This kit was developed as an introduction to the Victorian Model Solar Vehicle Challenge Car competitions.
By constructing and racing this Kit Car students will gain the knowledge and expertise necessary to enable them to go on and design, build and race solar powered model cars of their own design.
This kit contains all the components and material necessary to make the SHERIDAN car - except for a solar panel, the tray and wiring. The kit includes the plans and material for making the body.
A link will be provided to download the comprehensive and detailed instructions.
PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible to compete in the annual event run by Model Solar Victoria, the car must be made using only the components supplied in the kit of parts in the year of the regulations.
ALSO NOTE: The kit does NOT include any wiring from the car to the TRAY kit. Depending on which Tray is used, there is an additional kit available for use with each Tray option if required – refer below each Tray kit.
Soldering required: No
Components included: Mechanical, Electrical
Hours to construct: 8 - 12
Before starting to build:
Download the current Regulations for the MODEL SOLAR CAR appropriate to your state:
Victoria: STUDENT DESIGNED CAR
https://www.modelsolar.org.au/support/regulations