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That IS the plan!!!!

Thanks Mike. I'm getting better at the gallery stuff, so it doesn't take me nearly as long as it used to!

As far as the track construction I use a few different methods when it comes to routing the lanes. They all work and I can't say I really prefer one over the other. Mostly I just enjoy building tracks.

I've been side tracked on other projects for the last week or two, but hopefully I'll find time to get more done while I'm on vacation next week.   -----------------------Bill

I have edited the proposed race dates for the 2011 season. We will have a meeting in August to firm up the dates and other details.

I have also been collecting "STUFF" to build trophy's out of for next season. I would like to schedule a workshop to build trophy's, maybe next month?   ------------------Bill

Bryan,

CONGRATULATIONS on winning the 2010 NASTE Point Series Championship!!!!

David,

Another thing that may contribute to your problems is using the Scalextric controllers to control the speed of the cars. The controllers are nothing more than a wire wound resistor with a flat metal strip that slides across the wire which varies the drop in voltage seen by the car's motor. When set for a constant speed the controllers will get hot and probably burn the wire on the resistor.

I'm with you on the suitability of the Hornby wall wart! Like you stated they put out 800ma, but that's at the full 15.9 volts. Set at 30% using the Scalextric controllers you're probably getting just barely enough current to the cars to make them go. Like the controllers, the longer they run the warmer they get and I'm sure that power figure is dropping.

So I think a better power supply is an excellent idea. You might try a power supply for a computer. It should put out plenty to run two cars. If you need to vary the voltage to slow the cars down, I would try using a quality 110 volt dimmer switch on the 110 volt side of the power supply. Drop the input to the power supply and you should be able to more effectively drop the power supply's output.

The last thing I would mention  is to connect the wiring from the power supply to the track in more than one spot (i.e. if you track running length is 12 feet, have parallel power connections at 6 feet and another at 12 feet). This will more effectively distribute the power evenly.

Hope some of this helps! I'd like to come by and take a look at your project, but unfortunately I'll be tied up until Monday afternoon.

Keep us posted!!!    ---------------------------Bill

Thanks!.....Me TOO!!!!

Great day workin' on the track today. But man am I beat and sore now! I've got the hilltop sections of the track connected and secured to the benchwork. That part of the track is ready for a little bondo and some primer. Now I can start the routing of the infield section, the last of the routing. I posted an additional 19 photos of my progress in the Slot-Tech Gallery.  --------------------Bill

My Saws-All is my favorite tool!!!!

Yes, I had thought about making trophys for next season. Although I was thinking of trying to be somewhat creative.............

You're right Bryan. After you emailed me I checked the OSCAR website to verify their race dates. That's why I posted the conflict message and suggested we move to the first Saturdays. I really would like to avoid conflicting race days! It benefits everyone!   ------------------Bill

I would like to set a date for the NASTE pre-season meeting to talk about the 2011 racing season. Jack has volunteered to host a BBQ and track day.  So if you would, please let me know what day/date would be good for you. I'm looking at sometime in August 2010.  Thanks!  ------------------Bill