schuey19 Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) Just a couple of new pics of my current track. I say current because we move house in a couple of weeks, and while the track is coming, it won't be staying this layout for too much longer. The new garage is massive, so track will be going from 3 tables of 6x4 to 5, giving me a footprint of 20x6ft. Pics are a bit grainy, sorry. Here's an overall. My plan is as follows, I'll try to explain as best as I can using the below pic as a guide. The top two tables remain as is. The two new tables will be at bottom of pic. On the current bottom table the left 180 turn remains also. The bridge however will turn left not right (in relation to the pic) and swing on to the new table in an 'S' series. On to the second new table and a 90 right down the width of the table sweeping on to the front straight and joing the original straight which now has the start finish line on the inner new table. New infield will be made up of pits with refuel sensors. Well that's the plan anyway... Edited February 27, 2009 by schuey19 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...
Ontheflipside Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Sound good Schuey. You still having a squeeze to upset Joe and Co? What's with the three Fords on the track? Not game to let a Holden amongst them eh? 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...
schuey19 Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Mel, do you remember the following quotes from yourself? now that you have run, your thoughts? (last quote not yours, BMR's) You still having a squeeze to upset Joe and Co? Well done, love racing lines but I guess too many and placed on every corner would create havoc with inexperienced racers, which we all seem to get from time to time (me included)! squeezes on a track but in the first corner mmm lots of crash restarts ? We only had one restart all night, and it had noithing to do with the squeeze. There were only a couple of crashes at the hairpin. 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...
Vinno Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Mel, do you remember the following quotes from yourself? now that you have run, your thoughts? (last quote not yours, BMR's) You still having a squeeze to upset Joe and Co? Well done, love racing lines but I guess too many and placed on every corner would create havoc with inexperienced racers, which we all seem to get from time to time (me included)! squeezes on a track but in the first corner mmm lots of crash restarts ? We only had one restart all night, and it had noithing to do with the squeeze. There were only a couple of crashes at the hairpin. The first corner was my favourite corner on the track. You could hit it much faster than you would expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schuey19 Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) Have my weekend planned out now. My new materials for the track extension got delivered today. Bunnings tomorrow morning for hardware, table build and possible start on routing. Have amended design from two table extension to one, still enough to fit in pits. Have already marked out new section. Thanks goes out to K Rudd, and I hope everyone now feels a little stimulated! Edited May 15, 2009 by schuey19 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...
BMR Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Typically the slot car bug bites again - the more shed space you have the larger the track gets . I was posting earlier today about the advantages tape can have when it comes to quick cheap modifications to a track and you have illustrated it well . quick corners change with some bog and its done . Now I see a nice extension to make the track bigger , when you finally have the layout you want to keep will you braid it ? Looks like you will have a very nice track layout from the pics . Big long straights and also some nice twisty bits to test you and the lads . Good to see the first corner squeeze is working well with no pile ups . The squeezes add some extra challenge to your racing as well because the drivers will need to think about how and where they are going to put on a passing manouvre - will you use blocking tactics on the kids ? Dads gotta stay in front somehow huh . Does the wifey get into the racing ? Re the wife has been crook - 1 old quote "laughter is the best medicine." PS The hardest part about making the track larger is telling the missus her car lives in the driveway permanently because the track is more important than her car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schuey19 Posted May 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) Got a fair whack done today. Table built, track section removed and pits and lanes marked for routing. The young bloke cracked it when he saw me pull the old section off, so I have to get my butt in gear to finish it off. My priority will be to get it to running stage, the work on the pit changers. Typically the slot car bug bites again - the more shed space you have the larger the track gets . quick corners change with some bog and its done . Now I see a nice extension to make the track bigger , when you finally have the layout you want to keep will you braid it ? Good to see the first corner squeeze is working well with no pile ups . The squeezes add some extra challenge to your racing as well because the drivers will need to think about how and where they are going to put on a passing manouvre - will you use blocking tactics on the kids ? Dads gotta stay in front somehow huh . Does the wifey get into the racing ? The hardest part about making the track larger is telling the missus her car lives in the driveway permanently because the track is more important than her car. I'm not going to braid it, will always keep it tape. At 5V for the kids, no problem staying in front! Wife doesn't get involved apart from saying that's nice dear when I do something new! My wife's car still fits on the other side, so we both win. Edited May 17, 2009 by schuey19 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...
BMR Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Got a fair whack done today. If photobucket would come to the party I could show... table built, track section removed and pits and lanes marked for routing. The young bloke cracked it when he saw me pull the old section off, so I have to get my butt in gear to finish it off. My priority will be to get it to running stage, the work on the pit changers. Typically the slot car bug bites again - the more shed space you have the larger the track gets . quick corners change with some bog and its done . Now I see a nice extension to make the track bigger , when you finally have the layout you want to keep will you braid it ? Good to see the first corner squeeze is working well with no pile ups . The squeezes add some extra challenge to your racing as well because the drivers will need to think about how and where they are going to put on a passing manouvre - will you use blocking tactics on the kids ? Dads gotta stay in front somehow huh . Does the wifey get into the racing ? The hardest part about making the track larger is telling the missus her car lives in the driveway permanently because the track is more important than her car. I'm not going to braid it, will always keep it tape. At 5V for the kids, no problem staying in front! Wife doesn't get involved apart from saying that's nice dear when I do something new! My wife's car still fits on the other side, so we both win. I can totally relate to the wife saying " Thats nice dear " They ( wives ) try to sound sincere but the rolling eyes give them away .....at least the're happy to mostly leave us alone in the shed to play until the rubbish needs to be put out or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontheflipside Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Mel, do you remember the following quotes from yourself? now that you have run, your thoughts? We only had one restart all night, and it had noithing to do with the squeeze. There were only a couple of crashes at the hairpin. Have to say both squeezes were no problem at all. When I first looked at the track I thought "here we go" and felt there should be a staggered start (like one of the Adelaide tracks I had a run on) to avoid the carnage at the end of pit straight. We got more carnage on Bo and Joe's new tracks at the 1st corner. I'm not a quick learner on new tracks but I seemed to go OK on your track with both squeezes and he track in general. Looking foward to the pit entry construction. The first corner was my favourite corner on the track. You could hit it much faster than you would expect. :nice: I can totally relate to the wife saying " Thats nice dear " They ( wives ) try to sound sincere but the rolling eyes give them away .....at least the're happy to mostly leave us alone in the shed to play until the rubbish needs to be put out or something like that. Mine doesn't mind me doing anything with the cars and track (when I get a chance) as she says I'm more relaxed then. What she does get toey about is me heading off to "Mr Personality" (Armchair) and the following dent in the credit card. Quite often omes with me to keep me in check. 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...
schuey19 Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) Made a start on the routing today. Finished off the bridge section, utilising some of the old section and grafting on some off cut I had kicking around from the original build which I hoarded with me through three different houses. I routed the main straight and have just about finished the pit area, though I don't have pics of the latter. Tomorrow I should get the pits finished and may make a start on the new table. I'm also planning on moving the driver's station panel a table to the left so its in front of the pits, but the start finish will remain where it is. Edited May 17, 2009 by schuey19 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...
schuey19 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) Now I can say I have just about finished the pit area, need to tidy up a small run with a blade and route the turn in for the middle bay. The run off the bridge is complete, and have marked out the definitive layout for the new section, including the pit entry. Tomorrow hope to make a start on the the corners. Edited May 19, 2009 by schuey19 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...
knoath Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Good work Schuey! Those pit bays can be fiddly, 'eh? :alcohol: 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 May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Tell me about it! At one point I asked myself why I was doing it, especially since I was trying to get pit bays and exits all within a stretch of 4ft. 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...
Davnic74 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 :alcohol: bigger garage = bigger track, well done schuey looking good. 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...
Vinno Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Looking good Michael, I might try and get over on the weekend for a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schuey19 Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Good work Schuey! bigger garage = bigger track, well done schuey looking good. Looking good Michael, I might try and get over on the weekend for a look. Thanks guys. Vince I'll be here all Saturday unless need something, and after 1 on Sunday. 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...
schuey19 Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Now I can say I have just about finished the pit area, need to tidy up a small run with a blade and route the turn in for the middle bay. Ummm... hold the phone. Fix small run with blade, check. Re route turn in for middle bay... how about fill in the second attempt and go for a third! My re route was pretty much the same as the first attempt. Oh well, all the rest of the routing is complete at least. 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...
knoath Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Looking good Schuey... a bit of paint and some tape and you're 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...
Ontheflipside Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Looking good Schuey... a bit of paint and some tape and you're done! All to easy :coffee: 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...
Yngwie Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Excellent work Michael! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Top job there.much better with the longer track.Enjoy :coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vortex Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Looks great! Are those fold up legs available individually and attached to your track or are you just sitting your layout on top of a few fold up tables? Quote rotary grunt | touge battle | php guy | karting photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schuey19 Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Looks great! Are those fold up legs available individually and attached to your track or are you just sitting your layout on top of a few fold up tables? The fold up legs are as a pair from Bunnings. They are attached to the table, and the track is fixed to each table. The whole thing had to able to be demountable for moving. Its now four tables of 6x4 ft. 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...
schuey19 Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Some more progress shots. Undercoat and first coat of chalkboard paint are down, as are the lane colours. Have put the track barriers up and relocated the drivers station panel. The pits are well, giving me the ... pits. I had a fourth attempt at the middle bay and its still too shallow. As the car turn in, the guide goes to the other lane. May have toputty it and just try to use a blade for the slot and ditch the router altogether. Also have to redo the turn in for the first bay, same problem there too. 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...
Yngwie Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Looking good Schuey. Just a question, is there a reason you went all the way on the little straight as the entry to the pits rather than back on the main straight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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