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The three year itch!!!!

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
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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#32 ·
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
 
#33 ·
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.
Embs
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

 
#34 ·
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!
 
#35 ·
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
 
#36 ·
Can't wait to see what you will do with them next!

Cheers!
 
#41 ·
bit more on the watermill cottage.











a fair bit to do yet but getting there.
Finally realised this track isn't going to be finished for Xmas and my New Year race.
But I'm ejoying it.
The buildings are cheap to make as they are only cardboard, lollipop sticks, plaster and air drying clay.
 
#46 ·
QUOTE (doncatwalker @ 11 Dec 2011, 18:49) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Excellent work! How did you do the brick work around the bottom of the watermill?

Don
Easy, just air dry clay. you can change from bricks to stone. if people want a a how to just say.
Been to a toy fair today and can't believe what the train colllectors buy.
Glad i can't afford trains.
 
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