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by boss429
Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:32 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: District race - disappointing, questions
Replies: 3
Views: 4970

Re: District race - disappointing, questions

At our district races a car that was DQ'ed for any build/design reason was allowed to run in the open class.

That still allowed the cub to race his car but enforced the rules.

BTW - the cars were scrutinized very closely and several were DQ'ed after initially passing inspection.
by boss429
Fri Mar 27, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Wii finished 4th
Replies: 14
Views: 10479

Re: Wii finished 4th

I've always thought there is something to be said for making a car with a definite 'front' or at least clear indication of which is which. Agreed. Take nothing for granted at staging time. If you do not get to stage your car then be sure it is obvious which is front and back. I raced a 1/4 inch thi...
by boss429
Fri Mar 27, 2009 2:06 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: PWD "Demolition" Derby?
Replies: 11
Views: 13504

Re: PWD "Demolition" Derby?

This is exactly why our district started having a smash derby at derby day.

Kids (and grownups) love to smash things.
by boss429
Fri Mar 27, 2009 2:02 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: The Buckets
Replies: 1
Views: 4546

Re: The Buckets

That strip is a gas!!!

Thanks for sharing.
by boss429
Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:52 am
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Eliminating the Grand Finals round... good or bad idea?
Replies: 14
Views: 16992

Re: Eliminating the Grand Finals round... good or bad idea?

I think it would be great to have the whole pack there to see the awards handed out. We hand out the awards at the next pack meeting - which incidently is the very next night (by design). We hand out all awards that night including the place awards and the appearance awards. We usually have a real ...
by boss429
Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Quick opinion needed - awards for Districts
Replies: 6
Views: 8267

Re: Quick opinion needed - awards for Districts

It seems our pack keeps adding appearance awards so more boys get some kind of award not just for speed. In fact, we gave out 1st & 2nd place ribbons for each appearance award. The first place ribbon had a small medal on it. Some of our categories are: Most Creative Most Original Best Cub Scout ...
by boss429
Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:32 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Height of starting gate
Replies: 4
Views: 5702

Re: Height of starting gate

Priority had some data on the effect of different starting gate heights in this thread:

http://derbytalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=4455&start=30
by boss429
Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:30 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Railrider with outlaw wheels
Replies: 1
Views: 3762

Railrider with outlaw wheels

I ran a car at the pack derby this year in the open class with outlaw razer wheels. I set it up as a 3 wheel railraider steering 1" over 4'. Being my first RR I was hesitant to over steer it into the rail. It ran ok but I noticed it did not always ride the rail all the way down. It wasn't bangi...
by boss429
Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:29 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Dings on inside perimeter of DOM wheel
Replies: 9
Views: 9299

Re: Dings on inside perimeter of DOM wheel

What if the track was not aligned precisely such that the center guide edge on your DFW side had very slight offsets at the joints that caused your DFW to catch and ding the wheel?

Did you observe that your car bounced off the rail around the track joints and then steered back to the rail?
by boss429
Thu Feb 19, 2009 3:20 pm
Forum: Raingutter Regatta
Topic: Rudder placement on hydroplane design
Replies: 4
Views: 16474

Re: Rudder placement on hydroplane design

You can glue the metal "keel" on top near the back as a weight to balance the boat to push the nose out of the water. You don't need the weight underneath, the boat won't capsize. Use the plastic "rudder" for the keel/rudder again under the back of the boat. The hydroplane design...
by boss429
Thu Feb 19, 2009 3:02 pm
Forum: General Off Topic
Topic: WEBELOS Compass PPoints
Replies: 1
Views: 5083

Re: WEBELOS Compass PPoints

I would reason it's probably just a manufacturing discrepancy.

I don't know of any set design for a certain compass point to be different than the others.

Never really noticed, though, and I've been the advancement chair for the past 4 years and have seen a fair number of points.

That is odd.
by boss429
Thu Feb 19, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: Our first cars----Wii Finished!
Replies: 14
Views: 17630

Re: Our first cars----Wii Finished!

The talent of all of you who post pictures of your cars is fantastic!

Not to mention the creativity. I hope it's fast too! :D Best of luck.
by boss429
Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:41 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Car life cycle
Replies: 14
Views: 12711

Re: Car life cycle

Didn't intend to strike a nerve, St_Lou.

Your use of the word 'luxury' raised my eyebrow. That's all.
by boss429
Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:06 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Weight Before Assembly/Paint
Replies: 8
Views: 8741

Re: Weight Before Assembly/Paint

You can also just paint the top and sides of the car. Leave the bottom unpainted but finished (sealed & sanded) and paint to reach the desired weight. Final weigh-in at check-in.

I think we leave about 3 grams for paint since our cars do not have much surface area. :lol:
by boss429
Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:55 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Car life cycle
Replies: 14
Views: 12711

Re: Car life cycle

St_Louis_Racer wrote:We have the luxury of having the pack track set up in our basement.
Does everyone in your pack have access to the track for testing?

See the topic "An issue of ethics" under Tracks section.