Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car - Speed Secrets for Crossing the Finish Line First!

Your Speed is Guaranteed! Cross the finish line in the fastest car with the designs and techniques included in this book by established Pinewood Derby authority, artist, and Scoutmaster Troy Thorne. - Discover how to build the fastest Pinewood Derby car with the patterns and speed secrets inside this book - Choose from any of the 8 car patterns -all designed for speed - Follow the expert priming and painting instructions to give your car an automotive-quality finish - Learn about the most up-to-date materials and techniques for weighting and alignment - Enjoy step-by-step instructions and kid-friendly content that make this book great for parents and children "Yet another great 'how-to' book from author Troy Thorne ...Fasten your seat belts and be prepared to go fast!" Jimmy "Shine" Falschlehner So-Cal Speed Shop Host, Speed Channel's Car Warriors

About the author

Creative Director for Fox Chapel Publishing, and a Pinewood Derby-winning dad, Troy Thorne is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, and spent over 10 years in the advertising field. He is an active scouting volunteer, builds furniture and canoes, and works with his son who was a national finalist in the All-Star Derby Design Contest.

Product details

• Authors: Troy Thorne
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2012
• EAN: 9781565237629
• ISBN: 978-1-56523-762-9
• No. of pages: 136
• Dimensions: 193 mm x 231 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 417 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Play, learning > Creativity; Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Model-making