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by derbyfever
Tue Feb 10, 2015 8:34 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
Replies: 18
Views: 19038

Re: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories

I cANT DRAW, BUT SCULPTING.. YES.. http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/robojason/Octopus10_zpsee751978.jpg .. THEN THERE WERE LIGHTS.. http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/robojason/Octopus11_zps2084de56.jpg http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/robojason/Octopus2_zpscd4cd312.jpg http://...
by derbyfever
Tue Feb 10, 2015 8:28 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
Replies: 18
Views: 19038

Re: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories

My Alex came to me that year and asked "Dad, can you help me make an octopus car?" I immediately said it was impossible. He was really upset. So we drew up a few ideas , but none seemed to fit the car rules and size limits. Drawing designs wasn't working , so i came up with a rough in and ...
by derbyfever
Mon Feb 09, 2015 9:17 pm
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Custom Spark Plug and Hotwheels Topper Trophies
Replies: 7
Views: 18750

Re: Custom Trophies +Gold Paint Advice Needed

Dip em in gold glitter.lol
by derbyfever
Mon Feb 09, 2015 6:32 pm
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Custom Spark Plug and Hotwheels Topper Trophies
Replies: 7
Views: 18750

Re: Custom Trophies +Gold Paint Advice Needed

I've used Alsa brand paints in Killer cans. Ghost chrome. Did some motorcycle parts. Awesome stuff. They have true chrome in a can. Couple that with true gold base coat.chrome that...then speed clear over chrome, you'll have an astonishing true gold look that won't smudge. Killer Cans run about $40....
by derbyfever
Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:55 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Approx. how much time do you spend on the build of a car?
Replies: 38
Views: 48534

Re: Approx. how much time do you spend on the build of a car

I agree .. About am hour or so on 4 axles.( we did 9) Couple hours on wheels. Our car body this year was only 3 saw cuts. One on the table saw. 2 coped. Roughed out in 15 min. Sanding smooth took all the time. A slow hour or so. And an hour to drill axle holes ( i lined up jig..Scout ran the pin vis...
by derbyfever
Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:38 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Something Very Special... 2015 Mid America Pinewood Derby
Replies: 68
Views: 61369

Re: Something Very Special... 2015 Mid America Pinewood Derb

We're in . 3 cars . what's best way to proxy with shipping box. 3 boxes or all together in one?
by derbyfever
Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:32 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: District track Tune? what to do?
Replies: 47
Views: 42387

Re: District track Tune? what to do?

Thanks The copper was some 12 ga. Solid ground wire that Ryan hammered flat on the anvil side of vice. I cut it straight with dremel ( got hot chips in the cheek). We glued it on with super glue. It's kinda steam punk I think. And yes we need a trophy case. I was just thinking on how to build one ju...
by derbyfever
Sun Feb 08, 2015 4:15 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Something Very Special... 2015 Mid America Pinewood Derby
Replies: 68
Views: 61369

Re: Something Very Special... 2015 Mid America Pinewood Derb

Can the same scout enter more than 1 car? Like oil and graphite? And do they have a non scout show division?
by derbyfever
Sat Feb 07, 2015 8:59 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: District track Tune? what to do?
Replies: 47
Views: 42387

Re: District track Tune? what to do?

Boy was this race competitive. First year I've seen all rail runners on podium. Our district is big. Something like 7 townships here in St Louis county. Lots of scouts participate. It was some very up and down racing for us ..We got runner up at semi final.Then won the middle final to go on to grand...
by derbyfever
Sat Feb 07, 2015 8:29 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
Replies: 18
Views: 19038

Re: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories

The USA and dragon car are our other speedsters. Dragon got 3rd at districts 3 years ago. USA car got a runner up 2 years ago.. Thanks for the kind words.
by derbyfever
Sat Feb 07, 2015 3:11 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: District track Tune? what to do?
Replies: 47
Views: 42387

Re: District track Tune? what to do?

Thanks Graceman admin. Im not too smartphone savvy I guess. I just posted a bunch of pictures at gallery topic.same weird way. Thanks.
by derbyfever
Sat Feb 07, 2015 2:53 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
Replies: 18
Views: 19038

Re: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories

All the hard work paid off with FUN and time with my boys. I Love you Alex and Ryan!!! Love Dad! http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/robojason/IMG_20150207_135616_225_zpshtpcb9gz.jpg Oh I love you too Katie!! http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/robojason/IMG_20150207_140738_224_zpsqi4zphop...
by derbyfever
Sat Feb 07, 2015 2:49 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
Replies: 18
Views: 19038

Re: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories

Our 5th year show car: The FLAMING STINGRAY. since the judges sank our hopes of winning any trophies with the previous sea creatures we opted to combine speed and sea. Alex won 5 place overall at districts with Stingray( Straight flat runner)The really cute thing about this car is that he has been w...
by derbyfever
Sat Feb 07, 2015 2:30 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
Replies: 18
Views: 19038

Re: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories

Our 4th year show car: the Crab. We decided to award crabby before he went off to districts..because the judges never seemed partial to sea creatures. Crabby judges. And yes it made weight at pack races.not great on speed but not last place either. We would still polish the mechanics up on the fun a...
by derbyfever
Sat Feb 07, 2015 2:19 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories
Replies: 18
Views: 19038

Re: 6 Years + 2 scouts=great pinewood memories

http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/robojason/IMG_20150207_140548_162_zpstukzk7lx.jpg Third year show car: The Starfish. Note pearl weight..its a pearl covered fishing weight along with lead. Alex proved starfish swim fast! 3rd place in den 8th in pack. http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138...