My New Track (Updated 5-24-08)

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Knightrider		#51	[-]
Posts: 1207 (04/20/08 10:43 PM) Slot Veteran Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	That is a fantastic track, congratulations on your hard work. Pete Assistant to the Old Fart OLDFARTSCLUB
TomSetzer		#52	[-]
Posts: 522 (04/21/08 12:12 AM) Home Racing Guru! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Pete, Thank you! I still have a lot I want to do to the layout. : -- Ragnar Tom Slot Car Realm - http://www.slotcarrealm.com/ First you have to finish, to finish first.
dreinecke		#53	[-]
Posts: 2065 (04/22/08 11:20 PM) Resin Body Master Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tom, It's looking great so far sir!!! David Reinecke MotorSports - RMS Resins Chevelles and slots!
TomSetzer		#54	[-]
Posts: 527 (04/23/08 12:44 AM) Home Racing Guru! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	dreinecke wrote: Tom, It's looking great so far sir!!! Thank you Dave! I still have a lot to do. The only problem is that I haven't had the time to do the build of my Cougar. : -- Ragnar Tom Slot Car Realm - http://www.slotcarrealm.com/ First you have to finish, to finish first.
Griffrph	Guardrails??	#55	[-]
Posts: 67 (04/25/08 07:24 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Did you use the Scalextric silver colored guard rails?? I have Carrera Track but hate their guard rails.
TomSetzer		#56	[-]
Posts: 538 (04/26/08 04:21 AM) Home Racing Guru! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Griffrph wrote: Did you use the Scalextric silver colored guard rails?? I have Carrera Track but hate their guard rails. Yes I used the Scalextric Guard rails. They look like the Armco Barriers that were used on most tracks up until the tracks started to change over to safe walls. : -- Ragnar Tom Slot Car Realm - http://www.slotcarrealm.com/ First you have to finish, to finish first.
Griffrph	Track Paint Type & Copper tape...	#57	[-]
Posts: 73 (04/29/08 07:55 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tom, What color and paint brand did you use on your track? Did you place copper tape over the rails? I got my carrera track ordered so I cam duplicate your layout. I would stil like for you to contact me vai my private email since I'm sure there will be a lot I will need to ask you as my building precess starts. Looks like you use 3/8 inch plywood fror your table. Did you ever consider using the MDF (or what ever it's called) over plywood? If you did, why did you decide to stay with the plywood? sgriffrph@msn.com Steve
TomSetzer		#58	[-]
Posts: 546 (04/29/08 03:16 PM) Home Racing Guru! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	The asphalt areas of the track are painted with Krylon dark gray primer, the curbs are painted with Krylon White Primer, and the borders in te corners are Krylon Camo Khaki over Krylon White Primer. You should always scrub track to remove all of the mold release Agent before painting, and always use the Krlon Primers as the first coat on any track, for that matter anything you are painting. You only need to use MDF if you are going to make a routed track. I did use thin 1/8" foam under the track for sound deadening. I haven't laid copper tape yet, that should be one of the last things you do after you make sure that everthing is working well, and you know you will not have to remove pieces of track to work on the layout. I could contact you through e-mail, but I think there will be many people who would like to keep up with this thread, if you don't have any objections. It may have some use for our newer hobby members. : -- Ragnar Tom Slot Car Realm - http://www.slotcarrealm.com/ First you have to finish, to finish first. Last Edited By: TomSetzer 04/29/08 03:22 PM. Edited 1 times.
Griffrph	Track Elevation Question...	#59	[-]
Posts: 75 (05/05/08 08:47 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tom, Could you provide me with more info on how you did the track elevations? I am like you in the fact I don't won't my elevations to be real drastic. Did you secure your track to your table surface by any means such as hot glue, nails, screws, etc? Did you fill in the joints where the tracks fit together with any thing? I've read of some people who do yhis with plastic track but I don't have clu as to what they use. I assume you are using an after market power supply? Can the Scalextric silver guard rails be purchased individually? I got my Carrera track ordered and hopefully I can begin my version of your layout. I'm worse that a kid at Christmas!! I'm sure I'll have a couple hundred more questions but for what ever reason I have been intimidated doinf track elevations. Thanks, Steve Griffin, Alabama
TomSetzer		#60	[-]
Posts: 556 (05/06/08 07:12 AM) Home Racing Guru! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Griffrph wrote: Tom, Could you provide me with more info on how you did the track elevations? I am like you in the fact I don't won't my elevations to be real drastic. I used 1/4" cabinet plywood, dampened and formed to shape. They are supported with wedges of wood cut to fit. then we filled in the area under the supports with insulation foam and formed the terrain using a rasp and sanding block. We then gave the terrain a coat of molding plaster smoothed out to give our base for our ground cover. This makes a very durable base for track and scenery. With Scaley track you must have a good solid base for banking, and elevation changes. Did you secure your track to your table surface by any means such as hot glue, nails, screws, etc? The track is only secured in the banking. At other areas it is held in place by the scenery. All track pieces have been left easily removable for maintenance if need be. Did you fill in the joints where the tracks fit together with any thing? I've read of some people who do yhis with plastic track but I don't have clu as to what they use. No, I want my track sections to be able to be separated. If you make sure that your surface that you're laying the track on is smooth, there is no real need to fill in between track pieces. I assume you are using an after market power supply? Yes, I use a Pyramid PS-26KX. This is a variable power supply with 6-15V DC and 22amps constant current. It is well filtered and regulated which means you won't get any power surges or AC leaks. I also have jumpers every 15 feet around the track to make sure of constant power. Can the Scalextric silver guard rails be purchased individually? Yes, they can be purchased by themselves with just the clips to hook them to the edge of the track. I got my Carrera track ordered and hopefully I can begin my version of your layout. I'm worse that a kid at Christmas!! I'm sure I'll have a couple hundred more questions but for what ever reason I have been intimidated doinf track elevations. Thanks, Steve Griffin, Alabama With Carrera track you'll have to leave out the corkscrew effect I have in two of my turns, because if you try to bend Carrera track into that type of backing it will break. I'm always glad to answer any questions you have! Tom -- Ragnar Tom Slot Car Realm - http://www.slotcarrealm.com/ First you have to finish, to finish first.

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