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Well, this is up a bit later than I'd planned, but since there won't be a second one with a trophy I guess it doesn't matter.
This is our first Father/Son Pinewood Derby car, and given that Christopher's only 6 there was more Father than Son this time. He did quite a bit of the sanding, painting and decorating, but I handled the saw and router. If you look close you can see a few of my oopsies too. lol
He had fun until he learned that he'd not advanced out of his den to the Tiger Cub finals. I'm not sure he realized that he lost all three races he was in...that's probably a good thing as he was broken up enough about it already. Hopefully we'll have better luck next year.
John
Comments (23)
gattone_blu
Beautiful photo my friend
Echo323
Nice picture. I wished that I knew about Renderosity when my sons were racing their cars. Everyone would've gotten tired of seeing them. Our pack is getting ready to race their cars this weekend. We don't get to race them anymore but we still help out with the race. My oldest son is an Eagle Scout and my youngest is fixing to be a Star Scout. I hope that you and your family continue to have lots of fun in Scouting.
AGentleMuse
Looks Great!!
frankiemas
Wow that is a really fantastic looking hot rod and I am so sorry that your son lost all three races, but as you say better luck next time. This is a fantastic photo John!!! Hugsss Frankie ^_^
erlandpil
Good image erland
brycek
Looks terrific John and I bet you had a good time together. Nice photo!!
awadissk
Fantastic work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MeredithWilson
Dear John, I'm back at work and just called in some technical advice that was roaming down the hall trying to cause trouble!!! THE Boss, Tomas, and Karl all say "Graphite, Graphite, Graphite!!" I assume they are talking about the lubricant. I never did the pine wood derby bit so I can't offer any help. It's a really cool looking car and we'll avoid looking to closely and avoid any "oops." I'm sorry he didn't do better - but next near will be along pretty quickly - and you'll have another shot at it!!! Super fun photo and I know that both of you had a wonderful time!!!!! Love ya!!! Meredith
MongusKing
Nice pic John!!! Keep on running my friends!!!!!
Syltermermaid
A wonderful made little car and it is so nice that you do such things with you son!!! I bet your son is very proud about his Dad and vice versa!! Hugs Ute
busi2ness
Oopsies? You could have fooled me! A very artistic attempt and it seems like a collaborative effort like none. Well illustrated.
meselfr
excellent work... had to build two of them myself for a pinewood derby two weeks... my little guys ended up 1st and 2nd in their Dens and 2nd and 5th fastest overall.... definately more Dad than kids... :) Peace/Cheers/mes
janedj
Excellent work John...your little son must be very proud!
irakika
Lovely photo my friend!
WhopperNnoonWalker-
how cool john...
chimera46
I had no idea father-son stuff like this was going on, up here the parents just send their kids out into the street to play street hockey. Seriously though great stuff, I'm sure they'll be many more races for you two in the future.
MrM
A great looking car...and it is great because Father and Son did it together...not one of those jobs where you know DAD did all the work!! Racing advice from someone whose been in Cubs and whose helped nephews...sand the nails...there's a burr on the nail which slows down the car... make it smooth. Get the car as close to the weight limit as possible. Heavier is best! Graphite...Graphite...Graphite. And remember...it's never a losing car if you did it together. And Ice Cream solves all other problems!
Rainbowgirl
What a fantastic car! I don't know anything about such races but it sounds like a lot of fun and I'm sure next year Christopher will make it!!!
Monuli
Ahhhhh, the new Ferrari :). Nice photo John !! ..Uli
akulla
Nice car, ya and its alot of work. I have two boys now in Boy Scouts but I remember those days fondly. Better luck next year and don't forget the grafite.
krouser
awesome work! but the fact of the matter is win or lose its the fun you have doing it! and just bang on, tell your little fella to just bang on and keep his head high! and yes next year i see this baby with a big ol' trophy with it!
TheAnimaGemini
Nice car. Wish you a great time. :)
Lully
wow you built this from scratch!! i bet you got one of those "new yankee workshop" setups in the garage, lol superb work and can't see any oopsies from here :o)