I do not know, but that guy with the bucket has a posture resembling that of a zombie!
The remaking of Crow Valley Sprint Track
Crow Valley Sprint Track Mk2.
(The first pic is of the original Mk1 build and what I'm remaking, only a little bigger)
Hi Guys,
You maybe interested in the remaking of the sprint track I made back in 2005. The original track was used in the 2006 Slot Rally GB. I sold that original track on Ebay shortly after the event to a winner in London and it was never seen again. I always regretted selling it, so now the 'pull' of slot racing has returned, I want my sprint track back!
There was always a plan to add a 4th section to the Mk1 track, so in starting all over again a 4th section can be properly added. The original plan was to simply add another section in length, but since doing quite a bit of online sim racing over the last few years, I have discovered the Oulton Park turn 5 shell oils corner (as well as always knowing the Nordschleife Carousel). So this has given me the chance to add a new feature to the coarse that is a little more interesting than just more flat turns.
Now work has started on the Mk2 track. The track is made up of 4 pieces of 3x2' 6mm MDF boards. Thickness will be added to the underside of the slot once the racing line has been marked and a 3.2x9mm slot will be routed in. There will also be a load of extra wood on the underside for strength as well as all the original Mk1 details added on the topside. The white surface you can see is 3 coats of primer ready for marking out and the white will form the part of the track markings, hence why 3 coats have been applied.
The boards you see laid out measure 11x2' with a 2x1' bump, the extra piece is for the bridge and any extras I may need (carousel). I will add more pics as I go and show how I personally go about making a routed slot track.
Rob
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(The first pic is of the original Mk1 build and what I'm remaking, only a little bigger)
Hi Guys,
You maybe interested in the remaking of the sprint track I made back in 2005. The original track was used in the 2006 Slot Rally GB. I sold that original track on Ebay shortly after the event to a winner in London and it was never seen again. I always regretted selling it, so now the 'pull' of slot racing has returned, I want my sprint track back!
There was always a plan to add a 4th section to the Mk1 track, so in starting all over again a 4th section can be properly added. The original plan was to simply add another section in length, but since doing quite a bit of online sim racing over the last few years, I have discovered the Oulton Park turn 5 shell oils corner (as well as always knowing the Nordschleife Carousel). So this has given me the chance to add a new feature to the coarse that is a little more interesting than just more flat turns.
Now work has started on the Mk2 track. The track is made up of 4 pieces of 3x2' 6mm MDF boards. Thickness will be added to the underside of the slot once the racing line has been marked and a 3.2x9mm slot will be routed in. There will also be a load of extra wood on the underside for strength as well as all the original Mk1 details added on the topside. The white surface you can see is 3 coats of primer ready for marking out and the white will form the part of the track markings, hence why 3 coats have been applied.
The boards you see laid out measure 11x2' with a 2x1' bump, the extra piece is for the bridge and any extras I may need (carousel). I will add more pics as I go and show how I personally go about making a routed slot track.
Rob
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Thank you, looking forward to seeing you bringing my figures to life, but I wouldn't fancy his job...Hi Ron, good to see you on here, theres an absolute wealth of knowledge on this forum
Another quick side project that is part of the track, a set of flood lamps made from bits and RC car spot lights. The spring is heavy enough to stay tight, but will give if knocked without too much resistance. The thread in the bottom is an M8 bolt turned down and a 3.5mm hole drilled through the middle. The tube is 6mm brass and a boss turned on one end to take the spring. The top lamp plate is just 1mm brass sheet and soldered to the top. The tyres are Britains 1:32 tractor tyres. I bought one and made a rubber mould from it and cast up 12 (for 3 posts) in resin. Tomorrows job will be to paint it all and bolt them onto the track.
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