gunrunner,
I suppose I can use about ten pair.
Craig
I suppose I can use about ten pair.
Craig
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Show posts MenuQuote from: Joe Satnik on September 23, 2009, 12:56:29 PM
It turns out that the ~12" length of the 90 degree crossing, along with the ~6" half straights, work perfectly together with the ~24" radius (R1) curves to form a natural figure 8.
Quote from: Joe Satnik on September 23, 2009, 08:43:36 AM
Craig,
I calculated the "no cut" recipe using 3.5" as the length of the crossing, which was in error.
As pointed out by Hunt, the length of the crossing is closer to 12".
If my first "no cut" recipe works at all, it's because of luck and a lot of slop tolerance in the layout.
I can definitely do better. New recipe later this morning.
Sincerely,
Joe Satnik
Quote from: Joe Satnik on September 22, 2009, 08:16:22 PM
The next track to release should be a half curve,
or a 60 degree crossing (of a specific useful length for R1 curves),
or both.
(60 degree figure 8s don't need the half curves.)
Offering half straights separate from the 90 degree crossing would be great.
A 30 degree crossing (of a specific useful length for R1 curves) would allow shorter length figure 8s.
Half curves would allow expansion along the length of the 30 degree figure 8, in the same manner as they would help the 90 degree figure 8.
Quote from: Alex Butner on September 22, 2009, 11:41:05 PM
If I build a figure without modifications, will it work? I'm talking about a crossover, four straights and twelve curves. Will that work?