Winning Model: R1-Tracker
M-1 Abrams replica: Ryan's R-1 Tracker has a turret that rotates, a gun that pivots, and side armor. It is motorized.
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When did you start building with K'NEX?
I started building with K'NEX around the age of 5
What was your most challenging K'NEX creation?
My most challenging K'NEX creation was my R-1 Tracker.
Where did you come up with the idea for your winning model?
This past summer I did a lot of reading and studying about tanks, especially the M-1 Abrams. This gave me the idea of making a tank out of K'NEX.
Do you have a favorite past K'NEXpert, if so who?
No
How many siblings do you have? What are their age(s) and gender?
I have 2 older sisters and 1 younger brother. Larissa is 18, Allison is 15, and Rylee is 5.
Do they build with K'NEX too? Do you build models together?
My sisters used to build with K'NEX. They built a roller coaster and entered it into the fair, but they do not build with them anymore. My brother Rylee started building with them last year. No, I usually build what I imagine. Sometimes if I need a little help Allison will help me.
What are your favorite hobbies (besides building with K'NEX)?
My favorite hobbies are woodworking with my grandpa and driving John Deere tractors.
What is your favorite subject in school?
My favorite subjects in school are math and history.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
When I grow up I would love to be a farmer, but I also love to engineer out of K'NEX, so I think that I would love to be an engineer in the farming industry.
What has been the coolest part about being a 2008 K'NEXpert?
The coolest part so far about being a 2008 K"NEXpert has been being able to take a trip to New York City, receiving a $1000 savings bond for college, and being able to meet the other K'NEXperts and see all of their K'NEXpert creations.
