Scaler Course vs Rock Crawler Course

[SoCalMike]

ok getting ready to build a indoor course is their much of a differenc in both courses?
looking for input on setting it up for a Scaler 1.9

Here is the before look and the area I have to work with 4x8 and 28"x8

[jetboat]

I say keep the slot car track!!!! almost too small of an area for a decent course.

[fernando]

It will be very tight nomatter which route you decide to go. You stand a chance of getting bored with it. If you do go through with making a course 1.9 scaler would be the best choice due to the size of the course. Make sure that the course itself can be changed with moving rocks, mini split logs, and whatever other things you choose to use. Just don't make it where things can't be changed.

[Bigcatnearmiss]

I'd say do both, have the crawler course start under the track then go above it. Remember that elavation is your friend in tight spaces, you have an 8 foot wall to work off of with wall studs to bolt too.

Cheers,
DC

[fernando]

Good call (BIGCATNEARMISS) I didn't think outside of the box.

[SoCalMike]

Originally Posted by fernando

Make sure that the course itself can be changed with moving rocks, mini split logs, and whatever other things you choose to use. Just don't make it where things can't be changed.

That is my first step I will make sure of that

[SoCalMike]

Originally Posted by jetboat

I say keep the slot car track!!!! almost too small of an area for a decent course.

It's more of a Testing / Work Station then a full on course besides the money I get from the slot cars is going to #2 truck for the kids

[SoCalMike]

Originally Posted by Bigcatnearmiss

I'd say do both, have the crawler course start under the track then go above it. Remember that elavation is your friend in tight spaces, you have an 8 foot wall to work off of with wall studs to bolt too.

Cheers,
DC

Now that's a good idea Rock course under the layout then climb up to the scaler course

[bob1961]

my thoughts are a scaler course is more of a trail run like ya would go on in a 1:1 rig..............bob

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[rockeater]

That is a great idea, would be interesting to see

Originally Posted by SoCalMike

Now that's a good idea Rock course under the layout then climb up to the scaler course

[crawlinghulls]

Bridges and tunnels work in tight spots. I agree elevation is wonderful thing.