Introducing, Ventura Highway, or Speedway.
I'm a car movie nut, so this track is designed and decorated to look like a lot of those movies from back in the day.
Since most of those movies came out of California with a similar backdrop,
I installed a desert scene border along the back straightaway.
This really adds to the speed sensation when you drive along it.
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/72/l_88d2965cadf643369c8ffcec11f2f191.jpg

It's basically a flat 4 lane road coarse that loops inside itself for the max amount of track in a small space.
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/94/l_400a7bf1e1304d16be9e3f9af4844a86.jpg

I put peg board on the front in case I wanted to add hooks or shelves for drivers stations.
I think I like the idea of just hanging the controller on the edge with no station.

One feature I added that I like...
You can flip the direction on half the track. The track normally runs in the clockwise direction.
If you flip the terminal, the outside track runs counter clockwise.
Since the track is the same length either way around, you can run a realistic STREET race.
I can also flip the polarity at the relay to run the whole track either direction.
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/75/l_58a30b2b56514225b7d9926e4397bf4c.jpg

Back to the car movies.
I'll start with the one that cemented it all....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRvESyo-E5M&feature=related
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/103/l_d225262a95224b98bd870f178d4a1c2b.jpg
My dad took my mom to see Bullit when she was pregnant with me.
She got sick going over the hills during the car chase.
I wish I could have seen it on the big screen!
Okay, here's the car chase...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMc2RdFuOxI&feature=related

Next is a movie I tried to catch on TV my whole life.
The actual trailer Vanishing Point.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA4ymmXa8rs
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/71/l_046e109866354200abe9ae15fb91d00f.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/101/l_6009600bf3604de1a8bd2399fc14fa89.jpg
Next up is another great movie, LeMans.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=7zhDKFhfEgg
I saw this when I was a kid, and never forgot it.
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/102/l_812f10b89c964a7e946abb24b4002a84.jpg
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/88/l_8304fd7a709046bc8ca4148d4397a995.jpg

If you're hungry, slide on into Chuck's Cafe, like Dennis Weaver did in Duel.
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/92/l_15e981bafcd64211bce516c2118f348f.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jx-h45TTko&feature=related
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/99/l_f466149a32154132a7cae2c466ade9cf.jpg

And shop next door.
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/89/l_d5537b6be797491098edf0ecf50531b2.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh6WNRoqLXI
I first saw this movie in about '82, and didn't know the name of it 'til about 10 years ago.
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/88/l_eb190c54b593484a9bd49b1ed341cfb9.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlzWF_VmEu8&feature=related

And WHY is pontiac gone?????????
I guess because they don't make movies like Smokey and the Bandit anymore.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2sOhjQ5xSA
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/108/l_d744d2bba11740a08613f85a62f0ede8.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnRwQjTYfGI&feature=related

You can watch all the action from the grandstands.....
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/69/l_c5f9257f70ce4f6188e24308108bfa52.jpg

But you might wanna stop and get you a hot dog and a cold one first.
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/101/l_7ea7aec5bafd44ef8977f2097b36ee56.jpg

But you might wanna stop and get you a hot dog and a cold one first.
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/101/l_7ea7aec5bafd44ef8977f2097b36ee56.jpg[/QUOTE]

It looks like everyone has had a few to many cold ones! LOL!

The backdrop looks great! Now add a little background music from America's Ventura Highway and you're good to go! Nice job!:thumbsup:

But you might wanna stop and get you a hot dog and a cold one first.
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/101/l_7ea7aec5bafd44ef8977f2097b36ee56.jpg

It looks like everyone has had a few to many cold ones! LOL![/QUOTE]

...either that or they got some nuclear chili dogs out at Ventura!... Watch out, those things'll kill ya!! :p

Nice job Rich.... I like the Ventura Highway name.. fits with those long flat straights. :thumbsup::thumbsup: nd

The backdrop looks great! Now add a little background music from America's Ventura Highway and you're good to go! Nice job!:thumbsup:

Here ya go!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnhKcCwZwl8&feature=related

I've liked this song every since I liked car movies. Here's a live in concert version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd2Ch6WBeQU&feature=related

It's not really CD quality, but I guess that's because they weren't playing a CD in the background.

Well, now I know what you wanted the jag for!!! :lol: Nice batch o' movie clips Rich!!! I done spent the whole evening watching chase scenes!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: I think I'll pass on the chili dog.. Looks like everyone drank the kool aid... Oops.. sorry, me bad!! :tongue:

Great vids and track shots! :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

Uh, Did Pussy Galore fly over with some sleeping gas (James Bond "Goldfinger")??? Looks like a fast track Rich, like the long straights!!! Nice work with the backdrop...RM

Better call Larry the health inspector!

Excellent set up NTx. I see I have a long way to go.

NTX-love the layout as well as matching cars to famous movies.
Very entertaining post!
Jim

Do commercials count?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZzXHq7gKN8

Do commercials count?

It sure does!
Man, I totally forgot about that commercial!!

Do commercials count?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZzXHq7gKN8

This commercial counts!

!!!!!! OMG, action and destruction galore - that layout IS a movie trailer! Including a sci-fi horror movie in the infield LOL. Enjoyed the thread and the film clips Rich, and what a track!!!!!!

Rich, Great layout and fantastic detail with the cafe, dirty rig and the hotdog stand. Backdrop & Wall Posters add to the track experience. ...RL

I never saw that whole commercial just the truncated ones. Awesome, great clip!
Jim

Rich,

I glanced at this thread real quick and will be coming back real soon but, need to hit the slot cave right now. Looks great and can't wait to see all the clips posted here. :)

Bob...brb...zilla

Well, I got a better car to stand in for the 71 Valiant.

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/88/l_a815c08640384a5888b21defac1a9aa2.jpg

It's a Dash 67 GTX.

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/101/l_6207b4ddfd234a7599433e4f5804a5c0.jpg

It IS a Plymouth at least.

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/97/l_e92eab5ab61548ea959e3445f8ef9f29.jpg

The stock Tjet hubs look like the ole dog dish hub caps to boot.
I shaved the hood scoops off and painted it red. That's real sand on the sides.

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/107/l_2187653704ea4b14ac17a3a140e20a34.jpg

With the release of the new rigs, maybe AW will put out a Duel set.

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/87/l_987dce8f1f5149f3b851a81e73faf7b5.jpg

Looks awesome!

A couple more.

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/68/l_57473a2dc71547f6b6c7c65015b315ef.jpg
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/79/l_d575099e806948b9b4aa1aed8910b1ee.jpg

Diggin it :thumbsup::thumbsup:.... nd

Here's the latest to race out on Ventura Highway.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0xE-68P4ao

http://mt41-blogs.nbcuni.com/autoshowbiz/Dirty%20Mary%20Crazy%20Larry.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/97/l_d700c4fd89914d58bc55ac7f7f38dd2d.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/82/l_909b9dba290345b48e82e9a53c9f6468.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/99/l_89cd56cc96fb42e0b96fc239d772eee6.jpg

Sparky's just wondering what the heck is goin on!

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/91/l_c5d2041e24ac46ac8a13d5ade87747c5.jpg

I forgot that Wes had done a Larry Charger already. I crashed this one up a bit.
If only I had a train crossing somewhere on my track! (There's a train in DUEL as well).

Rich

This is soo cool! Awesome job man! :thumbsup:

Wes

Cool!! A double feature matinée. :thumbsup::thumbsup: Pass the popcorn, Wes!!! :) :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Man that layout is awesome. Nice job on recreating the scene. You the man.:)

Well, you know Rich.. If you want to do your favorite scene right, you need to get on of them mini RC helicopters to chase the charger... :lol:

I like bent up slot cars :thumbsup:

Thanks Guys,
I'm havin a blast with all this stuff.
Of course, no movie car collection would be complete without the Road Warrior.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R8H59FMc9Y

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/82/l_845d9b29b9ad4705b1df511a402b44c8.jpg
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/109/l_0146bf17c2114665a9c4ce3ccb1e6c24.jpg
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/84/l_8e8c8b2f565a4d588b65760bf52e1020.jpg
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/89/l_75dc603f0cd84a0c99f785b674979cd5.jpg

I've got the Road Warrior on DVD, but I've never seen Mad Max.
I heard Thunderdome was the best one, I haven't seen that one either.

Well folks,
I would like to introduce you to one of our track residents.... meet "Charles"

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/38/l_e0c8731a719b47398a5aa965193b3412.jpg

Charles is in charge of track maintenance on the south end of the track.

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/23/l_7afa2d0e824247b89b5f05cd5505f3b5.jpg

This will include the track itself, the signs, and scenery.

Tell him to quit screwing around and get back to work!

What's he doing?? Hunting wabbits??

Hmmm, tell Charles if he's going to live this close to civilization he needs an outhouse.
Is that a shotgun, a bottle or a banjo he's holding? In any case I'm gonna keep my distance!

Man, that looks great!

I've been working on the concessions area...

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/1/l_fbf66f001406405aa338052a99825ac2.jpg
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/37/l_3ce63899cc7a4180bd6e680706e3699e.jpg

The pit garage area....

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/92/l_9836c7389bae400997a66e87046e84c8.jpg

And the infield parking area.

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/3/l_4e40dcfb47c542f6a56cf3f062f498b6.jpg

I picked up a some grandstands over the past few months...

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/31/l_d8df285fd9f545348bfb039de2ed5b5d.jpg

The drywall tape, painted gray with primer, looks pretty good, and snaps into place behind the LifeLike guardrails.

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/60/l_384cf474ba2744689fd26e1619a7b4d2.jpg

Still a ways to go, but I hope to have the scenery completely finished by tomorrow night. :drunk:

Rich
www.myspace.com/northtexasslotcars :thumbsup:

Rich - it looks great!

Looks great. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

The drywall tape looks like that old chicken-wire fence you used to see all the time.

Nice job Rich... Charles is all over it eh? nd

Shaping up there Rich!! :thumbsup: Any problems with them ice cream vendors fighting for position?? :lol:

If you want to fill up those grandstands, go here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/100-sitting-Passenger-14-Styles-H0-NEW_W0QQitemZ130334762529QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Toy s_Hobbies_Model_Railways?hash=item1e588ea621

I have no affiliation, just thought it was a good deal.
hojoe

Looking good Tex!!! You gonna make the diecast boys happy, when they see all those wagons and other sit-arounds. Fence turned out good...RM

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

Looks good! GK:thumbsup::thumbsup:

{{{{{{{{{sigh}}}}}}}}}} I´m missing my track already. This may be a long month!

I picked up some more buildings here in Brasil. Can´t wait to get back and see how they look on the track!

Okay, I just couldn´t wait to post pics. These are replicas of actual places in Brasil.
I picked the ones that would fit into my layout, but if I had the cash on me,
I would have bought them all. These are plaster castings, painted and detailed.

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/134/l_7f7d7642be344867880af7c52837f589.jpg
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/121/l_c98512dd135c46d89b52422ddc137926.jpg
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/146/l_26a8e62a364e4ce4963e17f5b9c2e1f1.jpg
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/134/l_ae0d3cc883c24a5f911cbae13af0935b.jpg
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/141/l_bad4d452ef6f4b54b804dc1cc476c4cb.jpg

These were intended to hang on the wall, but will work perfect around the outside of my layout.
www.myspace.com/northtexasslotcars :hat:

cool Rich, your right, it they would make a perfect 3d backdrop

Very much in keeping with your desert theme too!!! Nice!!! :thumbsup: nd

Lookin' good Rich!!! They ought to make a great addition to the track!! :thumbsup:

I see you have been checking up on Charles to make sure he's doing his job while you're away. He doesn't move around much, does he? :tongue:

Rich - Are you sure Charles is okay with them there Bra Zil imports?

Where did you get the drivers that you have on pit row?

Jim