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- Tue Feb 10, 2015 8:34 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
- Topic: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
- Replies: 18
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Re: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
I cANT DRAW, BUT SCULPTING.. YES.. http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/robojason/Octopus10_zpsee751978.jpg .. THEN THERE WERE LIGHTS.. http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/robojason/Octopus11_zps2084de56.jpg http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/robojason/Octopus2_zpscd4cd312.jpg http://...
- Tue Feb 10, 2015 8:28 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
- Topic: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
- Replies: 18
- Views: 19039
Re: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
My Alex came to me that year and asked "Dad, can you help me make an octopus car?" I immediately said it was impossible. He was really upset. So we drew up a few ideas , but none seemed to fit the car rules and size limits. Drawing designs wasn't working , so i came up with a rough in and ...
- Mon Feb 09, 2015 9:17 pm
- Forum: General Coordinator Topics
- Topic: Custom Spark Plug and Hotwheels Topper Trophies
- Replies: 7
- Views: 18767
Re: Custom Trophies +Gold Paint Advice Needed
Dip em in gold glitter.lol
- Mon Feb 09, 2015 6:32 pm
- Forum: General Coordinator Topics
- Topic: Custom Spark Plug and Hotwheels Topper Trophies
- Replies: 7
- Views: 18767
Re: Custom Trophies +Gold Paint Advice Needed
I've used Alsa brand paints in Killer cans. Ghost chrome. Did some motorcycle parts. Awesome stuff. They have true chrome in a can. Couple that with true gold base coat.chrome that...then speed clear over chrome, you'll have an astonishing true gold look that won't smudge. Killer Cans run about $40....
- Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:55 pm
- Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
- Topic: Approx. how much time do you spend on the build of a car?
- Replies: 38
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Re: Approx. how much time do you spend on the build of a car
I agree .. About am hour or so on 4 axles.( we did 9) Couple hours on wheels. Our car body this year was only 3 saw cuts. One on the table saw. 2 coped. Roughed out in 15 min. Sanding smooth took all the time. A slow hour or so. And an hour to drill axle holes ( i lined up jig..Scout ran the pin vis...
- Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Something Very Special... 2015 Mid America Pinewood Derby
- Replies: 68
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Re: Something Very Special... 2015 Mid America Pinewood Derb
We're in . 3 cars . what's best way to proxy with shipping box. 3 boxes or all together in one?
- Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
- Topic: District track Tune? what to do?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 42402
Re: District track Tune? what to do?
Thanks The copper was some 12 ga. Solid ground wire that Ryan hammered flat on the anvil side of vice. I cut it straight with dremel ( got hot chips in the cheek). We glued it on with super glue. It's kinda steam punk I think. And yes we need a trophy case. I was just thinking on how to build one ju...
- Sun Feb 08, 2015 4:15 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Something Very Special... 2015 Mid America Pinewood Derby
- Replies: 68
- Views: 61372
Re: Something Very Special... 2015 Mid America Pinewood Derb
Can the same scout enter more than 1 car? Like oil and graphite? And do they have a non scout show division?
- Sat Feb 07, 2015 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
- Topic: District track Tune? what to do?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 42402
Re: District track Tune? what to do?
Boy was this race competitive. First year I've seen all rail runners on podium. Our district is big. Something like 7 townships here in St Louis county. Lots of scouts participate. It was some very up and down racing for us ..We got runner up at semi final.Then won the middle final to go on to grand...
- Sat Feb 07, 2015 8:29 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
- Topic: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
- Replies: 18
- Views: 19039
Re: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
The USA and dragon car are our other speedsters. Dragon got 3rd at districts 3 years ago. USA car got a runner up 2 years ago.. Thanks for the kind words.
- Sat Feb 07, 2015 3:11 pm
- Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
- Topic: District track Tune? what to do?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 42402
Re: District track Tune? what to do?
Thanks Graceman admin. Im not too smartphone savvy I guess. I just posted a bunch of pictures at gallery topic.same weird way. Thanks.
- Sat Feb 07, 2015 2:53 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
- Topic: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
- Replies: 18
- Views: 19039
Re: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
All the hard work paid off with FUN and time with my boys. I Love you Alex and Ryan!!! Love Dad! http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/robojason/IMG_20150207_135616_225_zpshtpcb9gz.jpg Oh I love you too Katie!! http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/robojason/IMG_20150207_140738_224_zpsqi4zphop...
- Sat Feb 07, 2015 2:49 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
- Topic: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
- Replies: 18
- Views: 19039
Re: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
Our 5th year show car: The FLAMING STINGRAY. since the judges sank our hopes of winning any trophies with the previous sea creatures we opted to combine speed and sea. Alex won 5 place overall at districts with Stingray( Straight flat runner)The really cute thing about this car is that he has been w...
- Sat Feb 07, 2015 2:30 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
- Topic: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
- Replies: 18
- Views: 19039
Re: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
Our 4th year show car: the Crab. We decided to award crabby before he went off to districts..because the judges never seemed partial to sea creatures. Crabby judges. And yes it made weight at pack races.not great on speed but not last place either. We would still polish the mechanics up on the fun a...
- Sat Feb 07, 2015 2:19 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
- Topic: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
- Replies: 18
- Views: 19039
Re: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/robojason/IMG_20150207_140548_162_zpstukzk7lx.jpg Third year show car: The Starfish. Note pearl weight..its a pearl covered fishing weight along with lead. Alex proved starfish swim fast! 3rd place in den 8th in pack. http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138...