More updates...
While doing the aprons (borders) I decided to go AC2 over digital mainly because I'll be racing on my own most of the time & I don't see much of my friends anyways (we're all busy with work , family etc..)
I first add one crossover (x) on my track then bought a digital change lane that I modified to use it with a push on switch that will be on the controller...
I then remove everything that I'm not using but kept it somewhere safe in case I do go digital later on I could always put it back in & use it as digital change lane...
I then use rubber band to get the solenoids back in place after it been activated
Word of caution: Have a very light tension with the rubber band I mean almost none (loose) the solenoids doesn't need much to get back in place
Also don't use voltage over 7 volts otherwise they'll become to hot , anything between 3v-7v will be fine (depending on the rubber band)
Then add wire to the solenoids & some hot glue to hold the wire in place , also cut out some plastic for the wire to get through
Done now it's an "analog" AC2 change lane...
A little bit of painting before put it in the layout
Back in the layout & holes done under the table for the wires that goes all the way to the station...
While doing the aprons (borders) I realized that one part of it was to close from my upper level so I had to short my straight a little bit (I also short my pit-lane area)
Before...
After the change...
Redone the aprons...
Now what I'm using for aprons is foam boards & insulating film tape , mounting tape & drywall compound for the finishing touch
I first made all my model template for the curves & then just draw on the foam board
The tape...
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Mounting tape is higher & with the foam board it almost comes flush to the track so you will be using a lot less drywall compound
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Insulate film tape is very thin & the foam board will be much lower then the track & you'll be using lots more of drywall compound but the finish surface will be more even & could look better?
Your choice...
Adding tape to the foam board (aprons)
For wider curves just make the aprons much larger & then cut out the extras once you put it on the layout...
Straight Aprons cut following the curves...
The drywall compound I use...
Now if you got some parts that lift up a bit just use some super glue
One part of the track that I did not use any drywall compound yet is because I'm waiting to buy another change lane track so I can still change lanes when I go in reverse direction
For now I just use masking tape for the joints & paint over the tape & foam boards..
That is it for now I should post some more pictures hopefully this week-end when all the track is finish....
Mikey