Greetings- Just a quick question (since I'm not fond of forums)....I'm 62+ years of age. I've been insanely interested in slot car race sets and the technology involved. I just purchased a Scalextric 24hr Lemans race set as a starter/intro to the sport. Did I make a mistake in not choosing a Carrera product ?? Time is a luxury I do not have anymore and while I've got the time left and the room to build, I'm hoping I can purchase a track setup very similar to yours. Thank You Kindly for your upload and your channel. AlltheBest- Eddy
I don’t think you made a mistake with Scalextric, lots of people love their tracks. Their track is a bit smaller so if space is an issue, you made a great choice. I went Carrera because it was readily available to me.
Good day , I’m 60 and just purchased the Carrera digital for the reason that it is in stock at my hobby store , I think it’s all about fun… My wife and I spend hours racing , And after having to drive in the real world with people that seem they have never been in a car before let alone drive…lol , I think both are top quality and way better then my Strombecker race track when I was 12. Yep…. What a way to burn some time.. Have a great day bud 👍🇨🇦
I had to put the high banked corner way the heck up in the air, to make it align like a normal corner........way high. I called the guys I bought it from and that's what they said to do...otherwise it sort of splayed the track out at odd angles coming off the banking.............but yours works like it is.
Brad, I sort of feel like I am cheating.. LOL.. you can run flat out as fast as the car can go through that turn... which is fun.. but it does take some of the skill out of driving the way the old corner was. I think because i am coming out and back into straight stretches it helps with the elevation.
@@twolinesslotcars Some of my cars can run flat out on banking, some just cant do it...some drag bottom so I have to grind plastic off at the very rear of the underside...........Ive never had one fly off the top of banking yet........it just hasnt happened, I do have the shoulders on banking and cars get sideways a lot.
Cars with long tails or super low chassis behind the rear wheels may drag on the track. You can always modify the bodies, but it is really trial and error. We only ran into a few cars that struggled with the 3/30 high bank, but 1/30 is pretty tight, but I have not tried one personally.
I have a banked curve on my layout. It’s a 2/30 180degree bank. I’m having trouble with guardrails. Would you need special boarders. Thanks. FYI My turn was purchased separately and did not come with borders.
I've not tried high bank turns since Scalextric made them. These days, like you, I run Carrera and I must say the experience looks altogether more satisfying. On a lighter tangent, I am not sure how much longer your wife will 'buy' your brother's generosity each and every time you show and tell us something new? -lol It's otherwise clear to me from what you have said that you 'turn up' for your family and, if you ask me, there's nothing whatsoever wrong with a spot of harmless me time in this way. If not then I am guilty of the same 'offense' as you. Please keep going ...
Yessss!! But no, I’m not a big fan of the new chicane!! Lol. Can’t wait to try it out!
😂😂 you will look smooth flying off the track.
Awesome Marty, really inspiring layout and content 👍
Thanks Robert. It is a fun track.
Your brother has clearly gone down the rabbit hole!
Yes. Yes he has. And yes, I’m his brother. Lol
@@DustyFord i think we all have..
Greetings- Just a quick question (since I'm not fond of forums)....I'm 62+ years of age. I've been insanely interested in slot car race sets and the technology involved. I just purchased a Scalextric 24hr Lemans race set as a starter/intro to the sport. Did I make a mistake in not choosing a Carrera product ?? Time is a luxury I do not have anymore and while I've got the time left and the room to build, I'm hoping I can purchase a track setup very similar to yours. Thank You Kindly for your upload and your channel. AlltheBest- Eddy
I don’t think you made a mistake with Scalextric, lots of people love their tracks. Their track is a bit smaller so if space is an issue, you made a great choice. I went Carrera because it was readily available to me.
Good day , I’m 60 and just purchased the Carrera digital for the reason that it is in stock at my hobby store , I think it’s all about fun… My wife and I spend hours racing , And after having to drive in the real world with people that seem they have never been in a car before let alone drive…lol , I think both are top quality and way better then my Strombecker race track when I was 12. Yep…. What a way to burn some time.. Have a great day bud 👍🇨🇦
Marty What is the black covering you are using for your table top?
It is a thin carpet we bought from Menard’s.. if I would do it over.. I would go with green so there is a contrast..
I had to put the high banked corner way the heck up in the air, to make it align like a normal corner........way high. I called the guys I bought it from and that's what they said to do...otherwise it sort of splayed the track out at odd angles coming off the banking.............but yours works like it is.
Brad, I sort of feel like I am cheating.. LOL.. you can run flat out as fast as the car can go through that turn... which is fun.. but it does take some of the skill out of driving the way the old corner was. I think because i am coming out and back into straight stretches it helps with the elevation.
@@twolinesslotcars Some of my cars can run flat out on banking, some just cant do it...some drag bottom so I have to grind plastic off at the very rear of the underside...........Ive never had one fly off the top of banking yet........it just hasnt happened, I do have the shoulders on banking and cars get sideways a lot.
I’m new to the hobby. Where do I buy a track planner thanks.
www.softyroyal.de
That is a free online planner!
Marty,
I got the 1-30 high bank turn. Heard it causes problems for cars to travel around it. Any thoughts?
Cars with long tails or super low chassis behind the rear wheels may drag on the track. You can always modify the bodies, but it is really trial and error. We only ran into a few cars that struggled with the 3/30 high bank, but 1/30 is pretty tight, but I have not tried one personally.
What is length of your table Marty? Looks over 20ft.
It is 24’ x 8’.
I have a banked curve on my layout. It’s a 2/30 180degree bank. I’m having trouble with guardrails. Would you need special boarders. Thanks. FYI My turn was purchased separately and did not come with borders.
I put boards in mine.. it really helps give cars a chance to slow down a touch before they crash into the guardrail.. but boarders get expensive.. 😬
Great track man!
How do you get the cool sound effects? Sounds almost like a race car running!
I was running my Carrera Porsche 917… it is the loudest, noisiest car I own.. it is fast and loud.. lol no relation to The TV show 😂
G'day Marty, mate just play with that high bank turn regards Rhys
Thanks Rhys! It should be fun!
Eine Klasse Bahn, sehr gut gemacht.
Danke sehr
That’s cool Marty!
Thanks No Drama!
How many total feet of track are you at now Marty?
Scott, I need to measure it.. I think I am at approximately 96'.
@@twolinesslotcars nice! You have come a long way
Hey Marty, I'm super new to this so forgive me. can you add a straight in the middle of a baked turn?
Yes you can
No worries.. this is why I have a channel, to help people find answers!
Where did you get your stickers for your pit lane wall etc.?
I printed them on sticker paper on my printer. Then attached them to poster board to make walls..
@@twolinesslotcars thanks,
@@user-jx3jp3gb4x no worries.. I think I have a video of it LOL.
I will take a look, Thanks!
Hey Marty, are sure you didn't lose more than just power? Like a few lbs. In fast fwd. KooL track 👍 man. Enjoy your videos.
LOL.. I could use to lose a few more lbs! Thanks JayGrizo!
I have a 1/30 high bank I can't use if anyone is looking for one.
Good job
Thanks
I've not tried high bank turns since Scalextric made them. These days, like you, I run Carrera and I must say the experience looks altogether more satisfying. On a lighter tangent, I am not sure how much longer your wife will 'buy' your brother's generosity each and every time you show and tell us something new? -lol It's otherwise clear to me from what you have said that you 'turn up' for your family and, if you ask me, there's nothing whatsoever wrong with a spot of harmless me time in this way. If not then I am guilty of the same 'offense' as you. Please keep going ...
😂😂 too funny. He really did buy it.. but you have given me a great excuse for next weeks purchase..
Yup u can but take the biggest or the one befour,banc is great u can full thotle in it it’s super nice,thank your bro for it !!!
It is a fun change up in the layout!! Enjoy bro!