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3 Lane Track In Hawkes Bay # 2


Pedro51

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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..

 

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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.

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For the first time ever I have done some test cuts practice before starting a project.otCg46Sl.jpg

 

My plan was/is to cut a slot for the border, then use that as the router guide for the slots.

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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".

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yep, always the sheds fault.

They're never big enough

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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.

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Learning as I go.

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The inner lane of the hairpin got a bit sharp so I need to round it off. Roll on the bog!

 

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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.

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...Drool...

 

Very nice indeed.

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Loving that long curve

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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.

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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.APAST50l.jpg

 

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

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