Eastlands Park Routed Digital...

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Ade

Discussion Starter · Aug 29, 2011 (Edited by Moderator)

Hi
Have been thinking about a routed track for a while now and as the current setup is now starting to become a little boring now seems a good time to start.

The table size I have to play with is 12ftx6ft and it will all be done on a single level,the only thing decided so far as regards to track design is that the pit area will have to be along the back straight and it must be long as I wish to have plenty of garage space.

The cars will only be scalextric and running mag free is a added bonus of going copper tape route as with them throttle control is none existent,so need to find a suitable paint for the tyres to have some sort of grip as they will be kept standard.

The track will be digital and it is my intention to sink the digital track sections into the mdf,including the pb..

I have had a quick look for layouts based on my available track size and drew a blank,so if anyone knows of any on here a link to some pics would be great.

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Ade

Discussion Starter · #981 · Jan 21, 2018

Hi

the paddock area is now nearing completion , needs edges finishing where the grass meets the road areas and the lighting installed, just need to find the psu and some wire

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Murray Walker being interviewed by Martin Brundle, in the above shot Jackie Stewart and Alan Prost are also facing the microphone

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Sand traps will be real red sand and held in place by double sided tape and extra firm hold hair spray

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injectorman

· #982 · Jan 22, 2018

Looking good Ade cant wait for your next race day Feb 10!

Rick

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Ade

Discussion Starter · #983 · Jan 22, 2018

Hi

me neither Rick, a lot more work being done today on scenery and lighting etc

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Ade

Discussion Starter · #984 · Jan 22, 2018

Hi

the lights are in, need to replace one bulb, but not bad as they have been rattling around in a box under the track for 18 months and previously on the old layout for 6 + years.

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next up there are a few tyre walls to peg in place and some armco to place along the pit entrance lane

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injectorman

· #985 · Jan 22, 2018

Now youre just showing off Ade. 😊

Ade

Discussion Starter · #986 · Jan 22, 2018

Hi

could do with some wireless paddock lights mate

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injectorman

· #987 · Jan 22, 2018

It should be properly wireless by then😊

Ade

Discussion Starter · #988 · Jan 26, 2018

Hi

out and about this morning and as my appointment was only ten min drive to the HQ of Slottrackscenics it made sense to pop in and collect my latest order

Fantastic set of Mercedes pit crew figures, detail painting is superb Guys

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Ade

Discussion Starter · #989 · Apr 10, 2018

Hi

not much done of late as I've taken a bit of a break from anything slot related but I did recieve this very nice Renault timing stand from Slottrackscenics a few weeks ago

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The Red Bull stand also has a full set of figures now

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Minardi

· #990 · Apr 10, 2018

Very nice Ade! They disqualified the Ferrari team ?

Chappy

· #991 · Apr 10, 2018

Looks very alive Ade. Just the way a track should look.
Busy people both crew and spectator wise.
Great job of bringing the track to life
Bob

celica

· #992 · Apr 10, 2018

Sitting here in awe of your fabulous track Ade. Guys like yourself just leave me in a total state of envy, My rock hard laminate flooring just don't cut it for comfort or looks.

Great work Ade I bet it's a real buzz to drive.

Lee

shorty54

· #993 · Apr 10, 2018

I have a hard time racing on my plain old track after seeing this one.

Yours just keeps looking better.

Enjoy,

Shad

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MartinF

· #994 · Apr 11, 2018 (Edited by Moderator)

Loving all the details Ade, it really adds to the atmosphere.

I'm just catching up on the thread but since all the early pics have been removed or are inaccessible any chance you could post a pic showing the circuit layout?

Martin

Ade

Discussion Starter · #995 · Apr 11, 2018

Hi

recent build images were hosted on postimage.org and they tried the ransom thing from memory, I do however have them on hard drive so I will seek permission to edit the thread and replace the images in due course

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DaveLat

· #996 · Apr 11, 2018

Ade said:
Hi

recent build images were hosted on postimage.org and they tried the ransom thing from memory, I do however have them on hard drive so I will seek permission to edit the thread and replace the images in due course

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Look forward to seeing them Ade...

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MartinF

· #997 · Apr 13, 2018

Ade said:
Hi

recent build images were hosted on postimage.org and they tried the ransom thing from memory, I do however have them on hard drive so I will seek permission to edit the thread and replace the images in due course

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I'm all caught up now (what an epic read!) and the videos on YouTube give a really good idea of the layout.

I'm amazed at how much scenic detail you've been able to cram in without compromising the flow of the circuit.

Kudos Ade!

Apologies if I missed it but what size is the new layout?

Martin

Ade

Discussion Starter · #998 · Jun 3, 2018

Hi

track was flat packed and picked up by Splitrim today

it really looks like it's' found a good home and will provide many more years of Faithfull service

And I got an invite when it's reassembled

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Chappy

· #999 · Jun 3, 2018

Ade its just not going to be the same without you here. A sad day in my books. However i understand your new pursuit and wish you all the best with it.
You have always been a true gentleman and your conduct beyond reproach, always willing to help out others with your wealth of knowledge and always giving 110%.
We are all the poorer for losing you to sex,,,, ooops i ,meant Sax.
Good luck with your new path. Thank you for all of your past contributions here, and
Wishing you the very best from all of us here at
Slot Forum International
Bob

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