Quote PeterD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Another alternative for bending MDF is a hot air gun. Can't recall whether it bends towards or away from the heat but it will bend a lot with just heat and no water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32coupe Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 I use 3mm ply for the borders, works great and has enough give to bend on the inner corners but still have enough strength to be a good border. Cheers Andrew Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imugford Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 thats about a weeks worth of wetting 6mm MDF with a spray bottle of water and clamping. try it with 3mm but if you cant get it small enough make a template and heat up 6mm lexan and bend it Won't the MDF swell if you wet it? only if you soak it, just enough water to wet it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Always interested, at least yours is going ahead not like slack ass me. Keep on postin' Garry's legs © look good too, almost a mainstay of track builds nowadays. Garry's legs ? I thought they were Kim's legs . Lets let them battle it out, as a good Queenslander I will stick with Gary J he was using them in 2012 not sure when Kim got involved though. Quote Cheers Grant . 2025 - Mad Man Motoring (Triple M) Proxy - Group 5 - 1:32 & 1:43 https://auslot.com/forums/index.php?/topic/37451-2025-mad-man-motoring-triple-m-proxy-group-5-132-143/ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry J Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Neither Kim nor I can claim credit for the double triangle leg design. Although we all have our minor variations it originally came from Hasse Nilsson (I think that's how it's spelt), a European track builder who went to the states in the 80's and revolutionised track building, developing many of the timber track techniques used today. In the 80's and 90's a Hasse King was the track to have for "speed crazed morons". That's a technical term for "wing car racers". Quote Cheers, Garry J Old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggy Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) 3mm MDF will be strong enough Pete. All my borders are 3mm MDF and are plenty strong enough. And I do like the look of your layout. Coming along nicely Edited December 15, 2015 by triggy Quote * Avatar used with permission Normal people worry me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) Thanks for that Garry, I did not know that, another thing to look up. Edited December 15, 2015 by ZeGas Quote Cheers Grant . 2025 - Mad Man Motoring (Triple M) Proxy - Group 5 - 1:32 & 1:43 https://auslot.com/forums/index.php?/topic/37451-2025-mad-man-motoring-triple-m-proxy-group-5-132-143/ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmdaniels Posted January 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 All braid now done except for a small section on Blue lane as I ran out , more braid is on it"s way . Track borders done in 6mm , it bent OK , only broke one peice before I got the hang of it . I couldn"t resist hooking the power up temporarily and spent a couple of hours running cars round yellow lane , no problems and seems fairly grippy . Just got to make some drivers stations now ,and wire it up and install the timing system ! 1 Quote PeterD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggy Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) Looking really good Pete. Just wipe over the surface with a damp cloth to pick up any dust before you race each time and you wont have a problem with grip. Edited January 5, 2016 by triggy 1 Quote * Avatar used with permission Normal people worry me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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