That sounds great (and very beefy). Where did you find 1/4" spring steel
rods ?
Thanks,
Doug
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
On Behalf Of NavyShooter
Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 8:19 PM
To: R/C Tank Combat
Subject: [TANKS] Re: Well, I have a rolling chassis...what next?
Mike,
I've got the suspension all hooked up here now, it's looking good.
I've got 1/4" spring steel rods that run the width of the hull.
One end is welded to the swing-arm, and is bent to 90 degrees. The
other end is anchored in a stud welded to the opposite side of the
hull. (Bolt and lock-nut holding it firmly in place against a flat
ground onto the steel rod.)
I tested them to an individual pressure of 60 pounds with no problems
encountered. So, with 14 wheels, at 60 pounds each, my current
maximum test weight is, 840 pounds. WOWZERS!
Anyhow, I've got 110 pounds in the frame/suspension/wheels, and on top
of that, I added my own weight, which is another 220 pounds. The
suspension has no problem with 330 pounds of weight, and the torsion
bars spring well.
VERY pleased with the way things are looking.
Next step will be to get the tracks finished up (I'm about 2/3 done
one of 'em) and get the drive system mocked in place. I might add
some shell plywood to the hull, just to make things look like they're
progressing.
Brad
On Dec 17, 12:15 am, "Mike Måne" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Nice frame. It looks very strong. What model vehicle are you building? How
> do you plan to attach the suspension?
>
> Keep up the good work,
>
> On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 8:09 PM, NavyShooter <[email protected]>
wrote:
>
> > The wheels are 6"x1.5", purchased from Princess Auto. (Canadian
> > company). www.princessauto.com
>
> > I've been sitting here looking at the drive system tonight. I picked
> > up a couple of gears and some chain. I don't need so much speed, I
> > need power I think, so small driving big is better methinks.
>
> > I've got my torsion bars ready to trim off, I just need to get around
> > to digging out the dremel to make that happen.
>
> --
> -Mike Måne @http://moonrcprojects.googlepages.com
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