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Post by mercman on Jul 24, 2011 11:21:23 GMT -5
Here are some pics of my current project. I am doing a scale 1/8th mile dirt track in 1/87th. Below is the track, and the mockup for the pit area.  Here you can see where the pit area has been done. I still have to add ground cover retaining walls, and fencing yet. Stands will be coming soon also.  |
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Post by mercman on Jul 24, 2011 19:47:44 GMT -5
Today besides 3 other projects going on, I get the fence ready for the front straight away in front of the stands. All I ned to do now is paint it, and glue it in. Next up will be the guard rails.  At the link below is a short How To on it's construction. s8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/mercman51/Tutorials/Fences/ |
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Post by roadhawg on Jul 24, 2011 20:23:53 GMT -5
Very interesting!!!
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Post by Nacho Z on Jul 25, 2011 10:34:37 GMT -5
A lot of work going on there! Even at 1:87 scale this looks pretty darn big! Keep on posting in-progress pics.
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Post by z24dude on Jul 25, 2011 11:25:53 GMT -5
The Mustang looks out of place with those 50's cars, but a cool build and can't wait to see it finished.
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Post by mercman on Jul 25, 2011 20:42:43 GMT -5
A lot of work going on there! Even at 1:87 scale this looks pretty darn big! Keep on posting in-progress pics. The track base is 2x4 feet, and the pit area is 16in's. x4 feet. It is also detachable. Easier to store and transport. |
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Post by mercman on Jul 25, 2011 20:45:06 GMT -5
The Mustang looks out of place with those 50's cars, but a cool build and can't wait to see it finished. This will be running in the hobby class of cars. 49-74. I also have a jalopy class 48 and older. If you click on the link below you can see what I'm doing with this build. s8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/mercman51/Fall%20Classic%20Race/Here's apic of one of the jalopy racers.  Loaded up for the track.  |
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Post by zbuckster on Jul 26, 2011 11:20:43 GMT -5
That's quite a project. I am interested in watching it come together.
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Post by mercman on Aug 4, 2011 20:37:42 GMT -5
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Post by mercman on Sept 17, 2011 21:14:46 GMT -5
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Post by zbuckster on Sept 18, 2011 13:49:46 GMT -5
Cool. It's really starting to come together.
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Post by mercman on Sept 29, 2011 14:48:23 GMT -5
Got some more done today on the track here are some shots. First is the PA system.  Snack Bar, and restrooms, I have to add more fence to protect this area yet.  Turns 3&4  Couple of the guys warming up, and the announcer booth almost done.  Turns 1&2.  |
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Post by zbuckster on Sept 30, 2011 10:35:41 GMT -5
It's looking better with each update. How big is it? Length x width in real inches.
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Post by mercman on Oct 1, 2011 12:51:45 GMT -5
The main base is a 2x4 foot sheet of plywood, with a 3 inch base under it. The track is a little over 7 1/2 feet total. About 5 inches wide.
The pit area is the same as the track base only 15 inches instead of 24.
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Post by zbuckster on Oct 2, 2011 10:37:48 GMT -5
It's bigger than I thought it was. Looks great.
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