[WIP] Tigercat Skidder

[1gor]

Just now, Doug72 said:

Agree but they were the only large tires I had at the time.

that is normal and because you are limited with LA size

[agrof]

Small progress, building the rear axle assembly. Although it is unconventional in building directions (every connections are vertical on the shafts), it feels rigid enough.

EDIT: and the front pendular axle is also on the way:

Edited October 26, 2017 by agrof

[1gor]

Axle idea is not bad 

[agrof]

Some progress, build ability and pneumatics testing. As assumed, the hoses will cause some head scratches yet, but I will do my best to hide them.

[1gor]

Tigercat is starting to take shape. For pneumatic hoses I suggest use blue part for additional pneumatic hoses as on front and back from LEGO Unimog U400 as much as possible 

[agrof]

Thanks I_Igor, that is the plan, in the grapple boom it was easy to hide the hoses, I need to figure out the most nicer arrangement for the main cylinders + make it match for the steering system. We will see.

[1gor]

55 minutes ago, agrof said:

Thanks I_Igor, that is the plan, in the grapple boom it was easy to hide the hoses, I need to figure out the most nicer arrangement for the main cylinders + make it match for the steering system. We will see.

It could end very nice project  

[Didumos69]

Very clean build sofar . Looking forward to seeing more!

[agrof]

Another small progress, due to the place needed for pneumatics, I don't plan to add fake engine for the moment, but from the beginning I had an idea to give another nice touch in return.

Hereby I reveal the "secret" function: https://www.tigercat.com/feature/turnaround/

At the moment I don't see, how can I integrate the steering system, as worst case scenario I will just leave it off. Luckily the articulated systems are easy to control by twisting the hood or cabin, and I keep the main focus here on the playability.

EDIT: pictures about the the turnaround system, it relies on simple linear clutch mechanism. The plate with pin underneath the seat is frictionless. What I am surprised too a bit, how well the joysticks (lightsaber hilts) fit into the , pretty stiff connection, I can disconnect the whole seat assembly by pulling them.

Edited November 25, 2017 by agrof

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

Oh, now that's something I never saw coming. Very impressive!

[Aventador2004]

How is that made??

[agrof]

Just edited the post above. 

[Aventador2004]

I guess I have a lot to learn. It would have been usefull in my TC12 entry.