kb7 Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 Hi, this is my 6x6 I'm currently working on. I am planning on adding a box on the back and taking off the turn table that is posing as a fifth wheel. Scince this is a work in progress, I am accepting negative comments too. So feel free to speak your mind. Quote
Kiwi_Builder Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 It looks surprisingly good, well done That's an interesting suspension system you've got there, could you get a photo of the whole truck from a bit further away so we can get an idea of the whole truck? Quote
bonox Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 nice combo of studded, studless and system :) Any problems with the universal joint between the rear axles binding with the suspension movement? It looks like a similar issue motorcycle swingarms have with changing geometry length (ie distance between arms on the triangle change length as the axle to axle suspension angles change). Quote
Rockbrick Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 love the mix of the old and the new - i like to build like that too no differentials means a lot of straight line torque but a large turning circle.... Quote
Askan Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 I like it and it looks like something I can learn from! Maybe stupid questions from a beginner, but I don't understand how some parts work: How are the "liftarm frames" (don't know the word) in the rear axles attached? You also have some links between them. How is the the steering working? Quote
kb7 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Posted September 10, 2015 Thanks for the feedback. I will take more detailed pictures of the suspension, drivetrain, and steering when I get more work done. But just for now, I have a servo geared down with two conical gears. Then a universal joint on both ends of an axle that is connected to the rack and pinion. And for bonox, I have set up the drive shaft and suspension links in a parallelogram shape so the distance is always the same. Quote
Askan Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Thanks for the feedback. I will take more detailed pictures of the suspension, drivetrain, and steering when I get more work done. But just for now, I have a servo geared down with two conical gears. Then a universal joint on both ends of an axle that is connected to the rack and pinion. Yes more detailed pictures would be great and appreciated. I tried to understand the description but didn't make it all the way :) Keep up the good work! Quote
Milan Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Nice one. I like the old school vibe on it. Quote
M5Technic Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Interesting rear axles with one side of bracing on the bottom Id never go without i always feel the need to brace things overly well Quote
kb7 Posted September 12, 2015 Author Posted September 12, 2015 Hi again, sorry but no pictures this time I have ran into a problem overtime about breaking universal joints. As of now, I have cracked 2 and broke one u joint on this single model So now I'm looking for a solution. Any suggestions? Quote
M5Technic Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Hi again, sorry but no pictures this time I have ran into a problem overtime about breaking universal joints. As of now, I have cracked 2 and broke one u joint on this single model So now I'm looking for a solution. Any suggestions? Which u joints has it been? It could be a number of things depending on the one that has cracked Quote
2LegoOrNot2Lego... Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) Did not see this one before, but I have to say well done!!!! Also clever use of parts, like it!!! Edited October 16, 2015 by 2LegoOrNot2Lego... Quote
Kman860 Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 How does the drive run to the back wheels? Quote
2LegoOrNot2Lego... Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 Scince this is a work in progress, I am accepting negative comments too. So feel free to speak your mind. Mist this line the first time... so here we go... no just kidding, but seriously: Building chassis for trucks both on- and off-road I have quite some experience with. I really love the "quick" build of this, if I may call it that... The way the axles are build and suspended seems a little weak. Not sure what your intensions are for this build off course, but how do you look at what I write yourself? Nice gear ratio in the axles by the way!!! Quote
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