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There was a thread yesterday on Crash Barriers from BexhillSlot and in it I said I would post some photos of the Faro Barrier roll I bought and some info. I thought that it might deserve its own thread. I hope that is ok.
I found this stuff searching the web as I need a realistic but functional looking barrier for my hill climb. http://www.slotforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=54069
The cost per metre is 2.50 EUR including VAT and 2.10 EUR without VAT. Here are photos of it, front and back, pictured against a Scaley Sport barrier:
The shape of the extrusion is quite good although a little angular in comparison to proper Armco and the Scaley stuff. I also find it to be rather heavy looking as there is no gap between the upper and lower runs of Armco. The colour is excellent.
I have never seen Carrera's white or red version so I am interested in anyone posting images to see how they compare. Overall I think it looks good if you are standing in a normal position racing slots. (I realize that these photos are making it look less realistic than it really does.)
Here are photos of the barrier loosely set up:
In order to make it more road like and less race track, I plan to cut the strip in half and mount it on Evergreen Styrene 4mm posts . I will drill holes in the track every 5 cm to set the posts in with glue. I tried a couple of different adhesives to attach the barrier to the styrene and found hot glue works excellently:
I am pretty positive about the outcome but am keen to hear suggestions and criticism.
There was a thread yesterday on Crash Barriers from BexhillSlot and in it I said I would post some photos of the Faro Barrier roll I bought and some info. I thought that it might deserve its own thread. I hope that is ok.
I found this stuff searching the web as I need a realistic but functional looking barrier for my hill climb. http://www.slotforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=54069
The cost per metre is 2.50 EUR including VAT and 2.10 EUR without VAT. Here are photos of it, front and back, pictured against a Scaley Sport barrier:


The shape of the extrusion is quite good although a little angular in comparison to proper Armco and the Scaley stuff. I also find it to be rather heavy looking as there is no gap between the upper and lower runs of Armco. The colour is excellent.
I have never seen Carrera's white or red version so I am interested in anyone posting images to see how they compare. Overall I think it looks good if you are standing in a normal position racing slots. (I realize that these photos are making it look less realistic than it really does.)
Here are photos of the barrier loosely set up:


In order to make it more road like and less race track, I plan to cut the strip in half and mount it on Evergreen Styrene 4mm posts . I will drill holes in the track every 5 cm to set the posts in with glue. I tried a couple of different adhesives to attach the barrier to the styrene and found hot glue works excellently:


I am pretty positive about the outcome but am keen to hear suggestions and criticism.