Check out my 27ft x 13ft Scalextric Digital Suzuka Circuit

[RikkiGT-R]

Been working on this for a while now (about 7 months or so). The track layout itself was designed for me by JL-F1 on SlotForum. I had tried various designs myself but couldn't get it just right.
Takes up my entire loft, and is 27.5ft long by 13ft wide (at the widest point). All electrics are finally finished and, although I haven't uploaded another video just yet, I have a working Ferris Wheel in place (built by my Dad out of Meccano).

Let me know what you think:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJJV8ZxH1QE&feature=g-upl

 

[Roger the Horse]

How have you modelled the elevation changes? Some of Suzuka is pretty steep. I can't really see in the video.

 

[RikkiGT-R]

How have you modelled the elevation changes? Some of Suzuka is pretty steep. I can't really see in the video.

If you flick back to previous videos you will see it taking shape.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVsV0_CmBX8&feature=channel&list=UL

^^ that video will give you the idea.

EDIT: the layout will eventually be fully scenic, so none of the wood will be visible.

 

[Roger the Horse]

OK, it's clearer in that video. Cool, I wish I had the time, space and money to do stuff like that.

 

[RikkiGT-R]

Those risers might look a little flimsy (especially the taller ones), but they are rock solid.

 

[MarcoM]

just awesome

 

[Skython]

That is very cool, and once you get some detail it will be even better... Nice singing voice in your other videos too.

 

[W3H5]

Got any pics? YouTube doesn't work for me and I'd really like to see this.

 

[photonrider]

Very nice. Pics please, if you could, and ongoing progress reports. You may need to work on separate lighting solutions for photo/video shots. Ambient lighting for real-time racing is of course a matter of taste.

Great job. Hope to see similar projects from other members in here as well.

Cheers,
Harry.

 

[commodoreben]

That is amazing how long did it take to design and put together?

 

[RikkiGT-R]

That is very cool, and once you get some detail it will be even better... Nice singing voice in your other videos too.

Thanks

Got any pics? YouTube doesn't work for me and I'd really like to see this.

I'll get a few pics together today and post them

Very nice. Pics please, if you could, and ongoing progress reports. You may need to work on separate lighting solutions for photo/video shots. Ambient lighting for real-time racing is of course a matter of taste.

Great job. Hope to see similar projects from other members in here as well.

Cheers,
Harry.

Thanks.
There is a window on each end of the loft; these let in more than enough light during the day.
There is also 10 spot lights on the loft ceiling, plus the recently-added LED floodlights for that funky look.
Plenty of different lighting options

That is amazing how long did it take to design and put together?

I bought this house a year ago. One of the provisos when house-hunting was that the house I bought had to have a loft conversion, or a loft that could be converted (as I had planned all along to build either a large Scalextric or Model Railway). I got the latter.
Planning the layout itself took a couple of months, with countless torn-up track plans plus a lot of head scratching.
But once I had the final plan (and as soon as the loft was converted), it all came together quite quickly.
Started the loft conversion last August or September, and have been noodling around with it since.

 

[RikkiGT-R]

Just testing this first. Will add the rest of the pics if this one is successful.

This is how the loft looked to begin with:


GTP1 by RikkiGT-R, on Flickr

Then ready for plastering (I'm skipping a few chapters):


GTP2 by RikkiGT-R, on Flickr

Then it was complete (as far as joinery and electrics/plumbing is concerned):


GTP3 by RikkiGT-R, on Flickr

The final track plan:


GTP4 by RikkiGT-R, on Flickr

Massive (bizarre shaped) table being constructed:


GTP5 by RikkiGT-R, on Flickr

Just making sure the track fits perfectly:


GTP6 by RikkiGT-R, on Flickr

Building the track risers and trackbed:


GTP7 by RikkiGT-R, on Flickr

Adding the LED floodlights:


GTP8 by RikkiGT-R, on Flickr

And a final, arty shot for now:


GTP9 by RikkiGT-R, on Flickr

 

[axletramp]

Wonderful stuff! Look forward to watching you progress with the scenery. 👍