Derby Talk

Well I have the results of the weekends 2010 version of our Pack Pinewood Derby. The pool table came in 2nd in the adult class (with some contraversy over a car from a previous derby being allowed to race), but also won peoples choice. The Watermelon came in 2nd in his den, my son was very proud. Th...

the snake was cut as one entire piece from an old 4x4 I had lying around the garage. the rock part is the original car block

thanks for thr props onehour, I fully admit to having little to no real tips for speed, I think if I won a race there would be anarchy, cats and dogs living together in perfect harmony, utter pandimonium!

That is fantastic. This the first step in what, hopefully, will be many great pinewood memories. You and your son should be proud. Good luck at your race.

Thank you. I hope your son gets inspired to make the car he dreams about making, that is why we do these. We want the boys in our pack to appreciate their cars, making them the real trophy, and if they get a derby trophy, well then that is just that much better for them. They seem to come away with ...

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I appreciate that, thanks. I will keep working with it.

Thanks, I have to admit, COM is something I have never considered, I have no idea where it is, I would guess it is more towrds the rear od the car, as on our track, rear dominate weight seems to be the key to good speeds.

so wheel alignment is crucial, that may be where I had my issue

I have a question for you in regard to the decals. I tried them for the first time this year, and did not have real great results. I believe to be beacuse of the fixative you spray on the sheet, too heavy I think, do you have a trick for that?

I am curious, you dont have an issue with the car "wadering" back and forth only using 3 wheels? I did a crocadile car, the wheels were offset (see pic), it wanders left and right something terrible.

My wife actually has a pool set made specifically for a doll house, sticks, rack, even a wall mountaed storage rack! I am right at the wieght limit (The table is made of oak), so unfortunately for the race, no acessories, but for the car show, no problem!

the woody took a full 8 weeks. The watermelon my youngest son and I worked on it for 4 days, the cobra took my oldest son ans I 3 weeks to complete, and the pool table was only about 2.5 weeks, all were done during the same 8 week period after we recieved the cars. I always make sure the boys get th...

I appreciate that. I think it would be hillarious if the pool table beat the woody in a race.

Thank You, I am glad you like them, they were alot of fun for my boys as well as myself