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Been "off track" or "side tracked" for awhile but back on it today. I started the work for the power taps today. With an 84 foot lap length I decided on power taps every 20 feet. In the early 80's I restored a 1/24 track built by Dave Smith of Salem. A friend of mine Hugh Ellsworth helped me with the track and designed this type of power tape for copper tape tracks. I have not seen any other style that to me works or looks better. This system is easy to install although it looks harder than it really is. Thanks again Hugh!   -------------------Bill

First I lay out where the tape will be in relation to the guide slot.

Then I drill a hole on either side of the slot.

Using my Dremel mounted in a router base attachment I route from the hole up next to the guide slot where the copper tape will lay.

This is the "ditch" or recess I end up with from the hole up to approximately 1/8 inch from the guide slot.

I use a piece of copper plated welding rod with a bend in the top portion as the conductor between the copper tape and the power supply.

The copper rod extends through the hole below the track. The tape is laid below the horizontal bend in the rod so that when the rod is pulled down into the recess the tape is captured below the rod. I then apply solder to the rod and tape within the recess.

So today I got one power tap done, and the lap counter dead strip section.

Monte & Victoria, Thank you again for another fantastic fun filled night of racing! Daine, Cailin, and I had a wonderful time! Cailin is pumped and ready to go to the NASTE Halloween Race! Our NASTE races have become top notch events, not just from a slot racing perspective, but just as much of a fun social event with friends where even new folks fit right in and can feel comfortable. I think what we have going on is very special, and I really enjoy being part of it. I have to give credit for our success to all of the NASTE host tracks and track owners!!!! Thank you all!!!   --------------------Bill

Yes it is............

I'm bringing this thing out today to test on your track................

The chassis is done.

Finishing up the body mounts.........

She's a little porky at 124 + grams.............

Latest spy photos............................VWomp????

Over the weekend I got the side boards painted black. I Went over the running surface this evening to check for flaws. I felt the surface was a little too aggressive as far as texture, so I lightly block sanded it with 220 grit. I'm happy now........... Next steps are the installation of the power taps using flush mounted copper rod, and the driver's station hookups with flush mounted copper tubing.             -----------------Bill

Pictures from the first race of the NASTE 2012 season courtesy of Dorothy "The Hammer" Abbott. Thanks Dorothy!!!!   --------------Bill

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Looking forward to pictures and then a test session Drew!!!   --------------------Bill

Here are some beautiful Can Am car examples built by Beau:

Yesterday I smoothed out the little imperfections in the first top coat. Today I got the second and last top coat done. The running surface is ready for copper tape!   --------------Bill

Vic's Hobbies on NE Broadway (just east of MLK) has some plastic strip that is reasonably priced. Tap Plastics on NE Sandy (at approximately 27th) has plastic pices ina scrap bin that is also reasonably priced.    -----------Bill