Jan
29
Anyone finding themselves in Western New York this weekend knows that the weather turned badly today; or, rather, that the weather suddenly became what it normally is this time of year, which is cold, windy and snowy. With it being too inclement for outdoor fun, the lad and I resorted to keeping busy indoors, but we also …
Jan
21
We’ve seen Mr. Lee at Lowe’s about two dozen times in the past year. our most recent project was a wooden castle. Like most parents, I’m always seeking reasonably-priced or free activities for my son and I, especially those that will teach him new skills or bring him into contact with new ideas. One activity …
Jan
15
While the Batmobile didn’t place, my son and I learned a great deal. The long-anticipated Pinewood Derby was held this morning, and it was a smash success. About 75 people attended. The pack had 24 cars entered – a 50 percent increase over last year – and the competition was tough. Our Batmobile – while …
Jan
11
While the lad and I won’t be able to attend this event – we’ll be will be busy at our Cub Scout Pinewood Derby this Saturday – Niagara Hobby in Cheektowaga is having a free Carrera slot car racing event starting at 10:30 a.m. this Saturday, Jan. 14 at their store, which is located at …
Jan
08
This is the third and final post in a series about building a Cub Scout Pinewood Derby car that takes style cues from the Batmobile. The first post in this series can be found here, while the second can be found by clicking here. We left off with the chassis structurally complete, sanded, primed and …
Jan
02
This post is the second in a series on building a Cub Scout Pinewood Derby car that takes style cues from the Batmobile. The first posting in this series can be found here. We left off our construction with the wooden block shaped and sanded, the fenders and design effects cut out and sanded, the …