[astro]

Following Zipp's idea of using copper tape on scalextric track to improve connectivity, I took the plunge and coppered the track. See the original thread here.

Here are some pictures of my track now it has it's new copper coating:

(for more images of the track before it was copper taped, click on the picture in my sig to visit the gallery)

 

[rubberduck]

very nice lay out there ..think the copper tape looks so much better than the shiny steel rails ...can you feel a different with the power now with the tape being used ???

 

[chrisfromcrewe]

What a super layout. You lucky dog.

 

[taxi]

About time you posted some more pics Dave, it's a great looking track

Zipp really started something, didn't he? How much difference does it make?

cheers,

Rob

PS: Is that a boat stranded in the gravel trap? How

 

[Hugs]

QUOTE (astro @ 9 Apr 2007, 23:51) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Following Zipp's idea of using copper tape on scalextric track to improve connectivity, I took the plunge and coppered the track.

Who coppered the track

 

[taxi]

Busted again!!!

 

[Hugs]

QUOTE (taxi @ 10 Apr 2007, 01:11) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>PS: Is that a boat stranded in the gravel trap? How

Yeah - we didn't have room for the full scenic lake

 

[taxi]

You mean he hasn't yet grovelled enough for you to allow him room for the scenic lake?

Rob

 

[astro]

ummm yeah, as I said - this is how the track looks after hugs & I coppered it

The copper has made a huge difference, a huge thanks go to Zipp and the other pioneers on that thread for prompting me to copy them. No weak spots, and more power than when I first put up the track!

The boat is used to rescue cars that crash during heavy rain.

 

[Hugs]

Well - he does think im mean for not allowing him to knock down the wall between the garage and the house, and replace the stairs with a lift, so he can extend the track.....

 

[taxi]

You, mean? How can he say such things?

Anyway it's a daft idea. You just need a bigger garage....

Rob

 

[sacesta]

Fantastic track Dave. Those new Scaley '70's F1s look great on it.
Steve

 

[rooty]

Hi Astro,
Great Looking Track

Do you run your cars with Magnets

if so do they stick to the Copper tape

Rooty

 

[Black3sr]

I forgot how nice your track is Hugs. Just was looking at the pics. I do like the overhead shot of the whole track. May I ask the overall size of the table? I like the idea of room on the perimeter for some landscaping. So many tracks seem to run along the edge.

Interesting how some of the figures seem to be available worldwide. The Homies, ATV's, VW vans etc. I have some of the same stuff.

I also noted your helicopter and no place to make a proper helipad so far. I recently built a copter as well and it is sitting on a grassy spot. Now I do not have an ark to rescue drivers during the downpours.

I may try the copper tape as well even though I do not seem to be having any problems. I am planning on redoing my track this summer.

 

[astro]

Thanks for the compliments

Rooty - as you may know, I am a big fan of magnet racing, and I am pleased to let you know that the copper tape did not alter the magnetism of the track at all.

Black3sr - as Hugs is at work - I'll try to answer the question. The table is 5' 6" x 12' 6".

 

[Hugs]

QUOTE (Black3sr @ 10 Apr 2007, 08:16) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I forgot how nice your track is Hugs. Just was looking at the pics. I do like the overhead shot of the whole track. May I ask the overall size of the table? I like the idea of room on the perimeter for some landscaping. So many tracks seem to run along the edge.

The track is as large as is physically possible to fit in a single garage without knocking any walls down and still allowing me access to the freezer and lawn mower!

 

[Black3sr]

Your lawnmower Hugs? I have mine and the snowblower parked under the end of my track.

 

[Fergy]

Hugs, the track looks excellent!

And, don't worry, we all know who did the bulk of the work...

 

[astro]

QUOTE (Fergy @ 10 Apr 2007, 16:47) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hugs, the track looks excellent!

And, don't worry, we all know who did the bulk of the work...

 

[RikoRocket]

Gosh Astro makes Hugs cut the grass as well as fixing the tracks, cleaning the dining table after he has been playing on it, typing up his manuscripts, racing when he needs someone to thrash, etc etc. Truly Hugs must be the ideal companion for all slotters in the world....

In case you havent got the picture yet - I'm really jealous!