Go-Kart Pioneering Camp (Apr 2010)
On our previous Pioneering Camp we came across an old car tyre in the woods.
That got us thinking, what could we make with wheels…
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Fire!
First things first, get a fire lit.
Feet up
A perfect way to end the evening.
Firewood
A regular camp job – collecting more firewood.
At Work
Building the go-kart.
Ready
Ready for their maiden voyage, or should that be test flight?
Brakes Off!
Brakes off, but not quite as fast as expected ;-(
Mark II
Mark II – Spot the difference?
At speed
Mark II – Picking up speed.
Veering
Mark II – Veering a little to the right?
Parked
Mark II - Nicely parked, but perhaps a little steering would help?
Mark III
Mark III – Redesign in progress.
Mark III Steering
Mark III - Now with steering.
Mark III Ready
Mark III - Ready to fly !!
Steve
Steve’s last charge?
Speedy Steve
Steve gets up some speed.
Back again
Once we had settled on Mark III, there was no stopping the Scouts.
Up to speed
Using the track was the best way to get some speed up.
Braking
Braking was achieved by steering off the track and into the field.
10 Nights
Emily gets her 10 Nights Away badge for having camped outdoors for 10 nights.
Pioneers
Kira and George get their Pioneer badge for taking part in pioneering projects.
Promise
Sam receives his Promise Challenge badge, having recently completed all of the requirements.