Derby Talk

If I am using BSA axles into a #44 hole, I find that it helps to "relax" the holes first by inserting a sacrificial axle BSA axle with a pair of pliers, giving it a twist and pulling it out first. I haven't done it yet, so maybe the answer will reveal itself to me, but why pliers to stick...

What is the best way to instal axles into drilled (canted) holes? Do you glue them or is that only for slot instal? Do you need a spacer?

I could be wrong, but it definitely seems like there is a strong correlation between racer OCD and track success. ;) My OCD is getting the best of me now. I need help. I had read that you can use the pro body tool to drill pilot holes and then use the silver bullet to drill your canted holes. I dri...

Vitamin K wrote:I don't see why this body would be illegal for any ruleset. I haven't seen anybody banning "thin" so far. If you can't use basswood, you can do the same with pine.

I am sure thin is allowed, but can you use additional materials such as card stock?

Hope that's helpful! Extremely! Thank you. I was wondering if the cut outs were indeed cut outs or just fancy routing! Can I assume that a car like this is not legal given the terms of the race I posted above? Also, can you use the block (silver bullet) to drill canted axles on a piece of wood .25&...

Very cool. Do you have a profile shot? Or a finished picture? Thanks again.

Vitamin K wrote:I would favor the flat bodies with tungsten cubes for weight. 5" is my go-to wheelbase, currently.

Do you have a link to a template I can use? Or some good pictures?

Thanks!

Why did you choose a 5" wheelbase? Can you tell us specifically how you are going to prep the wheelbores and what products are you going to use? I like LightninBoy's system of checking the rear wheels. The scouts like it too. Thank you. Hi. I was planning on using 5" wheelbase starting 5/...

Hi all. This is my son's first race and I have never built a car before. This forum has a wealth of information and have spent the last two days learning as much as I can. I have a few questions and would also appreciate if you would critique my plan. The rules: The overall length of the car shall n...