With Pinewood Derby season just around the corner, over 1 million participants have already begun dreaming of victory, while an equal number of dads fret over designing a car their kids can be proud of. Help your children build the fastest, best-looking car together while creating memories that last a lifetime with Pinewood Derby Designs & Patterns and Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets, the only books officially licensed by the Boy Scouts of America.
Pinewood Derby Designs & Patterns
The Ultimate Guide to Creating the Coolest Car
By Troy Thorne
Pages:128 Pages
Price: $12.95
Build the coolest car in the pinewood derby! In this ultimate design guide, Troy Thorne – woodworker, artist and Derbywinning dad – shares his expert tips, techniques and amazing patterns so parents and scouts of any skill level can build a jawdropping, prize-winning car that’s quick out of the gate. Officially licensed by the Boy Scouts of America, this valuable guide provides 34 amazing patterns and designs along with step-by-step instructions for building a High-Wing Racer, a Stock Car and a Vintage Racecar. Techniques and tips for creating custom decals, applying a high-quality finish, and prepping the car’s wheels, axles, and weight for the race are also included.
Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets
Design and Build the Ultimate Car
By David Meade
Pages:128 Pages
Price: $12.95
For first-timers and seasoned competitors, this book has all the advice, tips, and techniques for building the fastest car in the race. With hundreds of photos and diagrams and easy step-by-step instructions, David Meade, undefeated Derby dad and research scientist, reveals his ultimate speed secrets.