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by mdmoe
Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:45 am
Forum: Space Derby
Topic: Prop wire?
Replies: 5
Views: 25118

Re: Prop wire?

From some trials, it appears you have to bend it in the 'U' so it hooks over the prop. When I had it bent at 90 degrees, when I wound it to about 50 turns with 3 rubberbands, the wire slipped. The only problem I can see with the 'U' bend is the prop can't free spin after the band unwinds, but in a S...
by mdmoe
Tue Sep 27, 2005 7:35 am
Forum: Space Derby
Topic: Method for determining winners
Replies: 1
Views: 11598

Method for determining winners

I have finished building a Space Derby track and am trying to work out the details on how the race will be run. It seems I can go by distance, time, or placement. The problem with time is I would have to rig up a way to use my Pinewood timer to work with the Space Derby track. The problem with place...
by mdmoe
Sat Sep 24, 2005 12:18 pm
Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
Topic: Running a Space Derby Race
Replies: 1
Views: 6125

Running a Space Derby Race

Hi! I have just finished constructing a Space Derby track. I have heard of several different ways of running the race and was wondering what some of you did. At our district race, they tied 2 ribbons to each line and that somehow helped determine who was first/second/third/fourth. I know one of the ...