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Car #10
Jan 16, 2009 23:06:04 GMT -6
Post by Lucky 13 on Jan 16, 2009 23:06:04 GMT -6
I've been thinking about it. The back of the car does present itself as a nice "billboard" for something. After seeing some of the masterpieces from others (yourself definitely included!!), I can't just race a "plain" car, and there's still plenty of time before raceday Later... Lee Whatever you decide to do, just remember to give it a name I can pronounce ;D !!! lol !! Lucky 13
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Car #10
Jan 17, 2009 14:44:28 GMT -6
Post by knotthead on Jan 17, 2009 14:44:28 GMT -6
Now that's funny...
Lee
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Car #10
Jan 17, 2009 21:05:41 GMT -6
Post by Mr. Slick on Jan 17, 2009 21:05:41 GMT -6
I will second the "Name that can be Pronounced" request!
;D
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Car #10
Jan 18, 2009 7:45:54 GMT -6
Post by knotthead on Jan 18, 2009 7:45:54 GMT -6
Any truth to the rumor that it took longer to figure out the pronunciation than it took for the car to run down the track?? I promise it will be easier for car #10 ;D ;D Later... Lee
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Car #10
Jan 30, 2009 6:47:55 GMT -6
Post by knotthead on Jan 30, 2009 6:47:55 GMT -6
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Car #10
Jan 30, 2009 8:32:25 GMT -6
Post by Lucky 13 on Jan 30, 2009 8:32:25 GMT -6
"Skeeter"...much easier to pronounce !! lol !! The car looks fantastic Lee !! I look forward to seeing it on the track.
Lucky 13
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Car #10
Jan 31, 2009 11:31:19 GMT -6
Post by knotthead on Jan 31, 2009 11:31:19 GMT -6
#10 with wheels The Duelin' Lubins Time to do some testing, then off to the cold climes of Minnesota Later... Lee
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Car #10
Jan 31, 2009 19:46:54 GMT -6
Post by Mr. Slick on Jan 31, 2009 19:46:54 GMT -6
Cold Climes? The snow was melting today! Above freezing temperatures for the first time this month! ;D
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Car #10
Jan 31, 2009 21:13:58 GMT -6
Post by knotthead on Jan 31, 2009 21:13:58 GMT -6
AAHHH......The proverbial January thaw. I hear it gets so cold in your neck of the woods, that you have to break the dogs off the trees when you let them out ;D ;D ;D
I still have two inches of ice on the driveway, and we're expecting another Nor'easter by Wednesday
Lee
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Car #10
Feb 13, 2009 22:35:19 GMT -6
Post by jayjayrocketman on Feb 13, 2009 22:35:19 GMT -6
that is one bad looking car! wonder what times it does and also how you keep alignment straight when it flies down track, especially when building it? I have not had much experience with drilling new holes for the axles. what do you use?
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Car #10
Feb 14, 2009 4:46:14 GMT -6
Post by knotthead on Feb 14, 2009 4:46:14 GMT -6
Jayman, we'll see what it does on the track today (2-14), 'cause it's in Minnesota for it's first race. Although I do have a couple of pre-drilled blocks from MaxV, most of my cars come from a piece of 6" x 1/2" x 18" pine I got from the Woodcraft store. Concerning the axle holes, I use the Pro-Body tool (also from MaxV) that I modified by making it 1/8" deeper, to allow the car to sit closer to the track. For drilling the holes, I use a regular battery powered hand drill with a #44 or 3/32" drill bit, depending on the axles I use. I got a piece of 3/8" square bar stock from the hardware store to use as a clearance gauge. I have a very Lo-Tech operation here. I do have a large stand-up drill press that is used for axle polishing and for making holes in the wood blocks and a belt sander. They normally see duty as automotive tools,though,as that's my trade and my "other" hobby
Later...
Lee
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Car #10
Feb 14, 2009 9:35:30 GMT -6
Post by steepslope on Feb 14, 2009 9:35:30 GMT -6
I'm with Jayman. These are some really cool looking cars. Both of us are used to standard cub cars. It might take us a while to work up to these types. I'm assuming that you make a large opening in the rear and place tungsten cubes in a pattern that brings alignment back in check. It sounds like your description of the tools you use are similar to what Jayjayrocketman and I have available. It certainly gives me hope that we have a chance once we start building and sending cars. Also, your other hobby and trade is shared by Jayman.
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Car #10
Feb 15, 2009 18:22:24 GMT -6
Post by jayjayrocketman on Feb 15, 2009 18:22:24 GMT -6
I really appreciate the chance and opportunity all of you experienced pwd racers give to all of us newbies or rookies getting into this for fun with out kids and possibly more in near future. all of the cars we have built do not look anything like the ones i see in this web site. our biggest learning curve is being able to build as many cars and being able to test each one against each other. find a design and go from there to make it as good as we can. this a very addicting sport/ hobby. I always look foward to this season with boyscouts and now the season does not really have to end!!!! have a good day. race hard and hopefully I'll see you soon on a track.
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Car #10
Feb 17, 2009 13:34:26 GMT -6
Post by ScoutMom on Feb 17, 2009 13:34:26 GMT -6
I agree with JayJay-- it is neat to think that the "season" does not have to end! And it is wonderful that the pros are so willing to help the newbies. That is awesome sportsmanship!
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Car #10
Feb 21, 2009 20:34:02 GMT -6
Post by Goat Boy on Feb 21, 2009 20:34:02 GMT -6
Love what you have done with this car. May I ask what kind of wood you used? I am very new to PWD and was just wondering if your using something other than Pine? Again, awesome job and good luck with the new ride
Ian
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