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Help!!!


I am by no means a handyman/woman, but I have the dreaded task ahead of me this weekend of helping my 9-year old build his Cub Scout Space Derby rocket. For those of you unfamiliar (as I was), it is similar to a Pinewood Derby in that you're given wood and little else and told to go make a mode of transportation.

I've scoured the internet for hints and suggestions, but I honestly am at a loss at where to even start on this, how to shape it, etc. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks--I hadn't seen that particular page, actually. I think I'm more terrified at the *thought* of trying to do this than anything--I'll probably do fine once I dive into it. :D

I'm sure you will too!

buy a Dremmel

or a roto zip

let me play among the stars (good luck IAK. :D)

Oh my! I wish I could lend you Mr. Lixy. He loves playing with his woo...er...loves playing with wood crafts!

Best of luck IAKG! Please get some pics when you finish!

:) Update
 

Just a quick update for everyone. Dear son and I somehow got the rocket together and painted this weekend, but the real test was tonight.

Rocket IAKG won two of the four races it entered. :rockon:

Good for both of you! :thumb:

Did you both have fun building and racing it? That's what it's about. ;)

It boldly went . . .

Was there ever really any doubt? ;)

Awwwww...thanks, guys! And yes, PF, once I got over the intimidation I had from a block of balsa wood, some craft paint, and an Xacto knife, we were fine. :)