Yes, do please keep us all updated on how the race went. If you can post some pics. of the car, that might help others who come visit the site as well.
Good luck at the race!
Scrollsawer
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- Sat Feb 06, 2016 5:45 am
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Rail Riding drifting wrong direction
- Replies: 23
- Views: 27483
- Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:59 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
- Topic: Dawes Family Cars for 2016
- Replies: 9
- Views: 18487
Re: Dawes Family Cars for 2016
Love the Pac-Man car!!
Yes, your wife's car is appropriately named, considering all of the cars you've got listed.
We look forward to returning to the M.A. this year after a two year hiatus.
Good luck!
Scrollsawer
Yes, your wife's car is appropriately named, considering all of the cars you've got listed.
We look forward to returning to the M.A. this year after a two year hiatus.
Good luck!
Scrollsawer
- Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:49 am
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Rail Riding drifting wrong direction
- Replies: 23
- Views: 27483
Re: Rail Riding drifting wrong direction
I used Pinewood Pro PRO Axle Driller to drill the axle holes with a clamp. I didn't narrow the car 1/16" anywhere nor did I bend any axles. However I think the axles may not be perfectly straight due to my polishing or something. I had to hammer the nails in to the hole such that I don't know ...
- Fri Feb 05, 2016 5:07 am
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Rail Riding drifting wrong direction
- Replies: 23
- Views: 27483
Re: Rail Riding drifting wrong direction
I think we ended up building one of those once, also quite by accident. As I recall, that car ran really well with the raised wheel doing the rail riding (I think it won a speed trophy). I do not recommend that approach (fix it if you can), but if you cannot not, it's a lesson learned, and If other ...
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: various questions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17190
Re: various questions
An old credit card or library card or grocery store loyalty card makes for a good spacer. I've also heard the rounded lid to a tub of margarine works well.
Scrollsawer
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- Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: various questions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17190
Re: various questions
I checked the detailed rules and it says: "Axle nails must be mounted parallel to the track surface. Tilted or canted axles that cause the car to run on the edge of the wheels are not allowed. Wheels must run flat on the track surface. At least three wheels must be in contact with the track su...
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:15 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: First attempt....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8909
Re: First attempt....
I do not like the raised drill hole on the new tool. That location would definitely cause us problems in ensuring adequate clearance when the Pack whips out their homemade clearance tool. We just bought a new one of those at our local Scout shop last month, and the hole locations are down low, just ...
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 9:22 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: First attempt....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8909
Re: First attempt....
That's a nice looking spoon-style design. Very thin, and the weight pockets and drill holes are very well done. How do you cut your weight pockets that precise? The wood looks like something other than pine, but that could just be my old eyes. Your maxed out extended wheelbase is very similar to wha...
- Wed Feb 03, 2016 8:31 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
- Topic: Helping out a new generation
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14602
Re: Helping out a new generation
If you have access to a drill press, you can drill canted axle holes using nothing much more than a 3/32 metal rod strategically taped to your wooden block. Our cars got faster and more consistent in how they ran when we stopped trying to manually bend axles, and just started drilling canted axle ho...
- Wed Feb 03, 2016 4:27 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
- Topic: Helping out a new generation
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14602
Re: Helping out a new generation
Hey there, :welcome: First of all, good for you for helping younger boys with their car builds! Looks like you've got some fundamental build steps figured out, or are in the process of figuring them out. While you might have attempted the same techniques during the construction of the three cars, it...
- Tue Feb 02, 2016 7:38 pm
- Forum: Trading Post
- Topic: Tungsten for sale
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13595
Re: Tungsten for sale
I'm in the market for 8 oz. of 1/4" tungsten cubes (48 cubes).
Shoot me a PM, if you're interested.
Thanks,
Scrollsawer
Shoot me a PM, if you're interested.
Thanks,
Scrollsawer
- Tue Feb 02, 2016 2:14 pm
- Forum: Trading Post
- Topic: SOLD - Single lane 42' Besttrack with timer and storage box for sale
- Replies: 5
- Views: 15444
Re: Single lane 42' Besttrack with timer and storage box for sale
Dang, no wonder you're posting such good times.
Good luck with the track sale.
Scrollsawer
Good luck with the track sale.
Scrollsawer
- Sat Jan 30, 2016 3:47 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
- Topic: First build (in 40 years) - The Batmobile
- Replies: 20
- Views: 34210
Re: First build (in 40 years) - The Batmobile
Congratulations on the wins! And he got a design award too! He looks like one very happy Tiger Cub.
Well done!!!
Scrollsawer
Well done!!!
Scrollsawer
- Sat Jan 30, 2016 7:28 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Axle prep...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 19836
Re: Axle prep...
Great pics. Thanks!
Our prep is: File, 400 grit, 600, 800, 1000, 1250, 1,500, 2,500, 4,000, 6,000, 8,000, Brasso. Graphite burnish.
Will be adding Lemon Pledge to that for the Mid-America.
Scrollsawer
Our prep is: File, 400 grit, 600, 800, 1000, 1250, 1,500, 2,500, 4,000, 6,000, 8,000, Brasso. Graphite burnish.
Will be adding Lemon Pledge to that for the Mid-America.
Scrollsawer
- Sat Jan 30, 2016 7:23 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
- Topic: First build (in 40 years) - The Batmobile
- Replies: 20
- Views: 34210
Re: First build (in 40 years) - The Batmobile
Cool boxes. Good luck!
And all other things being equal, more weight in the rear (.5 oz) will win every time.
Scrollsawer
And all other things being equal, more weight in the rear (.5 oz) will win every time.
Scrollsawer