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Two kinetic vehicles came from St. Paul’s School for Boys. First was the visually stunning
Fire,
whose design included aluminum chassis, fabulous
painted plasma-cut fore and aft fins, fabric canopies, and curious lateral pontoons which added considerable resistance to the
water portion.
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The school’s other entry, Phoenix, included large wooden front
wheels with attached water paddles. That chap lounging on the inner tube is what’s known in kinetic lingo as a
barnacle—someone who rides on the human-powered sculpture but does not provide propulsion. Barnacles
must weigh at least 93 pounds (42.1kg).
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As it drove down Key Highway, the front and tail rotated for a visual kinetic feast.
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Barnacles are allowed to contribute enthusiasm.
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Pit crew (with orange moustache sunglasses) point out their mandatory sock creature.
Preparing for the pie-eating contest at the Patterson Park Pagoda.
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Students waited while parents re-set the chain.
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The all-wheel drive and broad gnarled tires made light work of the mud.
For this high quality in an original vehicle, Fire won the Engineering award.
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You’ll notice much in common with 2013’s
also from St. Paul’s.
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