200ft long Scalextric track - 1 hour 40 minutes of construction compressed into 2 minutes, followed by some action shots of two Audi TT cars racing.
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@hardknocker12310 жыл бұрын
OMG! I remember this from my childhood! Forgot all about Scalextric! Good times
@CZ350tuner9 жыл бұрын
Back in 1986 my brother, friends and myself moved all the furniture out of the living room and laid out all the Scalextric track I had around the large living room. Not as much as this but all the track from a 1966 Scalextric 6 track set (that was the biggest available back then) plus all the additional track bought during the 1970's that had sat in the loft for years. Had 3rd radius outside curves at the far ends and a 22 x section straight with twisty bits and chicanes within reach of the control area. Used a Scalextric power jump booster cable (how many people have bought one of these??) as the return run power drop at the extremes was noticable (1/2 speed). Managed to over heat and seize a motor on a JPS but it cooled down and was OK. Later used a water spray gun to simulate wet track condition. Played all day on a Saturday and well into Sunday. One friend had his wife phone at 4 AM and asked if we'd seen her husband plus 8 year old son?? After a phone nagging they had to go home. (Women never understand the important fun events in life!!) Now it's all packed back in the loft where it has sat for years since 1986.
@verdeboyo9 жыл бұрын
you cannot beat scalextric. I have almost as much track as that in my bro's loft. Brilliant stuff!
@tread_well_frank27728 жыл бұрын
that was great fun watching, i must say. and even a dash cam! brings memories when i was a kid but i never had a track a fifth that size. lot more fun than bigger slot cars. hooray for the creator of this track, the racers, the camera man, etc and the uploader !!!!
@shawz108 жыл бұрын
Nothing better than a nice clean basement with a pool table and pinball machines and lots of room to build something crazy like this! Cool!
@stephendrivick8408 жыл бұрын
A mini-pool table, a pinball machine, AND a giant slot car track. That's a fun room! :)
@icyfireball1008 жыл бұрын
Aw, man! I used to have an awesome track like this! I don't anymore, but the memories just roll in.
@mtx49911 жыл бұрын
About 1 hour 40 minutes for the construction - I had the camera running the whole time so the pressure was on!
@MrBrander12 жыл бұрын
:) You brought my childhood memories back. We didn't have this kind of colossal track. Just a little bit of track and a few twists and turns but it was so much fun. Especially because the track was made out of rigid rubber you could bend it in all kinds of ways and make all kinds of cool inventions with it. Not to meantion when those cars lost grip on all 4 wheels and they were hanging just from the connector and racing way faster than they should have. :D It was so much fun.
@BradfordGuy8 жыл бұрын
I had something like this as a kid; 1:32 scale. Only had about 30 feet of track though. Great video!
@lokieec.r.p.swarrior87406 жыл бұрын
WOW!! I so wish I had a set-up like that. House to small. Looks like so much fun!! Thx for sharing!!
@stephen225648 жыл бұрын
Love the car POV footage :)
@jmart92212 жыл бұрын
*Clapping* that music played along really well...love the cam shot when the car falls and the music goes along with it
@smudgeyarksha35146 жыл бұрын
This brought back memories 1991 when a was 10 yr old building a scalextric up with my old man, real bonding time loved it, and love this set up it's out fucking standing!
@niceneezy9 жыл бұрын
Impressive layout! What's even more impressive, is that you managed to set it all up without stepping on any of the track!! LOL
@nichelewilliams67239 жыл бұрын
til lfr47i
@JarodGould9 жыл бұрын
Lovely video worth the hour and 40 minutes setting it up that was funny at 3:30 I have this at home but it is a very old one getting a new one soon liked
@JoseMunoz-hl3bh7 жыл бұрын
Great video and amazing track! Was wondering how did you get enough power to 200 feet worth of track?
@muscleman0211 жыл бұрын
that was off da chain. i miss having the tyco racing tracks. great video!!!
@Pedalpunk5713 жыл бұрын
Man, I loved your video!! especially the part when the car flips over at the end and the music becomes all tragic sounding.......Cool!!
@Palthios12 жыл бұрын
Man... I used to play with these when I was a kid back in the early-mid 90s. Had no idea they still make this stuff.
@onlyAPBTs8 жыл бұрын
The music to this is perfect!
@Maf43012 жыл бұрын
scalextric, pinball, a pool/snooker table - every thing a man could need!
@mrelectron62208 жыл бұрын
Very cool, really like the on board camera on the car
@theoriginalbillholt12 жыл бұрын
I dug this, and I've never been an extreme slot car fan. I liked the production quality. It was cool how you synced the emotive characteristic of the audio with the roll-over at the end. ; ]
@marmarymotherofgod12 жыл бұрын
You're living out a childhood fantasy, man.
@Mordraxxx12 жыл бұрын
Nice!!! I recently aquired a couple of tracks and built myself one in the dining room, no where near as large as yours. I like your in car camera too :)
@LightDC9 жыл бұрын
I was so keen for these aha, where did the days go man!! :(
@L78Nova212 жыл бұрын
The car-cam was the finest touch, cool vid, dude.
@ArGyProductions12 жыл бұрын
This bring back memories when I was 7 back in the mid 90's
@yellowskunk34659 жыл бұрын
Thanks man for the trip. Very cool.
@mtx49912 жыл бұрын
Just 1 power base was used, but with 2 x 2.5A power supplies powering it. The speed drops off slightly when the cars are furthest from the power but only a little, and we raced 6 cars on this circuit no problem at all - Great fun!
@toytrainsfan321710 жыл бұрын
This track looks really cool!
@BinghamVlogs12 жыл бұрын
If someone ever wants to build a racetrack, I think they have the man for the job here....
@mtx49911 жыл бұрын
Yes I think it all works with digital signals, both for controlling speed and lane changes. There's a sensor in the track just before the track splits that detects which car is passing, and from that it works out whether to change the direction or not depending on whether the "lane change" button on the controller for that car is pressed or not.
@mtx49912 жыл бұрын
Thanks - The first piece (the ragtime piano music) is called The Smiler by Percy Wenrich, and the second piece is from the album "Music for a Film" by Daniel Bautista (which you can download for free from Jamendo I think).
@mtx49912 жыл бұрын
Thanks. There's a button on the controller - If you don't press it the car goes straight on at junctions, if you press it the car branches off at the junction. Great fun when you're chasing another car and you time it right to branch off to the other lane to overtake, and even better when you have 6 cars running on the track and you're swapping lanes at every junction all the time to try to overtake.
@Shlopcakes11 жыл бұрын
That was the greatest 4 minutes of my life.
@BlokeOzzie8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this. Now I don't have to do it myself, and retain my cool, non-nerdy social status.
@MarcieSparky12 жыл бұрын
This speaks to my inner child...magnificent!
@mtx49911 жыл бұрын
Thanks. There's a button on the hand-held controller to control which way the car goes at a junction - If you don't press it the car goes straight on but if you keep the button held down as the car approaches a split the car takes the non-straight route.
@almightyarjen11 жыл бұрын
awesome!
@ant985013 жыл бұрын
My knees were hurting just watching you build that, very impressive though!!
@nickc.88149 жыл бұрын
That's a lot of track. Looks like good fun!
@slinginguitarman12 жыл бұрын
wow!that guy puts race car tracks together really fast.
@ryanmoore40988 жыл бұрын
Wow! Clearly you're not one to brag because this would have taken a normal person a week to build! Awesome video!
@AllMightyKingBowser11 жыл бұрын
Nice music, it really fits the crazy race.
@mytek99811 жыл бұрын
Best scalextric track I´ve ever seen
@mtx49911 жыл бұрын
Yes it's Scalextric Digital, and you can run up to 6 cars on the track at once - Great fun.
@SilentTrama12 жыл бұрын
I had a few of the old AFX tracks when i was a kid, took all day to set it all up. Good ole days
@RCScaleTecTime6 жыл бұрын
What a great Projekt. Nice work.
@kraistus8412 жыл бұрын
At 1:33 I was depressed, but then at 1:37 I was like "WOOAA!!" Nice video man, you're an inspiration to us all!
@elnanoweb9 жыл бұрын
I sure did enjoy watching this video!!! Congrats.
@theqwertymaster712 жыл бұрын
NIce ending! i love how the red car stoped and the other lost controle
@Nohjjohnthegreat12 жыл бұрын
You are what the modern day public would call a "Scalextrix geek"
@YouthfulElf11 жыл бұрын
Whoowhee! That's a lot of track! Anyway, let the races begin! That was an awesome ride, especially when you had the camera view on the car itself! Now if you could only set it up to in way that had you dodging model trains, then you could really have some fun!
@davidjellis7 жыл бұрын
This cropped up in my 'Recommended Viewing' email today from KZfaq - Great to see this has 10 million views now! Best wishes, David.
@luke86877 жыл бұрын
12 now
@yaprakpinar3656 жыл бұрын
davidjellii
@neilchahal40896 жыл бұрын
davidjelli
@TaylorSwiftfann-bye6 жыл бұрын
davidjellis vhnnn
@alexandrahernandez19546 жыл бұрын
davidjellis we’ve,v.C
@mtx49911 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The first music (the ragtime piano music) is called The Smiler by Percy Wenrich, and the second piece is called "Opening Theme" from the album "Music for a Film" by Daniel Bautista.
@rwilliams69948 жыл бұрын
Superb; thanks for posting it.
@happytube8 жыл бұрын
oggy
@TheRattleSnake314511 жыл бұрын
Awsome track!, makes me feel like having a go. When there is a split in the track, how does it decide which way to go?
@unclefester42011 жыл бұрын
The need for speed track!!! Now all you need is a cop car with flashing lights and go get em!! Who said you need a video game. You got real time action right there!!
@mtx49912 жыл бұрын
The divider tracks are controlled by a button on the handheld power controller - If the button's not pressed when your car goes over a junction it'll go straight on, but if the button is held down then the car turns off or switches sides.
@cleanycloth12 жыл бұрын
They have special circuits in the cars, and you can also buy the power thingy that has more than 4 in it. They are chipped for a specific number.
@Jjwj1612 жыл бұрын
Great video, you certainly had fun.
@mtx49912 жыл бұрын
@TheNewfrewelian It's a system called Scalextric Digital - Up to 6 cars can run on the track at once and it uses digital signals from the controllers to control the speed of each car. The crossover tracks mean you can swap lanes when you want to too. I've only once had all 6 cars running on a 2-lane track but it's great fun!
@Carlos.FC.11 жыл бұрын
Oh man! A.W.E.S.O.M.E I have no words to say about this, you are a GREAT collector. Cogratulations! and have fun ;)
@mtx49911 жыл бұрын
I started with a small digital set, one that came with 3 Porsche cars I think, and added just a few more straights and curves to make a more interesting track. There's a great "pit stop challenge" set you could start with if you're keen on the single track 1-lanes. Be prepared to spend a lot if you want extra track though - I got a bit carried away over the years and spent several thousand just on track!
@oninguem111 жыл бұрын
You ARE THE BEST TALENT IN THE WORLD for that! AWESOME!! Super Congratulations from BRAZIL!
@jared721111 жыл бұрын
Nice job on both the track and the video.
@wsv123wsv9 жыл бұрын
Great fun to watch! Thanks for sharing.
@Acemeistre12 жыл бұрын
OMG! I feel like a kid again who *just wants a go* but will never get a chance - awesome effort dude, I am definitely jealous XD
@aloyshop8 жыл бұрын
Nice constructions Scalextric track!!!
@jillsmith39377 жыл бұрын
These thing still around fun times when I was a kid
@albertotovar521312 жыл бұрын
Fue uno de mis mejores regalos de navidad cuando tenía 12 años, hoy tengo 42!!! es un juguete en toda la extensión de la palabra. Felicidades por el video.
@winnipegjohnston12 жыл бұрын
Boss track man! I love the first person footage!
@3piper9 жыл бұрын
Every winter my brother and I would go in the attic and set up the track.We loved it but it was never as elaborate as yours.Can I come over some day?
@JustAnotherViewer-10 жыл бұрын
I remember the one I had, it was rigged up to a transformer from a 18v battery charger, and had a dial so it could be adjusted, so the cars were crazy fast lol
@Serinabeana6 жыл бұрын
Yeah buddy thats. A rad video bro
@user-sw5gm2yk3j10 жыл бұрын
와 200피트의 진짜로 큰 경주용 도로를 만들었네, 자동차에 카메라를 달아 영상을 찍은 부분이 아주 마음에 듭니다!
@mtx49912 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The first music (the ragtime piano music) is called The Smiler by Percy Wenrich, and the second piece is from the album "Music for a Film" by Daniel Bautista (which you can still download for free from Jamendo I think).
@matt1610312 жыл бұрын
love the on-car footage top work, awesome track
@bigfella1112 жыл бұрын
THAT WAS AWESOME...MY 3 YR OLD BOY WHO JUST LOVES THE SLOT CARS WANTS THIS TRACK..LOL..
@CelticSaint11 жыл бұрын
2:30 no matter how many times a car flips off the track it never fails to raise a laugh!
@mtx49913 жыл бұрын
@wilkiny74 Thanks! I got away without having to put any jumper cables in - I used a C7030 power base with 2 power supplies, and although the cars do run slightly slower the further they are from the power they still run easily quick enough! The only problem I had was when doing the "drivers eye" filming by strapping a video camera onto a car chassis - With the extra weight of the camera the cars couldn't get enough power to move at all at the far side of the circuit!
@wobblechopps11 жыл бұрын
My wife would like a word with you !! apparently your putting idea's into my head ! i don't know what she's talking about :)))) great video ! iv'e just bought myself the mighty metro ! well i bought it for my son wink wink nudge nudge :)
@markslinger33277 жыл бұрын
how do you get the power supply to the furthest part of the track? ive got a big circuit set up, but i lose power at the furthest point from the ac supply. how did you overcome this?
@SantaTrikeArt7 жыл бұрын
i think he use another ac supply or, he use more than one stage of start in the race to use more power (in points :v)
@rickkentner17136 жыл бұрын
Mark Slinger I have over 250'. It is a combination of 3 sets. I had to use all 3 power packs carefully located to power the whole track. Long time to set up but worth it!
@wilhobbs2076 жыл бұрын
Use wires to connect sections of the track near the power supply to the point farthest from the supply. Scalectrix sells a set of them. I have 70 feet myself and had a similar issue ...the wires fixed the problem immediately.
@madrc5711 жыл бұрын
awesome video mate!!!!!!!
@colinfoxyy47716 жыл бұрын
Just showed this to my (6 year old) son he said "it's the biggest track in the world"
@therealjdmguy12 жыл бұрын
man that brings me back!!!!! how can anybody dislike this ?
@billypoe37038 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very creative.
@InstructorDriving6 жыл бұрын
This would make my cat go nuts
@mtx49911 жыл бұрын
The first music (the ragtime piano music) is called The Smiler by Percy Wenrich, and the second piece is from the album "Music for a Film" by Daniel Bautista.
@Allbbrz11 жыл бұрын
Love the camera on the car :-)
@ZafriusRasnake12 жыл бұрын
Awesome.Great music as well.
@GoFlyDude12 жыл бұрын
who the **** would dislike this???? I have like 5 metres somewhere in a box... that stuff was awesome it also had 2 loopings (which only had a chance of working next to the power source...)
@mtx49912 жыл бұрын
@justind71 Thanks! I designed the track layout as I went along, and having the camera rolling the whole time helped to focus the mind! There were some pieces left over though - Normally I'd try to use every last piece but it usually takes a bit of re-designing towards the end to get them all in and with the camera rolling I just wanted to complete the circuit.
@mtx49913 жыл бұрын
@animatorSimen I used one digital power base with 2 power supplies plugged into it - The power does drop off slightly towards the far side of the circuit but it's not too noticeable. I once built a slightly longer circuit using all the track I have (around 220ft) and didn't have any power problems, even with all 6 cars running, so I expect you'd be ok, as long as the track is in good condition so it doesn't lose too much power between each track joint.
@CactusJack10912 жыл бұрын
epic track their man nice work
@moosejunky9911 жыл бұрын
that is an insanely awesome..... it is pretty good that u can do it in 1 and 40 mins...
@sundeshbalraj11 жыл бұрын
Awesome layout and vid !
@mtx49912 жыл бұрын
No, just used the standard power base with one connection to the track. It was on the limit though - The cars slow down a bit at the furthest point from the power.