Build Journal: Pine Hill Rally Course
Working on the beginnings of a backdrop. The sky is painted foamcore recycled from Maniac Mountain Speedway. Unfortunately most of the pieces aren't in very good condition now. The rocks are also foamcore.
Next section of rock and sky installed. I'll be doing this all the way down the top stretch, at least. I like it because it makes for a more 3d backdrop.
I hate to change the track after the qualifying, but I had to bank turn 3 more because cars were flipping over too much. At least the racing will be more enjoyable!
This is like the fourth time I've messed with this turn!
Finally bought a 4 by 8 sheet of foam for rocks. Started with some more up top.
- Awesome! — Dutch_Clutch_Racing
- Doing some great work! Can't wait to see it complete. You guys are cranking out some excellent vids too! Always looking forward to seeing the next! — Skid_Marks_Diecast_Racing
Working on carving rocks for the cardboard section in the above picture.
Carve out pieces, then carve the pieces to make them look more realistic, then glue the pieces on for more texture!
Diamondback Wash is used for storage when we aren't using it!
Almost done with this next section of rock. I ran out of ground cover; need to get to hobby lobby. The more vegetation the better, I think!
This diorama at the finish is still in the works, but it's turning out pretty good. I need a sign for the shop still.
More scenery work near the finish line. Thanks to Stoopid Fish for sending me a large bag of bush material. It's being used a lot! I have a pet peeve about being able to see a little bit of cardboard and other things through the scenery so I may be going a little overkill lol
- You are welcome! Did you find your driver taped to the bag? — Stoopid_Fish_Racing
- Yes, lol — ManiacMotorsports
- excellent! Glad you are putting the ground cover to good use... looking good so far! — Stoopid_Fish_Racing
Some more scenery in progress
- Looking great! I need to keep working on mine too. So many things I see after making a video. Like, dang it, now that meeds to be fixed. Haha Good work!! — rush_racing_league
- I was sick of seeing dirty cardboard underneath the cars in all the intro shots! — ManiacMotorsports
- that looks very good, nice work — dr_dodge
It is looking great and one of favorites, It seems there are no rules for this track, Checking permitted, no lanes, open highway just wild west. Really love watching it come together. It's looking great.
- My style of racing :) - however I still think it could be a little smoother-running — ManiacMotorsports
- Gun play, it needs Gun play. — LordSyosset
Gotta get everything ready before the tournament!