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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2012 19:14:14 GMT -7
Hello all, I'm a noob to the site. I've been lurking for a while and decided to share my current MDF dragstrip project that is still in progress. I've also tried a different approach to this build using copper tape and some fishing line with no metal rails. This is a portable track for the garage and I don't plan on getting to serious with it as the 1/32 scale stuff get most of my attention. It's probably just going to be a past the time sort of thing. Here's a couple of pic's on the progress so far.   ![]()  I also plan on adding a return lane and of course the electronics. |
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Post by Bananasmoothie1975 on Apr 27, 2012 0:41:15 GMT -7
Sweet, that'd be alot of fun trying to launch without crazy wheelspin! Just like the big boys  |
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Post by kbuck on Apr 27, 2012 6:34:38 GMT -7
 Great looking set up. Does the copper tape work ok for you with HO scale? I was thinking about doing the same thing without the rails. Keith
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Post by Bananasmoothie1975 on Apr 27, 2012 7:18:40 GMT -7
You should link your YT vids here  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2012 15:38:05 GMT -7
Great looking set up. Does the copper tape work ok for you with HO scale? I was thinking about doing the same thing without the rails. Keith It works great, but the trick is the fishing line under the tape to act as the rails. It won't work with just the tape like the bigger scale stuff. Here are a couple of videos of the track. |
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Post by kbuck on Apr 27, 2012 16:02:13 GMT -7
What size fishing line do you prefer? Keith
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2012 17:19:58 GMT -7
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Post by SKR on Apr 27, 2012 18:02:46 GMT -7
nice looking track! Feel free to post other links with their permission.
Sam
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2012 18:08:52 GMT -7
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Post by kbuck on Apr 27, 2012 18:48:07 GMT -7
Thanks for your help.
Race On!
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Post by kbuck on Apr 28, 2012 16:24:10 GMT -7
Hello again, Have you had any trouble with the tape peeling up? Did you seal the whole surface? Is the tape secured in any other way than just the adhesive? I ordered some tape and am going to experiment. Read somewhere that you could recess a copper conductive screw every so many inches.
Take care and Race on.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2012 18:03:48 GMT -7
Hello again, Have you had any trouble with the tape peeling up? Did you seal the whole surface? Is the tape secured in any other way than just the adhesive? I ordered some tape and am going to experiment. Read somewhere that you could recess a copper conductive screw every so many inches. Take care and Race on. Keith No, I just rubbed it down pretty good. Did you seal the whole surface? No, I painted all sides with Dutch Boy Eggshell laytex. I did take a scotchbrite pad to the entire surface once it dried to smooth out any rough areas. The last step was to wipe it down with a very damp cloth before laying down the tape. Is the tape secured in any other way than just the adhesive? No, the copper tape runs under the track and that is where I made the connections. I did connect my 1/32 layout that way. Good luck with your project, and let me know if I can help in any way. |
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