Pedro51 Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) I have started assembling what I might use to build a track. I also need to work out a way of sneaking full size sheets of MDF (that have been there for ages of course) into the shed.. I struggle to see how a scale drawing will look full size, assuming I could produce a scale drawing. My solution is to use my plastic track to give me a better idea, then smooth the transitions. Hopefully I will be able to line everything up neatly when I get to the last section. Tightest diameter corner I am looking at is 300 mm, lane spacing 100 mm. Some work to do yet, so please no holding your breath. Tightest diameter on the BLST track is 235 mm. Edited February 17, 2017 by Pedro51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmadmac Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Go you good thing Quote Podiums are for short people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Nice!! I'm sure I saw heaps of MDF last time we were there too Clever idea re getting visuals off the plastic track. Makes me wonder if anyone has ever used the plastic track as an edge for routing against ? Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) For the first time ever I have done some test cuts practice before starting a project. My plan was/is to cut a slot for the border, then use that as the router guide for the slots. that gives me 100 mm lane spacing, but also only 100 mm to the fence. Should I allow more space to the fence from the outside slot??? I am planning not to have any constant radius corners, and I am only planning one proper straight. As I will be making up the layout one corner at a time, the straight may need a slight curve if things are not lining up too well. Clearly not the normal way to design/build a track, but I am confident it will turn out "as good as". Edited February 21, 2017 by Pedro51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 120mm - 150mm to the fence Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 120mm - 150mm to the fence Thanks John, I'll make a new base for the router, 150 mm one side, 100 mm the other, job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Did I mention my inability to visualize full size from a scale drawing, I'm thinking there may be an issue with the shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 yep, always the sheds fault. They're never big enough 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...
Capri-corn7 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 heh - I thought you'd routed through number 45 above ^^ & those 3 tidy lanes look pretty good to me. Way to go!! Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 And so I started, I'm going to need a big tin of bog before this is done. Waiting on some more stuff to help control my routing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Boom! he's underway. & how the heck did you route such a perfect half oval ? Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am The Walrus Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 So did the board get smaller or did the shed get bigger? Quote A wise man once said... "Its not the mistakes you make , its how you respond to them that matters." (It wasn't me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 No to the shed, but now I am worried about the bach the built track is going in. With the pending acquisition of an extra strip of land should I renovate/rebuild/enlarge that first? Nah I'd better carry on and make provision for track modification if anything changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Learning as I go. The inner lane of the hairpin got a bit sharp so I need to round it off. Roll on the bog! Long curves? are a bit harder to do, but I'm pleased with how it looks. About 6 metres of slot cut so far, looking at approx total length of 21 metres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 ...Drool... Very nice indeed. 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 March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Loving that long curve 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...
Pedro51 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Loving that long curve My first try at building a track and in my head I want something that has parts that are fast, but not full throttle, so needing a little finese. Hopefully I will only need to build one track, Yeah Right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 And that would be a yes from table Hispanola Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Loving that long curve AKA banana...seem to remember a blue one Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted March 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 A little more to show, just working on legs for what is done, then I can move onto the next section. I suspect it is a bit like building a house. You think you are nearly done then the finishing takes for ever and the plumber is busy somewhere else. Tell me more about "BOG", I have never used it, any hints on brand, are some better than others? What am I looking for? Thanks Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Looking pretty good so far. Trademe have a bit of a selection of builders bog - http://www.trademe.c...gestedCategory= and this chap will show you how to use it - https://www.bunnings...minate-benchtop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted March 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Thanks. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 MeTray10 will be more than willing to take your dosh and smile as they do so. Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Carter Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 just get builders bog from Mitre 10 bog is super easy to use but makes a mess when sanding it Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted March 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Getting close to needing to line up the final pieces. Two more corners and a straight, plus any kinks to line the ends up. I can't see how to post a photo now, perhaps later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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