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After 20 years, returning to the track

Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:45 pm
by kcarchitect
So, I haven't built a car since I was in cub scouts. I was very excited to have a Tiger cub this year and even more so to serve as their den leader. After getting online to do some research I couldn't believe how much derby has changed and how much it's stayed the same. A lot more high tech now but still about spending time with a kid doing something that's fun. We had a blast, I wanted to post a few pics of his car and mine. Pretty proud of him for his first year, he got some help from dad on the fenders but did a majority of the details and most of the paint work all on his own. (Special thank you to the dremmel corporation and Dupli-Color for making it look easy.) Got lots of great information from this site, Thank you to all the members who have shared knowledge, wisdom, help, and expertise.

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Dad's Car (Leader's run an outlaw class)

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Re: After 20 years, returning to the track

Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:57 pm
by Scrollsawer
:welcome:

You've found a great site, and a great source of valuable information for the next 5 years of Derby racing. :D

My boys bridged over to Boy Scouts last year, and I learned most of what helped us succeed in the Derby here on this site. Great people and great information.

And good for you for volunteering to be their Den Leader! I was my twins Den Leader for 5 years, and while it was demanding at times, I wouldn't trade the experience for anything.

Use the Search feature on this site, and you'll be building blazing fast cars with your son in no time.

Scrollsawer

Re: After 20 years, returning to the track

Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:37 pm
by whodathunkit
:welcome: kcarchitect.

Truly amazing craftsmanship and paint jobs on the cars.

Re: After 20 years, returning to the track

Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 2:45 pm
by birddog
Gorgeous!

Re: After 20 years, returning to the track

Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:18 am
by iflytii
Wow, those are both really sharp!

Re: After 20 years, returning to the track

Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:33 am
by gpraceman
Very nice!

Re: After 20 years, returning to the track

Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 2:28 pm
by Noskills
Sweet....I am now even more unhappy that I never got a paint gun!
Love both cars. best of luck. I started as a Tiger leader too-great 5 year ride.
Noskills