The start of a new track

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Re: The start of a new track

Postby Gameover » Wed Aug 03, 2016 9:59 pm

Timing system is up and running. Also did some bondo work for the mid field road that will be installed soon :). Made a trip to hobby lobby to get the woodland scenics grass for the infield today also.

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Re: The start of a new track

Postby dge467 » Thu Aug 04, 2016 6:49 pm

Looks great!!!
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Re: The start of a new track

Postby strangebrew » Thu Aug 04, 2016 6:57 pm

Might need a "tractor tire" or 2 in front of that light bar if your gonna' run my car in the outside lane. :lol:
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Re: The start of a new track

Postby dreinecke » Thu Aug 04, 2016 7:09 pm

Don't worry 'Brew - I'll check the clearance for you ;)

Hey Steve, put some people on the bridge! I need some targets!
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Re: The start of a new track

Postby Gameover » Thu Aug 04, 2016 8:59 pm

Aint that the truth doc!!! Brew ill be doing a plastic support and bridge once i get some other things done first.

Oh doc im working on a stool so you can see what you are running into....

Well tonight i made it to my parents to pick up my new/used drill press my dad gave me

Yahoo.!!!

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Got a vise with it too

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Re: The start of a new track

Postby arroldn » Fri Aug 05, 2016 7:55 am

Track looks great Steve. Um someone besides me still running on plastic. Can't wait to see how the Modern Bombers run on your track.

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Re: The start of a new track

Postby Gameover » Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:29 pm

Ok so doc i have the protection in place for my timing light......

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Still need to fill in the cores and paint it or something but at least its protection :)

Plastered in the infield ramps
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Made a pond. Need to get the water stuff that goes in it

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And tested the woodland scenics grasss stuff. I need a different spray bottle as the one i got from wally world sprays to big of drops.

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Re: The start of a new track

Postby TuscoTodd » Sat Aug 06, 2016 9:19 am

Looking great Steve!
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Re: The start of a new track

Postby dreinecke » Sat Aug 06, 2016 9:29 am

Challenge accepted!

Looks good!
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Re: The start of a new track

Postby Gameover » Sat Aug 06, 2016 3:53 pm

Thanks all. Its coming along!!

All plaster is painted, road beds and the pond. Test grass looks great!!! Now i watch paint dry and finish :)

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Re: The start of a new track

Postby Gameover » Sat Aug 06, 2016 11:17 pm

Long night but infield scenery is finally done!!


This was before i added all the cars and bleachers and stuff
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Now some clean up of the fortress and we are ready for our vip guest tuesday!!
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Re: The start of a new track

Postby Audi1 » Sun Aug 07, 2016 4:33 am

That infield looks really good - nice job!

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Re: The start of a new track

Postby arroldn » Sun Aug 07, 2016 4:50 am

Yes sir looking good.
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Re: The start of a new track

Postby strangebrew » Sun Aug 07, 2016 10:10 am

Looks like a great RACE TRACK to me :clap:
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Re: The start of a new track

Postby ccobra » Sun Aug 07, 2016 12:57 pm

Wow, that is really looking good.
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