Please accept this e-mail with attachments as an entry for your slot car
track contest in the 1/32 scale category. In brief, the following summarizes
the layout content.
size: 4' W x 8' L
platform construction: 1" x framework, 5/8" main deck, 1/8" one piece
continuous run upper deck for elevated portion
of track layout.
layout size: 20' running length, four lane, over/under modified
figure eight configuration, 70% elevated
track type: Scalextric
power: 22 volts per lane w/switchable direction
controls: Parma w/45ohm "Sebring" resistor and finned aluminum
heat sink, optional brake on/off and main power
"kill" switch for each controller
timing/scoring: digital lap counter to 9999, timing to 1/100 second,
triggered by photocell pickups
accessories/scenery: 11 Lionel .027 gauge overhead street lamps, 4
recessed halogen underpass lamps, assorted building
lamps,18 volt (2) transformers for all accessories,
Scalextric buildings and "Goodyear" pedestrian bridge,
"hand made" items include catch fencing, all
overpass elements, signage, "inflatable" Molson & Foster's
replicas, and many others to numerous to mention
performance comments: small layout due to space limitations, still
provides close competition at moderate speeds, a nostalgic trip
back to the big slot car sets of my youth
