Caution: Construction ahead

[turbokev]

First coat of paint is on.. this is when it kinda starts to look like a slot track :)

[turbokev]

Today was 'rout the gains' day.. Routed a regular slot on a scrap and spent a good amount of time
setting the gain for a depth of 0.040 inch.. checked and double checked, then routed this part :



However, some parts seemed deeper than others so I started taking measurements and found some
spots were dead on and others were at 0.025

Seems that due to routing it there on the table frame, there are some spots that sag ever so
slightly, and due to the router base having a 6 or 7 inch span, it would straddle in some spots
making the cut not quite flush and deep enough..

So I put a 4 x 8 sheet of wood on the floor in the corner of the basement as a flat surface and redid those parts
I had already done.. This time, a perfect 0.040 all around. I spent an hour in the corner making lots of dust.
(at least it was confined to a small spot)

The entire layout is now routed and ready for me to paint the gains.. Progress is good :D






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[dreinecke]

Looking great so far Kev! Nice work!

[buspor63]

Dust can be a good thing,

[Fast Co.]

Looking good Kevin. I like the idea of the removable panel to change from oval to road racing.

[BRP32]

Looks awesome Kev!

Thanks for sharing the pics!

Now hurry up and get it finished.

I need you to come to my house and build me one now!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Wayne (Bolton's Speed Shop) :D :D :D

[manchvegasracer]

Your track looks really great! I am longing for the day I can build one as well. Hope all is well.

[2FER SLOTS]

I like the dusty effect on the road.....adds to the realism ;)

[turbokev]

Now that all the gains are routed, I've been painting them..

Here's the paint I found in the craft department at WalMart..
I think they were $3.29 each and there's plenty to complete a
track my size with leftovers.. The brush is just a 1" craft
brush that was $2.99 at Ace hardware.. got 3 of those as well.



The paint has a nice small opening under the cap for easy application..



Cooper is helping me out with the slot painting.. This is taking a little
longer to go back and patch up missed spots but I'm in no hurry and
it's worth it to have him involved and enjoying the build process..



Took about an hour and half from start to finish to clean, tape, and paint..




3 more large sheets to go.. the drop in's are already done.. Guess I better get my braid order in :mrgreen:

[turbokev]

Thanks.. I'm glad he's taken such an interest..

Of course today he's busy with school so I just knocked out 2 more sections in 2 hours flat ~!



I'll save the last section for tonight after dinner so he can help me finish it up~

[pastor bubba]

It looks good.

[TuscoTodd]

LOVE the red white blue color scheme and the fact that you have "help" is AWESOME!!! :D
Look forward to additional updates!!!

[SRQSloter]

That looks Great kev. :handgestures-thumbup: Those Mavericks will look good going around there. :D

[dreinecke]

I'm suddenly feeling patriotic!

Nice work and glad to see the son working on it.

[turbokev]