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Old 03-14-2011, 12:03 PM   #16
RIJIMMY
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im jusy hoping mine rolls!
I have mine that my dad and I built years ago, it was heavily weighted in the front and shaped like a whale, came in first place.
what do you use to shape the wood, table saw? File? I have no clue, Im really not exaggerating that I cant build anything.
Looks like I was a little better than I thought.
the race was Saturday. My son's car finished first for the tiger scouts and 5th overall. I think he would have done better overall but he raced it 100 times goofing around before the finals and I think something loosened or wore down. Out of 8 official races, he came in first 7 and third in 1 race. It was fun and he won an award for best muscle car. Thanks to all that sent along the tips. Overall all great day and I have a little more confidence in my design skills.

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