Space Derby
Rules:
- Use only
materials supplied with the kit plus any glue, paint or
decals. NO additional materials
will be accepted.
- All 3
fins provided in the kit must be used.
Shaping is permitted.
- You do
not need your rubber bands.** 2 lubricated rubber bands will be
installed by the Race Committee personnel on race day during Check-In.
- Rocket
bodies cannot be lengthened.
- Each
Den can have additional design rules determined and agreed as applicable
to their Den only. The Den must
provide a copy of these rules to the Race Committee if a Den wants the
Committee to resolve conflicts.
- Fragile
body designs are discouraged.** Up to
one repair is allowed to the balsa body.
- All
entries will race. To win, the
scout must be present and participate.
Guidelines:
- DO NOT glue
the plastic nose cone for the propeller to the rocket.
- The notched
side of the propeller center MUST
face forward.
- The
“red” plastic sleeve goes on the propeller shaft. Without it, the rubber band will break.
- Lubricate
the gap between propeller and nose cone with a 3-IN-1 type multi purpose
oil or graphite lubricant.**
- Notch
2 slots at the backend for the rubber band's plastic anchor hold.
Place these notches away from the
seam joining rocket halves.
- Place
the plastic hanger notch in the balsa body away from the seam.
- Fins
should NEVER exceed
beyond the backend. This will
interfere with the winding machine.
* A thin balsa
rocket body can and will collapse under the pressure the rubber bands.
** Lubricant
must not present Health Hazard. OSHA defined
"health hazard" chemicals include those which are carcinogens, toxic
or highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins, irritants, corrosives,
sensitizers, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins,
neurotoxins, agents which act on the hematopoietic
system, and agents which damage the lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.
Revision: November 13, 2006
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