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by Stephen0602
Sun Jan 20, 2019 4:56 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: McDonald's French Fry Car
Replies: 8
Views: 13430

Re: McDonald's French Fry Car

I ended up not winning a prize for that car(cause it wasn't creative enough :( ) Yeah, we've created separate design awards for "Automobile" and "Unusual" designs, because when we just have one design category, the only cars that win are the unusual designs. Creating an "Au...
by Stephen0602
Sun Jan 20, 2019 4:53 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: McDonald's French Fry Car
Replies: 8
Views: 13430

Re: McDonald's French Fry Car

Hi Stephen And welcome back! How did your car do in the race? Have you seen the do you want fries with that topic? Where I share how to make a version of the McDonalds French fry car. It’s some what different in looks for the fries..On the car however. But it should give a idea on how you could mak...
by Stephen0602
Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:37 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: McDonald's French Fry Car
Replies: 8
Views: 13430

McDonald's French Fry Car

Hey My name is Stephen Lajuwomi and about a year ago and asked for some help on making a LightningMcQueen car for an Awana Grand Prix. https://i.ibb.co/Nmg3fF3/20190113-222313.jpg I ended up not winning a prize for that car(cause it wasn't creative enough :( ) but my sister ended up making a car tha...
by Stephen0602
Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:09 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Can I have some help?
Replies: 35
Views: 43808

Re: Can I have some help?

Thanks!
by Stephen0602
Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:16 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Can I have some help?
Replies: 35
Views: 43808

Re: Can I have some help?

I have a hammer, some spare axles, card stock for wheel spacing, screwdrivers, and a lot of other stuff. What kind of tools are you talking about? The tools they recommended online were the Pine Car Axle Slot Jig, Pine Car Wheel Alignment Tool, and the Pine Car Axle Placement Guide. If you had a dr...
by Stephen0602
Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:08 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Can I have some help?
Replies: 35
Views: 43808

Re: Can I have some help?

Hello guys I need your help again. I am now installing the wheels and axles and I am trying to install them straight and square to the axle hole. I have been watching some videos on how to do this and they all recommend a tool that I don't have the time to buy right now. Is there a way to do this w...
by Stephen0602
Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:51 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Can I have some help?
Replies: 35
Views: 43808

Re: Can I have some help?

Hello guys I need your help again. I am now installing the wheels and axles and I am trying to install them straight and square to the axle hole. I have been watching some videos on how to do this and they all recommend a tool that I don't have the time to buy right now. Is there a way to do this wi...
by Stephen0602
Wed Feb 07, 2018 7:17 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Can I have some help?
Replies: 35
Views: 43808

Re: Can I have some help?

Thanks!
by Stephen0602
Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:29 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Can I have some help?
Replies: 35
Views: 43808

Re: Can I have some help?

Hi Stephen0602 and :welcome: So I take it Lightning McQueen is one of your favorite race cars? There is not very many car pattern templates on the web for making a Lightning McQueen pinewood derby car. However there are a few link's I'll share to help with this car: http://www.takefiveaday.com/2010...
by Stephen0602
Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:27 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Can I have some help?
Replies: 35
Views: 43808

Re: Can I have some help?

Wow! Stephen I told you there would be more chime in to help you out! I'm glad for it.. were all for helping you out with your Lightning McQueen car from speed to design. Stephen , after reading your post needing help last night . I felt very compelled to share with you in photos how you can make t...
by Stephen0602
Mon Feb 05, 2018 1:10 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Can I have some help?
Replies: 35
Views: 43808

Re: Can I have some help?

How do I make it look as if the wheels are under Lightning's body? Like a normal car Thanks! I really appreciate your help! For that you need to cut fenders out of some additional wood and glue them to the sides. For a car like McQueen, these would likely be decorative fenders, as opposed to fender...
by Stephen0602
Mon Feb 05, 2018 11:20 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Can I have some help?
Replies: 35
Views: 43808

Re: Can I have some help?

How do I make it look as if the wheels are under Lightning's body?

Like a normal car

Thanks! I really appreciate your help!
by Stephen0602
Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:12 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Can I have some help?
Replies: 35
Views: 43808

Re: Can I have some help?

Thanks for your answers! I really appreciate it! I am racing in the Awana Grand Prix. I believe you can still new axle holes, but there was nothing about rail riding and bent axles. I will ask them about what you said. I saw Andy and Noah's design. I was confused on how they made the wheels look rea...
by Stephen0602
Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:13 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Can I have some help?
Replies: 35
Views: 43808

Can I have some help?

Hi, my name is Stephen Lajuwomi and I have some questions. I would really appreciate it if you would help me out. :clap: I have participated in Pinewood Derby Races for about two or three different competitions. My dad wasn't of the greatest help to me or my siblings because he grew up in Nigeria an...