Recent content by Newtoderby

Hi Folks, So here is my question if you were to invent a set of rules to run a derby be it pack or district. What would you include or not. There is so much science to learn in the derby. Things I think are important: No bought speed axles or wheels. colored wheels, bsa approved or...

Thanks for all the thoughts guys. There is a discussion ongoing with the rules. But I am pretty sure though we will be changing it up. I love the ide of a tooth pick to fill and then re drill. With these tips I think we can overcome. at least hopefully. Thank gentlemen you guys are...

Well, I agree making a new car would be best. But the very first rule is you must use the same car you used from the pack race. I clarified and was told but you can modify to comply to the new rules. Also this district rule change was handed down after some Packs had run their races...

Ok so Three years ago we entered our first pinewood derby, I posted on here and you guys gave us a lot of great tips and my Then Tiger placed third at the pack and 5th at districts. After absorbing more info from you guys and reading and following 5kids racing, the wolf year he place first at...

Hi folks, So this was our second year racing with out cub scout. Last year you guys helped us find a third at the pack level and then a 5th at district. So this year we had posted again and with your help we refined our build even more. Negative cant rear wheels, positive front railride ...

Well folks we owe you all a big thank you. After last years third and some very tough competition we yet again followed lots of advice on the forum and made a post and listened to all the answers. Well two cars were right at the top for all four heats. and when the smoked cleared he...

ODD. Don't worry I always be as safe as possible when doing that and the boy doesn't help. Also don't worry I am not melting it by any crazy method either. I just cant seem to bring myself to pop for the tungsten for the cost next year I may break down

You guys really are the best. Last year when we knew nothing you steered us in the right direction and this year same thing. Thanks for the help. We got the weight out and moved it back. Next we drill the axle holes then some painting and we are lookin good!! This year is so much easier...

Thanks 5 kid . we are going to move the weight back!!!''

Kinser...yep 5kids is the guide we are using. That is actually why we asked the question since the wheels on that one are not all the way to the back. the stanpope page looks very useful Thanks

Thanks Crash. Only reason I was looking to bend the rear axles was because we don't have a silver bullet. I think I will go with that concept and drill the way you mentioned. I also wondered why I cant just adjust the drill press table to the proper angle and then drill? We just...

Hi gang, Last year you all helped us to a 3rd locally and a 5th at district. So we are back at it and derby time is a couple weeks off. We have a question on where the wheels should be. My understanding is the wheels should be as close to front and back as possible, Our rules state...

Thanks Kinser, I already can see the big difference looking around. I wanted to make sure this was his derby and not mine. he picked the design and we talked about speed but he liked the design and loved the lego head and lasers, however I am betting next year he will be changing It up big...

ODD we did clean ours , it was the district winner that had them coated and was super fast, maybe just a superior build and he would have been faster if not coated.

Well folks, Our tiger guy had his first district experience today. After working on the car for the past month on and off, building our own wooden track three lane, testing, and trying to get the center of mass farther back. We took her to districts with high hopes of at least placing. Well...