ZeGas Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 (edited) After a few false starts, rout & plastic options - finally a goer. Was going to keep the plastic up but the local beer pong team kept bitching that I was taking up far too much space. That's the problem with sharing facilities, so a compromise was reached and once the swelling went down and I could see again I started revision umpteen. This time a rally track & I was not going to post anything till this one had power and timing just to make sure it wasn't another flop. I really liked the plastic track shape it was flowing and fun but to save space a few alterations were required, reducing radii and lanes for a start. Inspired by following JohnsXR8's new build I spent a day planning, followed by a savage trip to Bunnings in the most vicious of ways. So the plan, it is two directional but arrows are the intended direction. 17.6m total length, min radius 175mm. Cut at min 60mm inside curve and min 110mm outside. Total table length 4m, width 900mm (compact huh) I am using Race Co-Ordinator for timing with an Arduino setup. Chassis is three tables Elevations sorted Primed Painted with Norglass ""Slate" paving paint with Berger Jet Dry True Grip additive, This way I can control the amount of "grit" Copper Taped & temporary light bridge added, I'll craft a better one later. Also there will be sensors at start and end of straight to time straight line speed. This is set up in RC as a two lane track so both the lap & drag are recorded. Start LEDs are embedded into the track at the start/finish line, there is a reverse switch so can race in either direction & I used XLR plugs for power and controller, opposite gender "so we don't go plugging into the wrong one now eh kids!". Bottom row LEDs are red 1 to 5. Top is green for .... yeah, you get it huh. Again this is temporary, just a quick cardboard jobby. And the working setup, haven't done the sensors at start and end of straight yet that'll come soon. Then on with the scenery, already got some ideas. Big thanks to John for building his track and getting me off my arse and going with this. Edited August 21, 2016 by ZeGas Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Time spent in planning is never wasted, and here's the proof. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsxr8 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Lol no worries for motivating you Grant! Looks Great by the way. You should post up a video for us to see what it drives like as it looks like a fun layout. Cheers John Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 A couple of videos, one in each direction ... not at speed I'm really enjoying this track, some of my cars that I never really enjoyed I am finding again Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcrackers Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Toilet rolls for a light bridge hey, what next. Nice work Grant, nice size as well. cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Thanks Matt, Like I said temporary. You could say in loo of the final product. groan. Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAS41T Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Seems nice and smooth well done zegas Rossko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branco Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Nice work, will be watching the scenery as it progresses. Quote 2019 NZ RTR Nationals Gt 3rd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals NSR Classic 2nd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals Group C 3rd 2017 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 NSR Classic Challenge 2nd 2014 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 Garden City Invitation Overall Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsxr8 Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Looks fun to drive Grant nice job Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonka500 Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Nice job Zegas. The ability to measure speeds sounds fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexis in greece Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Nice track,you could host a round of IPS next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 That looks like a fun track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted August 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Thanks guys, I'd be up for that Alexis, have really enjoyed following this years IPS and it would be good to add an extra track in Australia. Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted August 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 So ... that temporary light bridge, the trendy loo roll jobby. Yeah, gone, meet the new "light bridge". Not finished yet, go to bed down proper, some roof signage and still have to do the surrounding landscaping. Thinking about adding a pressure bell, not sure if it would get annoying going of every lap. Maybe I'll just add a decorative bell instead. Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsxr8 Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 Awesome the new light bridge looks great! Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Looks Great... ps. You could just change the sound effect for lap completed in RC to a bell... 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...
branco Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Very nice work Quote 2019 NZ RTR Nationals Gt 3rd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals NSR Classic 2nd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals Group C 3rd 2017 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 NSR Classic Challenge 2nd 2014 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 Garden City Invitation Overall Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted August 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) Looks Great... ps. You could just change the sound effect for lap completed in RC to a bell... Done, and not as annoying as I thought it would be. Edited August 29, 2016 by ZeGas Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted August 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 I Like Just got to wait for the fuel company guys to install the pump. 1 Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonka500 Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Man that looks cool. Love the lights built into the track surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Finally the fuel guys came and installed the pump. Servo got ram raided though in the meantime and the roller door took the brunt of it. Pretty happy 1 Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcrackers Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Nice work Grant. Gotta hate those ram raiders though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsxr8 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Fuel station looks awesome mate Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gunn Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Now that looks superb love it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Looking awesome there Ze... 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...
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