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Based loosely on the fact that the Indy race track has the F1 circuit on the inside, this is my design:
THE BRICK INCH:
aka Jerseyanapolis
It is to be routed SSD, the final location of the lane changers has not been set yet, but I am sure it is going to take weeks to get to that stage!
I have watched Luff's video, browsed numerous web pages (will list the useful ones one day!), got loads of inspiration from here, found a space to put the track (in the garage alongside the car!), persuaded the wife (hardest bit) and I am proud to announce that no longer am I just talking about it - WORK HAS COMMENCED!!!
2 2m x 1.22m sheets of Ply and 2 sheets of MDF have arrived, along with various other bits that I think I need, a quick trip to the DIY shop for drill bits etc, and after two hours hard labour...
This is to be the base for the track - 4m x 1.2m of very heavy wood.
Ever had one of those moments when you step back and think 'oh my god, what have I started?'!!!
The base is much heavier than I imagined and I may have to rethink the way I am going to attach it to the wall. I am planning on hinging it so it can be folded up and away, but I think it may need more reinforcement...?
Will be trying at the weekend, will keep posting how I get on and the rest of the build.
Aaron
THE BRICK INCH:

aka Jerseyanapolis
It is to be routed SSD, the final location of the lane changers has not been set yet, but I am sure it is going to take weeks to get to that stage!
I have watched Luff's video, browsed numerous web pages (will list the useful ones one day!), got loads of inspiration from here, found a space to put the track (in the garage alongside the car!), persuaded the wife (hardest bit) and I am proud to announce that no longer am I just talking about it - WORK HAS COMMENCED!!!
2 2m x 1.22m sheets of Ply and 2 sheets of MDF have arrived, along with various other bits that I think I need, a quick trip to the DIY shop for drill bits etc, and after two hours hard labour...

This is to be the base for the track - 4m x 1.2m of very heavy wood.
Ever had one of those moments when you step back and think 'oh my god, what have I started?'!!!
The base is much heavier than I imagined and I may have to rethink the way I am going to attach it to the wall. I am planning on hinging it so it can be folded up and away, but I think it may need more reinforcement...?
Will be trying at the weekend, will keep posting how I get on and the rest of the build.
