I've been looking forward to this time in my Son's short life, since he was born...
It's pinewood derby time!
Being a tool maker/designer, I wasn't about to let my son use such primitive tools such as saws and the like. Nope. Having a shop full of CNCs, and me making a living doing 3D modeling, it would be a silly thought not to take advantage of these available tools.
Some of the parents thought it would be cheating. But then I gave them my perspective... Do you just hand a saw to a 7 year old? I'm sure most wouldn't.
I told Thomas he had to sketch out his car, in 3 different views. Top view, front view, and a right side view. Which he finished, I then sat down with him and his crayola creations. We modeled it together, using parametrized sketches and primitives.
This is what we came up with...