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by oldslotracer
Mon 31. Dec 2012 01:09
Forum: My Track
Topic: racefun test track 1 dec. 19. 2012
Replies: 26
Views: 50807

Re: racefun test track 1 dec. 19. 2012

I bet after a few minutes most guys will start to get the hang of it, and it will be easier after it's painted. Great test track, shows the need for gentler curves...I'm learning by watching (and still waiting for batteries!!) Also, I don't see any problem with the speed of the cars. Seeing that man...
by oldslotracer
Mon 24. Dec 2012 19:19
Forum: My Track
Topic: Alternate Lane Layouts?
Replies: 6
Views: 12853

Re: Alternate Lane Layouts?

I have lotsa things I want to try, but until I get my damn batteries, there's not much I can do. Maybe I'll swim out to meet the ship...
by oldslotracer
Sun 23. Dec 2012 17:26
Forum: Track building
Topic: Laying the Track Wire
Replies: 4
Views: 10203

Re: Laying the Track Wire

I'm routing my test track, using a 1/8" bit set to .7mm depth. The extra width allows the wire to flow smoothly around curves and there's room for glue to hold the wire down. For the lane change plate, I just rout an area bigger than the metal plate (at the same depth) so that the plate can be ...
by oldslotracer
Sat 22. Dec 2012 18:35
Forum: Who are you?
Topic: Greetings
Replies: 2
Views: 6912

Greetings

I'm Luf (oldslotracer) and I'm happy to be in on the ground floor of this system. I believe this will make for the most realistic model racing.
I've started on a test track, just waiting for the batteries to arrive.