First, the shape wasn't intended but just because that is the case doesn't mean I can't have fun with the name

. On another note there has not yet been a person who has seen it that hasn't identified it as phallic.
what is missing is two speed controllers and some type of RC. I was going to use a vex but I don't know if it can control the spike (if somebody knows it would be very helpful).
I cut every piece on the machine with one of these:
http://www.intelitek.com/products/pr...=1&pid=2&did=8
My school has had one for several years but nobody knew how to use it (even my teacher). I spent the last couple of school years teaching myself to use it and I think I have done pretty well so far. The cut was set up using a piece of plywood that was several inches too large so that I didn't need to be accurate. I hope that answers your question. I had to do a little tweaking of the battery hole because it was a little small but other than that it has been working perfectly.
Thanks for all the comments.
Alex