Hello
I was hoping that I could tap into the knowledge of the people who post on this board. By hank you for sharing. I have been lurking and learned so much simply by reading all that has been posted.
My son and I are building his scout car and I need some weight placement advice. Our rules state that we must use the stock slots for wheel placement, so the car has a standard scout wheel base and placement. Our pack uses a wooden track that I would say is pretty good, but not great. I think it is pretty hit or miss based on how well it is put together.
The car is made from one of derby dad 4 hire's blocks made into a standard wedge design. The car is routed out with a slot behind the rear axle that can hold up to 12 1/4 oz tungsten cubes. There is also a 1 x 1 inch pocket I front of the rear axle that can hold many cubes. As it presently stands, the car can hold about 22/23 cubes and not be over weight. The car is built to be a rail runner.
So my question... Where should I put the cubes? Should I put all 12 behind the axle? Is that too much to maintain control with the standard scout wheel placement on a wood track? With 12 cubes behind the axle, I can put in more steer (4" over 4' - that is what I read might be a good steer to put in) to maintain control, but is that a risk I should take on a wood track? Right now, with all of the weight in the car and in the most aggressive placement (12 behind the rear axle and 11 immediately in front of the rear axle). The center of mass is about 1/2 inch.
Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your time. Also, let me know if I can provide any additional information to give a prophet opinion.
I was hoping that I could tap into the knowledge of the people who post on this board. By hank you for sharing. I have been lurking and learned so much simply by reading all that has been posted.
My son and I are building his scout car and I need some weight placement advice. Our rules state that we must use the stock slots for wheel placement, so the car has a standard scout wheel base and placement. Our pack uses a wooden track that I would say is pretty good, but not great. I think it is pretty hit or miss based on how well it is put together.
The car is made from one of derby dad 4 hire's blocks made into a standard wedge design. The car is routed out with a slot behind the rear axle that can hold up to 12 1/4 oz tungsten cubes. There is also a 1 x 1 inch pocket I front of the rear axle that can hold many cubes. As it presently stands, the car can hold about 22/23 cubes and not be over weight. The car is built to be a rail runner.
So my question... Where should I put the cubes? Should I put all 12 behind the axle? Is that too much to maintain control with the standard scout wheel placement on a wood track? With 12 cubes behind the axle, I can put in more steer (4" over 4' - that is what I read might be a good steer to put in) to maintain control, but is that a risk I should take on a wood track? Right now, with all of the weight in the car and in the most aggressive placement (12 behind the rear axle and 11 immediately in front of the rear axle). The center of mass is about 1/2 inch.
Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your time. Also, let me know if I can provide any additional information to give a prophet opinion.
