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asimeman
09-22-2002, 08:39 PM
Hi folks!

I thinking about building a track. I need infos about that. Do you think a 14 inch (35 cm) wide lane should do it? And the range of the track should be as small as possible. I planned a range of around 7' (feet? 2,3 m) to 10.5' (3,26 m). But I donīt know if this would be enough fun. Has anyone an idea if this is ok for a track to make fun? Or should I make it al little bigger?
tinyrc
09-25-2002, 12:05 PM
asimeman, that should be plenty for the Epochs. Keep us updated on you track's progress!
asimeman
10-02-2002, 01:30 PM
Ok!

We have ordered our Epochs and waiting for them. Till they arrive we are planning and building a track. We will make this track of quadrat plates of carpet. These cost 50 cents for one plate (15.76^2 inch). We take 7 plates per row and 5 per column thats 35 plates total (around $17,5) for our track. We already made a drawing of it:
asimeman
10-02-2002, 01:41 PM
This Track will be 280 cm (110.32 inch ) to 200cm (78.8 inch). the lane is 25 cm (9.85 inch).

we will inform you how exciting this track will be or if we have to change something to make it more fun.

this track will be portable then. a case for the carpet squares would be nice to carry it around.

the lane parts will be reusable in different combinations, only few will be special and usable for limited tracks.

the lane border will be sprayed with white and the rest with green paint.

we still donīt know how to make the curps and attach borders between the lanes. but well tell you when we found out s.th.

can anyone tell me whats the right sign for inch?
and how is curps spelled right?
gertman
10-02-2002, 04:15 PM
the sign for inches is this: "

I believe you been curb or curbs as a type of barrier.
asimeman
10-02-2002, 08:13 PM
THX
tinyrc
10-04-2002, 11:13 AM
asimeman, the track looks cool, let us know how it goes!
Diego
10-06-2002, 11:13 PM
That track looks cool. What are those carpet plates and were you got them?

I made a modular track of 12" styrene (lights cover) plates with 10" wide lanes. I made it originaly for my Bit Char-g, but I'm using it with my 2 new Epochs. It's a little tight especially on the curbs but it's fun anyway.

I'm using 2 layers of 1/4" rope nylon for barrier. One stick on top of the oder with hot glue. I's preaty nice. Stop the cars without hurting the paint, bouncing the cars to the oder side nor making to much drag when hitting the wall.

Hope this could help you

Diego
asimeman
10-09-2002, 05:09 PM
Hi!

Today we got our Epochīs. Look pretty cool! We had to make a lot of pics.
asimeman
10-09-2002, 05:10 PM
pic2
asimeman
10-09-2002, 05:11 PM
pic3
asimeman
10-09-2002, 05:22 PM
Track building HowTo:

You need:

35 carpet squares (look pic)

2 aerosols white paint

2 aerosols green paint

HowTo:

First you make patterns for each type of lane you need (bend, straight, diagonal). One pattern ist to spray the green paint and one for white

Pic from carpet squares:
asimeman
10-09-2002, 05:26 PM
Pic with green paint pattern:
asimeman
10-09-2002, 05:27 PM
pic with white paint pattern
asimeman
10-09-2002, 05:45 PM
then you have one square ready. For each different lane-type you need a pair of pattern and a few special ones for start/end and boxes.

Itīs a lot of work to do, but itīs worth it. Believe me!

We made our track like on the drawing except that we decided to make the lane 11.82" (30cm) instead of 9.85" (25cm).

And now ta ta ta taaaaaaa! Our Track:
asimeman
10-09-2002, 06:00 PM
The track is not very fast but it is fun. We needed to pactise a little so that we didnīt left the track unintentionally but now we do better and better. If youīd like to drive faster you definatly need a larger trak with more straight lanes. but for indoor it mor than ok.
tinyrc
10-12-2002, 02:50 AM
Wow asimeman, it looks great! Glad you are enjoying the Epochs, how long did they take to get there? Thanks!
slugbugg
10-13-2002, 07:57 AM
That is a cool looking track!
I like the idea of modular carpet squares.

I was wondering if the hook side of velcro would stick to the carpet and maybe that could be used to attach side walls to the track.

How much effect does the paint have on the carpet surface? it seems to me like it might make it sort of hard/slippery.

I may look into doing this but only if I can use clothing dye to mark off the track squares.
asimeman
10-13-2002, 08:32 AM
@ Tinyrc:

The package needed exactly 7 Day to get here (Dortmund/Germany).


@slugbug:

The paint makes the green a littel harder. And fluffs with paint stick to the car when driving over the green parts of the track.

Whats Velcro?