neil Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Firstly, I'd like to say ,,"How'dy race fans". Would like to know if any one is having trouble with copper tape or copper braid or steel braid with the track out in the cold. Like to know others experiances as to make the right decision for my own venture. I'll explain where I'm at , so far,,, firstly I purchased 1/43 carrera go unknowingly thinking it was the same as 1/32, seeing it wasn't AFX. I built the table to swivel vertical for when not in use. As for the track being secured to the table,I used liquid Nails,[dosent work]. secondly I went and drilled/countersink and screwed each track peice down. [it worked]. Pulled all peices down flat and firm, even with the non magnet cars I can not see the screw heads upseting the cars. perfect. But that was mid autumn,,, now after this cold snap I'm finding my track changing constantly,,gaps getting bigger, now rails starting to lift. Table is kept out in carport, undercover but still in contact with wind and afternoon sunlight. I've noticed others in this forum have simular setups in storage of tracks. I'm now thinking of going for a routed set up, though I'd like to know if using copper tape is going to give me problems with expansion/shrinkage or peeling wih the elements or any other probs I'm likely to come across with this storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Racer Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 You won't get expansion/contraction with a wooden track so it's only the tape or braid that's going to give you problems. Everyone told me not to use tape for my track so I went with magnabraid. So far we've had a couple of nights down to zero but by winter we should be getting down to -5. The only problem I have is the MDF has slightly lifted on one piece. I'll sand it back and then make sure I fully seal the wood so no more moisture can get in. Braid is not giving me any problems. Cheers Paul Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) You won't get expansion/contraction with a wooden track maybe not that noticeable with temperature changes but there will be some change due to humidity and temperature. Paint every( I mean every) outside surface of the MDF and use braid. I had a track in an old shed with minimal insulation and the copper drove me nuts with constant buckling up and flattening out causing breakages that needed soldering........which than led to re-taping. There was even some bowing that happened to one section of my track frame. regards Edited June 6, 2010 by munter Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslot Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 go with the braid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slots Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 No contest, braid. Tape will lift when exposed to the elements. And liquid nails does work BUT it must be applied properly. My plastic track was put on a board with liquid nails and spent a year under the eves of my house with no problem. Can't get much closer to the elements unles it is IN the elements. Destroyed a few pieces as I pried it off the board. Quote Stu Old racers race harder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr8 Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Braid only forget tape as it will give you a headache. Just ask binga. Quote RUBBINS RACING SO HARDEN UP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huddothree Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Braid only forget tape as it will give you a headache. Just ask binga. when I FINALLY build my woody, it will be braid, my scaley track is 'copper topped' and is dull, dull, dull now and will take a lot of work to strip it all off again...and it's in the garage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil Posted June 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 braid it is,, now I'm searching for threads on do,s and dont,s on track builds. I was thinking it was going to be easy as route and lay tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil Posted June 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 braid it is,, now I'm searching for threads on do,s and dont,s on track builds. I was thinking it was going to be easy as route and lay tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Buga!!!....... I was going to go tape on my track to until I read this tread!!! Its just cost me a fortune in 3 mins of reading!! Cheers, Foggy Quote SCX Digital.............The way to go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotbaker Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Hi Neil, There is stacks of great info throughout Auslot, other forums, and the internet. Have a look at our SSME links page for just a few, to get you started. Quote Steve K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil Posted June 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 ahhhhhhhhh,,,the links in the reply not below your name. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil Posted June 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 thanks Steve, Oldnslo seems to be a good read so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Steve as Neil said!! Thanks mate!! Some great links there, will keep me busy for a while. Cheers, Foggy Quote SCX Digital.............The way to go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotbaker Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Quote Steve K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camber Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 You can push and pull braid almost like a rubber band, it just gets thicker and thinner...but wont break. Far superior to copper tape. - Cam Quote Hoo Roo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil Posted June 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I'm glad I did ask first, I have a good history of starting and not fully compleeting due to lack of knoledge and the hicups that follow. I'm definately not going to start this till after winter and there is still a hole lot more info I'd like to acuire. I guess the winter period will give me the time to look and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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