Scalextric

[PHOENIXUK]

So you buy a compete box and decide it's not long enough so you buy more track, is there a point where you need more than 1 transformer?
Thanks...

[Graham]

ideally you always want 2 transformers anyway, one for each lane, otherwise you get power surge in the other car when you lift off.

[falkster]

PHOENIXUK said:

So you buy a compete box and decide it's not long enough so you buy more track, is there a point where you need more than 1 transformer?
Thanks...

Are you talking classic or digital? The new set up with 6 car advance powerbase uses two power supplies and doesn't cause any power loss issues. I've got 120ft with sections of 4/5 lanes with 10 lane changers but have no issues with power loss.

[DrNorthy]

You have now made me want one again

[SuperchargedVR6]

DrNorthy said:

You have now made me want one again

Hmmm, me too. I miss my old UR Quattro with the headlights and rubber band 4WD!

Digital Scalextric?! Sounds interesting!

[Spanna]

falkster said:

Are you talking classic or digital? The new set up with 6 car advance powerbase uses two power supplies and doesn't cause any power loss issues. I've got 120ft with sections of 4/5 lanes with 10 lane changers but have no issues with power loss.

I think everyone can agree that we need pictures.

[falkster]

SuperchargedVR6 said:

DrNorthy said:

You have now made me want one again

Hmmm, me too. I miss my old UR Quattro with the headlights and rubber band 4WD!

Digital Scalextric?! Sounds interesting!

I had a build thread in the models forum but cant seem to find it. I had planned on spending about a year doing mine but its been just over a year and nowhere near complete but plans have changed about 50 times.

Built the frame




Covered in poker cloth and black cloth to cover the underneath.



Getting organised


Layout just about finished




Back straight and pit lane


Bit of scenery








Still loads to do though!!!

[djfaulkner]

wow nice setup

Me and my brother got some one christmas, we managed to play on it for about an hour, before getting kicked off so the grown-ups could play on it.

[martin mrt]

Nice set up, I'm hoping to do something similar in the loft over the next few years for Junior MRT,

[PHOENIXUK]

falkster said:

Are you talking classic or digital? The new set up with 6 car advance powerbase uses two power supplies and doesn't cause any power loss issues. I've got 120ft with sections of 4/5 lanes with 10 lane changers but have no issues with power loss.

Scalextric Digital Pro GT 1:32 Scale Race Set C1260, is the kit in question. Want to double its length, looking at yours I assume I should have no issues......

[sonarbell]

That is coooool !!!!

[Fartgalen]

falkster said:

I had a build thread in the models forum but cant seem to find it. I had planned on spending about a year doing mine but its been just over a year and nowhere near complete but plans have changed about 50 times.


Layout just about finished





Still loads to do though!!!

Can you reach all parts of the track to retrieve cars when they spin off ?

[TonyRPH]

Fartgalen said:

Can you reach all parts of the track to retrieve cars when they spin off ?

Come on, this is PH where we are all driving gods, we *never* go off!!!

[falkster]

TonyRPH said:

Come on, this is PH where we are all driving gods, we *never* go off!!!

I was thinking that myself! I'm sure he's questioning my manliness??
There is a gap between the two chimney breasts where one person would stand and I have a mobility grabber which is magnetic.

[falkster]

PHOENIXUK said:

Scalextric Digital Pro GT 1:32 Scale Race Set C1260, is the kit in question. Want to double its length, looking at yours I assume I should have no issues......

Have you already bought the set? Russ Rowe is on PH and he runs Jadlam racing. He does discount prices that are already a load cheaper then usual places.
Failing that you could buy an advanced set from eBay then do what I did an trawl for newish track. Brand new you're looking at atleast £4 a straight, I was buying 15-20 pieces for £20 delivered.

[PHOENIXUK]

falkster said:

Have you already bought the set? Russ Rowe is on PH and he runs Jadlam racing. He does discount prices that are already a load cheaper then usual places.
Failing that you could buy an advanced set from eBay then do what I did an trawl for newish track. Brand new you're looking at atleast £4 a straight, I was buying 15-20 pieces for £20 delivered.

Yes paid £240.00 for it. Have collected a bit of used track of E.bay, all good so far......

[falkster]

If there's anything you're not sure about message me and I'll help where I can. You'll need power taps and a few other bits to make sure you get even power around the track.