Build Journal: Drag Strip 1/8 mile
KkomaCar Wednesday, 5/8/2024
Track information
- [KkomaCar] Diecast Drag Strip
- youtube.com/@kkomacar
- New Drag Strip 1/8mile
- 1/8mile = 200m (1:64 scale = 3.125m)
- About 10.25ft
Schedule
- Begins on April 28th
- Completed at the end of May
Track and Channel Goals
- I want to promote K-Diecast Race like K-Pop
- No toy orange tracks or 3D printed tracks used.
- Use a 1:64 scale diorama
photo for reference
March~April - The timing system and start system
- It was manufactured by recycling existing parts.
- Since I am not an Arduino expert, I had a lot of difficulties when working on it for the first time.
April 28th
- Wood and frame work
May 1st
- masking tape work
- Isopink cutting work for terrain
May 3rd
-
Asphalt and concrete work for modeling
May 6th
- The color of the starting line was decided by voting in the Korean diecast community.
- Korea has a history of being "white color", so we decided on white.
- The background and wooden chopsticks were placed randomly for taking pictures.
- The test drive has been completed.
May 9th
- Building sign installation
- Change the starting point to red
- Diecast Brand Decoration
- Place a sample figure and take a photo
- I will update the content each time the work is completed.
Discussion
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May 10th
- Applying topographic plaster
- Roof and prop production
One of the best tracks I've ever seen in this short amount of time.
- The greatest compliment! Thank you. I think I can finish it in about two weeks and upload a race video! I will update the build journal until it is completed. — KkomaCar
- Cool. — LottaSpeedRacing
May 12nd
- lawn work
- Track sanding, for racing purposes. Repainting after sanding
- I'm so tired because it took me all day on Sunday.
May 13rd
- making trees
- Tree Placement and Diorama Testing
I still have to finish the details. I think it will take about 2 weeks.
See you soon in a YouTube video.
And New channel!
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