ACCEL 2014 Posted March 24, 2021 Well I went through what 11 cars I had, AFX and Tyco's, cleaned them up and started this..................................... At Lowes, grass carpet Yes it's hot glued to my kitchen table (small dribbles) was going to use the garage interlocking rubber tiles but found this product. Started the first diorama , what to use for water? Fiber cloth towel, sure no electrocution here. Ordered some Innovative Hobby Flexstock buildings. This will not be as advanced as my 1/32 layout, but still the same thrill. some peeps, cats, dogs, ducks and a lil' of those and a lil' of them and this 4'X6' layout will be the cats meow............ We can go fish'n if you want..... well most cars, yes about, 50 new and used, (Fargin used vintage cost double, triple than new cars) on there way, and some track and some rebuild kits for my older cars should be here at the end of March. Triying to do this quick but nice and easy to disassemble if need be so no lighting planned. This is all because i can not lower my 1/32 scale layout due to over crowding in the garage until i sell my mothers house, it's alright it gave me this idea. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted March 24, 2021 Glad to see you back. Hope youre doing ok. This is looking great. What sort of track do these run on? Is it similar stuff to regular scalectrix but scaled down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted March 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Superluminal said: Glad to see you back. Hope youre doing ok. This is looking great. What sort of track do these run on? Is it similar stuff to regular scalectrix but scaled down? AFX Track 1/64 about 3" wide , I'm just waiting on various items to arrive, I'll be scratch building some things, i don't want to add too much if I ever need the kitchen table back😀 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted March 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Superluminal said: Glad to see you back. Hope youre doing ok. Yeah i'm fine works is good, the woman i'm in love with needs time so i just wanted to fill in the missing space to keep me occupied until she tells me different. pushing 57.5 years alot has really happened, kinda reflecting and our hobbies seem to be the very best therapy on God's green earth. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted March 25, 2021 Well if it ain't messy You're doing nothing Building chairs and outdoor tables and planters: Paper clips. foam rubber pad for chair height, blue game chips, insulin white caps for planters and pedestal for table tops along with Christmas bulb light sockets for planters also,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, gotta have some detail 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted March 25, 2021 INNOVATIVE HOBBY Building Card Flex Stock Structures, fun but tedious some buildings easier than others, Bleachers seem to be the most challenging due to all the scoring and folds... show front later when Peeps arrive 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted March 25, 2021 Waiting for all the animals and party people to put more in the parks 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted March 26, 2021 This is the Pits 3rd building down six to go... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted March 27, 2021 TYCO mini slot RC buggies had to have'm:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Front & Rear Springs are functional when i saw these Kapow! They're mine now😁 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveDStevens 70 Posted March 27, 2021 Your HO buggy's remind me of the SCX 1:32 scale buggy's, These SCX buggy's also have working suspension with 4 wheel drive. They are also fitted with "drop-arms" so that they can drive up and over obstacles. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted March 29, 2021 well out door dinning, grab a bite to eat and lets talk scratch build. Deck: FRP (fiberglass reinforced paneling) Deck Posts: "T" pins Black chain link fence: An old unused office letter organizer tray Blue Table Tops: Game Chip pieces Chairs: Paper clips and rubber pad hole punched to size HO Trash can & Cat: ( cats name Speedy_W_Beans) Dinner plates: White card stock punched to size Cups and bottles: Beads Hamburgers: OSB plywood punched to size Salads: From my scenery stash for all my trains, slots and dioramas including sawdust and or pencil shavings. Salad bowls: Jewelry bowl shaped metal stud buttons More peeps to be added and some flower planter pots and trying to figure out hot dog buns, Hotdogs will be wire painted brown oh need napkins and condiments also. My favorite table, Pizza punched to size from a gift card with a picture of pizza on it Want a slice? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted March 29, 2021 RC, Trains, Slot cars OH! MY! and more on there way, did i mention already had eleven (i wish i still had all the ones from my youth) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted March 29, 2021 Just now getting it going, few more buildings about 300 peeps or so, some more fun scratch builds on there way. Soldering jumper cables to the far side of the track with speaker wire, this helps distribute power through out the track better. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted March 29, 2021 Are they a couple of LMP cars on track? Cant zoom in that far on my phone screen. Doesnt look like the salad was too popular when theres pizza on offer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted April 1, 2021 Now that I have reflected on this layout, i decided to use the left over reflective tape from my Valkyrie Vette RC Drag build since i'm not lighting up the track, I may though as on my N Scale train and 1/32 Scale slot layouts have quite of few and just may get a few more Miller Engineering Neon battery operated signs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yogi-bear 2321 Posted April 1, 2021 only just came across this, what a cool build. It has given me an idea for the vintage matchbox and corgi cars I have been collecting lately! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted April 7, 2021 Z scale scratch build tooth pick cabins i did years ago, now i'll do one using bamboo skewers for this long log lodge... The logs are all done, just need to Dremel out windows and doors, some trim and some people and it's Kumbaya. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted April 7, 2021 Left is a Wizzard Storm Extreme & Right is a JAG Hobbies AugoranTR-3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted April 7, 2021 Good to the last drop, coffee grounds. Real road base smashed up smaller. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted April 7, 2021 Not finished yet................................................... OS3 Controller: You can run all different rated Ohm types of HO cars with this controller... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted April 8, 2021 Podium is a plastic corner protector from a patio door, checkered flag duct tape everybody should own a roll hand rails CAT 6 Red wire, banister poles retractable pen tube inserts, first two steps came with Preiser people, third landing step paint stirring stick and popsicle sticks and painted black, trophy is two blue rhinestones and an earing backer. Miller Engineering Sign at Micro Structures, there is a small champagne bottle and a racing helmet i made the sign is animated and has 46 functions 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted April 9, 2021 roof top drawer liner, i say gray slate tiles toothpick log stack Front porch and doors laminate flooring peeled back and re-glued to card stock 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites