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by Marlon
Wed 9. Nov 2016 17:16
Forum: Car building
Topic: LMP Chassis
Replies: 12
Views: 22756

Re: LMP Chassis

Thanks for that info Ned. I'll have to do some experiments once I'm set up. Materials have been ordered and I'll start a new thread once I get going.

Thanks, Marlon.
by Marlon
Wed 9. Nov 2016 14:37
Forum: Car building
Topic: LMP Chassis
Replies: 12
Views: 22756

Re: LMP Chassis

Hello Ned, very nice work on these chassis. With regards to guide magnet placement (not height i.e. relative to guide wire) in the chassis. From what I've read here it appears to be placed in-line with the front axle, any further forward and the magnet will lift the rear wheels off the track. Have a...
by Marlon
Tue 8. Nov 2016 18:33
Forum: Track building
Topic: Magracing track layout
Replies: 7
Views: 15714

Re: Magracing track layout

Hi Keld, thanks for the advice on racing lines. I understand what you mean and will make some modifications before laying the wire. With regards to longer lane changes, the longer they are the longer it takes to clear (enough width between the cars) in front, on this relatively short track I might r...
by Marlon
Tue 8. Nov 2016 08:33
Forum: Track building
Topic: Magracing track layout
Replies: 7
Views: 15714

Re: Magracing track layout

Thanks for the info on the lane change plates Ned. I can make those easily enough. I guess the next step is to order some piano wire and give it a go.
by Marlon
Mon 7. Nov 2016 19:50
Forum: Track building
Topic: Magracing track layout
Replies: 7
Views: 15714

Re: Magracing track layout

Hi Ned, thanks for your reply. The rad of the inside lane is 238.5mm the racing line is 348mm. I'll move that lane change to bottom right. With regards lane changing are the plates just self adhesive strips? If so I assume they need to be set to the same height as the piano wire? The baja buggy just...
by Marlon
Mon 7. Nov 2016 18:37
Forum: Track building
Topic: Magracing track layout
Replies: 7
Views: 15714

Magracing track layout

Hi all, I'm looking at building a magracing track and would like some feedback on the design so far. I already have the base board hinged to the garage wall that currently has a slot track on it. The area I have measures 2950mm x 805mm. I'm starting off with a simple oval with racing lines and two l...