Derby Talk

Thanks! I was almost DQ'ed in judging because they thought it was just a plastic car over a wooden chassis.

My car: http://i41.tinypic.com/10p85jc.jpg My wife and her car: http://i40.tinypic.com/e5jpsn.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/5w9wg4.jpg My oldest son's car: http://i39.tinypic.com/2wntzjc.jpg My oldest daughter's car: http://i43.tinypic.com/21ou2cn.jpg My sister's car: 3rd in speed http://i43.tinypic.co...

The race was last weekend. Sally wasn't the fastest car on the track but she did win "Best of Show". It was entered in the adult division but was my preschool daughter's car. She was so proud of her winnings. http://i41.tinypic.com/1zoi2bt.jpg http://i43.tinypic.com/21ou2cn.jpg http://i44....

Very nice! Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!

Looks great! What iis the trick to the rusty paint color and texture? Next year I want to do a rusty truck.

I have used many different clear sprays bit always come back to the cheapest I can find works the best.

Very impressive! Love the look. Love the paint. Thanks for posting!

I have an axle guide, and a RR tool. Would you polish before or after the RR tool?

we always round over the bottom edge of the chassis by the axles so that the hub will rub on a smaller area if it does bump into the body. I round it up high enough to where the only part of the hub that could touch is the top 1/16 of an inch. Don't go too high or it will pinch.

This is my first year of having several tools such as the pro-body tool, axle press, etc...

My question is this, do you recommend using the tools before or after the polishing?

I can rationalize both ways in my mind but want to know what your opinion is. Thanks!

Flawless. Very nice. The paint is beautiful!

A nice clean look. Looks fast.

I did have time to post all the replies so my apologies if I am off the mark.

Have you considered something besides wood for the handles? Most small brushes used in plumbing to administer flux have a shiny chrome handle and are very light weight. Just a thought.

great looking car! Thanks for posting!

love the rock. Never thought about using a rock for weight.