MAGracing Forum

Hey folks, im Scott.. currently living in Northern Ireland. Originally from Scotland I moved over 15 years ago and settled down. Now I need a hobby to do that is quiet and keeps me out of trouble!

Looking forward to speaking to you all soon

Welcome to the forum. Are you planning an indoor track or an outdoor track?

Ned wrote:Welcome to the forum. Are you planning an indoor track or an outdoor track?

Hey man, thanks

Im converting my attic currently and I aim to have a decent size "complex" of hairpins and chicanes into an area that follows the perimeter of the room.

Im getting track wire, lane changing plates and a body shell delivered next week so I can make a start

Keep in mind that some glues, such as PVA glue, (also known as carpenters glue and wood glue) are acidic. That can be a serious problem in damp or wet environments. I suspect that your attic will be pretty dry so that won't be a problem.
The cars will navigate a 7" radius curve very slowly. I recommend a minimum 9" radius. Maximum grade should not exceed 10% (1 foot vertical rise in 10 feet of horizontal run).
5 - 10 degrees of banking significantly affects the speed at which the cars can navigate a turn.

Make sure the batteries you buy have a magnetic + terminal. In other words be sure that the + terminal of the battery is attracted to the magnetic + terminal in the battery compartment of the chassis. This is not an issue for the transmitter/controller. It may take 2-3 weeks to get your batteries and charger.

Let me know if you have other questions. I have done a lot of experimenting with MagRacing in the past 5 months.

Ned

Ned wrote:Keep in mind that some glues, such as PVA glue, (also known as carpenters glue and wood glue) are acidic. That can be a serious problem in damp or wet environments. I suspect that your attic will be pretty dry so that won't be a problem.
The cars will navigate a 7" radius curve very slowly. I recommend a minimum 9" radius. Maximum grade should not exceed 10% (1 foot vertical rise in 10 feet of horizontal run).
5 - 10 degrees of banking significantly affects the speed at which the cars can navigate a turn.

Make sure the batteries you buy have a magnetic + terminal. In other words be sure that the + terminal of the battery is attracted to the magnetic + terminal in the battery compartment of the chassis. This is not an issue for the transmitter/controller. It may take 2-3 weeks to get your batteries and charger.

Let me know if you have other questions. I have done a lot of experimenting with MagRacing in the past 5 months.

Ned

Thanks for the info bud, really appreciate you sharing that with me! Ill post some pics of the attic as I go along. Im going to start the track asap and get my practice in before I start the real one

welcome Scott

Keld wrote:welcome Scott

Thanks Keld!