Description
THE BOLT is named for the small dart that is used in a crossbow. And like a crossbow bolt, THE BOLT will take off like it was shot. Please note that although the standard version of THE BOLT is slightly shorter than 7 inches, the use of tungsten weight allows the center of gravity to be properly located for optimum speed.
In addition to the car kit and basic hand tools, you will need the following supplies to build THE BOLT:
- 25/64" Brad Point or Forstner drill bit (available from Maximum Velocity)
- 3/16" drill bit (hardware store item)
- Coping saw
- Files - Half Round and Rat Tail (Hardware store item)
- 3-1/2 ounces of tungsten cylinders
- 12 tungsten beads
- Turbo decal sheet was used to customize the car in the photo
THE BOLT is named for the small dart that is used in a crossbow. And like a crossbow bolt, THE BOLT will take off like it was shot.
In addition to the car kit and basic hand tools, you will need the following supplies to build THE BOLT:
- 25/64" Brad Point or Forstner drill bit (available from Maximum Velocity)
- 3/16" drill bit (hardware store item)
- Coping saw
- Files - Half Round and Rat Tail (Hardware store item)
- 3-1/2 ounces of tungsten cylinders
- 12 tungsten beads
- Custom Designs decal sheet was used to customize the car in the photo
- The extended wheel base can be created by either cutting new axle slots with two hacksaw blades, or by drilling axle holes with the Pro-Body Tool. Instructions and templates are provided in the Advanced Car Plans 2 booklet.
THE FLEX has to be the most unique design I have encountered. The body cuts allow each wheel to be independent of the other wheels. This independent suspension provides an advantage on tracks with a rough surface, and on tracks with joints that do not exactly match. On smooth tracks, the FLEX will perform as well as any other car.
In addition to the car kit and basic hand tools, you will need the following supplies to build THE FLEX:
- 5/32" drill bit
- Coping Saw
- Container to hold weight (I used a Duplo block with a plastic cover under the bottom)
- Lead: 3-3/4 ounces of lead or tungsten, including the weight container (I used tungsten disks)
- Stainless steel table knife or equivalent
- 8" diameter or larger sauce pan
- Hot Rod decal sheet was used to customize the car in the photo
THE FLEX has to be the most unique design I have encountered. The body cuts allow each wheel to be independent of the other wheels. This independent suspension provides an advantage on tracks with a rough surface, and on tracks with joints that do not exactly match. On smooth tracks, the FLEX will perform as well as any other car.
In addition to the car kit and basic hand tools, you will need the following supplies to build THE FLEX:
- 5/32" drill bit
- Coping Saw
- Container to hold weight (I used a Duplo block with a plastic cover under the bottom)
- Lead: 3-3/4 ounces of lead or tungsten, including the weight container (I used tungsten disks)
- Stainless steel table knife or equivalent
- 8" diameter or larger sauce pan
- Spyder decal sheet was used to customize the car in the photo
- The extended wheel base can be created by either cutting new axle slots with two hacksaw blades, or by drilling axle holes with the Pro-Body Tool. Instructions and templates are provided in the Advanced Car Plans 2 booklet.
Highly streamlined and very dense, THE MISSILE slows down for no car!
In addition to the car kit and basic hand tools, you will need the following supplies to build THE MISSILE:
- 13/32 inch Brad Point or Forstner drill bit
- Coping saw and Hacksaw blade
- Files - Triangular and shoe rasp (4-in-1 rasp) (hardware store item)
- 4 ounces of Tundra Rod (available from Maximum Velocity)
- 3/8 inch dowel rod (1/2 inch or more)
- Custom Designs and Turbo decal sheets were used to customize the car in the photo
Highly streamlined and very dense, THE MISSILE slows down for no car!
In addition to the car kit and basic hand tools, you will need the following supplies to build THE MISSILE:
- 13/32 inch Brad Point or Forstner drill bit
- Coping saw and Hacksaw blade
- Files - Triangular and shoe rasp (hardware store item)
- 4 ounces of Tundra Rod (available from Maximum Velocity)
- Optional - tungsten cylinders and tungsten disks can be substituted for Tundra Rod if desired. The hole depths would need to be adjusted (shorter). Make sure to weigh the car, wheels & axles, and weight before gluing any weight into the car.
- 3/8 inch dowel rod (1/2 inch or more)
- Custom Designs and Stripes & Flames decal sheets were used to customize the car in the photo
- The extended wheel base can be created by either cutting new axle slots with two hacksaw blades, or by drilling axle holes with the Pro-Body Tool. Instructions and templates are provided in the Advanced Car Plans 2 booklet.
