BMR 1 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 What are you attaching to at the top for lifting your track ? The shed trusses or are you making another frame to take the load . I had to reinforce my sheds framework to feel safe about lifting the track . I also got a nasty surprise when the winch started to bend the post it was attached to . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32coupe 20 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 I estimate the track to be about 300kg, so I am feeling pretty safe with just mounting the pulleys to the shed frame. I have lifted V8 engines off a single shed frame so the track will be a no brainer hanging from two. I am looking at mounting the boat winch in line with the pick up points, of which I will only have two, that way I only need two pulleys, "keep it simple, stupid". I have already lifted the track a little bit with a pair of ratchet straps, and it held the weight well. Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytofast 6 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 hey andrew, is your insurance up to date. if it falls on me, i will sue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32coupe 20 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Hey Steve If your stupid enough to walk under it when it's up in the air, it's your fault not mine :D And the only time you'll be in my shed is when the track is down and switched on anyway. Cheers Andrew Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sports Racer 28 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) Looking good. You really sure the winch will hold? Bet you're not game to park the rod under it. Edited July 12, 2012 by Sports Racer Quote May the downforce be with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32coupe 20 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 It's insured Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32coupe 20 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 The winch works great, I had it up in the air for it's trial run, and it didn't even flinch at the load. I only have 2 pickup points, and I balance the track by hand as I lift it, that is the benefit of using a boat winch, it has very long cables to the controler. I will have to wait untill next school holidays to start landscaping as my kids want to do it "their way". I still need to get off my bum and install a decent timing system, I have access to as much computer gear as I need, so no excusses. Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sports Racer 28 Report post Posted August 2, 2012 What timing system are you going to use? If it's the same one as Way2fast make sure Steve W doesn't touch it, otherwise you'll have heaps of problems. Quote May the downforce be with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32coupe 20 Report post Posted August 2, 2012 I'm going for Ultimate racer, I have some sensors, just need to get organised and do it. Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32coupe 20 Report post Posted August 14, 2012 OK, I got orginised and sorted out the timing, and I decided to spruce the sides up a bit with a few banners. As you can see I'm not big on detail, but hey it sure is a lot of fun. Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32coupe 20 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 OK it's been a while and I have been busy with racing and building my garage full of slotcars, but I have also been busy with making the track look a bit better, so here are some photos. Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytofast 6 Report post Posted January 4, 2013 i really like the flow of this track. not to busy and some great open corners. well done andrew. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32coupe 20 Report post Posted June 13, 2013 I have been bitten by the track building bug again thanks to waytofast and his new tracks, so I need to move this one onto a new home, any takers? Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadow_rusty 41 Report post Posted June 13, 2013 It's a great track, so good luck with the sale... Will be sad to see it move on from the club though... :( 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32coupe 20 Report post Posted June 13, 2013 I will be building another one you know. And if all goes well it will be even better than this one. Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sports Racer 28 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 Where's the pix of the new track? Quote May the downforce be with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32coupe 20 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 If I could get photobucket to work again I would post them, for now you will just have to come over and see for yourself. Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32coupe 20 Report post Posted October 11, 2013 Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadow_rusty 41 Report post Posted October 12, 2013 It was a very nice track to race on Andrew... Is that photo with the right hand loop raised? 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32coupe 20 Report post Posted October 12, 2013 HI Michael No, that's an early photo, now it has a bit of scenery and a few tweeks after the first race night we had. Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadow_rusty 41 Report post Posted October 13, 2013 Oooh tweaks... So when are the spy pics going up so we can plan accordingly??? lol. 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
