Build Guides

A good indoor course starts with the space you have and the vehicle you plan to drive. Use this checklist before choosing a starter layout or adding individual modules.

1. Plan your driving and storage space

Measure the usable length and width of your surface. Allow room to approach each obstacle, turn around and move the vehicle away from the edge. Keep a sketch of the space so you can compare it with an assembled course footprint.

Measure your storage location separately. Check the largest module, not only the size of the complete layout. Before ordering, confirm whether pieces detach, nest or stack and whether small markers or connectors need a separate container. An assembled footprint does not establish a packed size.

2. Check your vehicle measurements

Record the vehicle model and any modifications that change its dimensions. Useful measurements include wheelbase, overall width, tire diameter and ground clearance. Compare them with the actual obstacle dimensions, running surfaces and transitions.

A scale label helps organise a range, but does not establish tested fit for every vehicle sold under that scale. Where a product has documented testing, look for the tested model, configuration and conditions on that product page. Kyntelis has not yet published model-specific test results.

3. Connect the route before adding difficulty

Mark a start, a finish and an approach to each challenge. Leave room for the vehicle to line up and exit. Start with a short route you can rearrange; add modules only after checking their sizes and connection requirements.

For a starter course, compare the included-parts list against the complete layout shown. For an expansion, check which base pieces or connectors it needs. Read the instructions supplied for the exact product rather than assuming that a module uses the same connection as another brand.

Climbs: think about the approach and crest

Compare the incline, available driving surface and transition at the top. A photograph alone does not provide these measurements. Look for product dimensions and demonstrations that identify the vehicle being used.

Uneven ground: plan the wheel path

Think about the width between the driving surfaces and how wheel height changes along the route. Keep room to try a different line. A video showing one modified vehicle is not evidence for an untested configuration.

Crossings: check more than the span

Review the running width, approach and exit heights, mounting method and included parts. Confirm whether the item is a complete crossing or a module that needs a separate support or base.

Balance challenges: leave space on both sides

Plan a clear approach and an exit that lets the vehicle straighten up. For a moving obstacle, follow its own assembly and adjustment instructions. Keep the route within the usable surface and change one part of the layout at a time.