Evolutiom of my tracks

[martin0409]

For almost 9 years in this hobby, I am surprised with myself how much I did evolved with the tracks that I have during those last 9 years. I am already on vacation since last week and I had the chance to see all the pictures of my tracks that I posted in this site and I would like to share them with all of you once again. Call me crazy but this is what I have done in 9 years of this hobby.

Martin

First, I started with a 30 ft. 4 lane tri-oval METAL TRACK....Yes, its a 100% METAL TRACK



Then, I changed the shape of the track into an oval with and made it a 36 ft. with 60 degree bank corners





Then I got bored racing oval only so I built a 1/43 road course track on top of the metal track




Then I wanted to run 1/32 cars, so I got rid of the metal and 1/43 track and went 4 lane Artin 1/32 track




Then I got bored with the 4 lane track because it's short and went longer by making it just a 2 lane road course




Then I thought that my 1/43 tracks are collecting dust so I did this..




Then I thought that the tracks need some upgrade with scenery so I made this





Then I miss racing on oval track so I made a 1/43 Carrera detachable (in section) track





Then it was time to do my basement so I have to dismantle all tracks and came up with this




Then almost 3 years ago my kids want some study room space in the basement so I gave in dismantle the track and set their study room. 3 years of waiting for them to use the space less and less, so last month I reclaim what is mine and decided to do these tracks, a 1/32 wireless digital and 1/32 analog. This track is here to stay and I am enjoying racing once again.

[martin0409]

Dave, when I first posted that track it was pinned on top by Harry or was it HH because it was totally a unique track. The track was drawn in CAD then made a program for it for Laser cutting. The metal used is an 18Ga CRS (cold rolled steel). Then I fabricated a bracket and weld it under the track to hold them together. Then painted red, then masking tape was laid out outside the slots and painted once again. Then the copper tape was laid out all around. I was a lot of work but it started everything for me in this hobby.

Martin

[dreinecke]

Martin - WOW! That was a seriously cool read. Welcome back!!!

[wildbill336]

I am a newbie trying to figure it all out, but wow if I could recreate any of them I will be a happy man. Truly awesome post!

[TsgtRet]

[HRWJim]

Holy smokes Martin all that in nine years? When you do something you do it in a big way. I'll have to look back and see if I can find my track pics. Jim

[pastor bubba]

Like everyone else, I am amazed by that metal track.

[Broman62]

[BazingaRacerX]

I remember those early tracks Martin. You've added a lot to the hobby. Still racing some special chassis under the "Windracer" Nascars. Your digital setup is very nice.