Build Journal: DIY Speedy Downhill

Hi folks, I want to share my work on building custom tracks using the similiar design with my old tracks Cipularang KM 90. I want to enhance some of the flaws of the old one such as my double tracks, drift tracks, fat track 90 turns. I decided to rename and change the themes but I'll name it later when its finished. The design will be similiar using 3 level, top level will be the doubletracks, Middle level will be the main action drift pad, and the bottom level will be the fat tracks.
For the top level, I created new double tracks using 2mm plywood and I added some banking setting. Here is how it looks:
I Haven't finished create the side wall for all of them but here's how it looks so far:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-vHBqBvGZY
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEL_yy9P7UY
I need to tweak some of the banking for each curve and will test for more cars and upload it again. Once all the curves and side wall finished, I will create the wall bracket and mount them on top. Then i will do the scenery finish on top then continue to work on the middle level for the main action.
The reason I change my top level is because I want to have more curves but doesn't lower down the speed. Ive been wanting to have free flowing tracks to look more like a mountain road and I want to know whether the full scale plywood tracks with less connector will make it more smooth. Also banking on the curve is one thing I want to experiment also.
Material Used:
2mm Plywood for double tracks main surface ( cut manually using knive cutter )
Corrugated Plastic for side wall and using black white stripe sticker ( vynil type )
5mm Plywood for the base of the doubletracks so the banking setting can be set up ( I Painted black )
So far those are the materials I used
For the wall bracket I will upgrade using aluminium bar which is very cheap and more sturdy. My old tracks using 2 x 4 wood but I did it wrong and it was wobbly. I want to experiment using different material and update you on that one. This will be a very fun journey and wish me luck.
Btw this was my old tracks that I want to upgrade.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlWYQEhnQoc
Cheers,
Setan Diecast
Discussion
Why don't you make an open track if you can fabricate? You can run 4 or more cars at once.
Love the look and feel of the turns. Nice work.
A couple updates for my tracks. So far I'm happy. Check out my DIY 180 half pipe. Lol. From Salad Bowl to this. I made progress lol.
- Now you need to put the Mach 5 and the Shooting Star on the track so it looks like they are racing through the ice caverns. Well done. — SpyDude
- I watched this with my mouth hanging open...great track and well done!!! — Rainsford
- Wow!! Super Suprised. That will be lots of fun to watch. — Garden_Super_Speedway_Park
Mostly done. Need more touch up and details to the scenery but race can start soon.
i'm just now seeing this.....outstanding work!
Love to see organic tracks like this. Good luck in getting it refined and finished!