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This is a repost of my build thread that I started in 2010, replacing some of the photos lost on Photobucket.
Earlier this year I posted a few pics of the first section of my intended rally track. Building was delayed by the acquisition of a new, larger shed, but now I have some of the track up and running I thought it was time to share some more pics.
The original section in it's new home.
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A general shot of the track so far.
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I have deliberately made each section different and this pic shows 2 of the slot patterns that go towards making life interesting for the driver!
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This is the last section completed so far. I used the matt grey paint here to give the needed grip for this section, but it will be matt white when it is finished. Also note that the screw holes have not yet been filled as I need to test drive each section before completing it to make sure that it is just difficult, not impossible!
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From the early stages I have used this old Artin Porsche, courtesy of Julian Boolean, as the test car, on the grounds that if it could get round, anything could. As it turns out, it is the best car that I have so far in that several of the others grip too much! This one has the right balance between being able to hang the back out and keep a tight line when needed, I will set up my other cars as much like this one as possible. It also has the benefit of being able to withstand 5' falls with no damage.
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As can be seen from the pics there is still a long way to go, but its a start. It is already a lot of fun to drive, hence the slow progress! I would like to do an 'in car' video, but I cant work out how to make my 808 spycam work!
Regards, Lloyd
Earlier this year I posted a few pics of the first section of my intended rally track. Building was delayed by the acquisition of a new, larger shed, but now I have some of the track up and running I thought it was time to share some more pics.
The original section in it's new home.
A general shot of the track so far.
I have deliberately made each section different and this pic shows 2 of the slot patterns that go towards making life interesting for the driver!
This is the last section completed so far. I used the matt grey paint here to give the needed grip for this section, but it will be matt white when it is finished. Also note that the screw holes have not yet been filled as I need to test drive each section before completing it to make sure that it is just difficult, not impossible!
From the early stages I have used this old Artin Porsche, courtesy of Julian Boolean, as the test car, on the grounds that if it could get round, anything could. As it turns out, it is the best car that I have so far in that several of the others grip too much! This one has the right balance between being able to hang the back out and keep a tight line when needed, I will set up my other cars as much like this one as possible. It also has the benefit of being able to withstand 5' falls with no damage.
As can be seen from the pics there is still a long way to go, but its a start. It is already a lot of fun to drive, hence the slow progress! I would like to do an 'in car' video, but I cant work out how to make my 808 spycam work!
Regards, Lloyd
