This is a well done video. I love how the completed section was a little short, but you corrected the problem with patch. This happens all the time on a project and one just has to deal with it as you did.
Thanks for the inspiration. Looking at your assembly of short pieces I recommend to use longer pieces to minimize the amount of joiners. Every joiner is an option for derailment. I speak out of experience.
Good job, this is exactly how I customise my Kato. The only thing I would have done differently: I would have cut down a single length of stock track [124mm] to fill the space in one and avoided having the extra set of track joiners in the section.
It seems like it would also be possible to make custom-angle curved sections, though it might require a jig to hold the track perpendicular to the miter box.
Nicely done. I doubt anyone would be able to pick where the modification was made unless they saw it being carried out. It's good to know that the part requiring the work was so forgiving i.e it didn't fracture or warp. I'll now have greater confidence to do the same myself, should it become necessary to do so... Thankyou.
Just to be fair, I think I originally learned this from Mike Fifer's channel. Thanks Mike! His 'unitrack to flex track' video can be found here: ruclips.net/video/qXXLdEv_dqY/видео.html
Yes, I too having problems with a layout plan that doesn't conform to KATO booklet plans and since being free form I need to do some of these adjustments as Kato doesn't make every piece needed. A 381 414 double track super elevated 45' One can't find a section of it in flat track. just the easements.and so I get derailments. due to the shape of my layout needing those 22.5' flat pieces not made.Thumbs up.
Very informative and just what I needed to know. THANKS But a ? Is your redi-mix concrete patch that you used as filler on your track a hobby product or commercial (made by ?) and where did you get it ? Thanks
This is a great tutorial, and I really don't mean to criticize, but my only problem is I can't understand half of what you're saying. Talking to yourself with a mic present isn't the same as talking clearly into a mic. Normally, I wouldn't complain, but it's frustrating because I'm trying to understand what you're doing.
I just tried your method for the first time this evening. Success!!! Thank you for sharing your technique.
This is a well done video. I love how the completed section was a little short, but you corrected the problem with patch. This happens all the time on a project and one just has to deal with it as you did.
My Layout ended up needing a 7 inch and 25/32 piece. You just saved me a ton of relaying.
Thanks for the inspiration. Looking at your assembly of short pieces I recommend to use longer pieces to minimize the amount of joiners. Every joiner is an option for derailment. I speak out of experience.
That’s brilliant. I never realized how limiting this track is until I tried to make curved sections in a 4’ t trak module
Just subbed. This is a timely video for me. good to see a fellow unitracker. Thanks for sharing.
Good job, this is exactly how I customise my Kato. The only thing I would have done differently: I would have cut down a single length of stock track [124mm] to fill the space in one and avoided having the extra set of track joiners in the section.
It seems like it would also be possible to make custom-angle curved sections, though it might require a jig to hold the track perpendicular to the miter box.
Thank you very much for this video. You did make my day today 🙏🏻 thank you thank you
I've been doing this for years with Bachmann EZ Track. I do it with curved sections as well.
Very informative. Next time keep the width of the sawblade in mind. Well done!
Nicely done. I doubt anyone would be able to pick where the modification was made unless they saw it being carried out. It's good to know that the part requiring the work was so forgiving i.e it didn't fracture or warp. I'll now have greater confidence to do the same myself, should it become necessary to do so... Thankyou.
Just to be fair, I think I originally learned this from Mike Fifer's channel. Thanks Mike! His 'unitrack to flex track' video can be found here: ruclips.net/video/qXXLdEv_dqY/видео.html
hi Milton... very cool modification...i'm sure that will help people that have the same issue... thx for sharing.. vinny
I've cut Unitrack too, pretty easy to do! I've also cut the plastic ballast down to make the awkward piece needed for the 481 points.
Thanks very educational as I’m working with Kato on my layout I just started on a 36x 80
Hey Milton great tutorial as I’m going to Kato Unitrack for the next module layout and may need to recut sone of the track to fit.
Thanks for the link Brother !!
Is your concrete patch special for modelling, or is it regular concrete patch used for patios, driveways, etc.?
Yes, I too having problems with a layout plan that doesn't conform to KATO booklet plans and since being free form I need to do some of these adjustments as Kato doesn't make every piece needed. A 381 414 double track super elevated 45' One can't find a section of it in flat track. just the easements.and so I get derailments. due to the shape of my layout needing those 22.5' flat pieces not made.Thumbs up.
Nice video. Thanks for the tips & the demo!
Very informative and just what I needed to know. THANKS But a ? Is your redi-mix concrete patch that you used as filler on your track a hobby product or commercial (made by ?) and where did you get it ? Thanks
Not a Bad Deal the Concrete who's is made By.. Thanks Allen..
Thanks for the video, great idea!
or tape it down with double sided sticky carpet tape to hold the pieces in place while you cut it....
clamping it down makes it easier to work with.....
great info, i use HO unitrack for On30... sub'd too
Cut off wheel would be better and cleaner .
This is a great tutorial, and I really don't mean to criticize, but my only problem is I can't understand half of what you're saying. Talking to yourself with a mic present isn't the same as talking clearly into a mic. Normally, I wouldn't complain, but it's frustrating because I'm trying to understand what you're doing.