 Cuckoo Pines, 1960's SCCA style Carrera track |
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 5 Aug 2009, 12:33
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 Team Owner  Group: Members Posts: 1,001 Joined: 24-June 05 From: colchester Member No.: 2,532  |
Thanks for the kind comments guys as i said before it makes it all worth while.
I will go with the fence at the back of the pits and if i think it will ook good i will stick one on the front. Thanks for all the input on this. The next job on the list is to start work on the small paddock area which is the other side of the tunnel. I have a few plans in my head which i will start in a few weeks. I also want to build a camera stand for to go behind/above the new fencing and a marshal hut from scratchto put somewhere, possibly the "island". Datto, thanks for the correct spelling but i'm afraid i'm not going to alter my Blimp. Cheers, Pete --------------------  Real men don't use magnets!!! |
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7 Feb 2010, 20:48
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Team Owner Group: Members Posts: 1,001 Joined: 24-June 05 From: colchester Member No.: 2,532 |
Although progress of my track is slow and this thread is quiet i have actually done a few things and been quite busy. This is a small taster of some of the new things that i have put together for Cuckoo Pines. As of yet i haven't taken them too my parents where the track is but i will do soon. I have also built a scrutineering hut but i will leave that as a surprise and take some pictures when it is on the track.
N.A.R.T Pit crew (North American Racing Team)  Pedro Rodrigeuz has a healthy 2 second lead   I have had this converted Ford Pickup for a few years, but it needed a clean up and then a dirty up! I think it is perfect for my track   This was my first adventure with Balsa wood and i am fairly happy with the result, it just needs a ladder.   Finally, Joel Thura converted this Army Truck into a slot truck? a few years ago, he was selling it and when i said i'd like it for my track he gave it to me.  When i go to my parents and the weather warms up i will take some more pictures "on location" and show off the scrutineering hut. Thanks, Pete -------------------- Real men don't use magnets!!! |
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7 Feb 2010, 21:14
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 Trackhead  
Group: PLUS+ Posts: 928 Joined: 2-September 06 From: North Tyneside Member No.: 4,638 |
Lovely work Pete. The Ford pickup really looks the business. Looking forward to seeing more pictures soon.
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10 Mar 2010, 20:12
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Team Owner Group: Members Posts: 1,001 Joined: 24-June 05 From: colchester Member No.: 2,532 |
Well it has been a while since i updated this thread but i have had this week off work and i was able to go to my parents today and do a few hours work. Most of the new features were made at my house and i mainly placed new things on the track and glued things into place. The main feature is the addition of the scrutineering bay which is finished but i need to work it into the scenery some more with the aid of some weeds and bushes growing up the side of the building. On top of the building is a TV interview with a driver who has just finished his race in his Corvette which is being checked over by the scutineers as it seemed to go a bit too well!
Other additions include a working barrier where the cars enter and leave the track. This isn't finished and i realise that one post is too high, not sure what happened there? I want to glue some "safety" tyres to the barrier just incase anyone spins off into it! I also finished off the fencing around the first turn. There is also a new army truck which fits into the scenery well, 2 new pit crews, Ferrari (NART) and Lotus. The Ferrari crew are busy looking after their new Ferrari 250 LM 64'. There is also a new Ford pickup and finally an old Hotrod which is osmething i bought "as is" a few years ago. Hope you like what i have done, i'm hoping to do some more work very soon but it is still pretty cold in my dads barn where the track is.           Thanks, Pete -------------------- Real men don't use magnets!!! |
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10 Mar 2010, 20:15
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 Gary Skipp
Group: PLUS+ Posts: 4,557 Joined: 21-March 04 From: Solihull, UK Member No.: 769 |
Looking great Pete, the last two shots are super atmospheric. I love the little aditions to the secenery, the devil is in the detail! Agree with Mr Wisdom re the pickup. Spot on! The mobil tower is very resplendant, good job on that.
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10 Mar 2012, 19:34
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Team Owner Group: Members Posts: 1,001 Joined: 24-June 05 From: colchester Member No.: 2,532 |
I've been planning to post an update of my track for a while as I've done a fair bit of work to it since the last one but I had no idea it had been 2 years to the day since the last post on this thread! I've added lots of small details and painted a lot more figures since the last post and this week I sorted the problem with my camera and took some new pictures today to show the work that has been completed. Some of the work includes detailing the pit buildings, adding some new fencing around the pits, adding an armco barrier before the flyover and more!
The general overview  New camera tower  Turn 1 + 2 SCCA racing action, with new Chevy Pace car in the background     Behind the pits   The pits      Thanks, Pete -------------------- Real men don't use magnets!!! |
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10 Mar 2012, 19:38
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 David Collins
Group: PLUS+ Posts: 1,498 Joined: 28-December 06 From: Olney, North Buckinghamshire, UK Member No.: 5,645 |
You've done a lovely job with your track, Pete - just as I would expect!
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10 Mar 2012, 20:14
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 Joel LeNoir
Group: PLUS+ Posts: 711 Joined: 22-December 07 From: Vancouver,WA USA Member No.: 8,201 |
Quite a nice track. You should be proud. Who made the flag figure in your last pic?
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10 Mar 2012, 21:06
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Slot God
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Superb Pete...for me this is what the hobby is all about..
Cheers, Kev. -------------------- " KISS MY JOUEF!"
Just started to build a dedicated Jouef website. Take a peep if you like. www.jouefslotcars.freeforums.org www.northeastrestorationclubslots.freeforums.org |
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10 Mar 2012, 22:03
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 One petunia in a field of onions Group: Members Posts: 5,356 Joined: 5-August 09 From: The Antipodes (Orstralia) Member No.: 12,718 |
Lovely track. So alive! Great work.
Embs -------------------- Anorak. Not just a fashion statement. It's a state of mind
 TINY TYERS TARGA: The saga continues • An old shed for my new cars: An old wooden garage under construction |
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11 Mar 2012, 10:25
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 Targa Freak Group: Members Posts: 885 Joined: 27-July 10 From: Neustadt/Wstr. -Pfalz- Southwest Germany Member No.: 15,631 |
Cooooooooool! Regards Jens
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11 Mar 2012, 11:51
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 Trackhead
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Brilliant, Pete its looking really good, glad you're finding time to get some bits done on it.
Simon -------------------- They're only Toys cars after all!!!
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11 Mar 2012, 14:45
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 Top Tuner
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Wow! Keep working, and keep posting.
Br, Christian -------------------- _ _ _
"If a racing circuit has an overriding purpose, it is surely to provide a test for men and machines so severe that only the very best of both will stand a chance of victory." David Owen in "Targa Florio" |
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11 Mar 2012, 15:23
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Slothead Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 16-January 10 Member No.: 14,261 |
Looks great! You're definitely capturing that '50-60s feel you were after.
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12 Mar 2012, 13:22
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 Trackhead
Group: Members Posts: 794 Joined: 26-September 03 From: Sunny Colorado! Member No.: 146 |
The track looks spectacular! Great work!
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