Build journal: Needle Drop Speedway
Working on this track build. Hoping to start some diorama soon and see what I can do. I am not normally the arts/crafts type but I love me some Hot Wheels and seeing the tracks out there got me intrigued, so...here we go I guess. 
Discussion
That's looking friggin sweet!
Well done!
What sort of times do you get?
That is going to be a blast!
Certainly an enviable build space!! Digging the early 270 degree turn in the corner, plus it appears relatively easy to film
Great start, I like where this is heading!!
- Thank you. I was trying to get the most of the height I had to work with. Big room but not tall. — MainelyDiecastRacing
I updated the track with some new Spool Heads pieces (or old if you will as his new store is about to launch in a few days) and added some pics at the top. It has proven impossible to get diorama up; out in the shed, so I am considering a new track build in the basement (my recording studio/dj booth/card and D&D book storage area/hotwheels modifying zone..might need to curb the hobbies...lol) as it would be easier to do diorama in the house. I will probs run races on Needle Drop as well as in the basement...TBD
Not quite feeling comfortable with audio/video editing (as I have never really done it) so I am not quite ready to host races but I am super curious what other builds will get for times so I will try to get some practice in this fall/winter.
- the other problem with the shed would be humidity. Since most white hobby glues are not waterproof, condensation can ruin a bunch of hard work in no time. — dr_dodge
- looking amazing as a layout! — dr_dodge
- thanks for the info!! I have just not wanted to go out there while the kiddo is sleeping but...good point. — MainelyDiecastRacing
- Simple video edits and the audio, write your script based on what you see and think. Commentary will come to you as you talk through it. I use Audacity to record my voice overs. I prefer a headset when recording my voice over, but a simple mic will work as well. The track looks grand! — Midwest_Diecast_Raceway
- I know if I built high up like that here in Aus, I would be concerned with heat , expansion contraction of the track, and warping 3D parts. So I think basement a great idea for you! Cheers, good luck! — CutRock_R_Marc_D
- Yeah it definitely got pretty hot up there this summer and one piece warped that was in direct sunlight. I am going to cover those windows to keep the sun out and insulate a little to keep some of the heat out. — MainelyDiecastRacing
- Any video of test runs? — alva1370
- There is one short video on his 'MainelyDiecastRacing' channel — ManiacMotorsports
- I’ll put some more up soon. — MainelyDiecastRacing
- Wow, fast track — alva1370
Looking good! You have a great space to work with... good luck with it!
I uploaded a short video (only put some music over the video and spliced footage of the 4 races together) on youtube in case anyone wanted to see cars going down the track. Went with Mustangs vs Camaro's. First attempt at video editing of any kind. lol
- Video isn't available — ManiacMotorsports
- try it now? — MainelyDiecastRacing
- Good! — ManiacMotorsports
- Good racing! — ManiacMotorsports
- nice! — dr_dodge
- Just bought a GoPro so video quality will be much better than my iPhone, going forward. — MainelyDiecastRacing
- Great! — ManiacMotorsports
Your track is coming along great. You have a good space there. Track building is so much fun and racing on it is even better! Congratulations and keep us posted.