ROC Race of Champions - Wembley Stadium

Time for a little update.
Not done much this week, my wife has given birth to another boy (now Ive got 2 excuses ) so Ive been a little busy.



First dry fit of the pieces of bridge, cars still rub slightly but the wheels still rotate.

Next, prime all parts that I wont be able to get too and glue and screw it together.

I have got a little done since last update.


Bridge finished


Timing gantry finished


It comes off for storage


Barriers and sides fitted

Gotta say Im pretty pleased with the results, the bridge came out really well, its level and even over its length with no bottoming out of the cars.
Not sure about the timing gantry, dont know whether it looks too big! I would have prefered a scale version of the one used at Wembley but the dimensions just wouldnt work out.
I'll be really glad when the woodwork is over. I'm getting sick of the mdf dust getting just about everywhere even though I hoover up regularly and its getting cold in the garage.

Im starting to think about paint now. Not for the track as I think I have that sorted but for the barriers, bridge etc.
I want a mat or satin finish, the best I have found so far are paints used in bathrooms and kitchens but would prefer a wood paint.
Does anybody have a suggestion on a durable, mat or satin, available in bright colours and is water based paint that is available in the UK?

Slim

Nice Job On The Bridge Slim!.......

Thanks for the comments.

Like I said Im pretty pleased with it, it has to be the most complicated thing I have made in wood.
It took a lot of head scratching and produced a big pile scrap wood.

Slim

Sorry to be late catching up with your build,Slim. It looks really good.

And it's rare to find a prototype where you can get close to a scale model of the original track.

I do admire your use of CAD; but having done the CAD drawing, couldn't you have saved yourself a lot of pain (and lung damage) by getting someone with a CNC router to do the cutting out for you? - not that they would have done any better job than you obviously have!

Finally,excuse my being obtuse, but I still haven't got a clear picture of how the track is constructed. You said in answer to a previous question that it was high density polystyrene sheet, but then when describing how you joined the sections together, you said the furniture screws were recessed into the MDF.Is it a skin of MDF glued to a core of insulation board? If so, what was the name of the board, and what did you use to glue it?

I've recently done a small(tiny,really) portable track using 3mm MDF glued to insulation board with "No more nails" type glue.

Apologies again for creating a distraction when you're so far on with the project.

David.

QUOTE (Wraith @ 6 Nov 2012, 21:12) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Congrats on the new member to the family, or should I say to the slot community.

What a great rally track (I won't say small as its bigger than my non existent track and its about the fun not the size)

Can't wait to see the work progress.

Thanks

QUOTE (Riley Elf @ 8 Nov 2012, 11:09) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Sorry to be late catching up with your build,Slim. It looks really good.

And it's rare to find a prototype where you can get close to a scale model of the original track.

I do admire your use of CAD; but having done the CAD drawing, couldn't you have saved yourself a lot of pain (and lung damage) by getting someone with a CNC router to do the cutting out for you? - not that they would have done any better job than you obviously have!

Finally,excuse my being obtuse, but I still haven't got a clear picture of how the track is constructed. You said in answer to a previous question that it was high density polystyrene sheet, but then when describing how you joined the sections together, you said the furniture screws were recessed into the MDF.Is it a skin of MDF glued to a core of insulation board? If so, what was the name of the board, and what did you use to glue it?

I've recently done a small(tiny,really) portable track using 3mm MDF glued to insulation board with "No more nails" type glue.

Apologies again for creating a distraction when you're so far on with the project.

David.

Hi David glad you could make it.
I suppose I could have had it CNCed but would rather do it myself, as for lung damage I always where a mask and would go nowhere near MDF without one.
There is no polystyrene in my build, I think you read it wrong. MDF surface and wood frame.

No real progress to report, I have done some filling and sanding and have made a couple of pieces for locating the timing gantry.

Hopefully more soon, when I have found some more motivation.

Slim

QUOTE (Riley Elf @ 8 Nov 2012, 17:14) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>With a new addition to the family, you'll probably get some motivation when you get a bit of sleep!

Best wishes for both.

David.

Cheers, I had a couple of days rest and some good sleep and am at it again.

Just a progress report today.

I have finished all the woodwork at last.
Im busy having a good tidy up and getting rid of all the dust.
Next I'll primer this last piece and hopefully in the next couple of days I will assemble all 3 pieces and take a picture.
Personally I cant wait to see it all together.

Still unsure of what paint to use. Anybody have any suggestions?

Slim

Hi all

As promised pics of the track assembled.
Sorry about the quality of the photos, its a decent camera its just the user is no good!







Just a couple of minor details to fix and then on with the painting.

Hi all

Just a little update to report no progress.
I started painting the middle section, have painted the barriers and bridge.
The weather got too cold to paint.
I was rushed into hospital with acute appendicitus, spent a week there, came out with a stomach bug, got over that and now have the flu.
All this and Im still recovering from the operation.

There is some good news though.
I have boarded off the garage door to keep the cold out. So I should be able to carry on once Xmas is over.

Merry Xmas to all, see you in the New Year.

Slim

P.S. What a surprise Germany has won the ROC Nations Cup again.
Shame Great Britain couldnt have entered a stronger team.

As always, thanks for the kind comments.

QUOTE (Julian_Boolean @ 15 Dec 2012, 21:04) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Are you going to allow the Germans to change the track after most of the other teams have practised?

No, I wont be putting in a silly chicane because some drivers are too lazy to turn up for practise.

Im really looking forward to getting back into it, but I still havnt done any of my Xmas preparations yet so it is going to have to wait.

Cheers Slim