meggavalley raceway Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Hi All I thought I would share with you the transformation of Meggavalley Raceway new location. I recently moved from Sydney to Lemon Tree Passage near Nelson Bay NSW & had to establish a new "Man Shed" to house the new track layout & other hobbies. This is the new "Man Shed" http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/meggs42/media/IMAG0601_zps7860fc8f.jpg.html?sort=3&o=4 Start of the decking http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b520/meggs42/IMAG0628_zpsb47d1feb.jpg Deck complete, stairs being installed http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b520/meggs42/IMAG0634_zps134e05dc.jpg Decking, stairs & railings complete http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b520/meggs42/IMAG0640_zps198e649a.jpg Garden edging now installed......."keep the misses happy" & ongoing work for me to maintain the garden http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b520/meggs42/IMAG0649_zps496cbe3a.jpg I just acid etched the concrete floor today ready for the epoxy coating later this week...........more to come soon. regards Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisure Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 NICE ONE TERRY. YOU JUST HAVE TO GET THE TRACK SET UP SO WE CAN GO RACING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggavalley raceway Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Thanks Luke........yes I'm pleased with the way its coming along. Once I get the floor painted (end of this week) I can start to move things into the shed & then work out where the power outlets will be .............then start building the track???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Hi All I thought I would share with you the transformation of Meggavalley Raceway new location. I recently moved from Sydney to Lemon Tree Passage near Nelson Bay NSW & had to establish a new "Man Shed" to house the new track layout & other hobbies. This is the new "Man Shed" Start of the decking Deck complete, stairs being installed Decking, stairs & railings complete Garden edging now installed......."keep the misses happy" & ongoing work for me to maintain the garden I just acid etched the concrete floor today ready for the epoxy coating later this week...........more to come soon. regards Terry Lookjng good there mate... Really wish I had a space like that. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotrunner Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Looking good there Terry make sure that you put up pic as you build we all like to see them Cheers Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil.b Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Doin a great job terry better than your on-line racing maybe next Sunday or later this week have a run looks like plenty room to set up a tent on race night . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggavalley raceway Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 thought I would up the progress of track build. 1. Lights, power, fans action http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/meggs42/media/IMAG0697_zps54ed7abf.jpg.html?sort=3&o=7 2.Track boards being installed. http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/meggs42/media/IMAG0699_zpsc77385f8.jpg.html?sort=3&o=5 3. Track boards compete & painted. http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/meggs42/media/IMAG0700_zps5363843d.jpg.html?sort=3&o=4 4. Track layout..........14mtr x 4 lane scaly. http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/meggs42/media/IMAG0702_zps29d1d221.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3 http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/meggs42/media/IMAG0704_zpsb7a7ddb2.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2 5. Track support boards cut & temporarily in place. http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/meggs42/media/IMAG0714_zps08c8963c.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1 http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/meggs42/media/IMAG0715_zpsfe94b50d.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 Thats all for now.......stay tuned for more updates as the build continues. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Looking good... Should be a nice fun layout... Edited May 13, 2014 by shadow_rusty 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I would of thought you were going the routed route....... plastic is just as fun if not more challenging.... will this be the final set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxcutta Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hi Terry, Great job on the shed, and the track. But with a double crossover will the individual track lengths be unequal ? Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddo Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Looking good Meggsy, great to have an area separate from the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggavalley raceway Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I would of thought you were going the routed route....... plastic is just as fun if not more challenging.... will this be the final set up hi Neil......I will be going to routed in the future but the Scaly track will do for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggavalley raceway Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hi Terry, Great job on the shed, and the track. But with a double crossover will the individual track lengths be unequal ? Greg Hi Greg thanks for the comments, in answer to your question I as well was surprised when I calculated the track length & found that all lanes are exactly equal............. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggavalley raceway Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Looking good Meggsy, great to have an area separate from the house hi Caddo thanks for the comments..........always good to get away from the misses into your own world. Peace & Quiet......... Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry J Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) It only has one crossover . It has a section that loops in under a bridge but it doesn't cross there Edited May 14, 2014 by Garry J Quote Cheers, Garry J Old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxcutta Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 It only has one crossover . It has a section that loops in under a bridge but it doesn't cross there Yes ... Your right. ... It doesn't matter which end you take as the crossover, you can 'untangle' the other end and your left with a figure 8. Thats good lateral thinking. Ta. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggavalley raceway Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hi all This weeks update. Track boarders being made & installed. (6mm MDF) variation between track thickness & MDF (1-2mm) will be taken up using glue & "no more gaps" Bridge supports (various timber used) fencing complete (3mm MDF), Electronic timing installed & working (Trac Mate) timing bridge needs to be finished .Photo optic senses being used http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/meggs42/media/IMAG0732_zps120adbc9.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2 http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/meggs42/media/IMAG0734_zps893c8bd4.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1 http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/meggs42/media/IMAG0735_zps6af454b5.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 until next update Meggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Looks like it's not too long to go now... Edited May 30, 2014 by shadow_rusty 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggavalley raceway Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Hi all Time for another update Track boarders all installed http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/meggs42/media/IMAG0763_zpsa6e16684.jpg.html?sort=3&o=7 Filling the gaps between lanes as well as the variation (thickness) between track boarders & track http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/meggs42/media/IMAG0773_zps925532e4.jpg.html?sort=3&o=5 Track painted with Easy Prep Primer Sealer Undercoat ready for some colour. http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/meggs42/media/IMAG0775_zpsea743925.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3 Track Painted with 2 coast of Interior Low Sheen (heavy base) - colour is Outer Space by Pascol http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/meggs42/media/IMAG0776_zps36cefa44.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2 Ripple strips painted, now only some more track detail work / colour to be added then finish off with a satin clear. http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/meggs42/media/IMAG0778_zps41ff6dc2.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 Stay tuned for more updates in a couple of weeks............. Until then Meggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvhistorics Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Looks like a really fun layout meggs, I can imagine some close racing on that, great! I must say though im envious of your shed! Nice! Being separate from the house is perfect in my book, none of this "Dad! Can I have........." Have you got room for a lounge and a telly? Great place to watch the V8's :-D Oh, and a fridge! Geez! I nearly forgot the important bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Looking good If you want to see the pictures on the post that your posting in, copy the IMG link .... 4th one down Just saves going back ward and forward to view Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggavalley raceway Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) Thanks gazza for the advice Here is latest update...........things you can do on cold windy winters days. (Sunday) until next time.. Meggs Edited June 16, 2014 by meggavalley raceway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggavalley raceway Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Hi all Latest update. Well all the painting is completed including the light tower for track timing............used a 70 mm plastic down pipe cut to size then primed & painted.. I then started the pain staking task of laying copper tape to the rails. & after 8 hrs of back breaking effort here is the finished result. I am very pleased with the finish & good (constant) supply of power to all lanes. Then yesterday afternoon I got motivated & made a lap board out of an old white board (Hanging on the wall) as my old version lap timing (Track Mate) does not store data to be downloaded later & no printer attached to old computer. Now its time for a shake down......hopefully some mates will be visiting in a couple of weeks to do some testing. I will let you now how it goes then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil.b Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 looking real good meggs you will have to get a day to get us up there and have a crack on it thanks for putting up car rules for Adrian see ya sunday night for gt6 race cheers phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddo Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Looks excellent Meggsie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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