gref 65 Report post Posted February 8 (edited) Looking At building a new wood track, been 11 years since the last one. Toying with ideas and limited space (approx 2 x 4 m), looks average on paper but ideally would be hybrid analogue/digital but not 100%. I had working pit lanes on both my previous wood tracks and still have my fly pit wall etc. on paper pit lane would be the lowest point and slowly rise and drop back down under bridge back to pit lane. Went to Bunnings yesterday but that had little timber and no mdf so hopefully that changes soon Edited February 13 by gref Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gref 65 Report post Posted February 14 I’ve started work on my new track build. Been a long time, but this is solid and a good start 2 Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gref 65 Report post Posted February 16 table finished, now onto the fun stuff 2 Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gref 65 Report post Posted February 25 Been doing some drawing, hurt my back this morning so todays plans are on hold. Not real easy to see whats going on as I've on drawn in grey led pencil Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 112 Report post Posted February 26 Looking good I have the itch to start again and build another track. I want something I can run all the 1/24 cars I have collected since I built my last track. I am thinking of making something modular but if I don't go modular I will be making at least one modular piece. I found this on oldslotracer site and think it is a great idea, when doing a solo run you can race each lane on the track... cheers DM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gref 65 Report post Posted February 26 3 hours ago, dangermouse said: Looking good I have the itch to start again and build another track. I want something I can run all the 1/24 cars I have collected since I built my last track. I am thinking of making something modular but if I don't go modular I will be making at least one modular piece. I found this on oldslotracer site and think it is a great idea, when doing a solo run you can race each lane on the track... cheers DM My Mate Col has one on his Suzuka track, in digital its a compulsory crossover and works well I was thinking of doing something like this on mine with a bigger arc so there are less or smaller dead spots Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 112 Report post Posted February 26 Nice idea I built a 3 lane track for my first track, current track is two lane, with both tracks I mostly only drove on one lane. For my next track I am in two minds, either do some work to clear some space and build a decent 4 lane track, or leave room as it is and build a single lane test track. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gref 65 Report post Posted March 1 I've managed to put the last piece in place so I could draw the remainder. It will likely change as I route due to elevations/banks etc. Thinking about a compulsory crossover corner (for digital) and I drew it out to see how it would look, not sold 100% as I would likely make another modular section with standard corners to interchange Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool62 41 Report post Posted March 3 @grefEnjoying the progress. What are you using for the router guide? I couldn't make it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gref 65 Report post Posted March 4 12 hours ago, Oldskool62 said: @grefEnjoying the progress. What are you using for the router guide? I couldn't make it out. the routing strip? I made my own version of what Luf used to sell. After a few emails and replies saying they couldn't cut the width I wanted I found a place the cut me a piece of polycarbonate 6mm x 10mm x 2400mm and drilled holes in it 2 Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaynus 73 Report post Posted March 5 6mm wide, 10mm thick I assume? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gref 65 Report post Posted March 6 On 3/5/2022 at 10:33 AM, Shaynus said: 6mm wide, 10mm thick I assume? No 6mm thick 10mm wide , the sheets come in 6 and a thinner version as well I think. When we head down to vic in a few weeks I’m gonna get a few more spares cut Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gref 65 Report post Posted April 11 It's been a while, spent nearly a month interstate, but finally got started on routing yesterday 2 Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gref 65 Report post Posted April 13 bit more done today 1 Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gref 65 Report post Posted April 18 Getting to the point of cutting shapes now (few spots re routed) 2 Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gref 65 Report post Posted April 24 Getting close to paint now, just gotta route the braid recess and crossovers for lane changers. First pics are the optional section, crossovers for single lane or digital, obviously not as nice as a drawing Got all lanes routed and cut to shape, will work on elevations and paint next 1 Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gref 65 Report post Posted May 2 Ready to start painting now, playing with elevations as I had to connect bridge piece 1 Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capri-corn7 146 Report post Posted May 2 Wow this is looking awesome Gref. Loving the updates... 1 Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlotsNZ 201 Report post Posted May 3 That’s going to be a cracker drive Shane Quote Recovering Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mobbzee 35 Report post Posted May 3 Wonderful work so far, looking good. 1 Quote http://www.auslot.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12014-mt-panorama-track/ ...My Track Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gref 65 Report post Posted May 3 19 hours ago, SlotsNZ said: That’s going to be a cracker drive Shane thanks, that's what I'm trying to achieve, a "drivers track", you can't pass when you want as the lane spacings are uneven, will have to pick your place to pass etc Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gref 65 Report post Posted May 9 Been filling the endless amount of nail holes, hopefully start on the track paint tomorrow 1 1 Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gref 65 Report post Posted May 12 Track surface painted pitlane "concrete" surface down Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlesx 82 Report post Posted May 12 Looking good Gref. You may have said but what paint did you use. Regards Charles Le Breton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knoath 14 Report post Posted May 17 going by the fan, I'd say Ferrodore! Quote Cheers, Dick SCMR build thread Woodbrook Valley build thread "A Man's home is his castle, but his garage is his sanctuary!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
