2009 DeathDerby
2009 DeathDerby
Here is the semi my son built for the 'DeathDerby'. All weight is low and to the front. Didn't matter though, his opponent was a low wedge and got under it to flip it high into the air...spectacular crash.
The cab, sleeper, and fenders are balsa. The front bumper is pine left over from cutting out the back end. The inner set of rear tires are raised. Dowels used for the tanks and stacks. Sewing pins for the clearance lights.
This was a turning point car, in that this time he gave all the directions. I sawcut some of the pieces, but only to what dimensions he told me (yes, we did do the cab and fuel tanks twice). He assembled it, shaped the fenders and painted it with no direct supervision.
The cab, sleeper, and fenders are balsa. The front bumper is pine left over from cutting out the back end. The inner set of rear tires are raised. Dowels used for the tanks and stacks. Sewing pins for the clearance lights.
This was a turning point car, in that this time he gave all the directions. I sawcut some of the pieces, but only to what dimensions he told me (yes, we did do the cab and fuel tanks twice). He assembled it, shaped the fenders and painted it with no direct supervision.
- PinewoodTopia
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Re: 2009 DeathDerby
Our pack has never done a Semi-truck class, could you send me your rules in regard to this class, I think it would be a blast.
Out of graphite and sawdust come million $ cars and priceless memories.
Re: 2009 DeathDerby
Oh us neither...this was a standard size PWD car, just in the shape of a semi. The DeathDerby is an event where the track is U-shaped and cars are hurled down towards one another. Whoever stays on the track and is still race-able keeps advancing. DeathDerby is a council level event.
You'll have to ask sprntrcr or others from this thread perhaps on actual tractor trailer racing...http://derbytalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=4527
You'll have to ask sprntrcr or others from this thread perhaps on actual tractor trailer racing...http://derbytalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=4527
Re: 2009 DeathDerby
Do you have any video of that crash?
I would love to see this "Death Derby" in action!
-Nitro Dan
I would love to see this "Death Derby" in action!
-Nitro Dan
Take good and make it great. Take fast and make it faster. Performance drives success!
Re: 2009 DeathDerby
Sorry but I don't even have pics from this year...Prio or BigTex may...?
- millettbbc
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Re: 2009 DeathDerby
Very nice. I'm lovin' it!
PWD: The bug everyone catches and no one wants to let go.