Pinewood Derby Anyone?

[RPOLS3]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pxtx</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I've found rules, enforcement and competition vary. </div></div>

True enough - everyone does it a little differently and some much more technical than others.

Jake

[77Z28]

This subject brings back a lot good memories od scouting! My Dad being a car guy loved this activity each year when my brother and I were in scouts. Both my pine wood derby car and my brother's, different years, won best design. Our cars were never very fast, but we always went over the top on the design.

I see that BSA sells a wide body kit now, Dad helped me build a wide body car using 2 car kits 20 plus years ago. One of our favorite tricks was to add decals from plastic car models to our cars to decorate them. One year we even added a clear plastic windshield from a model kit to our pine wood derby car to make it more realistic looking.

Have fun Dads with your sons on this memory maker!

Todd

[njsteve]

You know, this would be a great addition to the MCACN show. Have an &quot;Adult&quot; Pinewood Derby contest.

Maybe we could get Linda Vaughn to be the official starter.

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[SmallHurst]

Working with my sone on his last derby car. Wheels/ axles, weight, and alignment. Get the plastic ruler that shows square axle placement, proper space between body.

I bought 8 ft of track and elevation to practice the car on. Run the car and make sure that you get the graphite worked in.