HiString Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 HI, oldslot what is that clear plastic you are using for track barriers?and where did you get it ? Thanks Jason, If you have a Bunnings nearby they have semi-rigid, clear "polythene" in a couple of thicknesses on a roll, it's approx., 1 metre wide and usually found somehwere near all the plumbing/building stuff and should not be confused with the clear flexible "polythene" they stock for outside "cafe" style curtains, which, if anyone's into vacuum forming, can be used to make vacuum bags :huh2: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itelectrical Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Nice track Viv. 12 second laps, that really shows how big it is. Quote JamieB ITeLECTRICAL Check out my Current Auctions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pug205t16 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Hi Old Slot, I had often wondered where you were out this way, I am only new the the site but live in Narrabri. I have built a small rally test track at the moment and am planning a larger track when time and space allow! I was wondering if you were interested in having people come around to race on the fantastic track ? cheers James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslot Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 only to happy for anyone who's interested to drop in pug205 I will pm you contact details Viv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonOz3 Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 HI, oldslot what is that clear plastic you are using for track barriers?and where did you get it ? Thanks Jason, If you have a Bunnings nearby they have semi-rigid, clear "polythene" in a couple of thicknesses on a roll, it's approx., 1 metre wide and usually found somehwere near all the plumbing/building stuff and should not be confused with the clear flexible "polythene" they stock for outside "cafe" style curtains, which, if anyone's into vacuum forming, can be used to make vacuum bags . Yeah I'm in Rockhampton QLD, and we have a Bunnings, Will have to check it out next visit. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslot Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 update on progress [slow] at boggy devious ran me home from syd. last week and stayed a couple of days so we turned a few laps. still haven't got the timers going working on that have built the light bridge, need to place it, so timing with a stopwatch we managed to get into the mid 11's reckon we will get down into the 10 sec. bracket eventually couple of pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsmsoccer Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Viv Maybe the guys from our group should all organise for a spare weekend we can come up there for a weekend in a few cars do some laps and crash for the night wherever. I am sure most of us could organise one weekend where we could manage it Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Looks like a job for a mini bus 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...
oldslot Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) you would be most welcome if you wanted to do that there is a motel here or there is plenty of shelter if you bring a swag Edited February 22, 2008 by oldslot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Spare weekend huh, the misses has got the new kitchen bug and seems to remember a distant time when I cut and shut a kitchen I picked up from a building I was working in and fitted it to our old house. Now she has the kitchen book from Bunnings and has me helping planning for a new kitchen. I thought I had banned me doing any more building works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslot Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 my sympathy to the disadvantaged and downtrodden. been there done that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slots Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Sounds like a plan, guys. Quote Stu Old racers race harder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Ah, it may be back on for me now Viv. I think I convinced her its easier to pay someone these days. I will have to do the wiring and plumbing but thats the easy bit. By the way the track looks awesome and I look forward to my Moffat Falcon rubbing doors with your Goss Falcon at Gazza's just started Oran Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslot Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Yo and if these other blokes get the finger out we could have a all falcon gt bash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaparral Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 G'day Viv - I noticed you were having problems with image shack - I used to also - try photobucket much simpler and easier to use heres a link http://photobucket.com Quote 'The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free and good men die like dogs - there's also the negative side' - Hunter S Thompson www.capricornmedia.com.au On-line DVD sales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslot Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 thanks chappy but i think I have i/shack sussed now I did try photobucket some time back but couldn't get it to work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslot Posted February 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 YEEHAW got my counters working today need to get lots of laps down to rubber up the track best time so far 12.40 we were doing better than that when Dave was here but timing with a stop watch. have to go out to dinner with SWMBO so will get a few more laps in later tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pug205t16 Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Hi all, I know this is an old post to bring up, but I drove on oldslot's track on the weekend and it is great. I live in Narrabri so I was pretty excited just to find someone else out here who was in to slotcars, and oldslot was nice enough to let me come down and use his track. It had been a long time since I had run on a big track as I only have a small single lane rally test track at the moment but I had a great time. All my cars need a lot of work to make them run well, but oldslot let me run a few of his and in the end I managed to run 1 good lap at around 12.7, this compares to the best laps in 10's so I was quite happy. The track is nice to drive I had some real trouble with the second turn, it looks easy but I found it very easy to turn it around there, the couple of squeeze sections add fun and in general it is a really nice track to drive you can make it around easy but there are heps of places where with practice you can make up lots of time, I am looking forward to getting back down there soon. Thanks oldslot for a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huddothree Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 EEExcellent looking track Viv, love the undulations and gradients, I'll have to get me A into G and work on doing a routed track meself... at the moment I'm about to coppertop the exsisting track, but worried about the heat in my tin garage. but after seeing yours and the count's tracks, I'm thinkin' "ROUT ONE YA TWAT! I've already designed a similar version to what I've already got. once again... WELL DONE! ... gotta start workin' on a routed version : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslot Posted April 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 thanks pug your welcome back at any time huddo I found that there is a fair bit of movement with the copper tape which causes fractures after a while. but nothing that can't be fixed I am considering relaying mine with the black back stuff and see if its more durable. if not might have to look at braid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslot Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 a few pics from boggy URL=http://img79.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3240ko6.jpg][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubbo Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 G'day Viv, Where did you get those Goss decals from? Quote Alan Stubbings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslot Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 G'day Viv, Where did you get those Goss decals from? deviot Dave made them for me on his alps printer Alan. he did a set for Gazza as well so you never know your luck :nice: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Hi oldslot,is that Goss falcon in your pics a slottie or a diecast?Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Hi oldslot,is that Goss falcon in your pics a slottie or a diecast?Looks great. It's a "slotie" ..... one of Phil's creations http://www.auslot.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4375 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...
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