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by Speedster
Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:35 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: District Best Design-No Awards
Replies: 8
Views: 11051

District Best Design-No Awards

Just interested in everyone's differing opinions. There is a District in the Erie Council that has no voting, gives no awards, for "Best Design". All scouts are invited to the District races and can set their car on tables so folks can see them. Lots of Pros and Cons I suppose. Lots of Sco...
by Speedster
Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:16 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Setting COM when pouringf lead
Replies: 11
Views: 8300

Re: Setting COM when pouringf lead

Don't do it. Both the fumes and liquid lead are dangerous and your son can't have any part in it. You're also fighting the Laws of Physics. A single lead rod from Max-V is cheap and 5 lbs. of it are cheaper by the piece. You can have a lot of fun with your son, a scale, and moving those lead rod pie...
by Speedster
Fri Jan 17, 2014 4:21 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Liability at Workshops
Replies: 4
Views: 6376

Re: Liability at Workshops

Thanks guys, and Thank You FS for all the Blue words.
We were able to get the Jerusalem Township Hall which wasn't being used tomorrow. The Trustees are past Cub Scouts and fondly remember the Pinewood Derby. I remember Ron's son winning the District race a few years ago.
Thanks again.
Cheers,
Bill
by Speedster
Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:00 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Liability at Workshops
Replies: 4
Views: 6376

Liability at Workshops

A friend's Pack and my Pack were scheduled to have a workshop in the Boy Scout Troop building which is loaned to them by a church. Two days ago we were told we could not use it. Too much Liability. It seems this was talked about long ago but I don't remember what was said. Do you folks holding Works...
by Speedster
Thu Jan 16, 2014 11:38 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Proving a point
Replies: 12
Views: 11595

Re: Proving a point

That's what you get for putting all those Fancy Paint jobs on those cars. I like my scout to put stickers on his car and then peel a couple of them back so they look like they're falling off. That way the inspectors feel sorry for him and help him glue them back on. They forget about inspecting the ...
by Speedster
Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:40 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Thoughts on these rules?
Replies: 4
Views: 7374

Re: Thoughts on these rules?

The 3/8" wheel width rule is fairly standard. That shouldn't cause a problem. The rules seem very generous if these really are the rules and they didn't accidentally leave something out. That could be clarified with management. As I read the rules, you can build an extended wheelbase, 3 wheel r...
by Speedster
Wed Jan 15, 2014 7:11 am
Forum: Construction Workshops
Topic: Paint Drying Time?
Replies: 5
Views: 11674

Re: Paint Drying Time?

We don't offer painting at our workshops. Unless you are really into refinishing and going for a super smooth, high gloss finish, spray painting is not necessary. In fact, it's dangerous. A little boy with a dust mask isn't being protected. Many people think if the over spray is stopped they're fine...
by Speedster
Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:40 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Best top coat to resist graphite
Replies: 9
Views: 7421

Re: Best top coat to resist graphite

I think it hurts you more than helps. Plus, as you say, it makes a mess. Most of the friction is in the wheel bore and there is a very specific way to polish and lube it. You might want to use the "Search" function and learn how the experts prepare a wheel. It will be a lot less messy and ...
by Speedster
Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:31 am
Forum: Scheduling Methods
Topic: Question - 3 Lane Track, equal numbre of races in each lane
Replies: 4
Views: 10724

Re: Question - 3 Lane Track, equal numbre of races in each l

Our Pack has a 3 lane track. We race Elapsed Time, 2 turns per car in each lane. We do not have a final. After the Tiger race we have an Open Race, open to everyone, with different rules. Mid America races once on each lane on a 6 lane track and removes the slowest time. I like that, especially for ...
by Speedster
Wed Jan 15, 2014 4:51 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Best top coat to resist graphite
Replies: 9
Views: 7421

Re: Best top coat to resist graphite

2 part automotive clear coat in a rattle can. Graphite will wipe off with a little liquid dishwashing soap on a handkerchief.
by Speedster
Tue Jan 14, 2014 5:17 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Newbie back again
Replies: 170
Views: 100182

Re: Newbie back again

So davet, your main competitor uses Chinese wheels, USA axles, graphite and aligns for straight runner.

I have some BEAUTIFUL property in Florida that is For Sale. Would you be interested?
by Speedster
Mon Jan 13, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Question regarding wheel mod-eliminating round bump molds
Replies: 13
Views: 20563

Re: Question regarding wheel mod-eliminating round bump mold

WHEELS CANNOT BE MODIFIED. His wheels are illegal. I'm not sure what else could be written after it's stated "WHEELS CANNOT BE MODIFIED". I'm getting the feeling those wheels don't weigh anything near 2.6 grams.
by Speedster
Mon Jan 13, 2014 9:42 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Car design differences for 49' Best Track
Replies: 5
Views: 5451

Re: Car design differences for 49' Best Track

With your rules, this is the way I would build a car using 3/8" tungsten cylinders. Increase rear cant to 2 1/2 degrees Cut car like Hershey bar, 1/4" high until you need more wood for the cylinders. No more than 5/8" of wood behind rear axle slot. 4 - 3/8" tungsten cylinders fro...
by Speedster
Mon Jan 13, 2014 8:14 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Revell wheels/axles
Replies: 4
Views: 4312

Re: Revell wheels/axles

Those are the dimensions of the grooved, Stainless Steel, axles I have that were purchased from a vendor.
by Speedster
Sun Jan 12, 2014 1:23 pm
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Registration tonight - suspect car / notched raised wheel
Replies: 12
Views: 19383

Re: Registration tonight - suspect car / notched raised whee

The car is Revell "Grand Prix Racer Kit" Product ID: RMXY 9634. It is missing the front cross piece, driver and rear air foil. The only thing I can think of for the groove is the wheel shaver was adjusted and the groove was cut. Perhaps there was a total misunderstanding and the intent was...