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by bthere
Mon Jan 30, 2006 10:20 am
Forum: Commercial
Topic: New Piantedosi Stop Section
Replies: 3
Views: 6990

Re: New Piantedosi Stop Section

The new stop section work great but some of our faster cars made it pass the end of the stop section. I think with any of these commercial stop sections you need a final measure to ensure that fastest cars do not go off the end of the track. We put a wadded up sheet at the end. A jacket or pillow w...
by bthere
Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:20 am
Forum: Commercial
Topic: Bye bye supertrack?
Replies: 6
Views: 9795

Re: Bye bye supertrack?

GPRM works with the K2 timer with no mofifications. The start gate microswitch communicates with the K2 finish line via a simple RJ type phone line (supplied with the K2). The finish line communicates to your PC via a supplied RS232 serial cable. You just need GPRM installed on the computer and a se...
by bthere
Mon Jan 16, 2006 1:22 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Nyoil presence
Replies: 14
Views: 16327

Re: Nyoil presence

What about the cars that leave behind graphite, glitter, or feathers? What about the cars with sticky paint? What about other messy cars? If messy cars are the problem, then have a rule about messy cars. That is in our rules. No wet paint, no excess lube, etc. If it can cause a mess, it is sent to ...
by bthere
Mon Jan 16, 2006 1:04 pm
Forum: Construction Workshops
Topic: Post your jigs and other time saving devices (some pics)
Replies: 16
Views: 44130

Re: Post your jigs and other time saving devices (some pics)

We use something very similar for the drill press fixture. Since we allow the wheel base to be changed, we have also set up stops for the car block that positions the wheels at the far ends of the block. I assembled a router jig for use with a Dremel router that allows the kids (with adult hands) to...
by bthere
Fri Jan 13, 2006 2:10 pm
Forum: Commercial
Topic: New Track Purchase
Replies: 15
Views: 20358

Re: New Track Purchase

gpraceman wrote:
mossk wrote:I can see the advantage of going for 3 lanes if our pack grows.
Even with small packs, it is more exciting to see 3 cars going down the track than 2.
Depending on race format, it also increases the number of times each car gets to race without increasing the time it takes for the event.
by bthere
Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:15 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Good/Bad experience on race day
Replies: 19
Views: 22456

Re: Good/Bad experience on race day

I really like this idea .... do you have your rules posted on a website that I can view? We don't post the rules on the web site. They are handed out to all the Scouts and emailed to all the parents. Basically, the rules say that the car must fit on the track, and we provide the length from our sta...
by bthere
Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:25 am
Forum: Commercial
Topic: Storage Crate for Piantedosi Track
Replies: 10
Views: 23035

Re: Storage Crate for Piantedosi Track

I would hesitate to add gasketing to the lid depending on your storage conditions. If you anticipate daily temperature swings at your storage location (no climate control for example), you run the possibility of condensation forming within the box eventually leading to mold formation and hastening ...
by bthere
Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:02 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Good/Bad experience on race day
Replies: 19
Views: 22456

Re: Good/Bad experience on race day

This is one of the reasons that we instituted an Outlaw race. We want everyone to be able to run their car, even if the can't or won't bring it to specification. We try to make sure that everyone knows that there is no stigma attached to the "Outlaw" name in this instance -- it is just ano...
by bthere
Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:56 am
Forum: Commercial
Topic: Storage Crate for Piantedosi Track
Replies: 10
Views: 23035

Re: Storage Crate for Piantedosi Track

We also built a case to donate to our Pack as a parting gift from Webelos II. The main deviations from the plan that we implemented were: - Built the case about 2 inches taller to fit all of the miscellaneous items such as finish line, size boxes, car carriers, pennant banners, scales, etc. We have ...
by bthere
Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:29 am
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Awards Ideas
Replies: 7
Views: 16545

Re: Awards Ideas

That's a great list. We try to hand out a certificate to everyone who participates. We put a picutre of the boy and his car on the certificate and create a title specific to each. We have used just about all of the ones you listed, plus a few more. We always have a "Best Scout Theme". Some...
by bthere
Fri Dec 02, 2005 11:22 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Purchased car victim, sorta...
Replies: 23
Views: 25342

Re: Purchased car victim, sorta...

Our pack is small enough we try to give away lots of trophies, especially for the "Show" division. We create categories like "Most Creative", "Most Realistic", "Best Paint Job", etc. so that each kid gets some kind of award. My son and I go for speed, however...
by bthere
Fri Dec 02, 2005 11:15 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Purchased car victim, sorta...
Replies: 23
Views: 25342

Re: Purchased car victim, sorta...

I think that the trophies are an objective, but a secondary one. As implemented by nearly everyone, PWD is a competitive event. ... I agree, Cory. I should have said that trophies are not the MAIN objective. As you said, this is a competitive event, and as such, it gives the kids (and hopefully, th...
by bthere
Thu Dec 01, 2005 1:30 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Purchased car victim, sorta...
Replies: 23
Views: 25342

Re: Purchased car victim, sorta...

I think Randy hit the nail on the head. The trophies are not the objective of the Pinewood Derby. Your friend and his kids had already won the Pinewood Derby by working together to fashion a car that, slow or fast, they can point to with pride.
by bthere
Mon Nov 21, 2005 11:12 am
Forum: Commercial
Topic: Best or Freedom?
Replies: 88
Views: 132726

Re: Best or Freedom?

I just wanted to let everyone know that we ordered a Freedom Track from Piantedosi in mid-October. We had an "exhibition" race scheduled for November 19. The track showed up, packed very nicely. We spent a few hours doing the initial assembly and had the track up and working with our new M...
by bthere
Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:20 am
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Sponsorships, donations, and fund raisers?
Replies: 22
Views: 29054

Re: Sponsorships, donations, and fund raisers?

For trophies, we have had some experience with AAA Wholesale Trophies at a relatively good price with free engraving, and free shipping if you order somewhere around $100, and a discount schedule for larger orders. We have also made plaques with certificates laminated for other awards. For decoratio...