Custom DIY Guardrails For Your Slot Car Track
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- Building custom guardrails for our slot car track. We make these for our Carrera digital 132 track but much of the information presented will work for other manufacturers of slot car track such as Scalextric and Ninco, and some techniques could also be applied to HO tracks such as AFX and Tyco as well.
The guardrails are constructed of posterboard and graphics are printed on either self-adhesive full-sheet mailing labels or matte photo paper then applied to the posterboard which is then cut into strips. The strips are then attached to the race track using either mini binder clips or custom engineered 3d-printed clips.
Links to select materials used:
Matte Photo Paper: amzn.to/3qvksw3
Full Sheet Mailing Labels: amzn.to/33ljWrK
Mini Binder Clips (black): amzn.to/3fs9AbY
The above are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
If you are interested in the custom 3D-printed track clips, please let us know in the comments. If there is enough demand we will see if we can make them available.
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Mini binder clips!!!! Brilliant in so many ways!!!
Just added some to my track, they work really well and look good!
You guys have some great ideas, I especially like the 3D printed rails!
Thank you very much!
Good info as always gentlemen. Cool to see how you're doing custom items with 3D printing.
Thanks Salami, now I got my Johnny Hobbies fix. I really like that tabs idea. I'll have to see if the boss will let me use up some ink. Thanks again.
I’m in on the plastic sign clips, let’s get them going. Thanks for the video guys
Some great ideas fellas, good to see you back!
Hey, thanks!
Great video, very informative information. Everyone should watch till the end just to learn all of the tips.
Glad you think so. Thx for the comment.
really cool! Thank you
Thank you...interesting advice
Awesome ideas thank you 😊
Excellent tip fellas!
Fantastic video! Thank you so much!
Great ideas thanks
I’m interested in the custom guard rails. Even a guard rail / road sign combo pack!! 😆
Love the video and I too would be in on the custom 3D-printed track clips.
Nice! 👍
If and when are the 3D rails gonna be available? Will be watching for more on these. Right on guys!!!
We'll definitely let everyone know when we do that. Thanks for watching.
I would be interested in these clips as well. The DIY guards rails are such a great idea that I will be utilizing on my track!
Always love the show you guys put on. Always great info. What part of the country are you guys in?
Thanks for the comment. Cheers from Michigan.
I'm really interested in the 3d clips/ holders. Let me know when some will be available please
Thanks for this informative video. What kind of artificial grass are you using? I'm still looking for the right solution. I don't want to pin myself with the layout to much, but I do like some scenery.
The outdoor carpet is from Lowe's. Here's a link:
www.lowes.com/pd/Grizzly-Grass-12-ft-Plush-Dark-Green-Interior-Exterior-Carpet/1001127658
Love your vids, just subscribed. Wondering if you are making the 3D printed rails.
Were you interested in certain turns? There are a couple we are re-designing so they are a little easier to attach, so not yet available. The ones for 1-30/1-60 with or without borders, 3-30 with or without borders, and the straight sections are ready though.
Do you have a video showing how you added another power source to your track? P.S. great job on your videos, they help tremendously.
Actually working on it right now. Currently finishing the script and hope to have it filmed and released soon.
Great idea on the poster board solution. What can I use for the fencing on the top or a whole run of fencing? Thanks.
Possibly window screen could be used on top. Not sure the best method for attaching it. You may want to check out Boone's Slot Car Garage channel. He's got a lot of great videos on scale scenery, including crash fencing.
@@johnniehobby thank you.
You guys are great I have spent hours watching your videos. Now is there a way to get stl for some of this numbers on it?
We have a couple more to finish designing. As soon as we do that we'll make all the .stl files available for download. Hopefully that'll be within the next two weeks. We'll let you know when those are ready.
R1, R2, R3 (w/o borders) and straight piece STL files are now available on our website here:
subhumanracing.net/carrera-layouts/
We are still working on a slight re-design for the others (R4 and borders for all radii turns). We'll let you know when those are ready.
I know I'm watching this video a year later but did you ever make the custom 3D-printed track clips available and if so are they still available? Thank you
I have not seen pit lain in corners, were can i get one? Thanks for your videos you guys are funny
It's a standard pit lane (actually two pit lane kits). The entry and exits are on the straight sections then standard 2-lane turns in between. If you haven't seen it yet, there are more examples of other pit configurations in our pit stop video. Here's a link:
th-cam.com/video/VV1fkprqvr0/w-d-xo.html
Could you provide the STL for the 3D printed clips?
yeah id be in on the 3d rails
Love your videos dude, we have a club very similar to yours it sounds like. Doing a track rebuild soon and would like to make the custom guard rails. What software did you use to create the stickers? I also know exactly what you mean by MAS.
The graphics program is called Freehand 10. Like most of the software I use, it's old. I still use Photoshop 7 and MS Office 2000. There's a long story about Freehand. It was first released under license by Aldus software in 1988. In 1994 Aldus merged with Adobe, but because Freehand overlapped with Illustrator (2d vector-based graphic design program), anti-monopoly laws required Freehand to be returned to Altsys Corp (the developer of the program), which was then later acquired by Macromedia software which released versions 5 through 11. In 2005 Adobe bought Macromedia, thus Adobe once again owned Freehand. This time, however Adobe just discontinued the product because it still had Illustrator, which is now essentially industry standard for it's software class. So, long story short, Freehand 10 is the graphics program but no longer available, but illustrator and Corel Draw are the alternatives.
@@johnniehobby Thanks
I'm intrested in the custom 3D-printed track clips. Please send more info.
Very interested in the printed clips
Nice. Are the guard rail clips available
Not quite yet but soon. We'll let you know. Probably going to be a month or so.
Any chance the STLs are available for the rails?
R1, R2, R3 (w/o borders) and straight piece STL files are now available on our website here:
subhumanracing.net/carrera-layouts/
We are still working on a slight re-design for the others (R4 and borders for all radii turns). We'll let you know when those are ready.
Very informative. I am afraid it will cost a fortune in ink cartridges to produce the logos .
interested in 3D guardrails as well.
Can find white mini binder clips? Amazon are all black. Help?
That's odd. I just looked all around online including office supply stores and you are right, nobody has packages of all white 1/2" binder clips. It seems that size in white are only packaged with assorted colors. There are packs of the slightly larger 3/4" in white, which do work, but not so discrete. Possibly get the 1/2" silver or black ones and use one of those paint markers to color them.
www.amazon.com/Sharpie-Oil-based-Marker-Assorted-Colors/dp/B008UGA99S?crid=Y2P0OFRYKPN0&keywords=white+paint+marker&qid=1676040306&refinements=p_n_free_shipping_afn_mfn:23598027011&rnid=23598024011&sprefix=white+paint+marke,aps,111&sr=8-62&linkCode=sl1&tag=clpllc-20&linkId=b0dfc5f88c80bdcc174c070239af144e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
where do get the graphics to print from?
We just use Google search for whatever company logo we're looking for, then just use 'save image as' option.
Hi, where did you fing that slater tire logo?
I designed it. If you want to make a guardrail with that logo I can send you the file.
How can I get the guard rail signs
How do you install plexiglass around curves
Never done the Plexi, but if I were to, it would need to be thin enough to flex. And, if it requires a lot of force to bend around the radius, the methods presented here to attach it probably wouldn't hold. Possibly install it with strong double-sided tape or small screws would be best.
Hey
I want to build a track and I wanted to ask what's the best App for planing Track Layouts?
We use a product titled Ultimate Racer 3.0. Here's a link:
www.uracerweb.org/
@@johnniehobby Thanks
I would like to purchased the clips if I can, looks like it will take 2 for each section of track?? My Carrera track has 4-4/15's curves and the rest are straightaways (4). I want to protect my scenery and want these for inside and outside of my track. I purchased and installed "Garage Makers" catch fence, guardrail and lights. Just wondering if it is possible to get around the inside corners of my 415's...........You guys sure have been very helpful to me and just wanted to say thank you! take care
We don't currently have a design for insides of any turns, but plan on it eventually. We'll let you know when we have something.
@@johnniehobby I would still like to make a purchase your product for my straight pieces, inside and out. I can use something temporary on my corners in the mean time.
well..........maybe not!! lol.......I was hoping to get my hands on your clips?? are they not available for purchase? Please let me know! Much appreciated
@@tylerpaul650 Sorry, Tyler, I thought I had responded to your previous response already but apparently missed it. How many of the straight pieces were you looking to get?
@@johnniehobby If I need 2 per track section? probably a couple of hundred lol. I need them for both outside and inside of my track. I will get a better number for you if this is doable for you guys. Many thx
How can I get the 3D custom track clips for guardrails on a Carrera 124/132 digital track. Thank you.
For which radius turns are you looking to get clips for?
Where can we buy the customized guard rail clips?
Clips are not yet available but will be soon. We'll let you know.
Are you guys still offering custom 3D-printed track clips?
Where can I fine graphics similar to what you have and I will be using an inkjet printer
Do a Google search for auto racing sponsor logos. It should bring up plenty like Champion Spark Plugs, Goody's, Goodyear, Hankook, etc then use Save As feature to download them. When you get photo paper or full-sheet decal paper be sure it's compatible with inkjet/bubble jet printers.
@@johnniehobby great thanks I’m on it
Where do you get the white 1/2” clips?
Those were included in multi-color packs from Office Max/Office Depot (so we have a lot of colored ones leftover that we use in areas where they aren't too visible). They do have those in 25-packs all white but a bit more spendy. Link here:
www.officedepot.com/a/products/8210361/JAM-Paper-Designer-Binder-Clips-Small/
On Amazon I've not found the all-white packs in the 1/2" size. There are packs of white in 19mm size (about 3/4") so little bigger but will still work and about half the price. Here is affiliate link for those:
amzn.to/3GCEhXq
@@johnniehobby Thank you for the information.
Ohhh unfortunately I'm not able to see how you put the clips on the track. It is a little bit far.
Where can I find those logos to print?
I just did a Google image search for "racing sponsor logos."
Are you selling the mounting clips or are you going to post the stl files for them?
We are finishing the design for the last couple radii. After that we'll make the .stl files available. We'll let you know as soon as we do. Hopefully within the next week or two.
R1, R2, R3 (w/o borders) and straight piece STL files are now available on our website here:
subhumanracing.net/carrera-layouts/
We are still working on a slight re-design for the others (R4 and borders for all radii turns). We'll let you know when those are ready.
I am interested in your STL files for the printed guardrail supports. Thanks in advance!
Hi Robert. The Superthanks is much appreciated. For which of the radii are you looking for clips? We are working on a slight re-design on all of them so they a little easier to install, so currently the clips for the #1 turn, #1 turn border, #3 turn, #3 turn border , and for straights are done and available. If you want the STLs for any of those let me know. If you need them for #2 or #4 turns it will be a bit longer until the the re-design in complete.
@@johnniehobby #1 and 3 turn, and straights. No borders needed. Thanks again!
@@SPARK7311 Here you go Robert, R1, R2, R3 (w/o borders) and straight piece STL files are now available on our website here:
subhumanracing.net/carrera-layouts/
These paper rails kinda work...........I keep bashing cars into them and they get wonky,then they act like a spring and the car bounces off the wall..........Having shoulders on track really helps with the cars slamming guard rails so much.
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The 3D printed track clips are interesting. Make them available or at least make the printer file available.
We'll let everyone know as soon as we do that. BTW, did you catch the slot car track road sign giveaway follow-up video we released about a month ago?
R1, R2, R3 (w/o borders) and straight piece STL files are now available on our website here:
subhumanracing.net/carrera-layouts/
We are still working on a slight re-design for the others (R4 and borders for all radii turns). We'll let you know when those are ready.
Still waiting for the updates please.
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