RETRO mini-bob

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This retro-styled mini-bob is a simple design that's packed with fun! Unfortunately, I haven't managed to create a video yet, but check out these two videos of the original bob: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU2a39ZfssQ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN_MRTIMHz4. Pick your team, print, and assemble your mini-bob, build your own bobsled run, and share it with others at http://www.thingiverse.com/groups/bobsleigh-challenge. ASSEMBLING: You'll also find a little construction manual in the main-picture of the mini-bob. Alongside the printed parts, you'll need glue, 8 screws (20 mm long; 3 x 16), and some weights (sinkers for fishing work great, or something else that's heavy). To assemble, follow these steps and compare the pictures: Combine the seal and the top-part using glue. Fill up the bottom-parts empty segments with something heavy like lead (for example sinkers for fishing). Combine the bottom- and the top-part. Attach the eight screws (3 x 16) to the bob. Attach your flag to the flag-base using glue. Attach the flag to the bob using glue. Attach the visors to the pilots' heads. Attach the pilots to the bob using glue. Attach the cockpit to the bob using glue. Use sandpaper to make the surface of the bottom-part smooth. After that, use an old jeans: rub it over the cloth until the bottom surface gets shiny. This minimizes friction and your mini-bob will get faster. Check out NC Hippy's funny assembling video at https://youtu.be/31XsKs21dOs. Team flags: There is also a top-part available in the files with no flag. If you want to choose a flag, print the normal top-part and the flag-base as well. Then select one of these team flags: America: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1939523 Canada: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1939525 China: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2058847 France: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2132136 Germany: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1939529 Israel: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2054613 Jamaica: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1939532 Jedi: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2043929 Lettland: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1939533 Norway: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2040809 Palestina: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2043918 Russia: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1939540 Sweden: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1939543 Switzerland: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1939521 The dark side: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1949025 If a specific flag is missing and you'd like me to create one, or if you've designed a new one and want me to link it in the description, just write a comment or message. TIP: Using an empty bottle makes building the bobsled run very easy! Help create new designs for the pilots (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1945717) or the bob and let me know if you'd like me to add them here. Have fun, and remember...don't eat yellow snow!