losi scale micro course how to.

[murdock]

a few people on here have pm'ed me about my course so i figured i'd post the reply that i sent back to them. and my build up pics.

Originally Posted by murdock

Hey hugo,
im glad you like it, i actually have two tracks because im working on the best/cheapest way my self.
the approach that has worked the best for me so far was;
1) a light peice of ply wood
2)Map out what you want with styrofoam <sp?
(it doesnt have to be perfect because you have to go back and glue it down. hot glue works best.
NOTE, the more jagged/rugged it is the more texture you'll have when you paper mache')
3) once you have it the way you want it, make your paper mache' to cover the styrofoam.
4)start with elmers glue in the 16oz bottle, thin out flour using warm to hot water until its the same or close to consistency of the elmers glue, then mix em together)
NOTE, after the first track i realized shredding the crap out of the paper is only time consuming, and actually makes it hold up worse...
5)When you are satisfied with your paper mache' layout let it sit over night in a warm dry spot.
6)Now you want to cover all your mache' with grout or masonry repair cement i used; "UGL DRYLOK fast plug hydraulic cement". I like this stuff because it makes some neat scale effects when you roll over, scrape, burn out ect. and it all wipes right off. if you dont like the dust you can spray clear coat over the whole thing.
7) Wait to test out untill you know it's dry, cant stress that enough! You don't want to ruin all your hard work and rig at the last minute.
Note, while youre waiting you can throw some color on your course by dusting spray paint over the top, or adding some bushes and trees. model train supplies are great for adding that realistic look
and here's some signs packages i made in case you haven't seen them. hope this helps

If i was to do it over i would do them on a 6'X6" plank so i could make them into shelves that go around my room.

good luck with your track and lmk if you have any other questions.
p.s. do you mind if i turn this into a thread?
_murdock

[murdock]

and the build pics

[EvoKin]

Looks Awesome.

[big bronco]

man thats cool!

[CAPTAIN INSANE-O]

NICE

[shadowrejects]

OMG thats sooo pimp!!!! dude thats awesome!! someone has too much time on their hands ;)

[murdock]

lol thanks guys .

i recently lost my job so yeah, free time is an understatement

i just finished my first scaler too

[bmx_ican92]

Still a "jeep" trail only!? welcome to team toyota

[cutlaSS]

Killer lookin course. Love your Yota, has to be one of the nicest Micro scalers around. If I could get my projects done, I would love to do a "clone" of your truck.

[Kitebug]

Thanks for the tips, course look sweet!

[murdock]

thanks!!!
the complements make it feel like time well spent.

i really like the truck in your avatar cutlass.
the model is a 1/20th linberg there is some cool trucks on the bay right now. such as a willys and a nissan king cab

[cutlaSS]

Thanks, that was my first scaler. I wish I never sold it, but I'm in the process of building another.

I had the Baywatch version of the lindberg kit back when they were in production. I might have to get one "just in case". Gotta finish my micro 4runner first.

[murdock]

Originally Posted by cutlaSS

Thanks, that was my first scaler. I wish I never sold it, but I'm in the process of building another.

I had the Baywatch version of the lindberg kit back when they were in production. I might have to get one "just in case". Gotta finish my micro 4runner first.

Get r done
ill be so mad if i find a 1/20 4runner after i build this "crazyblaze" clone lol





oh i almost forgot ..... flat paints, make it stone paints, and camo paints are the way to go. to get that rock look, you just dust it where you want it, you dont have to lay a solid coat of paint.

[QuicherKryan]

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!

[Marq]

sweet course thanks for the how to

[rock monster 42]

wow. now thats a cool course

[atom631]

some vids of you running your course would be awesome...also some build specs on your scaler would be cool b/c its the best looking micro ive seen yet.

[MTtaco]

Dude, your course is just flat out bad ass.

[too many hobbies]

What did u use for the bumper on the truck. I don't have one yet but me and my 2 brothers are drooling. As soon as we save for them (not much longer) we'll buy 3 I want to scale and I was looking for one of those bumpers any info very helpful. Gonna need lots of help to pull off a good scaler. (PS this will be my first "HOBBY GRADE" rc had a few xmods before but got tired of all the stupid low quality crap.