| Grand Prix Racing - | How To Make A Fast Pinewood Car |
There is one more often over-looked factor. That's how much time you spend on your car. Get your kit as soon as possible so you can begin to design and build it. Arrange to have your block cut, axles polished, etc., well ahead of time. You don't want to be left waiting for people and tools to become available. If you can, it is better to finish building early. Finishing in haste may not allow you the luxury of getting better wheel alignment or to put the final touches on that great paint job.
Here is a rough time line to help you plan your progress. Change it around to fit the date of your race and when you can get your kit.
| DAYS FROM RACE | ACTIVITY | TIME SET ASIDE |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Arrange for saw | 10 min on phone |
| 30 | Arrange for polishing | 10 min on phone |
| 29 | Read the rest of this manual | 1 hour |
| 26 | Draw your car on paper | 1 hour |
| 23 | Buy lead for weights, stickers, other materials | 1 hour |
| 21 (soon as possible) | Buy kit from club | 2 min at meeting |
| 20 | Draw outlines on block | 5 min |
| 18 | Prepare the wheels | 30 min |
| 15 | Cut body parts from your block; cut the stand (day 11) | 15 min as arranged |
| 14 | Sand, file, whittle body details and accessories | 3 hours |
| 12 | Bake the body | 1 to 2 hours |
| 11 | Make a simple car stand | 1 hour |
| 10 | Polish the axles | 1 hour as arranged |
| 9 | Determine how much free weight is needed | 5 to 30 min |
| 8 | Prepare and attach the free weights | 1 hour (may need to arrange) |
| 7 | Finish the body | 3 hours or more |
| 6 | Lubricate and attach wheels to body | 10 min |
| 5 | Align and hot glue wheels in place | 1 hour |
| 4 | Make a Racer Spacer | 1 hour |
| 3 | Prepare for the worst | Prayer time |
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