Went to Sandown this morning to see the V8's

Velociraptor82 · 06-11-2010, 03:16 PM

Here are some of my pix:

Sick EB · 06-11-2010, 04:35 PM

awsome lol. how much did that set you back?

Redrum · 06-11-2010, 10:27 PM

Ambrose is back! Awesome

Velociraptor82 · 07-11-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sick EB

awsome lol. how much did that set you back?

I've been collecting it over a period of time so it would be hard to guess a figure. However I've ordered another $150 worth of track with the hopes of building Bathurst. Assuming that I've got the space I plan to be adding buildings and landscape to suit a 90's era Tooheys 1000.

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Originally Posted by Redrum

Ambrose is back! Awesome

That he is. 1 time only, special appearance from the states. Although I think he needs a tyre change as his lap times have been dropping off.

smally289 · 07-11-2010, 11:38 AM

If you need some genuine Yobbo's for the hill, let me know.

Velociraptor82 · 08-11-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by smally351

If you need some genuine Yobbo's for the hill, let me know.

Oh you mean like these guys:

I also need some ride-on (lawnmower) eskys..

smally289 · 08-11-2010, 01:55 PM

That'll do.
I know it wouldn't be to scale, but I was going to offer to sit on the side of the track with a few mates drinking Tooheys New and yelling out obscenities to any female visible. I even have a few Bathurst 100 commemorative Tooheys cans from the '89 and '90 race to make it look real. Bet the beer is off by now though!

Velociraptor82 · 08-11-2010, 02:08 PM

When it's finished (hoping it it'll look as good in real life as it does in my head and that it will fit into the lounge), you'll always be welcome to come past, have a few drinks and hell, Johnson may even let you have a drive.

There is going to be alot of custom work to get the Bathurst atmosphere going. Such as the crowds on top of the mountain. tents, banners, ride on lawnmowers, empty beer cans. etc, etc,etc. I recently bought some pit garages which, with a little moddification could look like the Bathurst ones. Also bought some grid girls and "pit babes". Hopefully arriving in the mail soon.

Velociraptor82 · 17-11-2010, 07:40 PM

New pictures:

I'm still waiting on the final track pieces to arrive before I put any real effort into buildings (most of which will have to be hand built.

JAKHMR · 17-11-2010, 09:53 PM

Thats crazy. Is the Hill going to go up on the couches or the kitchen bench top?

**Sorted** · 17-11-2010, 10:19 PM

Omg "Carrera" That was the brand of all brands 30 years ago to have for slot car sets, F1 cars were awesome, also the Polizia cars, Porsche, Bmw, Merc etc etc race cars - I use to have stax when I was young

Good to see it's still going string

Scott · 17-11-2010, 10:27 PM

Great stuff! Just put my order in for Christmas

Velociraptor82 · 25-11-2010, 04:53 PM

The final track pieces have arrived and settlement for my place in Pakenham took place today. woohoo.

I've confirmed that the whole Bathurst layout just fits into the room. (photos to follow). As you'll be able to see from the photos, there is no room left to walk around the track and therefore can't be a permanent setup. Now I plan to redesign a compact track to sit on a table in the rear of the room.

Scott · 25-11-2010, 04:57 PM

Must. Have. Pics.

Velociraptor82 · 25-11-2010, 05:12 PM

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EBW-302 · 25-11-2010, 05:25 PM

Awesome, I had the Bathurst setup back in the day.

Girl in pink looks like shes about to drop some kids off :P

Scott · 25-11-2010, 05:54 PM

That's great! Now go get some stuff to make a mountain out of.