9 home Carrera slotcar track projects with layouts

[@nja3224]

I built the HiBank #1. Thank you so much!!!

[@zoskinso3420]

Nice! Thanks for commenting. Have fun.

[@rodentcafeteria]

Pretty cool at 1:15, when the two cars collided and the car directly behind them made it through.

[@OKSlotCarTesting]

Nice video! Thanks for clearing up what track pieces are needed!. Just subbed!🏁

[@zoskinso3420]

Thanks for the nice comment. 👍

[@gustose6]

Thanks for the plans. There’s a few I can adapt to work with my Scalextics parts.

[@zoskinso3420]

Sounds great!

[@MrMackanno]

Cool ideas. For those interested in distances per lane, I got them here: #1 (54'11" vs 54'10") #2 (61' vs 60'10") #3 (55'10 vs 57'8") #4(58'10 vs 60'9") #5(51'7" vs 53'6") #6 (58'5" vs 60'3") #7 (54'1" vs 56') #8 (58'7" vs 58'5") #9 (63'5" vs 63'7") If you do not have the digital system I highly recommend tracks 2, 8, and 9 due to how close lanes are, otherwise it would make it quite unfair to the racer on the exterior lanes. As example, track #4 has a difference between lanes of almost 2 feet! (close to 60cms). That's an extra 19'2" (6 meters) if you have a 10 lap race!

[@zoskinso3420]

Thanks for the input and for watching. Have fun!

[@MrMackanno]

@@zoskinso3420 Thanks! happy New Year, by the way.

[@symbian1530]

Thank you for sharing these very original layouts. Unfortunatly the information about pieces of track is not readeable on the screen. Continue sharing with us more layouts, please!

[@zoskinso3420]

Yes that is unfortunate. Maybe screen capture and zoom? Inventory I have to build these is: 27 - standard straight (inc lane changes) 1 - control terminal 2 - 1/3 straight 2 - 1/4 straight 8 - 1/30 curve 19 - 1/60 curve 6 - 2/30 curve 6 - 2/30 Banked curve 2 - 4/15 curve Hope that helps.

[@nja3224]

@@zoskinso3420 Am I to understand you created all these layouts from the tracks you included in this inventory?

[@zoskinso3420]

@@nja3224 👍

[@wjspade]

@@zoskinso3420I’ve still got a long way to go! Haha A 2/30 banked curve, a Bluetooth adapter, and a pair of pit lanes will be my next Carrera purchases.

[@TojuRacing-ry4cf]

Cool vid, Nice set of layouts! Making a new track is a lot of fun. Gave you a Sub. :) Race On!

[@zoskinso3420]

Thanks & Have fun.

[@mikemarkson3286]

Good evening. Getting into slot cars. Just saw this video. Having a hard time making out the parts list for Multi Level #1. It's a great layout for my space if you could clear up the parts list for me. Great video.

[@zoskinso3420]

Hi Mark, thanks for the nice comment. The parts list is: standard straight 26 (lane changes = 2 straights) 1/3 straight 2 1/4 straight 2 Power terminal 1 1/30 curve 8 (could be 6 - 1/30 & 19 - 1/60 but the list is what I had) 1/60 curve 18 2/30 (banked or not) 6 4/15 curve 2 (I got these at CincySlots, they sell single track pc. A pkg is 12 pc) Have fun. 👍

[@markmed9091]

An excellent post . Thanks so much .

[@zoskinso3420]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@patrickpalmer3374]

Awesome looking tracks

[@zoskinso3420]

Thanks.

[@randynewton8478]

Thanks for the details!! I am preparing to build one ,probably yours, this Christmas I am building it on a "rotating Table. This is so one side is Permanent mount Track and Decor the "flip will be my wifes work table : Any suggestions on how to affix all pieces to be able to flip over? thanks a lot

[@zoskinso3420]

These clips are available to secure track to base. Carrera 85209 Track fastening stick, for securing 124/132 track to a surface. Available from Carreraslots.com and elsewhere. Interesting idea, good luck and thanks.

[@wjspade]

I’m interested to learn how this project turned out.

[@franbjslot]

Muy bonito, saludos👍👏👏👏

[@ralphsegelke8682]

Sehr gut gemacht.

[@zoskinso3420]

Thank you.

[@masterspin7796]

That was bad ass!

[@zoskinso3420]

😄 Thanks for the comment.

[@Suzukii-DIY]

Wow. If you don't mind, we're new to this. What are you using for the track supports in the center of some of the elevated track sections? Is there an app for the Carrera track designs? Thanks.

[@zoskinso3420]

Hi Suzukii, I make all my track supports out of MDF (fiberboard), scrap wood and styrofoam. You can see them in my video 'Carrera track shoulders, mods, jumpers' starting @ 2:01. There are several track design apps available. I use a free app I downloaded, Carrera Track Planner, it is not great but does work for my needs. Also visit the SmartRace website, at the bottom of the page is a link to many track design ideas. SmartRace is a race and timing management app (about $12.00) I highly recommend for Carrera. Thanks for watching & commenting.

[@antonmilius5197]

thanks for these good ideas. Can you tell me if it would be worthwhile to buy a cheaper 1/24 digital track and expand it with a cheaper Evolution track?

[@zoskinso3420]

Thanks anton, I think basic Carrera track is the same for digital and evolution, I don't know of cheaper compatable track parts. Usually cheaper to find expansion packs that fit your needs and add single pieces as needed to complete layout. I designed several layouts and made an inventory of what I needed and shopped for deals when I started.

[@antonmilius5197]

@@zoskinso3420 thank you for your thoughts. I guess it's good to buy little by little, depending on how much money I can save. I should probably also look for used tracks. however, I am a rather poor student 😺

[@antonmilius5197]

everything around the track will also be important to me. well youtube.com/@BoonesSlotCarGarage is a great help too 🌳🌲⛰️🏎️🚙🛣️💕

[@zoskinso3420]

@@antonmilius5197 Boone is an artist & wonderful teacher, Marty Ford, MP slots & Dave Kennedy @ slot car news are informative slotcar stuff too. Check out Anthony Ramsey for a nice landscaped layout and some DIY tips. Cincyslots.com a great resourse for track, cars etc.

[@nja3224]

@zoskinso3420 - Thank you for doing this. I bought a D132 set during the Covid lockdowns but never had the room to keep a track up any longer than a few days. I now have the room for a permanent setup with limits but can build any of the plans you showed and I am stoked! Thank you su much, Im sure I am not the only grateful viewer. You replied to a comment indicating the track inventory. Did you build all those layouts with that inventory or was it for one plan in particular? Thanks in advance. - Nick

[@zoskinso3420]

Hi Nick. I think that track inventory will build all of these layouts. Adding 2 more 1/4 straights (4 total) should build the layouts thru #18. CarreraSlots.com, LEB Hobbies and Cincyslots.com are a good source for parts. CincySlots sells single pieces, handy because I didn't want to pay for 12 - 4/15 pc when I wanted 4. Thanks for the nice comment. Good luck with the layout and Have Fun.

[@nja3224]

I just ordered some various tracks from LEB. I’ve used them before, great to do business with.

[@jojoe469]

Awesome 😍 it joe

[@zoskinso3420]

👍😊

[@mrj9058]

Thanks sir! I am on my way, lol.

[@zoskinso3420]

Have fun!

[@ericperry72]

Hey I'm new to this, well new since 1986, I want to get started but in a 1/24 scale digital. Is there a set I can buy or you recommend that will give me wireless controllers as well? And should I buy multiple sets instead of a set and expansion packs?

[@zoskinso3420]

Sets are supposed to be available this month from Carreraslots.com & LEBhobbies.com, 124 sets w/ wireless. Two sets is great but with the cost of 124 sets expansion pks may be more economical.

[@mrj9058]

Great designs sir! Can you list the exact track parts used for the Speedway Rally #2 design? I have enough space to build it.

[@zoskinso3420]

Thanks. Sorry the list are hard (impossible) to read. This is the list: Standard Straight 26 (includes lane changers) 1/3 Straight 2 1/4 Straight 1 Power Terminal 1 Curve 1/30 4 Curve 1/60 16 Curve 2/30 (bank or flat) 6 Enjoy.

[@heatmonster420]

@@zoskinso3420 you’re a legend!

[@dholte1]

I'm just starting out and am wondering what the parts are for the first one, Hibank #1. Thanks for the plans

[@zoskinso3420]

Welcome to the hobbie Bard H. Parts List for HiBank#1: 22 - standard straight (inc lane changes) 2 - 1/3 straight 2 - 1/4 straight 1 - power terminal 6 - Curve 1/30 19 - Curve 1/60 6 - Curve 2/30 (banked or flat) Have Fun! 🏎👍

[@userrnamenotavailabl]

Hi, you have some interesting track shoulders/borders that look narrower than standard. Did you make or 3D print them?

[@zoskinso3420]

All the shoulders/borders & fences are home made. Most of the parts I made from MDF (medium density fiberboard). I used a jig saw and bandsaw to create the shapes.

[@userrnamenotavailabl]

@@zoskinso3420 Thank you for the info. They look neat.

[@agustingrillo4935]

Thanks For sharing, which software are You using For disign tracks?

[@zoskinso3420]

Carrera Track planner

[@Isingdabodyelectric]

I have old Carrera analog track. Tons of analog cars. Will these layouts work with my old track. Can I mix digital and analog track. Retired now I want to get back to ut

[@zoskinso3420]

Layouts should work fine. Carrera Digital & analog tracks (132/124) are the same, difference is in control box and cars. Digital cars work on either, analog only work with analog control box. Old track looks compatable with newer track but I can't say for sure.

[@milesobrien2694]

A price for each less cars would be helpful.

[@zoskinso3420]

Chief, Short answer is about $750 total to build these layouts. I started with a set w/digital controllers on sale for $269. Once I knew I liked it I designed a few tracks and figured out what I needed to build them and bought packaged parts & individual as needed. A consideration is if a great deal can be found (as I did) buy 2 sets (I didn't). 4 cars, 4 controllers, backup power terminal and power pack, less track to add. Hope that helps.

[@milesobrien2694]

@@zoskinso3420 That was perfect. Thank you so much. A group of us were slot car racing in the late 1960's. While a lot has changed, it looks like a lot has stayed the same.

[@rajeshkoli8633]

Hi how can I get these track parts or from where I can get

[@zoskinso3420]

Hi Rajesh, I have bought track & cars from Amazon.com, Carreraslots.com, LEBhobbies.com, Cincyslots.com & Ebay.

[@dennleo843]

Can you give me a parts list for Speedway Rally #2

[@zoskinso3420]

Sure. 26 Standard Straight (inc lane changers) 2 1/3 Straight 1 1/4 Straight (on overpass) 1 Power Terminal 4 Curve 1/30 16 Curve 1/60 6 Curve 2/30 Cheers.

[@dennleo843]

@@zoskinso3420 Thanks

[@heatmonster420]

So looking at about 800 bucks?

[@zoskinso3420]

@@heatmonster420 Yes, depending on set cost.