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by Skitdc
Sun Feb 20, 2011 9:09 pm
Forum: Space Derby
Topic: Rubber Bands - For Better or for Worse
Replies: 11
Views: 23087

Re: Rubber Bands - For Better or for Worse

I used light coat of superglue and then sanded down. This made the ship more rigid. I also used sanding sealer which did the same thing. With the bands....I found that dry bands did not last long and ended up breaking quickly. I also found that soaking the bands overnight made the bands too flexible...
by Skitdc
Thu Feb 10, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: Space Derby
Topic: Rubber Bands - For Better or for Worse
Replies: 11
Views: 23087

Re: Rubber Bands - For Better or for Worse

sirslotalot1, I think you are right by stating the shorter the bands, the more energy to have. The only complication to that idea is the ship has to be able to withstand the force of the wound up bands. The other people on this site state you should get as much weight off your ship but the more you ...
by Skitdc
Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:58 pm
Forum: Space Derby
Topic: I have a need for speed but can't get there.......help!
Replies: 16
Views: 23826

Re: I have a need for speed but can't get there.......help!

Thanks for the tip Darin. I ended up running the line over the hook, tying the line to a weight which kept the line tighter than I was getting it. Everything worked better as there was less give in the line. Dna1990, I have been testing free hand but have been trying to imitate a release bar as best...
by Skitdc
Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:36 pm
Forum: Space Derby
Topic: Rubber Bands - For Better or for Worse
Replies: 11
Views: 23087

Re: Rubber Bands - For Better or for Worse

I just bought the box of 24 and they are all pretty much the same length. I am finding that the longer they are the easier they wind and you can get more winds out of them. You should find that as you use the same bands they stretch quickly. Not sure yet if longer or shorter are better.... am still ...
by Skitdc
Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:27 pm
Forum: Space Derby
Topic: I have a need for speed but can't get there.......help!
Replies: 16
Views: 23826

Re: I have a need for speed but can't get there.......help!

we have an unfinished basement and have the ends tied to hooks. To tighten, I wrap the line around the wood stud keeping the tension as high as possible. Last night it seemed pretty tight. Will hang a line over two saw horses and weight them down with weight to compare the tightness. Thank you for y...
by Skitdc
Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:03 pm
Forum: Space Derby
Topic: I have a need for speed but can't get there.......help!
Replies: 16
Views: 23826

Re: I have a need for speed but can't get there.......help!

I have been warming up the bands by going 50, 100, 120 and then 150 turns. From 100 to 150 turns the ship doesn't seem to make much significant gain. I bought the space derby set from the scout store which has 50 lb mono and I have it as tight as I can get it. I also trying to tighten it from time t...
by Skitdc
Fri Feb 04, 2011 5:01 am
Forum: Space Derby
Topic: I have a need for speed but can't get there.......help!
Replies: 16
Views: 23826

Re: I have a need for speed but can't get there.......help!

Yes it does. I had originally bent the wire in a U shape without cutting off any excess. I then bent the wire in closer to the shaft and his ship did finish the full 40 feet a couple of times but glided slowly to the end. I will go in tonight and make sure the wire positioned correctly. Thanks for y...
by Skitdc
Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:01 pm
Forum: Space Derby
Topic: Rubber Bands - For Better or for Worse
Replies: 11
Views: 23087

Re: Rubber Bands - For Better or for Worse

We are getting ready for our first space derby and was just at the local scout shop. All the rubber bands, whether in the space derby kit or in the box of 24, are the same. I'm sure there are some slight differences. Watch the rules as our pack rules state we must use the bands in the kits and they ...
by Skitdc
Thu Feb 03, 2011 4:40 pm
Forum: Space Derby
Topic: I have a need for speed but can't get there.......help!
Replies: 16
Views: 23826

I have a need for speed but can't get there.......help!

My son and I are getting ready for our first space derby and we cannot get his ship to go the full 40 feet, we get about 30. We have the weight down to 20 grams fully assembled with fins and three rubber bands. We have hollowed out the middle nicely and made sure nothing is sticking out into the cen...
by Skitdc
Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:44 pm
Forum: Trading Post
Topic: 32' Piantedosi Aluminum for sale/trade (SOLD)
Replies: 7
Views: 8839

Re: 32' Piantedosi Aluminum for sale/trade

Interested in purchasing your track, is it available yet??