Post by WIRL on Jun 10, 2004 10:41:48 GMT -6
Hi Builders,
We are working on a program that we are very excited about. We are planning to approach various youth groups that nomally do not have access to Pinewood Derby, supply them with cars, and come back after the cars are built to set up our track and run a race.
We will be encouraging these groups to have the kids build these cars at their group meetings, over the course of several days or weeks, depending on how often they meet. This means the only assistance they will have is by the adult group leaders.
This comes to the point where I need the help of experienced builders. We will be starting with a pre-shaped car with wheels and hopefully rod-type axles to make it easy for them to attach the wheels without alignment problems. We want to write a simple info sheet instructing the group leaders on the steps the kids need to take in building these cars. We also need age limitations and safety tips. Some things are obvious: no lead weights, no power tools, etc. If you see a __?__ , that s where we could use some help. Here is the rough draft, and feel free to add comments:
Group Pinewood Derby Project:
Kids Day 1: Children should select a car shape. Hand out _?__ sanding sticks and have each child sand their car until it is smooth.
*Adult leaders should spray paint all cars with _?__ primer and let dry.
Kids Day 2: Children should paint their cars with __?__ paint
*Adult leaders should spray all cars with a coat of finishing __?__ and let dry.
Kids Day 3:
A. Apply graphite to axles
B. Slide wheels on axles
C. Attach wheels and axles to car, glue in place. *may require help from adults on aligning the wheels.
Please dry car with glued axles upside down and instruct kids not to roll the cars until the next day when the glue is dry.
Kids activity day 4: Apply finishing touches to cars (Stickers, glue on weights. Have kids weigh in their cars and try to add _?__ weights to get their cars close to 5 ounces without going over.
OK, you guys can take it from here, but remember, keep it as simple as possible...thanks for your assistance.
We are working on a program that we are very excited about. We are planning to approach various youth groups that nomally do not have access to Pinewood Derby, supply them with cars, and come back after the cars are built to set up our track and run a race.
We will be encouraging these groups to have the kids build these cars at their group meetings, over the course of several days or weeks, depending on how often they meet. This means the only assistance they will have is by the adult group leaders.
This comes to the point where I need the help of experienced builders. We will be starting with a pre-shaped car with wheels and hopefully rod-type axles to make it easy for them to attach the wheels without alignment problems. We want to write a simple info sheet instructing the group leaders on the steps the kids need to take in building these cars. We also need age limitations and safety tips. Some things are obvious: no lead weights, no power tools, etc. If you see a __?__ , that s where we could use some help. Here is the rough draft, and feel free to add comments:
Group Pinewood Derby Project:
Kids Day 1: Children should select a car shape. Hand out _?__ sanding sticks and have each child sand their car until it is smooth.
*Adult leaders should spray paint all cars with _?__ primer and let dry.
Kids Day 2: Children should paint their cars with __?__ paint
*Adult leaders should spray all cars with a coat of finishing __?__ and let dry.
Kids Day 3:
A. Apply graphite to axles
B. Slide wheels on axles
C. Attach wheels and axles to car, glue in place. *may require help from adults on aligning the wheels.
Please dry car with glued axles upside down and instruct kids not to roll the cars until the next day when the glue is dry.
Kids activity day 4: Apply finishing touches to cars (Stickers, glue on weights. Have kids weigh in their cars and try to add _?__ weights to get their cars close to 5 ounces without going over.
OK, you guys can take it from here, but remember, keep it as simple as possible...thanks for your assistance.
