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Instructions
Use a marker to draw the chassis of the car on your material. You can add contours or custom shapes, but it should be at least 5-inches by 3-inches in size.
Cut out the base.
Flip the vehicle base upside down, and place the axle slots on the car. You should have one each within an inch of the front and back of the chassis. If you're using eye hooks, use two per axle.
Attach the axle holders to the chassis--either by glue and tape, or by screwing them into place (with eye hooks).
Glue an axle into one of the wheels. Repeat with another wheel and axle.
Slide the wheeled axles through the slots, and glue the other wheels onto the exposed axles. Make sure you don't get any glue in the slots, or your wheels won't turn freely. Trim off any excess axle.
Make a hold in the middle of the chassis. If you're using a wooden chassis, you'll need to use a drill, but on other materials, you can probably use a pair of scissors. Make the hole slightly smaller than the dowel.
Push the remaining axle part through the hole you just created. Tape and glue the mast into place, so that it extends high above the chassis top.
Cut a sheet of paper so that it's about the same width as the chassis, and about as tall as the mast. Punch two holes in paper, about 1/2-inch from the center of the top and bottom to create a sail.
Decorate the sail, if you want. This step is optional.
Slip the sail over the mast, so it forms a parenthesis shape, like a ). You may need to tape the sail in place, if it keeps slipping or sagging.
Put the car in front of your fan, and turn the fan on. The sail should pick up the wind and send the vehicle rolling.