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by Go Bubba Go
Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:44 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: New BSA Wheel and Axle??
Replies: 273
Views: 220472

Re: New BSA Wheel and Axle??

Davhamm wrote:I am going to have to explain these wheels to the Girl scout leader who doesn't think weight is that important :pullhair:
A woman who doesn't think weight is that important? I've never heard of such a thing! :rofl:

Bubba
by Go Bubba Go
Wed May 27, 2009 2:12 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: New BSA Wheel and Axle??
Replies: 273
Views: 220472

Re: New BSA Wheel and Axle??

OK, conspiracy theorists, maybe these will put the issue to rest. Probably not. I'm still inclined to go with the Canadian mischief theory. Rod Turnbull for President... er... I mean... er... Rod Turnbull for Prime Minister. Bubba p.s. The seams on the new wheels kinda make me nervous, esp. the one...
by Go Bubba Go
Tue May 12, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: "Weight is important, but it isn't everything"...???
Replies: 6
Views: 6526

Re: "Weight is important, but it isn't everything"...???

Quick question... if you added all the weight to the wheels would the beating your took off the starting line be less than the beating you took because of the extra friction? From what I've seen you'd get a grade A whoopin' on a "normal" length track. You'd get off to a REAL slow start, a...
by Go Bubba Go
Fri May 01, 2009 2:19 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: 1st post - What would you do? (Really long...sorry!)
Replies: 18
Views: 13731

Re: 1st post - What would you do? (Really long...sorry!)

...3. Build a new car. With what we have learned since we built this car, I feel like we can do a better job on building our next car. However, with work, three kids playing baseball and honey-dos, two weeks might be a little tight. What would you do? :? Build a new one. Pretty easy for "stuff...
by Go Bubba Go
Fri May 01, 2009 9:15 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: Green T - New HR66 Pickup
Replies: 13
Views: 12495

Re: Green T - New HR66 Pickup

What 'model' did the engine come from and/or what scale is it? Very nice. :clap: :clap: The engine on "Green T" came from a 1/24 scale (I think) "Road Rippers" race car, one of those toys with the buttons on top to make the car light up, make engine sounds, roll forward, etc. To...
by Go Bubba Go
Fri May 01, 2009 9:05 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: Green T - New HR66 Pickup
Replies: 13
Views: 12495

Re: Green T - New HR66 Pickup

VEEEEEERY nice truck....great job! Not sure if I'll get them both incorporated before Lima, I'm still working on wrapping up the 3 Big Rigs and the "Red Baron" :wink: . Okay...I realize this thread is a bit older...I have been thinking about creating a Tom Daniels inspired Red Baron car a...
by Go Bubba Go
Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:49 am
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Public venue pinewood derby race coordination
Replies: 3
Views: 8403

Re: Public venue pinewood derby race coordination

Some issues that need to be addressed: 1) Layout - you need a "dry run" through the event with the Store Manager (not his/her underling - you need answers that won't change) to confirm EXACTLY where you are going to be able to set up and that sufficient space is available. I suggest markin...
by Go Bubba Go
Sat Mar 28, 2009 5:48 pm
Forum: General Off Topic
Topic: Service "requirements" for participating in Scout
Replies: 4
Views: 6290

Service "requirements" for participating in Scout

I heard of a local Troop (that shall remain nameless) that has decided as of late that in order to increase participation in Troop sponsored / affiliated Community Service projects, the Scouts that wish to participate in future outings / camping trips will be required to participate in the specific ...
by Go Bubba Go
Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:35 pm
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Excluding Tigers from competing for Pack Champion?
Replies: 9
Views: 10449

Re: Excluding Tigers from competing for Pack Champion?

I'm with Stan on this. Me too. BTW I don't recall the last time we had a Tiger take our "Fastest of the Pack" award. The only ones that ever come close are those that have older brothers who did well, and did so recently. From my observation even the teams that eventually become the most ...
by Go Bubba Go
Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:28 pm
Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
Topic: Entrants Fee for Council Race Event
Replies: 3
Views: 5486

Re: Entrants Fee for Council Race Event

FWIW: Our Council Entry fee is $35 per Pack, with 10 total entries allowed per Pack (Winners and Runners-Up for 1st through 5th grades). On average there are probably 9 entries per Pack (some smaller Packs only have 1 boy in a particular grade or even 0 boys in some particular grades). Send the form...
by Go Bubba Go
Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
Topic: Handling qualifying for Council Races
Replies: 4
Views: 6614

Re: Handling qualifying for Council Races

...If the numbers could get too large for you, then maybe you cap it at a certain level for those with no qualifying race and it becomes first-come, first serve. I know that's not a real appetizing solution but maybe something like that would be OK for the first year just to get an idea of the leve...
by Go Bubba Go
Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:58 am
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: BSA vs. Pine Pro
Replies: 21
Views: 22662

Re: BSA vs. Pine Pro

...3) I looked at the pictures of the kids with their cars taken at weigh in and I noticed two things. A, they all looked really excited and B, I saw some of the designs I had talked about in my class. So I will see you all at the races. There's the real payoff IMO. I don't know how many grown men ...
by Go Bubba Go
Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: BSA vs. Pine Pro
Replies: 21
Views: 22662

Re: BSA vs. Pine Pro

Do the scouts in your pack have to go out and purchase their own car kits? If so then this could be part of the problem. What we do is purchase the cars and sell them to the boys. This is also a big convenience to the parents since the scout store is almost an hour away. FWIW that is the approach w...
by Go Bubba Go
Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:53 am
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: BSA vs. Pine Pro
Replies: 21
Views: 22662

Re: BSA vs. Pine Pro

...I feel somewhat responsible for this whole thing. In my speed class I talked about getting weight and accessories at other stores. This is where I think the people got the idea to use the Pine Pro kits. Next year the rules will be laid out very clearly and if anyone shows up with a non-BSA car t...
by Go Bubba Go
Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:11 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: What grit sandpaper?
Replies: 6
Views: 8406

Re: What grit sandpaper?

For a fairly simple treatment, I would pick up some dry 320 grit paper (we use 3M SandBlaster from Home Depot) and some wet/dry 600 and 1500 grit paper (we use Imperial Wet/Dry found at most AutoZone type stores). Sand the treads with the 320 until the mold mark is removed. Also hold a popsicle stic...