Scalextric - Not much work getting done this afternoon.

Scalextric - Not much work getting done this afternoon.

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y2blade

56,029 posts

214 months

Thursday 27th September 2012
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RAClNG SNAKE said:
After trying various Race of Champions style tracks I think I have now worked out how to replicate the pursuit format. Cars must start from the two inside lanes of the 4 lane section at the back.

Wembley ROC





Edited by RAClNG SNAKE on Wednesday 26th September 16:59
That is flippin amazing bow

RAClNG SNAKE

3,606 posts

231 months

Thursday 27th September 2012
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DavidY said:
Inside track is lot shorter, crossovers needed?
Lane lengths do differ but that is not a problem most of the time, in fact the longest lane in my outgoing circuit has been proven to be faster in competition as there is the opportunity to run the barriers more. Crossovers are a possibility but it is almost impossible to work out exactly where they should go using only software.

Extensive testing is required. wink

sgrimshaw

7,311 posts

249 months

Thursday 27th September 2012
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RAClNG SNAKE said:
What isn't clear from this angle is that the top corners are R4 R3 R3 R2 R3 R3 R2 R3 R3 R4. I will post up the overhead plan later.
Did you design this in the free Scalextric designer?

RAClNG SNAKE

3,606 posts

231 months

Thursday 27th September 2012
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sgrimshaw said:
RAClNG SNAKE said:
What isn't clear from this angle is that the top corners are R4 R3 R3 R2 R3 R3 R2 R3 R3 R4. I will post up the overhead plan later.
Did you design this in the free Scalextric designer?
Yes, it is not well known for it's accuracy and in my experience doesn't cope especially well when you start introducing inclines. However there are a few minor adjustments that can be made to this design if necessary.

sgrimshaw

7,311 posts

249 months

Thursday 27th September 2012
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RAClNG SNAKE said:
Yes, it is not well known for it's accuracy and in my experience doesn't cope especially well when you start introducing inclines. However there are a few minor adjustments that can be made to this design if necessary.
I gave up with the Scalextric Track Designer in the end, and went over to Trackpower.

Been trying to replicate your plan in Trackpower this afternoon but I can't get the top end right. Look forward to seeing the overhead view.



RAClNG SNAKE

3,606 posts

231 months

Thursday 27th September 2012
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While I am waiting for delivery of my missing pieces it would be helpful if you could look at this in Trackpower as well.
Here are the variations from above, the main difference is the choice of R3 and R4 in the centre section. My lap counter will actually sit in the middle of the four lane section with pit straights either side of it.






Edited by RAClNG SNAKE on Saturday 3rd November 14:18

sgrimshaw

7,311 posts

249 months

Friday 28th September 2012
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I'll certainly have a play around in Trackpower.

Could you send me your Scalextric Designer files, it will make it easier to id some of the curves.

I'll pm you with my email.

RAClNG SNAKE

3,606 posts

231 months

Thursday 4th October 2012
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Thanks to a little help from sgrimshaw the SlotROC Wembley replica has just completed its first real test.
Still a lot of work to do but I am pleased at how how well it works initially.



rsv gone!

11,288 posts

240 months

Saturday 13th October 2012
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When my little lad is old enough, he will inherit my/my brother's scalextric sets.

Must buy new tyres for them - they've all perished in my parents' loft. Cars were, from memory;

F40
XK220
2 x Escort Mexico (with LEDs added by me!)
240Z
TR7
3 x minis (1 clubman, I think)

theshrew

6,008 posts

183 months

Sunday 14th October 2012
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Here is a short vid of the track i started to build. Not got round to finnishing it yet.

http://youtu.be/Rd1bXNXzTXU

Rude-boy

22,227 posts

232 months

Monday 15th October 2012
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Just taken down the set up I had in the lounge last week. Will post up a picture if I remember tonight.

Had a load of the lads round on Thursdayand would warn anyone on Digital that you have to watch braidware like a hawk. a slight short cuituit on the track and the 6 lane powerbase throws a hissy fit until you have found the car/fine line of braid wire that is causing the issue. We were worried we had blown the whole gig for a few beer addled minutes.

Car buying is going off the scale with a brace of RS200's, Dodge Charger a few extra Porsches, Police car, SLR 722, GTR landing in the last few weeks and the RallyCross box set on the Christmas list smile

RAClNG SNAKE

3,606 posts

231 months

Monday 29th October 2012
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omgus said:
RAClNG SNAKE said:
After trying various Race of Champions style tracks I think I have now worked out how to replicate the pursuit format. Cars must start from the two inside lanes of the 4 lane section at the back.

Wembley ROC



rofl

I am loving that. Someone please make it.
Nearly ready, here's a taster.


Hobzy

1,271 posts

210 months

Friday 2nd November 2012
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My 3 year old has "persuaded me" to get my sets out. Spent far too much money 15 years ago on limited edition cars - my FLY ones are lovely, especially the trucks. Was petrified he'd trash the cars but he has been superb with them - even berating me for crashing smile. He has even managed a few tail end drifts bless him.

I found this site for layouts: http://ux5490.us/world_tracks.htm

Managed to win a mint petronas schumacher boxed set today of the bay for £27, and a Stig Blomqvist Quattro too. For the boy for xmas obviously biggrin

Once the garage is empty of my kit car (boohoo) I'll be building a track in there! Can't wait...

I'd put pics of the nicer cars up but didn't want to hijack.

M3John

5,974 posts

218 months

Friday 2nd November 2012
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Looking good guys ! thumbup
Seeing all this on here makes me want to go round my parents and dig all my old Scalextric out of the loft !

Hobzy

1,271 posts

210 months

Saturday 3rd November 2012
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I'll stick a few pics up sod it biggrin








Hobzy

1,271 posts

210 months

Saturday 3rd November 2012
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RAClNG SNAKE

3,606 posts

231 months

Saturday 3rd November 2012
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Hobzy said:
but didn't want to hijack.
Yes good point, I am already guilty of hijacking so here's a new thread for my layout.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Hobzy

1,271 posts

210 months

Saturday 3rd November 2012
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Hobzy

1,271 posts

210 months

Saturday 3rd November 2012
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And the trucks...









There's more but that seems enough sorry!