Garage race track for afx racing in the making

[smokey_dj]

Dad bought my AFX racing set off me many moons ago as id sort of lost intrest and little did i know what he had planned now 5 yrs later

as was being discussed with wayne mike and leigh the other night dad and i are going to build a full working track diorama in the garage to the dimentions of....

1.65 M L
X
1.65 M W
X
.27 M H

reason being is the whole thing is going to be hinged to hide in the brick work of the garage wall

now we through around track ideas such as a tribute to Oran
Park or Bathurst these ideas both got scrapped as elevation wasnt going to be a problem but couldnt use track items such as hair pin or crossovers so then we got some masking tape out set out to the garage floor in the diamentions as above and this is what we came up with i think we could steal Skaifes track designing job with what we have come up with...



and here it is set on the floor the final design b4 any construction....


http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww327/smokey_dj/ PA220227.jpg




http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww327/smokey_dj/ PA220228.jpg


hopefully its clear enough where everything runs and goes and if you see the section just after the hairpin where the track dissapeers that arear is going to be cut through a sheer cliff either side as the whole thing is going to be set on the side of a mountain

cant wait to get into it and with the bad news we had last yr about dad being diagnosed with parkinsons disese (for those who didnt know) this is going to be some amazing quality time on something we can both love an enjoy

another aspect we are looking into atm is possibly making the track to be run under lights from the inspiration of arby darby over the w.e but it will depend jsut how small we can go with led's and what shape they will configure into to fit a lighting tower

[david5]

Make your base light, cause mines a cow to lift up & down, being a bit heavy, but it's pretty big.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30/david5_alb um/DSC02443.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30/david5_alb um/DSC02452.jpg

Cheers David

[Leigh]

I hope my son doesn't catch me looking at this thread...oh well, add this to the list of things to add to the shed LOL!

Keep us posted on the construction Chris, as I will be doing something similar in the future. The elevation and hairpins remind me of the Monaco GP track!

David, do the chains get in the way? I would have gone with fold out legs, but can see benefits with chains...

[smokey_dj]

its most likely going to weigh a atleast 1/4 of a tonne when its all finished and it will be a permanent fixed track to the mountain side leigh your spot on about the flod out legs as that is what will suppor the furthest part of the track from the garage wall and the whole thing will be hoised by block and tackle according to dad

already a few minor tweaks have been made the back section is again higher than it was by another 100mm

the harpin has been moved furth in to allow for a wider valley for the lower section of track and the last underpass has been changed to an over then underpass to allow for abit more of valley floor track

[david5]

You just need to plan around the chains. I went that way because I have stored a lot of stuff under my table & the legs would get in the way.

[whitlam]

Looks like it will be great once done

THIS Site (http://www.auslot.com/forums/)is good to look at for ideas, I was a member a little while ago when I was going make a routed track on the cover for our snooker table

[GLENN L]

what scale are these things?

[The real OZ GP]

Chris,

Do my eyes deceive me or do you only have one cross over in your circuit ? electrically and physically that will not go well .

When my young fella was about 2 ( he is now 16) I bought him the biggest AFX set you could buy , it still comes out on regular occassions and works a treat , from memory it has about 40 metres of track in it .

[smokey_dj]

all good col it runs still no problem and 1 of the original sets we got came with ony 1 crossover peice (we have 5 now) the reason for only the 1 crossover section (and this section is going to be moved to immediatly after the first corner) is 2 laps of the track now will count as 1 lap so there is no advantage basicly the way race of champions is layed out

[The real OZ GP]

Fair enough but how do you control two cars when they are both using the same rails ? Unless you have digital or a three rail track , electrically you only have one controller connected.
Or am I missing something ?

[smokey_dj]

ill have to null that 1 over with dad as he was the 1 who added the crossover his is the head that shall roll if its wrong :p

[The real OZ GP]

Uh Oh what have I done :)

[smokey_dj]

nothing someone else would of eventually :p

im going to pick dad up from work soon then we are heading for a hobby shop out this way to get a few bits and peices and then home to give the track a good clean and do a trial run :D

[The real OZ GP]

The only issue we ever have with the AFX set is that our Poodles find the cars terribly interesting and will catch them and run away with them . Maybe a more permanent set up than the floor of the family room is a good idea

[Bizzy029]

i love the one they have at Model Park at Luddenham in Sydneys West.. but thats pretty damn awesome for a private one..

[ratster70]

The only issue we ever have with the AFX set is that our Poodles find the cars terribly interesting and will catch them and run away with them . Maybe a more permanent set up than the floor of the family room is a good idea

Or finding a more new permanent home for the poodles :p

[david5]

I'm having continuity problems with mine, I read somethimg about the banked corners being problematic, anyone know ?

[AmonFan]

I'm having continuity problems with mine, I read somethimg about the banked corners being problematic, anyone know ?

yeah they are with most sets, i always ditched them... I also only had flat tracks especially when using AFX layouts as its hard plastic with little give...

[The real OZ GP]

Or finding a more new permanent home for the poodles :p


Which would result in me and the AFX track needing a new home as well , I just run the crappy cars until they get bored then bring out the super g+ cars until they start getting interested again , repeat until dogs wander off .

[david5]

yeah they are with most sets, i always ditched them... I also only had flat tracks especially when using AFX layouts as its hard plastic with little give...

Thanks mate, should've asked you before. :p

[AmonFan]

Thanks mate, should've asked you before. :p

Yeah im a bit of a Slot Car veteran ;) When i about 11 i had a AFX 260Z with Bob Jane inspired rear wing :D With the scalectrix cars i used to pull the wings off the F1's and mount them on the Sedans, instant Sports Sedan :p

I had a ripper Bob Jane inspired Chev Monza Womp 1:32 in 1982 that my brother painted up for me.... As well as a VC Commodore body, Glenn and i had matching Commie's back then......

[Holdennumber1]

Good luck with the build Chris, I really like your layout so far.:)The crossover pieces are really cool and they work a treat to even out the playing field. I'm pretty sure that the person with the outside lane for the majority of the corners usually ends up with a small advantage as you can go much faster without spinning off, even though theres more distance to be covered (this is why I always used to lose to my sis:o).
So are you going to buy the track barriers for it? They look kinda ugly but its always very annoying when you go too fast and the car fly's off every few corners.
Anyway, I can't wait to see it once its done. Hopefully you'll get it done quicker than my dads friend though (took him 10 years to build his track with diorama accessories all around).

[Leigh]

I remember a mate had an AFX track with a single crossover. The only way I can figure it out is if the tracks are always "live" and the cars are radio controlled. This would also explain his set that had forward, reverse and brakes...

[smokey_dj]

its changed again slightly as some parts just werent balanced

and re the crossover peice the 2 track never touch each other so yes you can have 1 or 20 if you like and it makes no difference

[whitlam]

and re the crossover peice the 2 track never touch each other so yes you can have 1 or 20 if you like and it makes no difference

IIRC you need an even number or else you will be able to control both cars from the one controller

[smokey_dj]

anyone got any really affective non damaging ways to clean the tracks up really well ?

[david5]

I use a bit of wetndry for the metal bits & just a dry cloth to dust followed by a slightly damp cloth.

[group C]

anyone got any really affective non damaging ways to clean the tracks up really well ?
hey smokey when i had afx we use to use an earaser you can get the coarser ones i think they were grey just rub that up and down the contacts works a treat :)

[The real OZ GP]

anyone got any really affective non damaging ways to clean the tracks up really well ?

Eraser , the grey end of a white and grey style eraser ( the bit that is supposed to erase pen)

[Oh Five]

It also erases ( eradicates !!) the paper the pen is written on:D

[the_goldie]

It also erases ( eradicates !!) the paper the pen is written on:D

Funny because it is so true! Thanks for the laugh and memories of doing that :) After the first time you are like what the!? Then the next time you tried to be more careful, but never worked, thank god liquid paper came out, but then if you were too impatient you just ended up with it all over your pen!

Back on topic - the setups look great, can't wait to see it finished smokey.

[david5]

I just put on Lay by an AFX Chapparal, didn't even know they made it.

[smokey_dj]

might have a few more pics later as dad really wants to get this up and running soon as we can :D

a few more things have changed but you can still see the original layout design we started with has only been minimally tweaked here and there

the next question i want to post to some of you guys would be track details

dad and i both agree the afx ripple strips look "toy like" so we want to create our own that wont disrupt the cars other crns can have raised edges like the real ripple strips but on the hairpin it must be dead flat or the outside lane is seriously disadvantaged any advice on a design that will work for both out of the same material would be great as we dont want it looking odd having 2 types just cause of 1 obstical

[smokey_dj]

I just put on Lay by an AFX Chapparal, didn't even know they made it.


david at the risk of sounding stupid...


a what ???

[wayno]

Philistine!

[david5]

david at the risk of sounding stupid...


a what ???

Philistine!

Well I did spell it wrongly Wayno, however have a look at this Smokey

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaparral_Cars

Its the 2D I'm getting.

[Buffalo]

david at the risk of sounding stupid...


a what ???

No Smokey mate - not stupid at all - its not a Holden :p

[smokey_dj]

ha ha HA i know more than just beyond the lions brand but i dont know many international catogries and racers as i only really watched f1 and other catogries late last yr for the first time after getting a set top box and watching oneHD id probly of known more if my parents were into motorsport or any other sport for that matter just how it goes i guess

[AmonFan]

I just put on Lay by an AFX Chapparal, didn't even know they made it.

Only a Cheetah would use one of those ;)
Perhaps the wing should be a Redwing...... Although id be Gissing that would'nt suit.....

Oh i'll stop now, darn i miss Group A, the real Group A :D

[smokey_dj]

and time for an update

so far the track was layed out in rough on thurs night work started fri arvo and heres where its all upto in its final layout....

note a few things have changed and ill try be fully accurate

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww327/smokey_dj/ PA290228.jpg




http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww327/smokey_dj/ PA290227.jpg

to keep it light weight as possible dad and i have used plasterers angle as brace support and high tensile stell wire and very thin light mdf the whole thing at current weighs just less than 26kg (we were astounded)

atm part of the track has been sepereated as its the part thats currently being braced and worked on so use your imagination from the first pics

at the end of the back straight the banked curve has been swapped over to the curve into the valley after the hairpin as we both feel it fkiws much better and can be so much more severe downhill section

its coming along nicely now and great qual time with dad :D

[group C]

quility time with Dad was the best part of that post smokey..:)
Track looks great to looking forward to seeing it finished...:)

[david5]

I cleaned mine up today & replaced all the banked corners with flat ones (now it looks like Qld raceway). Ran out of time to give it a run, I'll give it a go tomorrow. If I'm still havinhg continuity troublers, has anyone used WD40 or petroleum jelly on the joins ?

[AmonFan]

I cleaned mine up today & replaced all the banked corners with flat ones (now it looks like Qld raceway). Ran out of time to give it a run, I'll give it a go tomorrow. If I'm still havinhg continuity troublers, has anyone used WD40 or petroleum jelly on the joins ?

WD40 is fine as i used to use it to replicate wet weather racing ;) :p

[david5]

Well yes, :rolleyes: but does it help the electrical connection :confused:

[GT40]

My father always had slot cars while I was growing up in the 60's (sure that's where I got the bug for model cars) he had a large track he had made himself out of masonite. The track was so large he needed to build a large shed in the backyard to hold it.
He had a lot of mates that also had tracks and they would take turns hosting race meetings.
Me and my brothers used to get a $1 to work as corner marshals putting cars back on track if they crashed.
We moved house in the mid 70's and he put the track in the garage on a pully system and hoisted it up to the roof and that's where it stayed.
Until a few years ago when he cleaned up the garage and lowered it down - covred in dust we cleaned it up and this is what it looks like now after 33 years untouched.
Now when we vist my kids and my brothers kids use the track and act as corner marshals.
(Hope the images work as I have not uploaded to this forum before)

[david5]

Great post mate, $1.00 for being marshalls, that's good money for the day. Good to see you posting a bit too.

[GT40]

I think it was a $1 or $1.20 between the 3 of us so about $0.40c each - And in the late 60's early 70's you could live off that as a kid:)

[david5]

I remember taking 20 cents to school & eating all day. Captain America icey poles were 5 cents, packet of twisties the same, bag of mixed lollies for 3 cents, 2 marbles for 1 cent, ar the good old days when sex was safe & motor racing was dangerous. :cool:

[AmonFan]

I remember taking 20 cents to school & eating all day. Captain America icey poles were 5 cents, packet of twisties the same, bag of mixed lollies for 3 cents, 2 marbles for 1 cent, ar the good old days when sex was safe & motor racing was dangerous. :cool:

I remember when i was about 12, picking up cigi butts and other rubbish from the driveway of a certain 4th place Bathurst runner and he gave me $1, kind soul lol.....

GT40, that track is sensational, brings back memories.... I have a scar on my finger as a result of being eager to get in my brothers bedroom and play with the scalectrix as a 3yo...

[david5]

I remember when i was about 12, picking up cigi butts and other rubbish from the driveway of a certain 4th place Bathurst runner and he gave me $1, kind soul lol.....

GT40, that track is sensational, brings back memories.... I have a scar on my finger as a result of being eager to get in my brothers bedroom and play with the scalectrix as a 3yo...

Gee when you were 12, didn't Brian Muir run 4th in 1968 ??

GT40, never mind how good the track is (which it is) have a go at the toy cars, few bobs worth there. Pity about whats circulating lol

[Holdennumber1]

Wow, thats stunning GT40!:cool::)For it to be in that condition after 30 odd years hoisted up to the roof amazes me.:eek:
So these old tracks can still take new 1:32 scale (or whatever it is) slot cars then?

Hey Chris, great work mate, the layout looks tops.:) Can't wait to see it when its done.

[AmonFan]

Gee when you were 12, didn't Brian Muir run 4th in 1968 ??

You'll keep, when did you say you were racing ProKart? what's the kart number :p

[david5]

You'll keep, when did you say you were racing ProKart? what's the kart number :p

After my little whoopsie the other day, the excitement might kill me.

Besides you'll only see me when your lapping me.

[GT40]

Hi Holdennumber1
Yes the cars are 1:32 and my dad made a lot of them with a home made vacum forming device attached to an old electrolux vacum - He would make a resin or wax mould and heat a sheet of clear plastic then lower it over the mould and vacum it down, when cool he would paint it from the inside and attach to a chassis.
The underside of these old cars are made up of thin brass plates and aluminium tubes to keep the weight low and allow the body to roll around so less chance of flying off the track.
The Vodafone car in the pic is one of my sons and was way to light so we taped a heavy bolt inside it plus we had to re-wire the motor as the current scalextric motors run in reverse on this track. The extra weight now keeps the car on the track better and you can corner much faster.

[ratster70]

I remember taking 20 cents to school & eating all day. Captain America icey poles were 5 cents, packet of twisties the same, bag of mixed lollies for 3 cents, 2 marbles for 1 cent, ar the good old days when sex was safe & motor racing was dangerous. :cool:


You sure your memory aint slipping mate 20 cents?????:confused: dont ya mean shillings and six pence:p

[Road Runner 72]

Two bob.

[david5]

You sure your memory aint slipping mate 20 cents?????:confused: dont ya mean shillings and six pence:p

You sound like you know what your talking about :p

[rex555]

Hi Holdennumber1
The underside of these old cars are made up of thin brass plates and aluminium tubes to keep the weight low and allow the body to roll around so less chance of flying off the track.
The Vodafone car in the pic is one of my sons and was way to light so we taped a heavy bolt inside it plus we had to re-wire the motor as the current scalextric motors run in reverse on this track. The extra weight now keeps the car on the track better and you can corner much faster.

When I was a kid I was given a track and some old Tamiya (I believe) cars. They were big and heavy to begin with but since you had to add weight to the noses to keep them in contact with the track they became even heavier. Seemed to go fast though. If one came off and hit you, you stayed hit.

[GLENN L]

gt40, that is one impressive track. dam this thread now i want a scalextic set:D

[smokey_dj]

i wish we had the room for 1 but i recon with abit of creativity we could design our own body shells for the afx cars and expand our range still can do so much more in such little area with the afx sets :D

[GT40]

Next time I'm at my folks place I'l try and get some better pics as these were only taken with my old phone. Dad's talked about pullling the track apart as he needs the room for his other hobby of restoring old Jags. I've told him I'll take it but just don't have the room unless I build a large shed - just need to convince 'she who controls the $':)

[smokey_dj]

2 words sentimental value :D can give you other reasons as well....


something else to keep the kids happy on wet days

low maintenance cost hobby

something thats been in the family to pass on later in life

more storage to move my model boxs out of the house

thats all i can think of for now :p

[david5]

but i recon with abit of creativity we could design our own body shells for the afx cars :D

I thought about putting 1/64 Biante bodies on the afx chassis, has anyone tried ?

[GT40]

Thanks Smokey_dj
Somewhere to move all my 1:18 boxes out of the house to could be a winner

[smokey_dj]

yeah david did think of that already or even casting a mould of them as a blank hoden and a ford but afx is 1:87 scale so no good

[david5]

I wasn't that concerned with the scale, just as long as it fitted.

Theres a line there. :D

[smokey_dj]

yeah but still they need to be able to pass or sit side by side each other or whats the point unless your not a real fan in it only for the crashes hahaha :p

[david5]

Mate, my Dick johnson Lakeside 1/64 is physically smaller than both of my LeMans AFX cars, so thats no woory.

[smokey_dj]

UPDATE!!!

well with a long w.e stuck inside alot of construction took place in the weather mayhem

heres where its at now and currently at a total of 680 SCREWS!!!!

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww327/smokey_dj/ IMGP1311.jpg


most of the out track mounting is done and taped up ready for some landscaping


http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww327/smokey_dj/ IMGP1312.jpg


an areial view down into the valley



http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww327/smokey_dj/ IMGP1310.jpg


from the otherside and a better view of the wire mesh we have used for the cliffs


http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww327/smokey_dj/ IMGP1309.jpg

striaght up the guts at track level of the inside of the valley and exit out of tunnel 2


few more to come.....

[smokey_dj]

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww327/smokey_dj/ IMGP1314.jpg


steepest grade on the track banked decent into tunnel 2


http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww327/smokey_dj/ IMGP1313.jpg


a look up the accending straight into what will be tunnel 1 and the side of a volcano

thats it for now but as you can see its all humming along

[whitlam]

Great work Chris that looks like it's going to be amazing when done

my only question is will there be any issues with cars crashing in the tunnel and will it be difficult to get them back on track in a race situation?

[smokey_dj]

tunnels not that long with a 3" clearence also it has a serious bank to it with rubber foam padded walls all trial runs have been more than succesfull :D if a prob develops im sure our 2 man engineering and construction team will be right ontop of it :D

[Holdennumber1]

Chris, that looks AWESOME!:cool::)
Great work from you and your dad, thats one hell of a layout. Can't wait to see the finished product. Should be a stunner!
Cheers,:)
Thomas

[Leigh]

Looking good Chris. :) Just one question, will it be ready for the bbq this weekend?

[grease]

Looks great chris, excelent work there by both, bbq when sat ok and we can have a spin, lol

[smokey_dj]

leigh not sure it just depends how well our plans fall into place

and are you and the missus free for the bbq sunday havent spoken to wayno yet hopefully sometime today

or are we going to have it on sunday for anyone thinkign of going to the sandown fair

[grease]

As you know I am going to the fair.

[smokey_dj]

it looks like i will be sunday morn b4 the cars start following each other on the tv later in the arvo

so should see ya there and a few others

btw anyone who is thinking about going to the fair at sandown send me a pm i may just have some very usefull info for you

[Damage]

Looks awesome, Ive often wondered how fast an AFX car would go if you had a long enough straight.

[fordmad17]

Thats looks wicked. Can't wait to see the finished pics.

[Damage]

Restored Brock AFX car just needs a clear coat.

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn78/damage_lnc/ afx002.jpg

[minh427]

Brock drove a Skyline??? woah!!! :p

[fatty]

Did anyone see James May Toy Stories last night on SBS. Now that was a slot car track.

[james]

Did anyone see James May Toy Stories last night on SBS. Now that was a slot car track.
Has been a good series so far ,i did like the water crossing and the high fence .

[Holdennumber1]

Did anyone see James May Toy Stories last night on SBS. Now that was a slot car track. Yep, that was awesome! Beat the previous world record by over 1 mile didn't he?:cool:
And imagine how much money's worth of Scalextric track that would be (if they had to pay for it all that is). Whenever I see sets for sale, they're all around $200-$300 for a standard little track.

[Damage]

Brock drove a Skyline??? woah!!! :p

Meh, thats how AFX made them and its a Brock and a Brock is a Brock.

[Andrew]

But would be better as a Richards, a Skaife, a Price and Waldon, a Crompton and Oloffson or Gibbs and Onslow.....! ;)

[Damage]

But would be better as a Richards, a Skaife, a Price and Waldon, a Crompton and Oloffson or Gibbs and Onslow.....! ;)

No, it wouldnt :D

[fordmad17]

I have one of those somewhere


Restored Brock AFX car just needs a clear coat.

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn78/damage_lnc/ afx002.jpg

[Road Runner 72]

But would be better as a Richards, a Skaife, a Price and Waldon, a Crompton and Oloffson or Gibbs and Onslow.....! ;)

I have it and it was the best of both worlds for me, the other is the Calsonic Skyline.

[david5]

Picked this up this morning & put the Sauber C9 on lay-by

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30/david5_alb um/chapparal002.jpg

Must get the track fixed up so I can actully drive them :p

[singer]

Picked this up this morning & put the Sauber C9 on lay-by

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30/david5_alb um/chapparal002.jpg

Must get the track fixed up so I can actully drive them :p

Having young Sons is great for keeping us youthful :D

[smokey_dj]

track has been in the testing and tweaking stage this w.e getting the last of the bugs out should be up and running by the end of the w.e fully :D not that it isnt running now :D

[Pug205]

Have now got a spare room at our place and I have quickly claimed it as the hobby room. The models are in there and now last years birthday pressie, the Scalextric set has a place to stay. Will be getting a table for it soon but have set it up this weekend for abit of fun.

Decided on bringing back a classic racetrack since we are fast running out of them here in NSW. So presenting the new Amaroo Park, now located in Newtown Sydney:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7329.jpg

The view from the control tower
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7304.jpg

Standing at the top of Bitupuave Hill:
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7327.jpg

On the grid ready to race
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7318.jpg

The track is slow and tricky - just like the real thing!!!

[El Cheapo]

:D Awesome stuff Pug. Great idea.

All you need is a 4 car stack in the 2nd to last corner for authenticities sake :laugh4:

[Kashmir]

Nice work Pug, looks good:D

[Pug205]

Thanks guys.

The second last corner has not had any dramas yet El Cheapo but passing cleanly in the crossovers is quite hard. With such short straights and tight corners you have to be really committed to speed up and get past, been having a ball all afternoon with it :D

[brchi17]

dumb question time....

When the cars go through the cross over, does this mean that the person you're racing takes over control of your vehicle ???

[Holdennumber1]

dumb question time....

When the cars go through the cross over, does this mean that the person you're racing takes over control of your vehicle ???I'm not sure how it works but you definately keep the same car Brad.;) It kind of defeats the purpose if you gotta swap cars as no one would be able to win.
On my set, I just use the crossover piece to even up the number of corners a car has to do on the inside and outside lane.

[Andrew]

Pug, that looks terrific. There's nothing like a bit of camber change to also add a bit more spice to the layout.

[smokey_dj]

track gets open to the public tonight for the first time :D

[Maq]

Cool. Milimetre perfect fit between the walls. Got to hurry up and finish my cave and build my Bathurst track again.

[singer]

Yep, that was awesome! Beat the previous world record by over 1 mile didn't he?:cool:
And imagine how much money's worth of Scalextric track that would be (if they had to pay for it all that is). Whenever I see sets for sale, they're all around $200-$300 for a standard little track.

i have several AFX Slot cars sets "Bathurst" as well as a couple of others

I have several Scalextrix Sets dating back from the 50's & 60's when Triang Made them & I still have the one that Iwas given in 72 which I've added to then I've bought more sets through the 80's, 90's & the 00's

My Son & I have great FUN. I think that what its all about:D

[spolyhronidis]

dumb question time....

When the cars go through the cross over, does this mean that the person you're racing takes over control of your vehicle ???
you wouldn't be a blonde by any chance? no, the crossover doesn't change which car you control.

[brchi17]

nah, no blonde, but having never used a crossover I just applied simple logic to how it may work....you know, the kind which can lift heavy things :p

[Road Runner 72]

nah, no blonde, but having never used a crossover I just applied simple logic to how it may work....you know, the kind which can lift heavy things :p

Brad 1 crossover track makes it a one car track as you need two crossovers to make it a two car track, the track is the conductor & with the crossovers the underside of the track holds the key, as the middle part of the crossover has no power topside so the track sneaks underside without touching each track, so why you need two to crossover then cross back making it a two way track, if you go bigger tracks like I used to have, I had four with two power supply tracks to even the power over the whole track.

[Andrew]

The switching of lanes on this Scalextric is the new Digital cars - the current is carried from that controller to that car no matter what lane they are in. So you could have two cars in the same lane but they are independently powered.

[Pug205]

Well it has been a busy couple of weeks (by that I mean expensive) in the world of slot cars. However Amaroo Park 2.0 can now boast of

Upgraded fencing
Safety walls with catch fencing
A new improved hill
New pitbays
A lake
3 flag marshalling points (these are handmade)
Sponsor billboards (still in B+W for now)

The all round fencing has stopped the high risk of any nasty car damage or injury, although a weak spot was quickly found that needs attention as you will see in the pictures (this I can ensure is not a staged photo)

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7544.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7541.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7487.jpg

[Pug205]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7523.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7505.jpg

Whoops!
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7497.jpg

[spolyhronidis]

Well it has been a busy couple of weeks (by that I mean expensive) in the world of slot cars. However Amaroo Park 2.0 can now boast of

Upgraded fencing
Safety walls with catch fencing
A new improved hill
New pitbays
A lake
3 flag marshalling points (these are handmade)
Sponsor billboards (still in B+W for now)

The all round fencing has stopped the high risk of any nasty car damage or injury, although a weak spot was quickly found that needs attention as you will see in the pictures (this I can ensure is not a staged photo)

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7544.jpg









Whoops!
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7497.jpg
that's great work, but isn't the pit garages on the wrong side of the track. also, you've just recreated the calder accident there. Craig won't be too happy about that.

[Pug205]

Yeah the pits have been moved to the infield so that they are easier to see and use, as well as making it easier when it comes to getting the whole thing on a tressle table ;)

[1:43]

Love the flag marshalling points....:cool::cool:

[Pug205]

A new update to my scalextric track. To make the racing more exciting the circuit has been extended is no longer based on Amaroo Park (I see it more of a tribute and how it could of looked if around still today).

Over the weekend during the sportsfest of Le Man and F1 I worked on the pit area, the marquee tents and tool cabinets are from templates off a german website. Have also built some grandstands, a medical centre, and a tuck shop on Bitupave Hill.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_8731.jpg

The V8s are the support act at this track....
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_8765.jpg

The Coca Cola Grandstand - Gold Ticket holders only.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_8786.jpg

The control tower
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_8801.jpg

[Pug205]

Picked up a cheap Scalextric Dunlop bridge on ebay
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_8789.jpg

The new Medical Centre, still needs an Ambulance for the front
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_8807.jpg


The new version of Mazda Corner (tyre bundles are radiator hose cut up and gaffa tape)
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_8813.jpg

The back of the paddock area
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_8750.jpg

Thanks for looking!

[fordmad17]

WOW WOW and WOW............... No others words for it

[ratster70]

Great work Pug looks the goods;)

[group C]

That looks unreal pug well done mate!!!!:)

[Maq]

Dead set orsm. Noice

[Boogs]

Oh my gawd....


I soooooooo love this.. :D

Wicked stuff guys, just awesome!! :D

[nrma dave]

exellent !!!!!! http://forums.biante.com.au/images/icons/icon14.gi f

[singer]

Picked up a cheap Scalextric Dunlop bridge on ebay

The new version of Mazda Corner (tyre bundles are radiator hose cut up and gaffa tape)
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_8813.jpg

The back of the paddock area
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_8750.jpg

Thanks for looking!

Blooody Awesome work there Pug:D

[Mr K]

Excellent job Pug, looks terrific.

[Holdennumber1]

Like everyone else has said, fantastic work!:)
Its amazing what you can do with a bit of creativity. It looks just like the real thing.

[El Cheapo]

A new update to my scalextric track. To make the racing more exciting the circuit has been extended is no longer based on Amaroo Park (I see it more of a tribute and how it could of looked if around still today).

Over the weekend during the sportsfest of Le Man and F1 I worked on the pit area, the marquee tents and tool cabinets are from templates off a german website. Have also built some grandstands, a medical centre, and a tuck shop on Bitupave Hill.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_8731.jpg

The V8s are the support act at this track....
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_8765.jpg

The Coca Cola Grandstand - Gold Ticket holders only.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_8786.jpg

The control tower
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_8801.jpg

Simply awesome :D Amaroo has never looked so appealing :laugh4: You the man Pug.

[Pug205]

Thanks guys, it is one of the most satisfying projects I have worked on. Only problem is always finding new things to add and improve on!

Have decided to focus on cars from Le Man and GT classes, so Aston Martins, Ferraris F430, Audi R8s, and maybe a couple of classic F1 cars if the price is right.

The next big project however will be to get it all on a board, the hill moulded better around the track and then to set up some track lighting for night races ;)

[grease]

Looks unreal there looks like a really good set up there.

[Tumbo]

Thanks guys, it is one of the most satisfying projects I have worked on. Only problem is always finding new things to add and improve on!

Have decided to focus on cars from Le Man and GT classes, so Aston Martins, Ferraris F430, Audi R8s, and maybe a couple of classic F1 cars if the price is right.

The next big project however will be to get it all on a board, the hill moulded better around the track and then to set up some track lighting for night races ;)

excellent job but u haven't considered adding a 905 or 908 before the r8 LOL!

[grease]

Just one little thing Pug how does the person get into the control tower, need to make a small ladder or something.

[Pug205]

I actually started working tonight on a stairwell for the tower as it was bugging me for while. Still figuring out how it will be made.

excellent job but u haven't considered adding a 905 or 908 before the r8 LOL!

Bought this last month Tumbo ;)

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7439.jpg

Just saw today that Scalextric are releasing a 2009 Aston Martin Prototype in a set with the 2008 Gulf DBR9 and will be a must buy for the collection.

[grease]

2 half height ladders with a landing out of the same material as the tower frame! just an idea.

[Pug205]

Have gone with something like that Grease. Made it with a bit of cardboard and left over MDF. Did this while watching NSW get thumped although this was not as entertaining. Next problem is making the door :p

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_8823.jpg

[sleepy]

Very impressive pug a lot of work gone into that i dont have the room to leave mine set up all the time so it doesnt get set up 2 often, i find the scalextric v8 scars are a bit slippery so i just made up some angled pieces of wood to keep em from coming off the table tennis table lol.

[wazza002]

To me it looks to big for the scale sorry, but it may just be the photo too, Great work Pug205, ;)

[Pug205]

As in the whole tower is too big? It is probably a little too tall if Im honest but the room is shorter then any car and only abit taller then the V8 slot cars. The angle of the photo doesnt help.

Sleepy - I agree about the V8s, They are seem to be based on the cheaper level of Scalextric cars. They run louder and rougher then most cars as well as being very top heavy and little to no grip. The VE's are the worst for some reason, had to put a second magnet in mine to keep it on the track. Have read that it is a common issue. Having said that they are very durable and best for when kids want to have a go ;)

[wazza002]

As in the whole tower is too big? It is probably a little too tall if Im honest but the room is shorter then any car and only abit taller then the V8 slot cars. The angle of the photo doesnt help. ;)

I throught as much pug, The photo didn't help LoL:D But yeah a little to high like you said but you did a great jod with it anyway, You try doing stuff for N guage Model Trains stuff now that hard to get right did a lot of this when I was with the hills model railway club at balkham hills in sydney ;)

[Pug205]

I took the early decision to go with a toyish feel instead of strick realism and detail. The colours are kept simple and detailed landscaping has been avoided so fra but some trees will be done at some stage. The cars, fences, bridges, and pit buildings are all plastic and have that look already so that made it easier. As long as it looks like what it is meant to and is about the right size, I am happy with it.

Scale is such a pain to get right with any modelling as I am sure Biante can attest to! Scalextric and the other slot car makers scales seem to vary car to car which does not help people going for ultra realism.

[rex555]

Given that the track is very small compared to a real track and that you are limited by area/cost I think that you have done a great job. Who cares if something is slightly the wrong size? Its the over all effect that you are after and you've done a really good job so far. I'll look forward to seeing any more improvements that you do.

[Andrew]

Pug, this really does look good. I am interested to know how you made your grandstands and the control tower - do you have plans you can post up as well as progress shots?

I find slotforum.com has so many good ideas and inspiring setups that I can lose hours on there looking at the tracks and scenery section alone. I love how your track and the scenery is progressing. Absolutely love it.

[Boogs]

I love it. Absolutely unreal!! :D


Any Sydney sider members remember the slot car track place in Church St Parramatta up to the early 80's?

[Pug205]

Thanks Andrew. I have been on that site quite abit as well as Aus slot and Slot Illustrated. Some amazing set ups out there and very creative people. Have not even started looking into car tuning/modelling as I fear that could be even more of a slippery slope then track scenery!

No plans or progress shots on the grandstand or tower. The grandstand is 3 pieces of thin MDF board with a square pine strip cut up to make the sitting levels in the middle. The brick finish is done with a paper sheet of brick wall from a hobby store. It has an embossed finish to give a slight 3D effect.

The Control Tower is based on the one that was at Oran Park. The poles are all skewer sticks painted, with the room made of polystyrene sheets on a balsa wood frame. The windows are made from the blister pack that some Scalextric fences came in. The airels are painted toothpicks. Everything is glued with super glue as I have no patience and painted with acrylic paint.

[angus05]

yeh, i lost a Cortina off the side of a mountain a few months back
(Also not a staged photo)

This is a 4 lane track i helped my Boss build, we race on it weekly. its a 15m lap :D
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r164/angus_hold en05/Photo094-2.jpg

[ratster70]

Them cortinas dont take corners to well :p

[angus05]

hahaha, Hey Rat :P

actually its funny you say that, the Cortinas handle the worst out of all the cars we have, no matter where u out ballast, they just love rolling in corners.

Not like those lovely LH Toranas :D

[grease]

I think we are allowed to put this up here, Its not a garage but a basement by the looks.

http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://i184 .photobucket.com/albums/x34/mtcount/westwalls1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.auslot.com/forums/index.php%3 Fs%3D561b5c2405197439c6d507edd1377ab9%26showtopic% 3D5684%26st%3D40&h=450&w=600&sz=143&tbnid=mGP7HPb-ra85LM:&tbnh=101&tbnw=135&prev=/images%3Fq%3DRIPPLESTRIP&hl=en&usg=__chMovtpYRj8XG8tBD7MoSlluZ7I=&sa=X&ei=ajwaTPeMGIugkQX7yMiIBg&ved=0CCwQ9QEwBg

Very impresive that is all I can say.

[Pug205]

What an undertsanding wife he must have! That is a great set up, would hate to work on the scenery on that track!

Sorry to see your cortina in the fence there Angus, if any medical attention is required let me know and I will inform my medical centre to be on stand by ;)

[Holdennumber1]

I just spent the last hour reading through that thread. Impressive is a huge understatement for that track!!! Its amazing. Did anyone see the video's the guy made of it? With the mini camera strapped to the car?

I now really really really want a scalextric track.

[tonynz]

Here are some photo's of our scalextic set in is on a 8x12 foot table.

[tonynz]

more photo's, I can't get high enough to get a full shot in to give you an idea of the layout.
Based om the Bahrain Grand Prix track

[Andrew]

Can't wait for the pics to be approved by the mods!

[tonynz]

How long does it take to approve photo's ????????
Must be more than 6 hours

[ratster70]

How long does it take to approve photo's ????????
Must be more than 6 hours

Whenever a mod comes on and sees them;)

[wazza002]

Here are some photo's of our scalextic set in is on a 8x12 foot table.

more photo's, I can't get high enough to get a full shot in to give you an idea of the layout.
Based om the Bahrain Grand Prix track

Can not wait to see your pic's Tony come on mods Please thank you :D:D;)

cheers wazza

[lavenlaar]

Thought that i'd pipe up here too, been doing slot cars too for about 5 years
Here is my latest,
Incorporating On30 trains, it took a little hiatus, until recently
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/lavenlaar/I MG_7827.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/lavenlaar/I MG_7834.jpg

[Pug205]

That looks fantastic lavenlaar, love the realism. Nice choice of cars too ;)

Do you have many more pictures of your layout? How did you do the water? As I plan to start work on my pond soon but have neve done one before.

Here is something I did today as I had the day off. Decided the gold class ticket members needed a drinking area. Built with some templates from some German websites for the umbrellas, fridge, and bar.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_8838.jpg

[brchi17]

How long does it take to approve photo's ????????
Must be more than 6 hours

Well sorry for having a life outside this forum, believe it or not, some of us don't just sit around here 24/7 waiting for something to pop up :rolleyes:

There are Biante staff who can also approve items. Did you think to send them a pm asking to approve your item, or was it just easier to write a sarcastic post...

[Andrew]

TonyNZ - love the set up. It looks great (and nice memorabilia/merchandise as well). Do you have some more pics of te scenery? Instead of waiting for mods to approve the pics (they both work and jump on here to moderate when they can), perhaps create a Photobucket account and upload your pics to that, then link the images directly into your post? That's what I and many others do. It's a great looking track. I'd say your lap times would be about 4-5 seconds?

Lavenlaar, your detailing looks terrific - we need more pics! Of the entire track!

[lavenlaar]

That looks fantastic lavenlaar, love the realism. Nice choice of cars too ;)

Do you have many more pictures of your layout? How did you do the water? As I plan to start work on my pond soon but have neve done one before.


Thanks Pug

More pics -
havent done much more scenery, more trying to figure the railway and slot car track design
The benchwork will be in and around the shed with a 1'x1' camber where the red dashes are
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/6698/trackarea.pn g

The water - not that hard (once you know how the train guys do it properly)
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/lavenlaar/G etAttachmentaspx.jpg
Here i used a grey 'stone effects' paint as the base (the ones with the grit in em) > Let dry > dry brushed a brown acrylic over that > let dry > then pour Marine Varnish ... :D
The trick to a visual depth is to make your paint darker towards the middle. So if you are after a blue/green pond on yours, imagine a circle and paint lightest on the outside then dark blue in the centre.
cheers

[tonynz]

Well sorry for having a life outside this forum, believe it or not, some of us don't just sit around here 24/7 waiting for something to pop up :rolleyes:

There are Biante staff who can also approve items. Did you think to send them a pm asking to approve your item, or was it just easier to write a sarcastic post...

Chill abit it was not sarcastic.
Just a question not sarcastic
I wonder sometimes

[El Cheapo]

Tonynz, your set-up is stunning :D Brilliant :)

[tonynz]

The track is approx 51 feet in length, based on the pre 2010 bahrain Grand Prix circuit.

[Boogs]

Tony, Pug... Seriously, you guys are amazing in your creations.

All I can say is awesome... :D

[tonynz]

The buildings and grand stands aare scalextric, the scenery was not that hard started with news paper then laid the plaster cloth over it you get from model shops then paint a sandy colour.

[Pug205]

That is a really neat set up Tony. The desert setting really helps keep it looking neat and makes the track stand out better. The more scenery that goes in, the more chance of making it cluttered and a mess. It is something I am trying to ensure does not happen with mine.

Making tracks based on real circuits can be really hard to make it look like the real thing while also making it enjoyable and challenging to drive but you seem to have done it. Seems the bigger space that you can make it with, the better you can achieve that balance. Great work.

[tonynz]

I can't take the credit for the track layout, I did alot of searching on the internet and found a site that had many different tracks.
I worked on the 8 x 12 layout. 3, 8 x 4 pieces of MDF board made into a base on legs and wheels.
Settled on Bahrain, but Catalunia was also an option.
It is not exact as the straights don,t run beside each other, but you have limitations working with pre mase track pieces.
See attached for overview of track.
Will check lap times at some stage,

[Holdennumber1]

Wow, awesome setup Tony. It looks great and very realistic too. How long does something like that take to build?

[Pug205]

Thought I would drag up this thread for an update on my Scalextric track. Last July we had to move house and in a case of art reflecting life, my Amaroo Park Tribute Track had to close down as seen here. Like the real place it is now probably someone's bedroom who has no idea of the significance of where they live...

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_9018.jpg

Moving house gave a chance to start with a blank sheet of paper and the chance to finally build a track on a tressle table. The new track takes on an international modern feel with an emphasis on endurance racing.

Presenting RIVERSIDE RACEWAY
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7434.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7335.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7369.jpg

Like most new places, catch fences (mesh gutter guard) are a usual sight...
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7409.jpg

A new bigger paddock for the support classes (V8's and F3's)
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7381.jpg

Pit Straight grandstand and corporate marquee tent benind it
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7366.jpg

The trees are from last years Christmas tree
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7336.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7427.jpg

Where all races end, the podium
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7349.jpg

Plenty more I would like to do like lighting, as well as finish the fencing, track advertising and some more amenities but so far it is coming along nicely. Thanks for looking!

[El Cheapo]

Haha that's so awesome :D The detail of the marquee's and stuff is fantastic. RIP Amaroo Park :(

[Boogs]

So awesome. Love it :)

[Sandman77]

Very nice Pug, I've just read through this whole thread, some amazing layouts you guys have

[fordmad17]

Very impressive indeed, well done

[nrma dave]

WOW...:eek:

[Dragferret]

As someone who grew up during the '60s slot car boom its great so see people still so involved in it. I've still got a couple a dozen old cars. Unfortunately I've recently discovered that '60s cars don't grip the modern track. I'm debating whether to buy a modern Scalextric or Carrera and go racing again.

[FastRedCars]

Pug, that's fantastic ! And that's a great selection of cars, too. Really tempts me to start on one - but I've got too many irons in the fire now ! Thanks for sharing.

[Holdennumber1]

Very nice setup mate.:cool:
I reckon half the fun is making it look like a real track, just as you've done.
And its great how its all portable too. Not built into a table or something.

[Pug205]

Unfortunately I've recently discovered that '60s cars don't grip the modern track

I have not gotten into tuning yet but would putting some new rubber tyres on them help out? I know the silcone ones will not work on a track that has had rubber tyres used on it but there are alot of after market rubber tyres of many sizes and that should be a fit to the older cars.

Thanks for the comments guys. Like Lego it is the building that I enjoy the most and am always finding new things at real race tracks that I want to make and add.

[Pug205]

Another update. I bought some solar powered LEDS from Kmart today for $10 and have wired them into my pit buildings and control tower. The light from the solar cell was quite poor so I wired the lights into an old battery socket from another LED light and now we are in business! There were 100 lights in the set so the rest will be used for some trackside lighting. Sorry about the poor picture but you get the idea.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/IMG00107-20110226-2231.jpg

[XR8]

Hmmm, I now have a shed, and a Scalextric Bathurst set in the cupboard..... Hmmmm....

Ed :)

[Murphy_51]

WOW some of these setups are awesome.

I know a little while ago there was a video posted of i think ACA or some other news station doing a report on slot car racing, it was fairly old report does anyone have the link to it?

[FastRedCars]

That's ace, Pug, they come up a treat ! I particularly like the area with the 2 blokes, the Pug and the 430.....very reminiscent of LM24.

[Dragferret]

Thanks for the tip re the tyres Pug. I've got some new '60s rims sitting in a box that I'll try to get fitted with rubber to see if that helps. Although last time I tried, mid '90s, there was nothing suitable.
Murphy that slot car video is probably mine. My You Tube channel has a few slot car stories from the '60s to the '80s.

[Pug205]

Another update for those still reading this :D

Riverside Raceway by day....
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7434.jpg

Riverside Raceway by night....
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7767.jpg

Pit straight
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7771.jpg

Racing under the Dunlop bridge
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7778.jpg

General admission area and Food Bar
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7798.jpg

Turn 1 Corporate Bar
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7800.jpg

Turn 1 Grandstand, now with lit up toilets underneath
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7773.jpg

Pit stops in the early hours as the race goes in
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bian te%20Forum%20Pics/DSC_7791.jpg

Under the Dunlop Bridge once again
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As always thanks for looking!

[El Cheapo]

Absolutely brilliant :D

And the photography is almost as good as the track itself :laugh4: Awesome work Pug.

[FastRedCars]

Looking at that post Pug, I can just tell how much fun you're having doing this layout. Great pix too !

[Pug205]

Thanks heaps guys. Yeah its been great fun making it this far. Now to think of more challenges. The first proper race meet is tomorrow at sunset. As for the pictures Matt, I figured I can use the track for practise as we do not have enough night racing in this country.

[pkdiorama]

Very nice wish i hadn't sold my layout. It was on 2400x1200 board. 1-32nd scaletrix ran through european village down main straight had 50s style pit garages ,then wound threw windy mountain down over stone bridge threw mountain tunnel. Night used to run modern rally cars with their lights on , major fun. Took 2years to build. Wouldnt mind doing a snow rally one at some stage. Cheers pk