Bought a used track today, would like some suggestions.
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:57 pm
Bought an 8 lane (yes, I typed correctly) heavy, wood track today in fair shape. A local pack disbanded and the man had it in his basement for 3 years.
The guide rails are in good shape, couple rough spots (edges, not where cars would touch), but a smooth running track. Got it for $75, this is to be a test track and one kids can play with while races are run on an aluminum track.
Has anyone built or refabbed a wooden track? I would be interested in seeing pictures of how you did the starting mechanism as this is one area where this track needs much help. It is a wide track and I don't think the pins fall evenly which has to be corrected. I also would be interested in seeing your stop section built for a wooden track.
I am very excited about this track but don't hardly have time to help the kids with thier cars and refab it too. Luckily, I have a buddy who is a whiz at carpentry.
Eventually, I would like a timer for this track but probably would not put it on all 8 lanes. Your slower cars would never get in the top 2 and would take a drubbing.
The guide rails are in good shape, couple rough spots (edges, not where cars would touch), but a smooth running track. Got it for $75, this is to be a test track and one kids can play with while races are run on an aluminum track.
Has anyone built or refabbed a wooden track? I would be interested in seeing pictures of how you did the starting mechanism as this is one area where this track needs much help. It is a wide track and I don't think the pins fall evenly which has to be corrected. I also would be interested in seeing your stop section built for a wooden track.
I am very excited about this track but don't hardly have time to help the kids with thier cars and refab it too. Luckily, I have a buddy who is a whiz at carpentry.
Eventually, I would like a timer for this track but probably would not put it on all 8 lanes. Your slower cars would never get in the top 2 and would take a drubbing.