Materials

The choice of material for the buggy is very important. As there is a wide selection of materials available each with their own advantages and disadvantages, it is important to choose the right one.

It is important that the material is:
• Light
• Easy to cut
• Easy to drill holes through for mounting components
• Looks good


Wood:
Wood is light enough to be used for the buggy but it is not as light compared to some of the other materials considered. It is easy to cut and drill holes through. Also it can be painted to give the buggy a nice finish.


Metal:
Though there are many metals generally they are a lot stronger but are not as easy to cut into shape.



Plastic:
A light material which can easily be cut into a desired shape, although it is not as strong as the other materials.


Acrylic:
A clear plastic that resembles glass. It is strong, light and easy to shape. Acrylic is generally more expensive than other plastics.


References:
http://www.scioly.org/wiki/Battery_Buggy
http://www.redrc.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/KyoInfernoMp9e-1.jpg
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-acrylic.htm