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Post by pete on Dec 21, 2018 18:13:18 GMT -7
Does everyone use the tree on your tracks.
Im looking at mine, looks out of scale. What Im asking is do you think its needed?
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Post by AJR on Dec 21, 2018 19:03:06 GMT -7
Bear Creek Dragway has the Trackmate 6" tree. I use it on the track, but not in the conventional position because it is not to scale. I located mine down track left side about a third of the way down. It was a good spot visually. I like it because it is more realistic like the 1/1 tree rather than looking at a computer screen or some other means.
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Post by pete on Dec 21, 2018 19:53:39 GMT -7
I tried your suggestion JJ. Much better. It almost would be a sin not having a tree. Godzilla comes to mind in the center of the track .  |
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Post by AJR on Dec 22, 2018 8:49:17 GMT -7
I like having things to scale, but that tree is more a part of the track "system" if that makes sense. That's how I look at it anyway. It goes along with the computer monitors and stuff and is not really meant to match the scale of the cars. With the tree in that position, it is an easy transition visually from the tree to the cars going down the track. What I do want is a scale Christmas tree for the track....not working, just ornamental. I've seen them, but I do not have one yet.
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Post by GTS on Dec 22, 2018 9:29:58 GMT -7
I'd sure like to have an operational tree installed as things progress. I think it would be way cool, even though out of scale. I acquired one of the Johnny Lightning ornamental one's off ebay and they tend to add some effect. I think the operational one's look really cool in some of the video I've seen. Really add's to it.
Any pictures of you guy's setup and positioning?
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Post by AJR on Dec 22, 2018 9:50:12 GMT -7
This is the Bear Creek layout and functional tree position. Picture was taken from the left side driver station. Drivers can stand on either side of track and tree is equally visible. Weather dictates if one, both, or no doors are open.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2018 10:32:52 GMT -7
I like having things to scale, but that tree is more a part of the track "system" if that makes sense. That's how I look at it anyway. It goes along with the computer monitors and stuff and is not really meant to match the scale of the cars. With the tree in that position, it is an easy transition visually from the tree to the cars going down the track. What I do want is a scale Christmas tree for the track....not working, just ornamental. I've seen them, but I do not have one yet. JJ, I have a scale plastic none working Christmas tree. give me a couple days to locate and it is yours |
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Post by pete on Dec 22, 2018 11:16:22 GMT -7
Nothing to look at yet. I have done lay out for sensor spacing. Center line is painted, starting line is dressed out with vinyl. Next is to transport track to its temporary home for final assembly.
Almost ready.Contractor says two more weeks.
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Post by dave632 on Dec 24, 2018 12:35:45 GMT -7
My tree sits off to the side of the track also. As stated nice looking tree but a little bigger than normal for the scale.  Christmas tree |
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Post by pete on Jan 1, 2019 4:46:57 GMT -7
Hey Everyone, Happy New Year.
Last week I worked on the timing system. It went without a hitch.
Im very pleased with the Trackmate DP 3000. Trackmate had it ready for me. All I had to do was drill the holes and run the wires. Then it all plugs in. I still have some gantry work to be done. Not sure if using them or a combination of overhead lite and gantry. Track was working with either during system tests.
At the same time power mains were installed. Track is made to transport so it has three buses.
It will be another week before I get back into it. Road racing slots, work and playoffs are what is up next.
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Post by dave632 on Jan 1, 2019 13:49:13 GMT -7
I used mini floodlights for the photocell lighting. Works pretty good but I added gantries later on to aid the system.
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Post by AJR on Jan 1, 2019 15:42:24 GMT -7
I like having things to scale, but that tree is more a part of the track "system" if that makes sense. That's how I look at it anyway. It goes along with the computer monitors and stuff and is not really meant to match the scale of the cars. With the tree in that position, it is an easy transition visually from the tree to the cars going down the track. What I do want is a scale Christmas tree for the track....not working, just ornamental. I've seen them, but I do not have one yet. JJ, I have a scale plastic none working Christmas tree. give me a couple days to locate and it is yours I missed your post. Thank you Sir! |
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Post by pete on Jan 2, 2019 18:19:26 GMT -7
Dave the sensors worked really well. Light or gantry it saw all. I to will be placing the tree down track. Its nice lite up and the distance puts some scale back into it. Thanks for the advice guys.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2019 9:16:09 GMT -7
JJ, I have a scale plastic none working Christmas tree. give me a couple days to locate and it is yours I missed your post. Thank you Sir! Jeff, I am currently unable to locate the toy tree that is in correct scale. I am sure to come across it while looking for something else and when I do, I'll send it. al |
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Post by AJR on Jan 3, 2019 14:55:53 GMT -7
Jeff, I am currently unable to locate the toy tree that is in correct scale. I am sure to come across it while looking for something else and when I do, I'll send it. al Al I just appreciate the consideration. No problem. Eagle contacted me today and said he had a 3D printed one that he's giving me. So, once again, thank you!! |
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