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by Speedster
Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:14 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Pinecar one piece axles
Replies: 17
Views: 19522

Re: Pinecar one piece axles

My curiosity is running wild. Your race certainly allows for a lot of creativity. What fun that must be. Your rules sound like the rules we have for our "OUTLAW" race. I'll guess the 1st place winner was running a rail rider and was trying to get more speed. Did the 1st place winner run aw...
by Speedster
Wed Nov 06, 2013 1:32 pm
Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
Topic: District Invitational
Replies: 9
Views: 14667

Re: District Invitational

Thank you FS and birddog for clarifying that for me. That type system is new to me.
by Speedster
Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:45 pm
Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
Topic: District Invitational
Replies: 9
Views: 14667

Re: District Invitational

Birddog, am I reading this correctly? A Pack can enter only 3 cars in the racing division. If 1st Place winners were chosen to go to District that would mean 2 First Place winners would not get to race the District. Is that correct?
by Speedster
Wed Nov 06, 2013 6:03 am
Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
Topic: District Invitational
Replies: 9
Views: 14667

Re: District Invitational

I would stay conservative on how many racers you invite. I'll tell you what our District does and it might give you some idea. We have a 4 lane Best track and a 4 lane Freedom track. The 1st and 2nd place winners from each Pack go to District. There are 15 Packs in the District which gives 30 racers...
by Speedster
Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:35 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Pinecar one piece axles
Replies: 17
Views: 19522

Re: Pinecar one piece axles

I'm still fascinated by your rules.

If you entered a car 1/4" thick, tungsten 1/4" cubes for weight, 3/4" COM, extended wheelbase, 3 wheel rail rider, drilled axle holes, .093 stainless steel axles, 1.4 gram wheels, would this car be legal under your rules?
by Speedster
Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:24 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: DGF 123 dry graphite lubricant spray
Replies: 2
Views: 3308

Re: DGF 123 dry graphite lubricant spray

To stay on Topic, I'll say "No", even though it might be in your particular District. Prepping and Lubing a wheel hub is a fairly involved procedure. There are excellent dry graphites on the market and Hob-E-Lube seems to be very popular. Many top racers mix different graphites together wh...
by Speedster
Tue Nov 05, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Pinecar one piece axles
Replies: 17
Views: 19522

Re: Pinecar one piece axles

I'll stick with Hobby Lobby. Your car has already been cut out so your son can sand and paint it a bit. Hobby Lobby 1. Buy Troy Thorne's latest book "Building the Fastest PINEWOOD DERBY CAR" and speed read it. Pay attention to "Railriding" and wheel bore prep. I hope they have th...
by Speedster
Tue Nov 05, 2013 3:03 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Pinecar one piece axles
Replies: 17
Views: 19522

Re: Pinecar one piece axles

OK, I'm curious. I've never heard of this before. Do the Cub leaders not want you to use BSA kits? Can you use BSA kits? Are you working with a set of rules? If we knew your rules it would be easier to help you. If you can use any axles, Awana axles are available as well as many excellent after mark...
by Speedster
Tue Nov 05, 2013 2:26 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Thin car blues
Replies: 15
Views: 19147

Re: Thin car blues

I followed psycaz method. For an example, check Derby Evolution, Poplar Bodies Laser Cut, the "Inferno" Pinewood Derby car body. I glued the cap on after cutting the body. You then turn the car upside down and install the squares on the cap and 3 sides of wood. I finished off the back with...
by Speedster
Fri Nov 01, 2013 8:23 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Pro Rail Rider Tool Problem
Replies: 14
Views: 11810

Re: Pro Rail Rider Tool Problem

Scojo, you might like to consider the new tool at Maximum Velocity, the Pro-axle bender, Part # 5128. 10% off at this time. It appears to be quite versatile and easy to use.
by Speedster
Fri Oct 25, 2013 8:20 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Do you teach your scout to be last?
Replies: 4
Views: 5930

Re: Do you teach your scout to be last?

I really like that stepping down-track a few feet and watching the cars . My hat is off to you, Stan.
by Speedster
Fri Oct 25, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Do you teach your scout to be last?
Replies: 4
Views: 5930

Do you teach your scout to be last?

What kind of a Subject line is that? I've started cars at both our Pack and then at our District for many, many years. I try to calm the boys and tell them to take their time putting their cars on the track and not bump another car. The boys would put their cars on the track and I would hold them at...
by Speedster
Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Painting-Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint
Replies: 26
Views: 20902

Re: Painting-Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint

Eager to see the results.
Best of Luck.
Cheers
Bill
by Speedster
Wed Oct 23, 2013 4:47 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Painting-Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint
Replies: 26
Views: 20902

Re: Painting-Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint

Whoda, normally when I don't know the answer to something I just make something up. However, I can't even think of something to make up on this question. I'm sure there is a way to get a rusty look but I don't know how to do it. Give it a try and teach us all something. I eagerly await your results....
by Speedster
Mon Oct 21, 2013 2:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Accurate testing on a shorter track?
Replies: 21
Views: 30476

Re: Accurate testing on a shorter track?

You're right, FS. I apologize. He actually stated to me he would like to outfit his Pack's track with a timer. I then assumed too much. I can't see what help it would be to run a car down a track without a timer. I suppose if you have a quality 2 lane track and build multiple cars you could run the ...