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Published: 2009-01-31 18:28:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 1786; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 17
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Description This was a bit of a fun project that came as a direct result of our somewhat depressed economy. Our division manager decided that a light-hearted competition might help take our minds off both the recent lay-offs and the rather bleak predictions for the upcoming months.
A staunch supporter of the local Boy Scouts, he was inspired to run a Pinebox Derby race (with additional prizes for design and appearance). This will be my entry.
A modified stock kit with standard wheels and axles. I designed and cut all of the aluminum and black plex parts with a 3-axis CVC router. (7"x2.5"x4"tall)
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Comments: 38

Piratesfan22 [2014-12-01 20:34:46 +0000 UTC]

Hi i was wondering how you made this?

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savageworlds In reply to Piratesfan22 [2014-12-01 23:14:33 +0000 UTC]

Hi,Anne. Thanks for your interest. Sadly, I didn't save any step-by-step photos but I can describe most of the steps. If you have any specific questions, I will try to answer them for you. Some of the steps involved designing parts (aluminum and plex parts) in AutoCad, then cutting them on a computerized router table. Others used common shop tools and plenty of elbow grease (sawing, drilling, sanding and polishing)
I'm working on a number of projects currently, so my attendance on Deviant Art is a bit sporadic. I will, however, still watch for your response and try to follow up as soon as I'm able.
-Tom Savage

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Animaluver21 [2011-02-20 18:24:41 +0000 UTC]

cool did it win 1st place in anythin?

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savageworlds In reply to Animaluver21 [2011-02-21 17:37:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Sorry for the long delay. Yes, I got a first place in design. Sadly, her speed wasn't equal to her looks. She came in tenth in a group of about 20, but I was competing against some experienced pinewood veterans.

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"The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark."
-(Michelangelo)

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Animaluver21 In reply to savageworlds [2011-02-21 19:27:04 +0000 UTC]

cool im just looking for good, fast designs bcause my church is letting everyone from 1st grade to high school graduates here make and enter a car.

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savageworlds In reply to Animaluver21 [2011-02-25 04:24:52 +0000 UTC]

Glad to provide an inspiration for your designs. Best of luck with the derby!

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"Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well." -(Voltaire)

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Animaluver21 In reply to savageworlds [2011-02-25 12:04:15 +0000 UTC]

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Laurasshadesofgrey [2009-02-02 02:01:47 +0000 UTC]

Thats awesome, id drive it, I want one full size ,talk about road rage

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savageworlds In reply to Laurasshadesofgrey [2009-02-02 11:56:43 +0000 UTC]

LOL I'd drive one, too!

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JoeMacGown [2009-02-01 02:02:34 +0000 UTC]

awesome car! I know first hand what it is like to make these things, having helped my son make a few. But ours never looked this good!

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savageworlds In reply to JoeMacGown [2009-02-01 02:40:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It helps to have a $50K CNC router sitting around.LOL I have a few more additions to make (including a display base). It may not win the speed competition, But it should take points for style.

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Martin666 [2009-02-01 01:57:23 +0000 UTC]

Death Race 2000...for kids! Awesome work.

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savageworlds In reply to Martin666 [2009-02-01 03:20:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! A couple machine guns on the front hood might be nice...

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"I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it." -(Jack Handey)

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Shendorion [2009-02-01 01:26:51 +0000 UTC]

That's a really interesting design. Whether it wins the derby or not, it'll look great on your desk afterward!

If it's underweight, those circular cutouts along the sides would make perfect channels for some barstock, too.

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savageworlds In reply to Shendorion [2009-02-01 02:44:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yes, I have about 3 ounces of lead shot to add for maximum allowed weight, So your idea may prove worthwhile.

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"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep."
---Scott Adams

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SepticWings [2009-01-31 22:14:11 +0000 UTC]

Wow this really.. My father was a boy scout, my grandfather was an Eagle Scout..and both of my uncles were also Scouts. so I understand about the Derby... now that I rattled on and on about all of that. this is an outstanding entry.. I love it..


kat

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savageworlds In reply to SepticWings [2009-02-01 03:13:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Kat! (for the fave, too!) I have a few more parts to add (and the base I just built today) Watch out, Detroit! There's a new designer on the horizon...LOL

-Tom
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"To curb the machine and limit art to handicraft is a denial of opportunity."
-(Lewis Mumford)

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SepticWings In reply to savageworlds [2009-02-02 03:49:07 +0000 UTC]

Good luck..what other part do you need to add?

Kat

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savageworlds In reply to SepticWings [2009-02-02 11:54:11 +0000 UTC]

Just the pipes on the front, maybe hubcaps...

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SepticWings In reply to savageworlds [2009-02-02 13:04:25 +0000 UTC]

ok

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Nargo-Dahn [2009-01-31 19:56:49 +0000 UTC]

Nice,it is a good Vehicle for the next Mad Max Movie.
Good Work Tom.

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savageworlds In reply to Nargo-Dahn [2009-02-01 02:52:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Marco! Maybe I should build one full-size.
(Thanks for the fave also!)

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Metal-Bender [2009-01-31 19:27:38 +0000 UTC]

Interesting design! I really like the scorpion tail.

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savageworlds In reply to Metal-Bender [2009-02-01 02:55:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! (for the fave, as well!) I continued the theme by making the display base resemble six legs. I will update later tonight. Glad you enjoyed it so far.

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Metal-Bender In reply to savageworlds [2009-02-01 16:58:15 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome!

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HippieVan57 [2009-01-31 19:27:09 +0000 UTC]

awesome work and a great cause!

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savageworlds In reply to HippieVan57 [2009-02-01 02:58:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for both compliment and fave, Jeff! Should have an update on it tonight.

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HippieVan57 In reply to savageworlds [2009-02-01 05:11:18 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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RefugeesPride78 [2009-01-31 19:11:43 +0000 UTC]

wow this is awsome,i can imagine to see this car in a new madmax movie

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savageworlds In reply to RefugeesPride78 [2009-02-01 03:00:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Wait until you see the display base I just made for it today.

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RefugeesPride78 In reply to savageworlds [2009-02-01 23:20:27 +0000 UTC]

i saw it allready nowjust awsome man!

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savageworlds In reply to RefugeesPride78 [2009-02-02 00:37:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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RefugeesPride78 In reply to savageworlds [2009-02-02 00:57:40 +0000 UTC]

my pleasure

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Itsmerick [2009-01-31 18:53:11 +0000 UTC]

Looks like a winner to me. I think the other competitors will be feeling the sting of defeat.

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savageworlds In reply to Itsmerick [2009-02-01 03:02:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Rick! I hope it doesn't bug them too much.

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Himmapaan [2009-01-31 18:40:48 +0000 UTC]

It looks wonderful - what an inspired design! And what a good idea of your manager's to help lift spirits too.

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savageworlds In reply to Himmapaan [2009-02-01 03:07:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Now if we could just stem the ugly rumor that the three last-place contenders are going on permanent 'vacation' (LOL...just kidding)

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"The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark."
-(Michelangelo)

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Himmapaan In reply to savageworlds [2009-02-01 04:34:18 +0000 UTC]

Haha!

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