Backyard crawler course build thread

[Motorider]

I decided to build me some fake rocks to crawl on. It's going to be much larger than what you see now. So far I have 5 trucks of stone and 3 trailers of dirt. I have about .75 acres and this will allow me a large area to build a large crawling course are as well as a u4 track...maybe.

So I have laid out stone first. Then dirt over the stone. Next I will ad some more stones on the side and tops. Then I will blend in dirt to make them into random rock shapes. Next I will use concrete over the dirt and shape and mold it into rocks. Lastly I will dye and stain it to look like real rock.

I plan on having a canyon of sorts with two random rows. There will be an island and off shoots. I plan to build a large arch rock formation somewhere on the course.

In the end I want it have a stream and small retention pond. Money and time will dictate if I ever do the stream down the middle of the canyon.

I figure it will take at least 15 more trucks of stone and 20 more trailers of dirt. Each trailer is about 2 yards of dirt.

















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[IVIaarten]

Wow, didn’t take long for your dog to take a poo on your new crawler course!

[Brake Weight]

Crawl this mountain of poo.

Originally Posted by Motorider

I would use that busted concrete and brick as it's own little section of apocalyptic/urban combat/SHTF/end times setup. I may try and get a load of that for a starter course.

[Motorider]

Originally Posted by Brake Weight

Crawl this mountain of poo.



I would use that busted concrete and brick as it's own little section of apocalyptic/urban combat/SHTF/end times setup. I may try and get a load of that for a starter course.

Most of that is actually stone from a porch foundation.

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[Brake Weight]

Originally Posted by Motorider

Most of that is actually stone from a porch foundation.

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We don't have natural stone her that's large enough to use constructionally.

[Motorider]

Originally Posted by Brake Weight

We don't have natural stone her that's large enough to use constructionally.

Then you could always find a sidewalk concrete crew. They Will have some demo concrete for free. You just have to contact them and load it up.

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[Brake Weight]

Originally Posted by Motorider

Then you could always find a sidewalk concrete crew. They Will have some demo concrete for free. You just have to contact them and load it up.

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That's the plan. I've got a cousin with a dump truck for a side hustle that's on the look out for a load of it.

[Motorider]

Originally Posted by Brake Weight

That's the plan. I've got a cousin with a dump truck for a side hustle that's on the look out for a load of it.

That is nice. Wish I had that kind of help. I have to carry these stones across a yard and load into my truck. Then unload at my place. Very physical work. The stone is so much heavier than concrete.

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[Motorider]

Update on the crawler course.... It's been a busy week so far. I have hauled in another 12 yards of dirt and 5 trucks of stone. I'm getting close to final height in some areas. I will have to add more dirt on all areas to fill in around the stone.

Here is a few pictures and a few videos for an update.

https://youtu.be/T4dMbyZ89kY

https://youtu.be/rxX9XXmLE1M



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[Motorider]

I started the framework for the y stone arched I'm installing. I think it's going to turn out good. I just hope I can afford all the Portland that is going to be required.

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[Motorider]

Had some scrap window wells to utilize and added an unexpected feature to the course today. I added a tunnel. It will also double as drainage for the course interior. The bottom will be filled with large river rock. It's going to look totally bad ass. So much work and only one set of hands....

It got dark be for I got the last truckload of dirt shoveled off today. I'll get some more pictures of today's progress tomorrow.

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[Shinchu]

Looking good!
Im in escrow and the backyard has an elevated garden bed along the back fence that is perfect for a narrow trail with some obstacles. (Imagine a side scrolling video game like mario bros but with tiny trucks hahaha)
There is a stone place just up the street.

I taking notes and getting ideas here

[Motorider]

Originally Posted by Shinchu

Looking good!
Im in escrow and the backyard has an elevated garden bed along the back fence that is perfect for a narrow trail with some obstacles. (Imagine a side scrolling video game like mario bros but with tiny trucks hahaha)
There is a stone place just up the street.

I taking notes and getting ideas here

Thank you. I hope it inspires others to create the crawl space of their dreams.

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[Motorider]

Originally Posted by IVIaarten

Wow, didn’t take long for your dog to take a poo on your new crawler course!

its a little fertilizer for the scale trees im planting...

didnt even notice that. My brother took those images. My camera lens is broken on my phone and that is why there is glare on some of the images.

[mewalsh100]

That's lookin sweet. Puts my little course to shame. Gonna have to expand over the Winter!

[Motorider]

Originally Posted by mewalsh100

That's lookin sweet. Puts my little course to shame. Gonna have to expand over the Winter!

Thanks. I need to get some more images. I have moved in 11 more truck loads of stone. I have about 5 or 6 more until my stone source is exhausted.

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[Motorider]

Here is the much needed update. I have added 13 more truck loads of stone and I have now depleted my source. Gonna have to hit the roadsides to get it finished. Here are a few shots. I have my cement mixer now and will be ready to pour some concrete eventually. It will have to warm up though. Can't have it freezing at night.












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[Zippy1]

That's rad
I knew a guy that lives in town, and the city made him remove his. Go figure, said it was a eyesore, and a hazard to the kids in the area. GO FIGURE!!!
His land, he pays the taxes, and last time I checked, if it was a "hazard", that would mean someone would be trespassing. At least, that's how I think.

[Motorider]

Originally Posted by Zippy1

That's rad
I knew a guy that lives in town, and the city made him remove his. Go figure, said it was a eyesore, and a hazard to the kids in the area. GO FIGURE!!!
His land, he pays the taxes, and last time I checked, if it was a "hazard", that would mean someone would be trespassing. At least, that's how I think.

Thanks zippy! Well I'm a long ways from finishing. I hope the final product simulates natural stone. Furthermore I have approval from my neighbors and there is nothing to the north of my property. I live up on a hill in town and unless someone is trespassing on Ricks 7 acres to see my back yard, they can't even see it from anywhere. The city had better plan for a fight if they try to make me remove it.

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[Inspector86]

Originally Posted by Zippy1

That's rad
I knew a guy that lives in town, and the city made him remove his. Go figure, said it was a eyesore, and a hazard to the kids in the area. GO FIGURE!!!
His land, he pays the taxes, and last time I checked, if it was a "hazard", that would mean someone would be trespassing. At least, that's how I think.

For that to happen, some neighbor likely filed a complaint.