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Rebuild of MaranathaFlats

PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:49 am
by jcis4me
Hi Guys
I am rebuilding this...
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A bit shorter (space restraints), Asking if I should leave the straight flat on the surface and cross over the turns, or flat the curves and the straight to go over the curves?
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Marty

Re: Rebuild of MaranathaFlats

PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 5:28 am
by TuscoTodd
I would think, from a marshaling standpoint, that keeping the straight section as the underpass would be best. :)

Re: Rebuild of MaranathaFlats

PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 5:52 am
by Nor Cal Mike
I agree about keeping the straight below and the curves on top but for slightly different reasons. From a driver's standpoint you should try to avoid having corners obscured from view by overpasses. If the curves were below you would have to drive the last one, the one just behind the car, blind. Good luck on your build.

Re: Rebuild of MaranathaFlats

PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:13 am
by jcis4me
Thanks for the input, just was thinking about a challenge not being able to see one of the turns, but I am with both of you and leave it just like the old one, will post pics as soon as I can find the camera, (just moved again).
Marty

Re: Rebuild of MaranathaFlats

PostPosted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 4:35 am
by jcis4me
Finally found my camera in the moving mess, here are some starting pics,,,
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I used drywall corner beading for my router guide.
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Got the underpass straight cut and fit and routed.
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Now paint tonight! more pics to come.
Marty

Re: Rebuild of MaranathaFlats

PostPosted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 7:50 am
by turbokev
Nice Marty.. I like these over/under figure 8 type tracks..

looking forward to progress :)

Re: Rebuild of MaranathaFlats

PostPosted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 8:27 am
by TuscoTodd
Lookin good! :D
(Love these track builds!)

Re: Rebuild of MaranathaFlats

PostPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 3:43 pm
by jcis4me
Painted and Taped!!!
painted Friday and taped today,
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Hooked up temporary power to each lane and out came the cars!
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Now for the lawn mower battery, scenery, and barrier walls around the turns.
More to come!!!
Marty

Re: Rebuild of MaranathaFlats

PostPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:52 pm
by TuscoTodd
Very cool! Love the shot down the straight at the end as well - pretty cool! :D

Re: Rebuild of MaranathaFlats Update

PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 3:41 pm
by jcis4me
Been doing some further work on my track added fencing barrier walls etc. . .
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Anybody interested in a 356 shell???
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Lighting under the overpass...
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More to come just been too cold out in the race room!!!
Timing and lap counter next along with other scenery
Marty

Re: Rebuild of MaranathaFlats

PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 3:46 pm
by btaylor
Looking good!
Bob

Re: Rebuild of MaranathaFlats

PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 5:04 pm
by chappy
Harry we really do need a great big LIKE button.
Looks great Marty.
Bob

Re: Rebuild of MaranathaFlats

PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 7:54 pm
by TuscoTodd
Lookin' good! :D