Soap Box Derby Racer
I thought it would be cool to build a soap box derby racer in 1/12 scale.  It started out as a simple build and the more research I
did, the more complicated it became (sound familar?).  There is a group in the US, the AASBD (All American Soap Box Derby) that
sets the rules for building and running soap box races.  There are three categories:
    - the Stock division is designed to give the first-time builder a learning experience. Boys and girls, 8 through 13 compete in
    simplified cars built from kits purchased from All-American. These kits assist the Derby novice by providing a step-by-step
    layout for construction of a basic lean forward style car.
    - the Super Stock Car division, ages 10 through 17, gives the competitor an opportunity to expand their knowledge and build
    a more advanced model. Both of these beginner levels make use of kits and shells available from All-American.
    - the Masters division offers boys and girls, 10 through 17, an advanced class of racer to try their creativity and design skills
    in. Masters entrants may purchase a Scottie Masters Kit with a fiberglass body from the All-American Soap Box Derby.

This model is based on the Stock division rules and instructions available from the AASBD.  I originally intended this to be a
'curbside' version with no interior detail.  However, once I realized how empty the inside looked, I added the steering, brakes and
weights to the interior.  I took some liberty on the rules regarding a couple of technical details and decoration (I added a few logos
where they aren't supposed to be).

I saw a photo of a Home Depot sponsored racer and thought I would "Canadianize" mine with Canadian Tire logos instead.

Base Kit(s):   Scratchbuilt using AASBD plans for Stock category     

Finished:        September 2008

Modifications/Additions:
- floor board scratchbuilt of basswood
- body scratchbuilt of thick sheet styrene for the top and 0.5 mm (0.020") thin sheet styrene for the sides.
- camera lens cleaning tissues added to inside body to simulate fiberglass
- scratchbuilt axles, steering wheel, pulleys and weights, mostly from styrene
- nut and bolt details from Scale Hardware
- tires are plumbing O rings
- wheels turned on metal lathe
- custom made decals on colour laser printer
- paint is Tamiya pure white, followed by Hiroboy two part clear, polished and waxed

Awards:
Megacity 2008, Toronto, ON, Sept 2008, 1st place Miscellaneous
London Model Show, London, ON Oct 2008, 3rd place Catch-22
Kingston Modelrama, Kingston, ON Apr 2009, 2nd place Miscellaneous
2009 IPMS Nationals, Columbus, OH August 22, 2009, 2nd place Large Scale automobiles

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Evan Jones Car Models