[MOC] Articulated Tracked Dumper

[JLiu15]

Functions/features:

• Driven tracks
• Articulated steering
• Tipping bed
• Opening cabin doors

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Edited December 11, 2019 by JLiu15

[sirslayer]

That is different!!  I like the front half.. but the second half of your tank truck. it seems its lacking some traction when you go over a hill.. Nice color and cool aggresive track / tank look!!! 

[JLiu15]

19 minutes ago, sirslayer said:

That is different!!  I like the front half.. but the second half of your tank truck. it seems its lacking some traction when you go over a hill.. Nice color and cool aggresive track / tank look!!! 

Thanks! I’m glad you like it.

One of the issues I had with this MOC was with the differentials slipping. That definitely caused some lack of traction. However, the differentials were sorta necessary due to the turning angle.

[MangaNOID]

looks seriously awesome!

but maybe missing a second and third axes of movement (loose up down and swivel) in the articulated steering to give the back that traction and freedom of movement?

was this based on any real truck?

[MangaNOID]

7 hours ago, MangaNOID said:

but maybe missing a second and third axes of movement (loose up down and swivel) in the articulated steering to give the back that traction and freedom of movement?

Actually thinking about it properly that's probably not even possible right 

[JLiu15]

8 hours ago, MangaNOID said:

looks seriously awesome!

but maybe missing a second and third axes of movement (loose up down and swivel) in the articulated steering to give the back that traction and freedom of movement?

was this based on any real truck?

Thank you!

I actually considered a swivel movement early on (never considered up/down), but since the bed sits over the articulation joint I scratched the idea. I do see where you’re coming from, though.

It was not based on any real truck. It’s just a simple design I put together.

41 minutes ago, MangaNOID said:

Actually thinking about it properly that's probably not even possible right 

It would be possible if the bed were not sitting over the articulation joint - in the WIP topic I actually have some pictures showing a third turntable for swivel movement. However, I realized later on that this would either mean placing the bed far back or making it super high up to avoid contact with the articulation joint, both of which would result in an unrealistic appearance.