Thanks Bryan and Kathy, we had a great time. But how come the cars are so small?
1,227 September 4, 2011 10:18 am
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Awesome! I can almost see cars moving!
1,228 August 28, 2011 4:55 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
I'm game, I have a few, and a lot of magnets.
1,229 August 28, 2011 11:51 am
Topic: The New Jacquelin Park (19 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
After the big Rib's Enduro we took the track apart the next day in order to come up with a better layout. As much as I did enjoy the old layout there were some serious issues that I wanted to address, all of my own causing. To wit:
1. Move all driver stations to the front side
2. Adjust the pit lane for better entry/exit
3. Fix the support system for the elevated sections - make things SOLID
4. Eliminate the crossovers
5. Move the chrono and lap counter to the back side of the track so they can be more easily viewed by all drivers
6. Improve the track borders
So for starters, Victoria and I played with a few different versions of this layout and finally came to a conclusion. At this point most of the wood structure is in place and it's about time to think about borders and fencing.
On another note, we were able to do this all using the wood that was the original border pieces just turned over and cut to size.
The revised pit lane, more on this to come...
From the other end of the main straight and heading into the uphill curves
Through the twisties and up the back side
The back straight and headed straight for trouble
This will be one of the interesting sections of the track prior to heading downhill
More as we get there.
1,230 August 26, 2011 9:57 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
No argument there, sounds like a solid plan to me.
1,231 August 26, 2011 8:36 am
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
It will be interesting to see how this turns out. Is it your hope that some magnetic attraction is achieved?
1,232 August 25, 2011 9:39 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
So that's going to be the top coat rather than an underlying primer?
1,233 August 24, 2011 7:30 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Say, you've been busy! That's really starting to take shape!
1,234 August 22, 2011 2:47 pm
Re: Power supply (8 replies, posted in Wanted)
Yes. Looks like a good one to me. You are only running one car, correct?
1,235 August 22, 2011 6:27 am
Re: Power supply (8 replies, posted in Wanted)
1,236 August 21, 2011 8:32 am
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
WHOA! I can see it. There's a slot car track there after all!
1,237 August 19, 2011 8:32 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
So does that equate to 75 lbs of plaster on the table?
1,238 August 18, 2011 4:26 am
Re: Kilpatrick Ridge (17 replies, posted in Track)
Hwy Drew, you need to get on SCI and check out the SLOP proxy. Your track is probably just about the right size.
1,239 August 16, 2011 7:30 am
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
I feel your pain. When I first did the Autumn Hills track and it was covered in Sculpt-a-mold, I took a picture with the two rally cars - one being the Subaru with the snow effect. Victoria's comment - "Getting a little sloppy with that stuff aren't you"? "Uh, no dear, that car comes like that."
1,240 August 14, 2011 5:28 am
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Wow, that sounds like a lot of plaster! Keep at it, the season is coming!
1,241 August 10, 2011 7:56 pm
Re: NASTE for 2012 (17 replies, posted in NASTE)
Fantasy World is in Tacoma, not Seattle. Shorter drive thankfully.
1,242 August 8, 2011 5:29 pm
Re: Ninco Ferrari 360 GTC Pro Race Kit (5 replies, posted in Cars)
Wow, that's brutal! Good luck with the repair. We'll look forward to more pictures. I've broken three of those things - one of them in parade mode.
1,243 August 7, 2011 5:25 am
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Keep at it! Look forward to seeing you a little later today.
1,244 July 14, 2011 3:28 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Enjoyment of the process should be the first order of business. It's the only way it will get finished correctly. That process has never worked well for me since I'm always in a hurry but I understand the benefits.
1,245 July 7, 2011 6:33 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Now it's starting to make a little more sense. What are you going to do with that big gap in the upper section?
1,246 July 7, 2011 6:01 am
Re: 4th of July (8 replies, posted in NASTE)
Nice job there. Looks like that rear weight is almost scraping the track.
1,247 July 5, 2011 9:09 am
Re: 4th of July (8 replies, posted in NASTE)
Yes, let's see some pictures. Conspiring minds want to know.
1,248 June 26, 2011 3:31 pm
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Oh sure. Have shovel, will travel.
1,249 June 26, 2011 7:01 am
Re: New Track Under Construction at TooBad Motorplex in Fairview (178 replies, posted in Track)
Looking great. That's an amazing tutorial on track building. I spent yesterday moving 5 yards of mulch.
1,250 June 8, 2011 6:18 am
Topic: In my opinion this is counter-productive (0 replies, posted in BSCC)
All the action going on between heats with folks retrieving their cars and cleaning tires, adjusting braids. My understanding was that we wanted the track to rubber in, not keep it clean for silicone tires. So why do we need to run out, grab our cars and clean the tires. I do it now and then but if the track stays consistent then there really should be no need. And honestly, cleaning my tires between heats never makes a real difference that I can see or feel after about three laps.
But here's the real bottom line in my opinion...
Once again Victoria's car was not moved to the correct lane or failed to get the right sticker on it last night. Not once. Three times. That is almost half her heats. I'd like to think we can do better than that.
I suggest that drivers stay at their stations and the marshal's move the cars. Tires generally don't need to be cleaned between heats. Braids seldom need adjusting.