My indoor course build thread...

[the_ghetto_rig]

After a few experiments that didn't really yield lasting results (including the pile of rocks and concrete in my backyard :mrgreen, I think i've got a workable system for building lightweight, modular course sections.

It uses hardboard-and-foam panels as a base, then it's layers of various foams layered together and coated with a latex paint-and-sand mixture..

I had started this under a different thread, but now that the process is more streamlined, I am just going to use this spot as a "video diary" of the progress..

First vid is of the side-hilling, off-camber sections built:
1.9 indoor crawler course (vid 1) - YouTube

Next is a multi-level set-up:
1.9 indoor crawler course build (vid 2) - YouTube

 

[Nofriendstaco]

pretty cool man. how did the foam hold up?

 

[elsewhere]

Great. Now.I gotta go spend more money at menards.
Hahaha

 

[the_ghetto_rig]

pretty cool man. how did the foam hold up?

It's holding up OK, but it took a few coats of paint..I picked up a sheet of the denser yellow foam today, so I will be building more panels tonite or tomorrow..

 

[Nofriendstaco]

It's holding up OK, but it took a few coats of paint..I picked up a sheet of the denser yellow foam today, so I will be building more panels tonite or tomorrow..

Nice work man... post a vid of the new track when you're done "thumbsup"

 

[baconCHDDRchips]

nice man! just moved into my new house today and that has brought me some inspiration to get an indoor course on the go!

 

[diesel kawboy]

Looks sweet! Let me know when my set is ready"thumbsup"

 

[the_ghetto_rig]

Looks sweet! Let me know when my set is ready"thumbsup"

I'm bustin out a new & improved batch this weekend, Chuck!

(you can have the old ones):mrgreen:

 

[elsewhere]

(you can have the old ones):mrgreen:

lol

 

[the_ghetto_rig]

Well I got enough stuff built to do a 6-gate, 8' X 6' course...Gonna try and get enough together to do a garage-size mobile set-up; something that can be easily loaded into a pick-up, transported, and quickly set up and torn down....

Here's some pics and vid..

6-Gate indoor 1.9 Crawler course - YouTube

 

[diesel kawboy]

Pete, you are really on to something with your setup. I can't hardly wait for my set, we need to get together again soon. To all who will read this, he has an inexpensive, functional and light weight portable setup that just plain works.

 

[dunebuggy79]

Thats pretty cool and being portable is sweet!!Heres a couple pics of mine though not quite as portable as yours8)

 

[the_ghetto_rig]

Here's a progress pic of your panels, Chuck.

TOTAL MATERIALS COST: $12

 

[diesel kawboy]

Looks good man! Keep doing your thing! I can't wait to crawl on them"thumbsup"

 

[the_ghetto_rig]

I've got a set of panels and two 3 ft. cable bridges ready for ya, Chuck!

Come 'n' get 'em!
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