Adding DIY Guardrails to my Carrera Track

[@jimmyz2098]

Awesome! Just got my set today, and will be getting started this week-end. Will be heading to Wally-World too, to get some of these supplies, and can't wait to customize and make some of my own barriers and other accessories. Signs, etc. Your channel is great! Glad I found you.

[@twolinesslotcars]

Thanks Jimmy! Happy you enjoy the channel. Good luck with your build, it is a lot of fun.

[@VoodooDewey69]

Hey Marty I like your man cave it's awesome. I can imagine you could spend a small fortune once you start collecting all the cars and the doodads.

[@twolinesslotcars]

I keep it under control.. my man cave looks like an actual cave 😂

[@joanpereperaltapena1103]

Thanks Marty for this video. I share the same rational about slot. I’m just changing from analog to digital for the same reasons you’ve described. I’m 55 years old and I enjoy a lot playing slot with my kids. Here in Spain slot is not a big hobby yet but we’ll help to spread around. I’m waiting for your video about race software and your great analysis you make. Thanks again.

[@arghoknot]

Welcome to the hobby. I got my first track (Tyco) for Christmas when I was 12 years old in 1972. When I had my Scalextric track year's ago I created my borders and rumble strips using ¼" MDF. The track is slightly higher than the borders and so I used thin foam to shim it to the correct height. A small tabletop bandsaw will be a good investment and will pay for itself by making the borders yourself. I have built my 4th routed track to date. I have a four-lane tri-oval that is in six sections in the garage and my current 3 laner is in the basement. I purchased a CNC last year and now I am designing the building and the structures for the track.

[@twolinesslotcars]

Fantastic! Yes, I have considered going the mdf route but I change my layout quite a bit right now.. once I settle on the final layout, might have to go that way and make my own. A routed track would be a fun build!

[@richardhagood6549]

awesome videos i got my first carrera digital 2 years ago im still learning and im sure theres still more to learn thank you for all of this

[@twolinesslotcars]

Thank you for watching Richard! We always have more to learn. I love learning about the hobby everyday!

[@terawattz]

thanks t, you have given me a great idea for gaurdrails

[@twolinesslotcars]

Glad I could help! It is a question I get on the livestreams on Tuesday nights all the time.. there are lots of great guardrail materials out there..

[@consco3667]

100 feet! Nice! Guardrails are smart even with borders! Way to go Marty

[@DynamicsInFinances]

Very Nice

[@clarkesinspace]

Thanks for this. Fun tip. Squeeze the outside tab in and remove it for a cleaner look.

[@RUSHGEEK2112]

I'm going to do this and maybe laminate them as well.

[@twolinesslotcars]

Great idea!

[@metalmicky]

Nice guard rails, this idea only works on Carrera track , on Scalextric track you cannot get the bulldog clips to fasten securely , I designed and made my own to fit under the track and used cut down plastic border strip to act as the barrier, works great.

[@twolinesslotcars]

Nice idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@Clearwater124]

MDF and a saw man for borders!

[@bradsanders6954]

Guys make borders out of MDF also,can be very close to same thickness of track.

[@twolinesslotcars]

Brad, I have looked into this.. but felt like I needed to lock down my layout, but it has been changing a lot lately lol

[@bradsanders6954]

@@twolinesslotcars I know what you mean! About as soon as I get a layout I like, a new idea pops up!...........I dont have the space you have but I'm fitting everything I can into the space Ive got....scenery added in would tend to lock the track in place so I havent done any yet.

[@michaelnunez5701]

where did you purchase your track? how much did it set you back, Did you buy a digital set then add on to it or just purchased all separate thanks excellent content.

[@twolinesslotcars]

I started with a Starter kit(Carrera D132 GT Race Battle) and added on to it. Thanks Michael!

[@nja3224]

johnniesHobbies is a must for those getting back into slot cars. Looks great! Subscribed!

[@twolinesslotcars]

Thanks for the sub!

[@SPARK7311]

There is white plastic poster board (available at Michael's) which may be a bit more durable.

[@franks.jr.7236]

A 3d printer would help out on making track pieces has helped me out.

[@twolinesslotcars]

I will have to do some research on that.. thanks Frank!

[@sneifert1968]

Are ever concerned about dampness in your basement affecting your track.( rails mainly)?

[@twolinesslotcars]

My basement is pretty dry. I keep the track pretty clean.. I try to keep them wiped down. No problems to this point.

[@beatnickclassics]

Make your own boarders using MFD boards... That's what I'm doing....

[@twolinesslotcars]

I am considering this option.. it locks me into the layout.. and I am still experimenting..

[@Moondoggy1941]

What about using Nerf bullets for guardrails?

[@twolinesslotcars]

to look like a tire wall? might be a great idea..

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@twolinesslotcars Yeah you can buy them for cheap, when I get my track I will give it a try, let me know if you do.

[@twolinesslotcars]

@@Moondoggy1941 I will explore that Jim, thanks!

[@sneifert1968]

Someone needs to come up with a border hack. I think I saw somewhere where someone 3-D printed some.

[@twolinesslotcars]

I agree… boarders get so expensive.. I have found 3d printer plans for narrow boarders for Carrera track, it not full size boarders.

[@sneifert1968]

@@twolinesslotcars Did a brief search online. They’re out there. Seen boarders and boaders w/ multiple level barriers.

[@Area51racewayNC]

Stick with the soft boarders as the hard ones scuffs your cars paint job quicker I would stick with what you are doing.

[@markphillips5368]

Check out the Hobbywerkerei you-tube channel for a video on how to make your own track borders from medium density fibre board. The name of the video is "Carreabahn Randstreifen selber bauen (Tutorial)" The presenter of the video is speaking in German, but watching the video should give you any information you require to make your own.

[@twolinesslotcars]

great video.. thanks for the advice!

[@garthfrudd5974]

3d PRINT YOUR BORDERS. FIND SOMEONE WHOHAS 3D PRINTER.

[@twolinesslotcars]

Are there files available on the interwebs? That might be the option.. thanks Garth!

[@bradsanders6954]

Ive seen guardrail brackets 3D printed but not borders.

[@briangeboy1412]

Hey Marty, are you on facebook?

[@twolinesslotcars]

Yes I am 👍