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The three year itch!!!!

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After having my last track for three years I decided on totally starting again.
For me slot cars are more about model making than the racing. I enjoy a few Sunday laps but very rarely have a race night.
My old track was a mixture of sport and classic and included the old classic pit lane, LeMann start and Goodwood Chicane.

My new track is much simpler and will eventually focus more on the scenary.
Its also designed to fold up as I have an old car and may need the space to do work on her over the winter.
Here are a few shots of the early stages.

Table folded up.

First nearly completed section

Picture with the tradtional beer can in the background


So far I have completed just about an 1/8th of the track.

Cheers Geoff
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QUOTE (Ember @ 6 Nov 2011, 22:46) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Brilliant! Now... you need some scale flies buzzing around that loo. And the bog-roll does look a little neat and tidy.
Not sure i want the flies but I see what you mean about the toilet roll.
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QUOTE (-Sy- @ 7 Nov 2011, 13:24) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Attention to detail is excellent, love the toilet

Thanks for that. Pleased with how it turned out.
Think we need a pub next
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Realised it has been a while since an update, so here it is.
Not finished and still very much a work in progress.
Its going to be a thatched Inn, based a little bit on a real pub just outside Ilfracombe in North Devon.




Cheers Geoff
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A few more details added.
Next up will be to fit the windows.


Cheers Geoff
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mgmike
When do you hope to pull the first pint? looking good .
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QUOTE (mgmike @ 17 Nov 2011, 15:42) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>When do you hope to pull the first pint? looking good .
Bit to do yet, hope to get the windows in tonight. Then there is wooden supports all the way round to hold the roof up.
Once thats done I'll be on to the brewery for a delivery
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This is the pub in question


As you can see lots to do yet, roof need to be made darker too.
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A bit more done nearly ready to get set up by the track


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Robb
Buildings look great!
Be good to see what the overall track looks like.
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QUOTE (Robb @ 18 Nov 2011, 17:16) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Buildings look great!
Be good to see what the overall track looks like.
To all those who want to see the overall track layout here a few shots. not a large track 9ft x 4ft.
Sorry its still such a mess as it is very much a work in progress.






Still loads to do

Cheers Geoff
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Bit of an update. More work on the pub, this took longer than expected.

Hope you like the pubs name




Ignore the ugly block in the window, he's there to keep the kids out the garage
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Cheers Geoff
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Ember
Love the pub! The yard should be a prime position for watching the cars fly by.

The reflection looks a bit like a former Aussie PM, now foreign minister.

Great work, Sir. Please continue.
Embs
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QUOTE (Ember @ 24 Nov 2011, 21:20) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Love the pub! The yard should be a prime position for watching the cars fly by.

The reflection looks a bit like a former Aussie PM, now foreign minister.

Great work, Sir. Please continue.
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Cheers Ember

So am I famous?

The pub will be the best spot to watch the racing. Benches etc all in hand.

This is a clue to my next project on the track
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sealevel
Don't apologize Geoff, you are ahead of many, including me, in doing scenery, let alone a final layout!
Keep up the good work.

Hmmmmm seems like some one has been collecting popsicle sticks, eh?

Cheers!
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QUOTE (sealevel @ 24 Nov 2011, 21:30) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Don't apologize Geoff, you are ahead of many, including me, in doing scenery, let alone a final layout!
Keep up the good work.

Hmmmmm seems like some one has been collecting popsicle sticks, eh?

Cheers!

I use them for most things, fortunately you can buy packs of them. as i dont like ice lollies.
But they are great for making most things and cheap too
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sealevel
Can't wait to see what you will do with them next!

Cheers!
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QUOTE (sealevel @ 24 Nov 2011, 21:45) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Can't wait to see what you will do with them next!

Cheers!

Watch this space. The pub is at the detail stage, so already on with the next feature.
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QUOTE (cabb77 @ 25 Nov 2011, 08:25) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>So am I famous?
Probably not. Supplanted by a ginga.
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QUOTE (Ember @ 24 Nov 2011, 22:08) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Probably not. Supplanted by a ginga.
Story of my life
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A bit more work done on the pub, nearly ready to be blended into the track.




Plus some progress on my next feature.


A cottage watermill, long way to go on this yet.

Cheers Geoff
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