University of Scouting Advanced Degree Course Syllabus

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1 University of Scouting Advanced Degree Course Syllabus Pinewood Derby Cars Construction Seminar 2016 Nick Durante Former Pack 529 Committee Chair and PWD Chairperson Former Seminole Springs District PWD Committee Chairperson Former Central Florida Council PWD Committee Chairperson Author, PWD Rules Pack 529, Seminole Springs District, Central Florida Council Contributor Grand Prix Race Management Software Product Development

2 Pinewood Derby Cars A Construction Seminar 2016 A guide to the design and construction of a Pinewood Derby Car NOTE: This class is inherently different from the current PWD class content, in that the current class encompasses an entire overview of PWD, without expansion into construction. This Course would ONLY pertain to design and construction. 2

3 Research & Design Preparation & Safety Tools & Materials Age appropriate involvement Construction Educational concepts Speed tips and techniques Current construction rules 3

4 Research & Design Building a Pinewood Derby Car The Cub Scout Pinewood Derby is probably the most popular "fun event" that a young Scout will participate. The recognition of the time spent building the car may be seen as Pack prizes for the most colorful, most inventive, fastest, most "radical" and as many other categories as one can imagine. The planning and construction of your car may be approached in many ways. This information will serve only as a guide to some while providing good first-time information and pointers for others. The experienced wood craftsman will find the teaching experience a great project for a young man while others may find it just a little challenging. No matter, the time spent working and learning with your son should be a lot of fun. 4

5 Research & Design If you're designing a car for speed here are the important points about car design to keep in mind. o Sleek Shape o Maximum Weight o Smooth, Round Wheels o Polished Axles o Good Lubrication o Straight Running 5

6 Research & Design On the other hand if your objective is to create a unique or personal design then think about these points. o Model your car after something you like or adapt a theme from a Cub Scout or other recognizable object or character. o Use color and finish as a way to get your car noticed. A bright red or yellow paint job with a high gloss finish is always an attention getter. o Attention to the details of car construction shows in the final product o Design on paper before you start cutting wood 6

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10 Construction Bench Tools the basic three 10

11 Google this pinewood derby car patterns 11

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16 Google BB, Copperhead 16

17 Google spark plug socket 17

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19 A Great Starting Place DerbyTalk.com 19

20 Pinewood Derby its all about people!!! Randy Lisano and GPRM Randy Davis Stan Pope Co-Creator of the PPN Lane Rotation Charts upon which modern PWD Racing is based. Dr. Cory Young Co Creator of the PPN system Darin McGrew software engineer 20