Johnsxr8 Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) Hi all, It has been a while since i posted much on forums but now that i have moved house and got a shed back again i thought it was time to build a new track and fix up the mistakes i learnt from building my first routed digital track as 5 years of watching fortnightly racemeets helped me come up with more ideas for the new track. Here is a pic of what the first track was looking like at our final racemeet in March. One of my biggest mistakes i made when i built it was that i could not pull it apart for moving which would have made it impossible to sell as i had to use a Truck with a Crane on the back to shift it to another house. So when i had to move again i made the choice to start again and so i started cutting it up. The new track will still run the Scalextric Digital Adavanced Powerbase with high power output mod with 0-16v Manson Regulated Power Supply and Smart Sensor for pit lane and Race Coordinator Digtal for lap timing. The new track will have fully routed lane changers to start with unlike first track that started with drop in plastic lane changers but after a couple of years i replaced them with routed lane changers. The old track because of the drop in pieces would also have the lane spacing drop from 100mm in all the corners to around 80mm or standard Scalextric width where all the digital parts were, which made it impossible to be able to race anything larger than a Mini Z and with my growing interest in 1/24 and also having the knowledge to be able to modify Scalextric Digital Chips to handle larger motors the new track will be 120mm lane spacing all the way around which will then allow me to have some fun with some 1/24 while also being able to have our fortnightly 1/32 racemeets. I already have an idea on how the new track will look but like the last track i dont do plans on programs i just sit there and think about it then just rout where i wanted it to be, but this track will have some marshall access from down the middle from the door end of the shed and it will be 5.8m in length and from the back wall to the edge of the track where the drivers stand it is 3.3m and at the lowest height of the track will be 550mm high and the highest being the back straight against the wall will just over 1m high from concrete. This track will also be able to be pulled apart in 3 sections for moving and will also have a 3 lane wide back straight leading into a banked 3 lane highspeed corner that will come all the way around from the back straight to the front straight for a nice high speed section and a technical section in the middle leading into a small hill climb back up to the back straight. I have only just started on the build today and want to have the track in a running state by the end of August sometime as i would like to get a racemeet or two in before running our annual Bathurst Weekend Enduro so i will be posting regular build updates over the coming months, so if i confused anybody with my rabble stay tuned for the pics in the updates then you will see where it's all going. Then once its running i get to play with Scenery again. Here is some pics of where its at today with no track routing done yet just working on extending the table under the Fluro as this will be the foundation for the big banked corner. Cheers John Edited June 5, 2016 by Johnsxr8 Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Lots of good memories from racing on the old track. Looking forward to watching the new one develop and get into action. Lets know when you get to laying tape(or anything else you need a hand with) etc and I'll try to fit in a day to help. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camber Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Nice, looking forward to seeing this build. At 120mm lane spacing you can run any car you like which is great. Quote Hoo Roo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsxr8 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Lots of good memories from racing on the old track. Looking forward to watching the new one develop and get into action. Lets know when you get to laying tape(or anything else you need a hand with) etc and I'll try to fit in a day to help. Cheers Thanks mate im getting excited now as it was a little depressing cutting up the old one. Also thanks for the offer of help Nice, looking forward to seeing this build. At 120mm lane spacing you can run any car you like which is great. Oh yeah i cant wait to do some 1/24 on a digital track i will be ordering a Slotworx V8 once the track is up and running Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Good to see its started, look forward to following the progress. Are you going to braid of copper tape 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...
Johnsxr8 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Thanks Zegas, would have loved to do braid but money will restrict me to copper tape again. Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcrackers Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Looking forward to seeing the progress pics as the build progresses John. Nice size shed as well . Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsxr8 Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Thanks Matt, yeah the shed is perfect size for a slotcar track Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsxr8 Posted June 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Ok so after having a few issues with the router i have finally got it sorted and started routing the front straight which includes some of pit lane. Now that the router is sorted hopefully thing can progress a little faster than what i had hoped for in the last week. Cheers John Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsxr8 Posted June 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Got a little bit more completed this afternoon with some more routing and made a joiner underneath that i can pull the track apart with 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 June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Thats one hell of a straight 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 June 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 That straight is only 3.6m the back straight will be a little longer Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsxr8 Posted June 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Hi Guys, Got some more progress pics with Pit lane and turns 1, 2 and 3 have the routing completed Cheers John Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcrackers Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Turns 1,2,3 look good, I do like some slower spots on the track. Keep the updates coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonka500 Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Nice work man. Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsxr8 Posted June 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Turns 1,2,3 look good, I do like some slower spots on the track. Keep the updates coming. Thanks Matt, yeah i want the best of both worlds, fast but technical aswell so there will be a few tight corners aswell as larger radius ones Nice work man. Looking good! Cheers thanks Tonka Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieslotter Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Looking good John as always 😊 Quote 3 stooges, 2 apologists and 1 deep endless mess. www.scorpiuswireless.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsxr8 Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Thanks Rick Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsxr8 Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 A little more progress done today with the first lane changer now routed and some more routing for barriers. The gap between the 2 boards on the first lane changer will be fixed when i finish off screwing down the boards 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 June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Progressing nicely John. 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 June 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Thanks Grant, Done a little more progress today with some underside of the track routing for the pit lane changer and first XLC for all the components from the Scalextric track piece to fit into the wooden lane changer. Now that this job is finished i can finish screwing down the board that have been routed and fill all gaps and screw holes and sand back this section ready for paint. This will also allow me to start working on the big banked section up against the back wall that will join onto the front straight Obviously i havent cleaned up the furry edges yet but i will do that when i go to install the components. Cheers John Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eno the Wonderdog Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 I am SOOO going to have to pick your brains John. I have a plan and it would be WAY cooler in wood than the Plastic Fantastic. I can jiggle angles for a start. Will that be a problem for you? Quote Captain's log: We are enroute to some planet whose name I cannot pronounce to do something really complicated that I don't understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsxr8 Posted June 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 No worries Eno any questions feel free to ask. 1 Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eno the Wonderdog Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 I've moved west to Bellbird Park so not really that far away - sorta. Quote Captain's log: We are enroute to some planet whose name I cannot pronounce to do something really complicated that I don't understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsxr8 Posted June 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Ok that is less than an hour away Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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