Recent content by recraig

The thing that really bugs me is that some of the parents that do all the whining clearly don't put any real time and effort into helping the boys build a fast car. My son won 5 years in a row and for the last three years I offered workshops to help anyone who wanted to attend build a fast car...

We love using vinyl. Cheap and easy to apply. My son loves the holographic stuff. I suggested Rainbow Warrior for this year's selection, but without missing a beat he looks at me and says: "No Dad, it's Rainbow DASH..." Here's a pic of the car and us with his 5th straight, and final, pack...

This is exactly right. Tungsten weight is very expensive compared to lead but if you want to have a car that is competitive you have to use it. I've done workshops for the past three years and every year there is someone complaining about having to spend the money for tungsten weight. I...

I hate you all!! I never would have thought of weighing and labeling my individual tungsten cubes until I saw this...then last night the Mrs walks into the workshop and sees me weighing and categorizing tiny tungsten cubes, shakes her head, rolls her eyes and backs slowly out the door...

A related question, I thought about trying to drill pre-steered axle holes for the DFW for the boys' workshop this year, but gave up since I couldn't figure out how to do this with the jig. I assume that the way to do this is with the Block? Anyone done this on their own? I figured it would...

I have to second this one. I am not a woodworking kind of guy, but even I can get pretty good rear axle holes drilled with the jig I bought from John. I've used it for three years now with cub scouts in workshops and without fail, those cars have run very well. I think that the one I have is...

Well the way to show everyone that you are the man is to send in the cars ...

Yes he does

So, Ben and I need to prepare for a completely different track set up for his District Races. We are going from a fairly beat up 42' Best Track to a 30' (or so) wooden track that is in really good condition, or at least was last year. Our Pack's track has been abused over the years to the...

Can't say enough about the info and candid (for the most part) answers to questions. John's products are excellent. Ben is a character. When we were building the car he helped with the dremel and the shaping and helped clean and polish the axles and wheels. He did as much as he could do, and...

Pay the money and subscribe. You will find that video and many, many more that are worth far more than the $50. Besides, it is good to support the guys that make all of this happen. $50 is a bargain...

Have you sold the track?

anyone tested this as compared to Jigaloo?

Love the smiles! Congratulations!