The River Run - Beginnings

[Audi1]

I know, I know, I'm slacking off here......... But my intentions are honorable, so that should be at least one point on my slide..........

Allan

[chappyman66]

Is the road to the River Run paved with good intentions?????
Or latex paint and braid, as it were? ;)

Yeoman work indeed.....I just couldn't wait, and the first lane ran before the other two were braided...you might say I was a little impatient :oops:

I like the track, and noodled on a similar design......and then somehow didn't get there once the router started. So I am a bit jealous, and wanting to see how it runs (might have an ulterior motive somewhere).....

[Audi1]

[Rleog]

These finishing touches (color, fencing) lend a much better 3D perspective to a beautiful course; increasing and decreasing radius turns, varying radius esses, and four straight sections, each leading to a different type of curve. There seem to be lots of challenges packed into a single lap.

Congratulations to you and Pearson Architectural Design & Construction. Nicely done.

:text-coolphotos:

[Audi1]

Thanks Bob.

..................and then there's that river................ :think: :think: :think: :D

I've got some ideas; we'll see what hatches next week.............. :dance:

Allan

[chappy]

Looking great Allan.
Its been nice to see your patience and efforts come to this beautiful layout.
Im looking forward to our ROAR visit.
Well done Sir.
Bob

[Z-carfan]

Adding that Sintra makes it look so realistic, kind of like a concrete barrier on some road courses. The track work is super! Well done!
I'm curious where you find the Sintra, and is it sold in those dimensions or do you have to cut to size?

[Audi1]

Sintra is a brand name for PVC. I sourced mine from a company in Londonderry, NH. It comes in various thicknesses in 4' x 8' sheets. It has to be cut to size. My store cut mine to my specs. I can send you the store details if you want them.

Allan

[Audi1]

[chappyman66]

Allan, I think it's cool......and with some banks for scenery it's going to look very nice indeed. All tracks look sterile at this point. Just depends on what you want. A full scenic layout is only starting from this point.....

And I am going try and start a chant.........
We want a lap
We want a lap
We want a lap

[Audi1]

Thanks chappyman66.

Let me morph that into: "me want a lap"!

But, there's still a lot left to do. Electrical hook-up probably won't be until June 6th, because I'm away from May 16th to June 6th. After that, it'll be laps all day long..................!

I'm going to start work on the perimeter barrier tomorrow; white Sintra again; 3" above track height.

Allan

[dreinecke]

Allan - the track is just fabulous! Great work!

[dge467]

Looking good Allan. Looking forward to race day! :auto-driving:

[Audi1]

Thanks David and Jeff.

Jeff, there's still time to join in on the ROAR fun run. There should be 20+ cars at this track for the first race just after mid-June. '49-'63 Le Mans style roadsters and prototypes. Sound interesting..................?

Allan

[manchvegasracer]

I would love to be in on that. How are you table borders coming?