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- Mon Jul 19, 2004 3:05 pm
- Forum: Space Derby
- Topic: Where are there plans to build a Space Derby track?
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Re: Where are there plans to build a Space Derby track?
:D Glad to hear that the race went well. One of the reasons that I went with 5/4 (1" thick) wood for the launcher was to minimize the “twisting” from one side of the gate to the other. An option would be to add another latch on the other side and tie them together with a 1x4 on the back side of...
- Thu Jul 08, 2004 6:49 pm
- Forum: Space Derby
- Topic: Where are there plans to build a Space Derby track?
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Re: Where are there plans to build a Space Derby track?
If you follow the plans and dado, glue, and screw the rear support members, screw and glue the front support members, along with the dowels on the rear legs, it should be stable. Weights will also add stability to the frame. When you set it up, if there is any "slippage" on the floor, put ...
- Wed Jun 16, 2004 12:02 pm
- Forum: Space Derby
- Topic: Where are there plans to build a Space Derby track?
- Replies: 17
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Re: Where are there plans to build a Space Derby track?
The winder I purchased was bought at a local Hobby store. It has a counter on it that you reset to 0 after every wind (like a trip odometer in a car). I will verify the dimentions you noted and let you know. There are 2 options for line weights: Each line could be weighted (would require a little di...
- Fri Apr 02, 2004 10:04 am
- Forum: Space Derby
- Topic: Where are there plans to build a Space Derby track?
- Replies: 17
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Re: Where are there plans to build a Space Derby track?
Updated plans and pictures specifically on the construction of a Space Derby Track. Also, a page on the how's and why's of the track.
http://www.pack80.net/space_derby/Track ... _plans.htm
There will be more details as I have time (and better pictures).
http://www.pack80.net/space_derby/Track ... _plans.htm
There will be more details as I have time (and better pictures).
- Tue Mar 16, 2004 2:32 pm
- Forum: Space Derby
- Topic: Space Derby Organization Tips
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Space Derby Organization Tips
Here is a great link to some very detailed information on how to run a space Derby race:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepage ... aceD_1.htm
I found the information to be very useful.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepage ... aceD_1.htm
I found the information to be very useful.
- Tue Mar 16, 2004 12:18 pm
- Forum: Space Derby
- Topic: Where are there plans to build a Space Derby track?
- Replies: 17
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Re: Where are there plans to build a Space Derby track?
Try this site: http://www.pack80.net/spacederby.htm
There are plans available in PDF and can be available in autocad DGW or DXF formats.
There are plans available in PDF and can be available in autocad DGW or DXF formats.