Derby Talk

Congrats Mike!

Thanks, Now it's confession time. He actually had a car that was faster but he did not want to run it since he didn't paint it himself. He had a bunch of homework one night and I hit it with the rattle can while he was finishing up his homework. I guess I got carried away but I sure do admire his et...

I hope the pic thin works...Now it's off to districts with one proud youngster! My hat is off to everyone here. Without the knowledge I got here this certainly would not have happened!

Great idea with the toothpics. I built one of the pre cut Cobras a month or so back so I can't wait to see how yours ends up. I also have a real one which is my big boy toy so I have a special place in my heart for them. Tomorrow is oue big day! Race day!! Check in is tonight so I kinda feel like a ...

Looking good! Now get off the computer and go finish it!...ha..ha..

Wow!! I am very impressed!! I'm glad you're not in my kids pack...ha..ha...

Congrats on the first place!!

Congrats! That's wonderful!! I bet you're proud of your son and I'm sure he's convinced you're the best Dad in the world!

That last tip is a good one Ron! I always try to run my thumb over the tape before painting and haven't had many problems with seepage but I'm going to try that tip next time.....which might be tomorrow..ha..ha

When I first started with this PWD stuff all the nomenclature seemed foriegn to me. I didn't understand half of the terms used. Now if I listen to this a few more times I may be able to alter the way PWD forever!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLDgQg6bq7o

Warp, PM sent..Thank You!...

Beautiful post that deserves a standing ovation! 8 yrs. you are a lucky man. This is my first year and unfortunatly I have only one more after this one. I certainly have the bug though. In the last month my son and I have built 3 cars with plans to do one more. I also picked up a 32' wooden track an...

I'm looking to buy about a dozen wheels and axles if anybody has some extras they'd like to sell. I have a track to set up in my barn so my daughters can build and race PWD cars just like their brother does. You think that will help justify the track purchase to my wife? Sounds much better than tell...

Tal, you are so right. One of the most challenging things is to let my son do most of the work. He has learned all about wood grain and how to sand, picked up a thing or two about physics can do one heck of a job with a paint can and even learned how to make pin stripes! I'm hoping he'll pick up lot...

Yes it is with the main difference being I am considering placing all the weight over only one of the front wheels. I'm curious as to find out if someone has tried that.