Build Journal: The Lotta Speed Strip
Hey, this is a build journal of the Lotta Speed Strip.
Discussion
That's a good start!
- Hey, Ozark Mountain! Thanks! The left lane was going up too much, so I put some super glue down there too keep them both down — LottaSpeedRacing
The paper mache coating is all done, now I can start on the painting part
I just started painting, and it is almost done. I'll send pictures on the finished painted product.
Two cars hitting the tees at the end:
- These cars are my Stingray Convertible, 'The Reverend' and my '82 Cadillac Seville. — LottaSpeedRacing
I'v decided to paint my track grey. It's not done yet, but will be soon. I am using acrylic, and I've already done 1/2 lanes. What I did was get a chisle sponge brush, and did it very bumpy and rough, then my 2nd layer, I got an actual smooth bristle brush and did it over the rough stuff.
I thought that the tees would be a good way to stop cars. This keeps the vehichles not too damaged (The worst that has ever happened to me with theese so far is about 1/150 sq in. of paint removed), it's loud sound also helps to see who won.
I have been thinking of inserting the tees on the sides in the 'grass,' then putting a rubber band across the two so that way the cars will just bounce back, no damage, just a bit harder to declare who wins.
The grey painted track:
- I like the gray. Been thinking of doing that to mine. Let me know if you have any problems with it. — Zamak_Speed_Shop
I'm almost done with the lighting, with the red/white spiral striped straws, putting strips of lights in there for 'day' and 'night' races.
- Great idea on the lights... Tracks looking great cant wait to see a night race.. — Desert_Rat_Diecast
- Lights.....always looks so cool. — Dutch_Clutch_Racing
Keep it up! It's looking good. I'm in the process of building my own track as well.
good luck!