I think if you lay your MDF on the floor flat for about 5 days, it will get used to the humidity in the area where your building the track and it may not expand and contract at all, plus use latex products they tend to be more flexible than oil based, you might want to use a 3 inch roller setup in stead of spray, the roller will stipple your wood and match the stipple on your track surface , try 1/4 inch nap it looks to be about right , prime with gray or brown that black will cover better ! Thanks for the videos on how to build your track, great information !
Nicely done. I was thinking of a few different ways to do this, but the multiple radius curves had me stumped. My primary idea was to make a compass arm out of plexi-glass mounted to the router (with multiple radius mounting point) on a single axis to achieve a consistent radii, then cut and combine them where necessary. The guide you have there seems pretty reasonable for 6 ft in length. I think I can justify that cost to convenience vector.
Dremel has a radius attachment that might fit your needs; www.amazon.com/Dremel-678-01-Circle-Cutter-Straight/dp/B000HI5WTY/ref=asc_df_B000HI5WTY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241901362930&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2076452889194592218&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011027&hvtargid=pla-487738900687&psc=1 I used this when making the base for my round water tower.
What are you using under the track to damp the rattle of plastic track on wood? Lots of smart stuff in your track but I dont remember seeing any carpet or padding. If theres no damping you will regret it later.
@@slotcarmayhem9765 I’m sure it will look great when you do. Sharpening those router skills before D day. May want to go ahead and buy the wood before it goes up again.
I would like to see how it is done. I know the principle but I would not mind to see the whole process in a video. I am interested because I plan to do something similar
Not for "club" racing, only for fun... Possibly scratch built ones. That's why I went Carrera, to allow 1:24. All scenic will be based on 1:32, and the 1:32 prices are much better for those new to the hobby. Can't ignore the 1:24!!!!!!
