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Pupils
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Tips
and Hints
Car Design:
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Try to develop as
many ideas as possible.
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Keep your car's weight
as low as possible (69g) - a light car will be faster than a heavy
one.
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Make sure that your
car is entirely within the rules, as you will lose points if it
is not.
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In Pro-Desktop, try
some of your graphics ideas before making the car using the Album
function. This lets you easily apply colour to the vehicle and will
look good in your presentation or portfolio.
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You will be able to
Virtual Windtunnel Test your Pro-Desktop designs. This will give
you a good idea how your car will do in a race. Look at these results
carefully as they can be used to improve the shape and speed of
your car
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Be careful when sanding
down your final car. You will be surprised how soft balsa wood is
and how easy it is to sand.
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Sand the car enough
to get the body smooth but not too much so that it changes the design.
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Try to use different
grades of sandpaper, starting with coarse and working towards a
finer paper to achieve a better finish if you can.
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Use glossy paint and
stickers to give a smooth, professional finish.
- Make sure to introduce yourselves to
the judges.
- Speak clearly and look at the judges.
- Tell the judges as much as you can
about what you have done.
- Try to think about what questions the
judges might ask after your presentation.
- Try to use props and/or a screen presentation
to show off your skills and enhance your image.
- Make sure that you understand everything
that you are saying because a judge may ask you questions about it.
- Use a screen presentation as an additional
tool, and verbally expand on its ideas.
- Practise is key, and ensure to rehearse
as a team.
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Try to make your portfolio
as neat and tidy as possible.
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Make sure that you
understand the content, as you could agai be questioned about it.
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Make sure you show
your car designs and how they changed and evolved.
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Try to label and annotate
your drawings, photos, and diagrams.
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Links
F1inSchools
The senior F1inSchools official website, full of exemplar work of
teams and links to their own websites.
http://www.f1inschools.co.uk
Teacher Page
There are a variety of resources available to you, as students participating
in the competition. Find them here.
Teacher Page
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