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    Getting ready to build first car for cub scouts

    The wheel base on the car is 4 3/8" and with the weight in there the car seemed to have some waggle in the rear. Should I have center of balance on the car??
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    Getting ready to build first car for cub scouts

    What's the best way to hold the weight in? Thanks for all your help
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    Getting ready to build first car for cub scouts

    I bought some tungsten cubes. I bought 2 oz's worth and 1 oz tungsten putty so I can get it at the exact 5 ozs
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    Getting ready to build first car for cub scouts

    What's the best body to make and where do I place the weights on the car?
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    Getting ready to build first car for cub scouts

    So do I use the slotted axle slots that are pre drilled for me? Then just polish the heck out of the axles and inside of wheels?? How will I know I pushed the axles in straight?
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    Getting ready to build first car for cub scouts

    How long before you have the video? I only have 2 weeks. Thanks for all the advice. I'm actually an auto body tech so I get into this kind of stuff!!
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    Getting ready to build first car for cub scouts

    It's just going to be one car a year for as long as he is in scouts so I'm thinking bent after the research I'm doing. I'd love your help or advice on how to align it and any other trucks. I've heard clear tape over inside of wheels but thinking that might turn ugly if one comes off or puts...
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    Getting ready to build first car for cub scouts

    Ok thank you. How far should I put the axles into the grooved slots and how do I know I put those in straight? Or should I drill my own holes?
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    Getting ready to build first car for cub scouts

    Done some research and wonder why you guys don't recommend bent axles? I know some have said its hard to do alignment with this. Also have never seen the track so wouldn't know if a rail rider would ge a good idea.... Any info here VERY appreciated. Already know to polish axles and wheels and...