Three of our boys are in Scouts, Cubs, and Beavers. This is the second year that Cassidy and Austin have entered a car in the races. Before they entered in the Cubs and Scouts races they also did the Awana Grand Prix, in Tennessee, two years ago.
They learned some tricks of decorating and speed while down there. This caused them to be healthy competition to the rest of the kids
Each of the Cubs and Scouts is given a wooden kit. The Semi comes with different fronts. Cassidy chose his and then he and his dad used the bandsaw to cut out extras to put on his semi. He then added things like lights, insignias and license plates. He did a custom job.
Austin designed his block of wood - they don't come precut - and then Ray cut it out in the Austin's chosen shape. The kids then chose their paints and they used acrylic and shelacs. They worked very hard and came out with pretty sharp looking vehicles!
What was really nice about these models is the time they spend with their dad, while they are building these. Ray is a pretty busy guy with his construction company and little model cars are not something that he builds very often (!), so this yearly father and son craft is a neat time. They end up spending a few weekends working on these. That is the best part. The memories of building the cars and trucks together.
These little models will make nice heirloom pieces to show their own kids. Cassidy now has two semis, with the potential to make 2 or 3 more over the next couple years, plus his race cars. Austin has three home made race cars now.
Cooper With His Badge and Buggy
The Beaver Buggies don't race for prizes; they just have a good time. Cooper did well with his little race car. It came in 2nd a number of times. Each of the Beavers were then given a badge to sew on their Beaver camp blanket. Cooper was a little disappointed cause the Beavers didn't get to actually 'race'.
After this race, the cubs raced their Cub Cars. These cars are weighed before they are raced, to be certain that they are within the legal weight limit.
Austin With His Cub Car
Accepting His Trophy
Austin came in 2nd Place for Model Car. He was very happy with that placement!
The Scout Semis are not raced for speed; they are judged for their model looks. But before the races took place the kids raced their semis and Cassidy came first in the two races he put it in. He was pretty pleased about that.
Cassidy's Semi Model
Very Impressed With His Win
Cassidy and His Semis From Last Year and This Year
But his big smile came when he heard his name called for 2nd place for Model Truck prize.
2nd Place Model Truck
And the Winners!
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