You could get a block of delrin and have the gears machined out of that for a more durable replacement that won't break the bank On Mar 1, 2015 11:18 AM, "Caleb Smith" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I doubt it. The motors are surplus and I would be surprised if they had > replacement parts. > > On Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 1:02:23 AM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote: >> >> too bad that motor unit wasn't smaller as it looks like it would a >> great shoe-in for a gun elevation motor >> >> as to the plastic gear, i'm going to guess that's there as some sort as >> buffer in case things got jammed up somewhere - do they offer replacement >> gears for it? >> >> chris >> >> In a message dated 2/28/2015 7:01:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, >> [email protected] writes: >> >> 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] 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**** * >>>> >>>> -- >>> -- >>> You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. >>> To post a message, send email to [email protected] >>> To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] >>> Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat >>> >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >> -- >> You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. >> To post a message, send email to [email protected] >> To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] >> Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat >> >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "R/C Tank Combat" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] > Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat > > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. 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