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Post by coffinnailracing on May 12, 2018 2:24:14 GMT -5
Here's a shot of "Invader" and its shipping box. Invader was the second car I ever built and sent to Mid America in 2013(?) and ran just under 3 seconds as I recall. INVADER Photo
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Post by coffinnailracing on May 12, 2018 3:24:52 GMT -5
The Original "Coffin Nail" racer. Car was a total slug as I knew nothing about how to build a pinewood car and it was for a Bar Race. I actually carved this from a kit (seen raw next to it) with a Swiss Army pocket knife and some sand paper. I had used the straight axels instead of the nails as I did have tools to clean up the nails. The car made one pass like this and bang left and right all the way down the track. I completely rebuild the car for Mid American after a ton of research on how to build a pine car somewhat right. ot ran far better after the rebuild, but hardly super fast ... but at least it made it to the timer this time.
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Post by coffinnailracing on May 12, 2018 3:35:05 GMT -5
I also have this car and one other that never got finished or raced. Maybe I'll find time and funds (poor artist) to get them done, I'd like to race again sometime. P.S. if there's any doubt about these being my car's and that I'm the real me, I can submit a "Proof of Life" photo. Lol
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Post by Professor Moriarty on May 12, 2018 6:20:40 GMT -5
Proof of Life... sounds like a car name.
Sweet lookin paint job on the unfinished one.
I sorta like the original one best. There is just something about it. Simple... makes me nostalgic...
There is a race coming up in July that a buddy of ours here on the forum holds in Wisconsin.
I can’t remember if he asks for an entrance fee but I never send one... you should consider it.
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Post by micro on May 12, 2018 7:20:24 GMT -5
I like that unfinished car's paint and shape. Looks very nice.
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Post by Professor Moriarty on May 12, 2018 7:38:38 GMT -5
2013 MA, eh?
I think that was around the time I first started sending into NPWDRL...
Coffin Nail Racing seems familiar to me...
Maybe I saw you on the Pinewood Derby Online forum? Or DerbyTalk?
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Post by Chuy on May 12, 2018 10:21:28 GMT -5
coffinnailracing, nice cars. Even your self proclaimed "slug" looks nice, I like the rake on the car. Look forward to seeing some more of your cars
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Post by coffinnailracing on May 12, 2018 13:30:13 GMT -5
Proof of Life... sounds like a car name. Sweet lookin paint job on the unfinished one. I sorta like the original one best. There is just something about it. Simple... makes me nostalgic... There is a race coming up in July that a buddy of ours here on the forum holds in Wisconsin. I can’t remember if he asks for an entrance fee but I never send one... you should consider it. Thanks. I kinda like old school builds too, just fun stuff
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Post by coffinnailracing on May 12, 2018 13:32:15 GMT -5
I like that unfinished car's paint and shape. Looks very nice. Thanks, kinda a sculpting experiment
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Post by coffinnailracing on May 12, 2018 13:34:45 GMT -5
2013 MA, eh? I think that was around the time I first started sending into NPWDRL... Coffin Nail Racing seems familiar to me... Maybe I saw you on the Pinewood Derby Online forum? Or DerbyTalk? I was on several boards at that time trying to learn fast how to get a car running right. i recognize a few names here on this board from others
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Post by coffinnailracing on May 12, 2018 13:35:55 GMT -5
coffinnailracing , nice cars. Even your self proclaimed "slug" looks nice, I like the rake on the car. Look forward to seeing some more of your cars Thank you. Ya the slug looked and ran way better after the rebuild and rake job
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Post by Vitamin K on May 12, 2018 14:08:32 GMT -5
I also have this car and one other that never got finished or raced. Maybe I'll find time and funds (poor artist) to get them done, I'd like to race again sometime. P.S. if there's any doubt about these being my car's and that I'm the real me, I can submit a "Proof of Life" photo. Lol It's all good man, we know you're legit.
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Post by coffinnailracing on May 12, 2018 14:44:48 GMT -5
I also have this car and one other that never got finished or raced. Maybe I'll find time and funds (poor artist) to get them done, I'd like to race again sometime. P.S. if there's any doubt about these being my car's and that I'm the real me, I can submit a "Proof of Life" photo. Lol It's all good man, we know you're legit. I just had to make the joke 😁
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Post by Chuy on May 12, 2018 15:53:50 GMT -5
I also have this car and one other that never got finished or raced. Maybe I'll find time and funds (poor artist) to get them done, I'd like to race again sometime. P.S. if there's any doubt about these being my car's and that I'm the real me, I can submit a "Proof of Life" photo. Lol Well, if we have to submit proof of life pics, I choose 19yr old self
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Post by coffinnailracing on May 13, 2018 1:26:50 GMT -5
I also have this car and one other that never got finished or raced. Maybe I'll find time and funds (poor artist) to get them done, I'd like to race again sometime. P.S. if there's any doubt about these being my car's and that I'm the real me, I can submit a "Proof of Life" photo. Lol Well, if we have to submit proof of life pics, I choose 19yr old self As long as your 19 year old self can be photographed with you favorite Derby car and a current news paper showing the date 😁
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