And we have a weight of about .... 2.25 ounces, less paint. Last year, we were at 3.5 ounces, and I used 1/4 inch brass pin stock inserted into drilled holles to make up the weight. But we calculated it out, with the showlower holes because of his Stingray style car, and it would be approximately 22 holes to get it up.
Well, we need something beefier than 1/4 inch brass. And not going to town today...
Well, it's always possible to use lead, right? As long as it's coated it's safe.
hrm. coated lead.... hrm.
Okay, so we're going to go with 5 (I wanted 6, but that would have been 4.8 ounces without paint!) exposed copper colored "cylinder heads" along the top of the hood. It's a straight 5! Copper coated lead cylinder heads of exactly .358 diameter....
Here's the dude drilling holes:
We'll see what it looks like once it's painted and the semi-wadcutters- I mean "cylinder heads" are in place.
In the meantime, the nails you are
required to use for these things have flashing on the heads and ridges all over.
So, what to do???
Yes, my 7 year old is (with a lot of help) turning 1.25 inch long nails.....