New track in the making

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I have been working on a new road course track in 1/32. 24'x6' at widest point. I the process of painting backdrop now.

[indybob007]

Great track. Backdrop looks very real. Indybob

[dreinecke]

That is an EXCELLENT layout! Very nice work so far! I really love the big sweeper on the end too.

GREAT looking backdrop! Come do mine - I don't like doing clouds LOL

[Tycosaur]

Looks fast with just enough tech to keep the trigger finger moving.

[Broman62]

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Thanks for kind words. I worked on a couple ovals and decided to build a road course. So, tore last oval down and started this road course. Only a couple of guys into slots around my area, as I'm from a small town in Western NY. Anxious to get backdrop painted and scenery between back straightaway so I can get track painted and braided. Great hobby. A friend has a HO plastic track we race on Monday nites and what a blast they are. Will keep posting and if anyone has ideas to help me along, It would be appreciated. I have computer and track mate ready to install, so I probably could use the suggestions. Planning on dead strip. I only hope to get half the results you all have achieved with you layouts. There is a lot of talent on this forum !!!! thanks again
Robert

[TuscoTodd]

WOW! That is looking great! Looking forward to additional updates!

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I got some facia up and some chicken wire (as they call it) hot glued in.. I have a 35# bag of hydrocal plaster that I had purchased a while back.. I really like it as I have used it on my railroad layouts. That along with plaster of paris which carves and casts really well..

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Got a little more work done on layout. painted slots,track and started some hard schell along back wall.. Had a difficult time deciding on track color.

[Dangermouse]

Great looking track - and stunning backdrop

looking forward to more pics

[TuscoTodd]

That is looking GREAT!!!

[dreinecke]

Not only is the track excellent, but that backdrop!!! WOWEE!!!

[Alaskaracer]

Great looking track!

[SLOTTING SINCE 1963]

Great track !! Looking foward to finished product.

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I have a Plaster question. I had forgotten that Hydrocal when hardend, doesn't carve that well.. At least mine doesn't. Hard as a rock. So, I have some plaster of paris left over from my model railroading days I want to use but that didn't seem to set up and remained crumbly. It's still in powder form but I'm thinking that I used too cold of water to mix with it causing it to not set up or does it get old and un-usable?.. Any thoughts would be appreciated. What are you all using for rock molds and rock carving and I really enjoyed that part of Mdl Railroading. thanks
Robert