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Track Clips for Revell Slot car Track


The Problem

When assembling Revell track, there are two major problems:

  • Pieces fit too tightly, track is hard to fit together
  • Pieces are too loose and come apart easily

Track Pieces are hard to connect

Elbow grease (push harder) is one way to fix this.
Also check out 'Dewann's Tweasers' - some long handle tongs that are available from Harbor Freight (see Dewann's track cleaning tips)

Track Pieces Come Apart Too easily

I have designed some track clips that fit in the overlap areas on the underside of the track connection. There are actually 8 different locations (4 pairs) where the tracks join to attach the clips. Here is the underside with two clips pressed into one of the outside locations.

clip locations

Here is what a single clip looks like (image from Tinkercad)

clip 380

Since the track pieces don’t always fit together the same, I have 6 different gap sizes. You just choose the one that fits best (snug fit).

clip sizes

Code Gap
5 0.350 cm
6 0.360 cm
7 0.370 cm
8 0.380 cm
9 0.390 cm
o 0.400 cm

Examples of use:

clip use

clip use

If you have a 3D printer or know someone who does and can print them for you, here are the STL files that you can use to print them: (all 6 in a zip file)

Using ypur slicer program, you can import all 6 versions and create a set. I usually use 0.2 mm resolution. I have also made projects with 12 or 18 parts at a time.

One thing I have thought about but have not done is make a project with 10 or 20 of the same gap type and print them all in one color. Each size would then be a different color.

If you don't have access to a 3D printer, I can send you some that I have printed. Initially, I would send a batch of 120 (20 of each gap type) for $10, including shipping (the bulk of the cost). Other combinations can be bundled as needed.

Send me an email at cgibke@compuserve.com. My PayPal uses that same email address.



This page updated 23 July 2023