This year, Daniel's car has the easiest cut. We just had to make remove the marked piece shown below.
As you can see, the wood will still have the rectangular shape.
The two pieces after cutting the top part.
Tada!!! Daniel's car is actually a spaghetti box. I told him about this design a year ago and that he should not tell anyone and he should keep it a secret. He actually did.
I helped him scan one of the Spaghetti boxes and made a little bit of changes and here's how it would look like. I suggested to cut an area on the label just like a regular spaghetti box.
The wood was painted white to match the label.
Waiting for it to dry.
The label was cut in the center because I also suggested to put real spaghetti on the Pinewood Derby. I had to help him do this because we used super glue to attach the spaghetti. I didn't want him to glue his fingers.
We were able to salvage a clear plastic from the real spaghetti box.
It's time to add the weights. We also used the 1/2 ounces weights just like what we did on Daryl's Pinewood Derby car.
The weights fit nicely as well.
The block that Daniel received is a bit heavy, the block already weighed 4.8 ounces. After the cut piece, the weight went down a bit and we only added 1 ounce of weight.
At the registration table, Daniel's car is near Daryl's.
The parents liked Daniel's design because it's unique.
A picture of the car after the race.
We had to put a 'FRONT' sign on one side so the scouts putting the cars on the track will know which side is the front.
And just like what I told Daniel, we'll just target the special awards. He was sooooo happy when he received the 'Most Unique' car.
He even received a trophy with it.
The Most Unique car for the 2011 Pinewood Derby race for his Pack.
While at the car, I already told Daniel that I already have a couple of designs that I'm thinking of for next year. Now he's been thinking about it as well. Until next year then....
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