The motors came on Monday.  I'm pretty pleased with them.  They are very 
easy to tear apart in case they need cleaning.  
One of the things that concerns me though, is that the main reduction gear 
is plastic (nylon?).  I hope it will take the torque. :)  The 
main difficulty with these motors is the shaft.    
It's threaded, and I am a little stumped on how to mount the drive sprocket 
securely to it.  I would appreciate any ideas/suggestions. :)
Here's a link to the motor. 
http://www.surpluscenter.com/Electrical/Linear-Actuators/DC-Linear-Actuators/2-25-STROKE-LH-12-VDC-LINEAR-ACTUATOR-F681N-5-1762-L.axd
On Friday, February 20, 2015 at 10:14:21 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:

>  i still think that's a cool camo paint job you did on that road sign, 
> looks just like wood!
>  
> chris
>  
>  In a message dated 2/19/2015 9:01:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
> [email protected] <javascript:> writes:
>
>  Motors and front wheels were ordered from Surplus Center; should arrive 
> on Monday.  
> If work progresses quick enough, this might be seen on the battlefield 
> this year. :)
>
> On Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 6:33:09 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote:
>
>>  >>>>BREAKING NEWS<<<<<
>>                                                                     We 
>> have just received this report from our chief spy C**** S**** after sending 
>> him on 
>>                                                                 a mission 
>> to investigate some strange sawing noises coming from the S.C.C's 
>> headquarters.
>>
>> * General Goopinstopen,*
>>
>>  *Upon reaching the designated investigation point, I immediately found 
>> two guards in front of the gate.  I figured that this could be troublesome 
>> to me, but fortunately, they asked me if I was the chief inspector.  
>> Thinking this would be an easy way inside, I answered affirmatively.  After 
>> making my way into the building, I saw Joshua S****  bending over a scroll 
>> saw cutting a very large piece of wood.  Trying not to bring too much 
>> attention to myself, I just stayed in the doorway and proceeded to watch 
>> with fascination.  After he completed, he turned around and saw me.*
>>
>>  *   "Ahh, inspector, I've been waiting for you to arrive."  *
>>
>>  *   "Oh, sorry for being late, now what is it that you wanted me for?" *
>>  
>> *   "Well you see, after the last battle I decided that I needed to be 
>> able to move around the battlefield.  My lack of mobility caused me to miss 
>> some very good shots." *
>>  
>> *   "Ahh I see!" I replied.  *
>>
>>  *   "So, I decided to build a vehicle so I can maneuver around the 
>> battlefield." *
>>
>>  *In an effort to complete my mission, I asked him what vehicle he had 
>> decided to build.  *
>>
>>  *   "The vehicle that I have selected to lead our forces into battle is 
>> one that has not been built yet.  It will have the mobility of a tank, but 
>> the speed of a truck." *
>>  
>> *   "Ok, I understand that, but what ARE you building?"  *
>>
>>  *   "This most wonderful and stupendous vehicle will be a M3 
>> Halftrack!" *
>>   
>> *After that, he showed me the piece of wood he had been cutting when I 
>> came in.  I then could see the resemblance.  *
>> *He then went on about what different components he was going to use, 
>> etc.  When he wasn't looking, I snapped this photo of the vehicle for you.*
>>                            
>>
>> [image: 
>> https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-MxDc84RaeLE/VAuGvg4jqkI/AAAAAAAAATk/6KrusZgfSUs/s1600/IMG_6990.jpg]
>>  
>> <https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-MxDc84RaeLE/VAuGvg4jqkI/AAAAAAAAATk/6KrusZgfSUs/s1600/IMG_6990.jpg>
>> *I hope that this vehicle will not be as bad as he says, Sir, but 
>> we should definitely keep a close eye on that building.*
>>
>>  *Your humble servant,*
>> *C**** S****                                           *
>>
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