Act III: Building the Car
Act III: Building the Car
In Act III, we present detailed step-by-step instructions on how to build a winning car--using what we learned in the Physics section (Act II). We emphasize safety at all times, and give guidelines for maximizing your child’s involvement, while ensuring safety. You can print out a list of materials and tools needed for building the car, by placing the DVD in a computer. You can also print out a template for cutting out the basic shape of the car.
1. Rip the car body
2. Cut out the car
3. Shape the car body
4. Drill axel holes
5. Rough sand the car body
6. Set the Weight
7. Polish the Nails
8. Set the Center of Mass
9. Smooth the body
10. Paint the car
11. Attach the Wheels
12. Align the wheels
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13. Glue the axels
14. Test run the car
15. Final adjustments
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16. Pick the entry car
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