Oh, how I remember those days as a Cub Scout myself; made it all the Eagle I might add. You other commentators should watch a 2005 movie called “Down and Derby.”
I have to admit that my pinewood car was about the only thing I built before age 12 that I was proud of. I even did the molten lead pour into the belly so we could drill the lead out until the car was at perfect balance and weight. The air flow I figured would take care of itself since the inset lead let me carve something more like today’s F1 series than NASCAR. It was painted a nice deep gold metallic with gloss.
Templo S.U.D. over 11 years ago
Oh, how I remember those days as a Cub Scout myself; made it all the Eagle I might add. You other commentators should watch a 2005 movie called “Down and Derby.”
BRI-NO-MITE!! Premium Member over 11 years ago
Working on a Pinewood Derby car was the best father-son bonding I remember. Better even than fishing or hunting.
black_knight15_au over 11 years ago
Forget the Derby, the maths is technically correct – v. impressive Paul :)
ossiningaling over 11 years ago
In a race car of his OWN construction!!
LadyLavendar over 11 years ago
Whatagreatdad!
Comic Minister Premium Member over 11 years ago
Not really sir.
caligula over 11 years ago
I have to admit that my pinewood car was about the only thing I built before age 12 that I was proud of. I even did the molten lead pour into the belly so we could drill the lead out until the car was at perfect balance and weight. The air flow I figured would take care of itself since the inset lead let me carve something more like today’s F1 series than NASCAR. It was painted a nice deep gold metallic with gloss.