KevinS Goodwood Track

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Coopdevil

Discussion Starter · Nov 21, 2004

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No doubt KevinS can tell you all you need to know!

Coop

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KevinS

· #21 · Nov 22, 2004

QUOTE (tDI_Fahrer @ 22 Nov 2004, 07:28)Superb looking track! i love the detail you put in it kevin!
What did you use for the sandboxes?

Greetz

Gunther
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Greetings Gunther.

Assume that you mean the sand traps by the corners? Fairly straightforward - scalextric sport borders, with black tape covering the original red markings on the kerbs. 5mm MDF boards surround the track, cut to shape and covered in grass matting. I cut the "grass" away around the borders, used PVA glue and fine sawdust to try and make the borders and traps merge into one.

A bit messy but worth the effort.

Kevin

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pupkick

· #22 · Nov 22, 2004

I haven't personally seen anyone else put a "paddock lane" into their lauout before.. what an incrediblely small but amazing touch. Great work.

KevinS

· #23 · Nov 23, 2004

QUOTE (Swissracer @ 22 Nov 2004, 13:03)TOP track!
I reckon you capture the feel of the era perfectly and that is a NICE field of cars! Glad to see the silver race Aston, is that a much deserved rework of the Bond version? or a repaint of the yellow?

Coopdevil QUOTE I'm probably getting pretty close to my Photobucket bandwidth limit for this month

Why not look into thw SlotForum Membership Plus package? then you can store your pics here at the forum!
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The silver race aston is indeed the Bond version re-worked. Front Bumper and grille removed. Mr Bond remved to a seat in the stands and replaced by a driver. A few decals added - done! Nice model now (as is the yellow version). Magnet a little too strong for my liking, will try with magnets off to see how it performs.

Kevin

Graham Lane

· #24 · Nov 27, 2007

Beautiful stuff!!!! I love the 'buzz' in the pits. I feel like I'm there!

ferraif40

· #25 · Nov 27, 2007

Can we have a full view of the pits, and a ariel? Verr nice layout, much like the old one!

Jon

Brad Korando

· #26 · Nov 27, 2007

Thanks for digging this thread up Graham. It was posted before I joined; so I missed out on it. What a nice looking track. I really like the use of the vintage buildings and accessories; and as others have noted, Kevin has a fine collection of cars too!

Slotrace.dk

· #27 · Nov 28, 2007

I don't like it!!!
I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!
Nice to see someone who's been collecting all the good old stuff !!!!

KevinS

· #28 · Nov 28, 2007

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Thanks Guys. This brings back memories!!! Posted this originally in 2004. The original track is sadly no more following an invasion of terrorist mice in our loft. I did a "Mk2" version a couple of years ago based on a smaller table size but got bored with this because it looked good but was really dull for racing - just an oval track with an "L" extension.

So, I put many years of prejudice behind me and wondered what a layout with flyover bridges would look like. And I'm surprised how much I like it. Now I get a half-decent straight section, lots more track length, better racing and a geneal sense of more "space" on the layout.

Otherwise it's more of the same - the paddock section, acres of pickett fencing, my "supersoft" tyre barrires and older cars and buildings.

There are still some finishing touches to be done but I've taken a few quick snaps.

New bridge section

Vehicle Wheel Infrastructure Urban design Grass

A shot of the rear of the pit area .....

Building Urban design Toy Motor vehicle Vehicle

Room now for stuff on each side of the straight:

Field house Wheel Urban design Leisure Grass

And I just liked the way this looked

Building Window Urban design Wood Toy

I'll post more pics as the final touches are added if this is of interest. This will also allow me to post some gratuitous pics of my "new" old cars, but appreciate that the old stuff isn't everyones cup of tea.

Kevin

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Graham Lane

· #29 · Nov 28, 2007

Thanks Kevin. It's a lovely track with a nice approach. I love the classic cars, which originally held no interest for me until I started slot racing again. Now I see their true beauty compared to modern day blobs dictated by wind tunnels and the trendy whims of designers.

I didn't realise this was an old thread at first. I think it was accessed through the random gallery image on the home page. Anyway, I'm glad I found it and was able to share my 'find' with the others...again.

Brad Korando

· #30 · Nov 28, 2007

Thanks for the update Kevin. I like your new track as much as the first. You've hit the mark on integrating scenery elements with the vintage buildings and advertising. As for the cars, well they're just fantastic. Please do keep up to date on any more developements.

Brad

Slotrace.dk

· #31 · Nov 28, 2007 (Edited by Moderator)

Graham, I chosed some other pages under "Tracks & Scenery" and found a couple of fantastic tracks!!
With 192 pages in this category there is a lot to look at!!!!

Graham Lane

· #32 · Nov 28, 2007

QUOTE (Slotrace.dk @ 28 Nov 2007, 20:34) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Graham, I chosed some other pages under "Tracks & Scenery" and found a couple of fantastic tracks!!
With 192 pages in this category there is a lot to look at!!!!

Well, are you going to share them with us, or what?

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ferraif40

· #33 · Nov 28, 2007

Hi

Track Index?

Nice pics, like how you go from the paddock to the grid!

Jon

Graham Lane

· #34 · Nov 28, 2007

QUOTE (ferraif40 @ 28 Nov 2007, 21:52) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi

Track Index?

Nice pics, like how you go from the paddock to the grid!

Jon

Step One: drive out of paddock
Step Two: drive round track
Step Three: drive to grid

Or have I missed a vital step?

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