For the fenders:
We took 2 wood blocks, cutting one in half lengthwise to use on either side
of the main block as the fenders. We doweled the three pieces together and marked
the location of the wheels so we could take them back apart and hollow out the
wheel wells. Then, we replaced the fenders and glued them to make a composite
piece which we cut and rough sanded to the shape of the body.
We purchased some small batteries, battery holders, and lights. Next,, we measured out exactly how deep of an area had to be hollowed out so that the battery holders would be flush with the bottom. We cut the holes for the switches, toward the front and rear of where the individual batteries were. Then, we cut diagonally in from the light locations, intersecting with the pockets for the switches. We finished the sanding, added many layers of glossy black paint, then wired it up and added the wheels.
It ran pretty well, considering. It won a few heats, but we were there for show, not for the "go". We took 1st place in design, and had a lot of fun and enjoyed the engineering challenge.
Bruce and Allan Bille
Pack 122
Warren, Ohio