Akecheta,
Yes we are doing both of those suggestions with our rubber bands. I'll definitely take a look at that forum when I get a free moment, it was not coming up in any on-line searches.
ScoutNut,
Nobody in our district leadership has direct experience with the Space Derby. We're the first Pack even attempting it within the last 10 years. I had to talk to a "retired" Scout leader, who was the last person with direct experience, just to get our attempt off the ground.
SeattlePioneer,
I'll definitely put that in my notes. Sounds like lots of fun. The Council has a "Cub