Awards:
2nd For Speed
Top left: This car is very aerodynamic thanks to it's "wedge" shape, which is based off an actual candy bar.
Bottom left: We're surprised it's classic candy bar design didn't win us anything in the design department.
What you need:
1 standard pinewood derby kit
Brown paint
White paint
Green Paint (or if you're not the painting type, a Milky Way label should have the same effect)
Wood polyurethane gloss
60 grit sand paper
150 grit sandpaper
Saw of some kind
Glue (for axles)
Weights (optional)
Drill (optional)
Graphite (optional)
How I made it:
Step 1. Cut off the four triangles in the corners of your block, as viewed from the side, as this diagram illustrates.
Step 2. Give a good sanding with 60 grit sandpaper all over the car. Finish off with a light 150-grit sanding.
Step 3. After you have sanded it, give the car 1 coat of brown paint on the whole car.
Step 4. Give the car a second coat of paint when the first coat dries, painting the same area you did in step 3.
Step 5. After all of the paint is dry, give the entire car one coat of polyurethane gloss. Let it dry for at least 2 hours.
Step 6. Give the car a light sanding with 150 grit sandpaper.
Step 7. After the first coat is dry, give the entire car a second coat of polyurethane gloss. Let it dry for at least 2 hours.
Step 8. Give the car a light sanding with 150 grit sandpaper.
Step 9. After the second coat is dry, give the entire car a third coat of polyurethane gloss. Let it dry overnight.
Step 10. After the gloss is dry, place or paint the Milky Way label on the front like a real Milky Way Bar.
Step 11. Attach the wheels to the axles and then glue the axles to the axle holes. Let the glue dry.
Step 12. Add weights and/or graphite to the car. (optional)
Step 13. Race your car when it is dry.
