tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post2552716095055355614..comments2024-01-23T12:41:44.446+00:00Comments on The Caffeinated Engine Driver: Track PaintingMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418527698793489162noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-1549846336251543752014-11-23T12:50:13.598+00:002014-11-23T12:50:13.598+00:00Certainly for plain track I won't be going bac...Certainly for plain track I won't be going back to the PECO stuff as it was much easier than I imagined to build this piece and it looks so much finer than the alternative. I'm still not sure about points or crossings yet, but we shall see.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418527698793489162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-83573580253221720702014-11-23T12:42:21.001+00:002014-11-23T12:42:21.001+00:00This track looks great. The time when I can put do...This track looks great. The time when I can put doing this off grows ever shorter, you and Paul are an inspiration!Iain Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633733907566547236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-25902633892634335322014-11-20T17:59:46.400+00:002014-11-20T17:59:46.400+00:00I have templates...I have templates...Paul B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05278773151546187084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-9456554093918922232014-11-20T13:41:05.346+00:002014-11-20T13:41:05.346+00:00Given the hassle I've had in the past with RTR...Given the hassle I've had in the past with RTR points I suppose even a badly hand built one might be a better long term bet! When I end up with a track plan where I need a point I'll give it a go.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418527698793489162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-51104541478629015432014-11-20T13:38:32.312+00:002014-11-20T13:38:32.312+00:00Mark if you can file and solder then you can build...Mark if you can file and solder then you can build your own points, it really is a lot easier than you might believe. Take your time and don't be tempted to cut corners when it comes to making the crossing. The big advantage of using PCB is that you can easily make adjustments should the need arise. I'm convinced that you can not only make points that look better but actually work better as well.Geoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458331893613937280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-90736075972329292442014-11-20T10:53:17.907+00:002014-11-20T10:53:17.907+00:00Thanks Geoff. I'm definitely convinced of the ...Thanks Geoff. I'm definitely convinced of the benefits now of building my own track and I certainly won't be going back to RTR for plain track. Points might be another issue though, I'll have to try building one and see if I can get it to work well.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418527698793489162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-22131511556599355162014-11-20T10:39:43.638+00:002014-11-20T10:39:43.638+00:00That is looking excellent Mark and is a huge impro...That is looking excellent Mark and is a huge improvement on the usual RTR products. <br /><br />Geoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458331893613937280noreply@blogger.com