difinity 27 Report post Posted October 1, 2014 Semi gloss - depends on what paint Andrew has/recommends. Not Feradore though... (I want to be able to run sponge tyres on it too) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32coupe 20 Report post Posted October 14, 2014 A bit closer to being ready to install in it's final resting place. I have painted the lane colours and the first coat of semigloss, time to deliver it to Tony. 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 14, 2014 Looking good there Andrew... Timing system for this track is almost ready to go too... 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
difinity 27 Report post Posted October 14, 2014 Neat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
difinity 27 Report post Posted October 19, 2014 Painted. Test fit. Soon to set in place and start looking at electronics and copper tape... #2 #3 #4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattB 1 Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Well done gentlemen, not long to go now I'm thinking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sports Racer 28 Report post Posted October 23, 2014 Did you deliberately not choose red as a lane colour so you wouldn't have any confusion with the Trackmate s/w? Quote May the downforce be with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
difinity 27 Report post Posted October 23, 2014 No. It came that way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ember 71 Report post Posted October 23, 2014 Is there a name for the track yet? I'm inclined to think it should be something knotty. 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
difinity 27 Report post Posted October 23, 2014 Knott yet... Seriously though, the top straight is about 3m, the 'short l' covers about 2 x 2.5m. The rest is meant to be challenging but flowing. It is one of Andrew's tracks so should flow well... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32coupe 20 Report post Posted October 23, 2014 Did you deliberately not choose red as a lane colour so you wouldn't have any confusion with the Trackmate s/w? Yes, red gets very confusing when running on empty during a fuel race. Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
difinity 27 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Getting there: Last join, stretching, taping, pc, lights & sensors, fences, controllers etc. in the meantime, here's a photo spot... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
difinity 27 Report post Posted October 31, 2014 Having a play with track furniture. Here's a possible start line light gantry. It will hang of the base of the bridge, so doesn't need a vertical support. If ppl lean all over it, I'll nake one up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadow_rusty 41 Report post Posted November 2, 2014 Did some of the wiring harnesses for this track today... Light bridge has had the IR LED's fitted, and wired up. Track sensor harness made. Relay / Track call harness mostly made (Awaiting 1 plug). Still have to make the start lights harness, and fit it all up, but the timing system is definitely getting there... 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
difinity 27 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 Many thanks S_R. Andrew refitted the track more correctly on the weekend, taking some of the stresses out where didn't belong. Much better at this than I am, that's for sure. Patched holes and gaps, smoothed joins and repainted. Fitted first set of support brackets tonight and just about have the elevations finalised. Got plugs for the power, but ended up with the wrong ones. Back to Fyshwick tomorrow if I can. (Need 412/110, not 412L)... Need tape, power and circuitry and we are almost go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadow_rusty 41 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 Sweet... Shouldn't be too long now Tony... ps. Finished the timing system last night... Ready to be installed on the weekend... 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
difinity 27 Report post Posted November 4, 2014 A few more pics... Looking from the hairpin down the length of the straights. Shows some of the elevation drop into the lower level. Lower sweep and donut to top bend onto straight Turn from start into donut. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadow_rusty 41 Report post Posted November 8, 2014 Controller ports have been installed. Power supply hooked up. Timing system installed. PC setup. All working ok. Just waiting on the copper tape and the power tap to be done and it will be fully operational... 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
difinity 27 Report post Posted November 8, 2014 Awesome job mr m. As for size, it is kind of a t shape, with the long side along the top of the t. From top corner to hairpin, 3500mm. Track is 300mm wide, but hairpin is 780 at the widest point. The tail (with donut and bridge) is 1100mm wide * 2200 long. Total track length is approx 12m (centre lane). Will have a better view once the tape goes on ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
difinity 27 Report post Posted November 11, 2014 Progress report: Mr A has worked his magic again - taped and tapped. Now only to wire up the taps, add suitable fences and rubber up. Will be a good weekend's worth of work! Pics below: Start straight & loop into donut and bridge. Donut and bridge Straight, hairpin and bottom deck. Lights still to go in on top straight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadow_rusty 41 Report post Posted November 12, 2014 Tony got 1 lane up and running last night... Hoping to get the others up and running on Saturday... 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
difinity 27 Report post Posted November 16, 2014 Bonython is up and running! Some pics follow... The hairpin: Donut, sweep and onto top straight: Start loop: Light bridge: Top corner: Top straight (along the shelf): Under the bridge: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadow_rusty 41 Report post Posted November 16, 2014 Great job there Tony. Looks like you've nearly finished it... Are the lap times coming down yet? 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 November 16, 2014 Looking good Tony. Maybe it's time to send you my bill :) 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 November 19, 2014 Top straight (along the shelf): You call that a straight? Should be renamed the dogleg. Quote May the downforce be with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
