jorgeopesi Posted August 29, 2021 Posted August 29, 2021 I had not built something mine since a long time and I started again with hard things. These are tatra axles with ackerman steering and perfect geometry, I achieved this because the two drive axles do not match the steering parts but the price I have to pay is unestable wheels and having to put the transmission up. I always had used only one drive axle but these wheels allow me more distance between them so I am trying. The red gears are for the transmission, it has rubber suspensions but it is only a tatra WIP so everything can change and I already have seen things to improve. The rear axles are very easy to do so I let them for the end. My others Tatras was smallers but the steering system was similar so being bigger this one I think it will work too or not here it is the fun . Quote
1gor Posted August 29, 2021 Posted August 29, 2021 IMHO this buggy tires are perfect for Tatras. Looking forward Quote
jorgeopesi Posted August 29, 2021 Author Posted August 29, 2021 1 hour ago, 1gor said: IMHO this buggy tires are perfect for Tatras. Looking forward They still are a bit wide but they are better than the others we have. Quote
Mechbuilds Posted August 29, 2021 Posted August 29, 2021 Interesting way of connecting the wheel hubs. Gotta keep checking up on this project. Cool stuff! Quote
jorgeopesi Posted August 29, 2021 Author Posted August 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Mechbuilds said: Interesting way of connecting the wheel hubs. Gotta keep checking up on this project. Cool stuff! My favorite part of building is looking for the best way to do it small things and putting together them and I just have had an idea I will have to try just now . Quote
Bony_em Posted August 29, 2021 Posted August 29, 2021 it goes well, what I don't like about some of these vehicles is that they have crooked wheels Quote
jorgeopesi Posted August 29, 2021 Author Posted August 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Bony_em said: it goes well, what I don't like about some of these vehicles is that they have crooked wheels Are you refering to the angle of the axles or the misaligned wheels?. Quote
jorgeopesi Posted August 30, 2021 Author Posted August 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Bony_em said: misaligned wheels .. Ok, I hate them too that is why I do my tatras with aligned wheels even despide loosing realism. Quote
jorgeopesi Posted September 1, 2021 Author Posted September 1, 2021 More changes, I put the steering down and I am using springs maybe a bit harder ones be better, I thought I will have more room betwwen the second and third axles for the motors but it is what we have for now... I always could change the model of tatra searching for more space free. The good part is that the axles itselfs are very strong so I can do a lighter body. Quote
jorgeopesi Posted September 2, 2021 Author Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) That is why the more I build the less pieces I use... I had an idea that changed everything, to put the axles inside a small frame and I had to use it... Now it is stronger and lighter, it was a very good idea I think. It is true that now the steering is up again but the drive axle is centrate so I would need much less gears for the trasmission and I have much more space for the springs. I just have seen that I have black gear that can be eliminate from the steering, another piece less . Edited September 2, 2021 by jorgeopesi Quote
1gor Posted September 2, 2021 Posted September 2, 2021 That is much better I'm waiting for 30 dark bluish gray liftarms 1 x 5 thin with axle hole at both ends to make smaller and stiffer axles for my SynTrac Quote
jorgeopesi Posted September 2, 2021 Author Posted September 2, 2021 14 minutes ago, 1gor said: That is much better I'm waiting for 30 dark bluish gray liftarms 1 x 5 thin with axle hole at both ends to make smaller and stiffer axles for my SynTrac They are as useful as fragile, use them in the final MOC avoid them while the WIP MOC because they broke easily and they are expensive, I use the ones without axle hole and axles with stop all I can. Quote
1gor Posted September 2, 2021 Posted September 2, 2021 1 minute ago, jorgeopesi said: They are as useful as fragile, use them in the final MOC avoid them while the WIP MOC because they broke easily and they are expensive, I use the ones without axle hole and axles with stop all I can. That is why I use them once and have few damaged for 'testing' purposes... Quote
jorgeopesi Posted September 11, 2021 Author Posted September 11, 2021 This is what can only be seen when you phisically build... I thought my steering was poor but in fact it is too much for the joints, so I have to do slower the steering and put a stop in it like Lego usually does. Another point is the motors... I would like to put them lower but this Tatra configuration does not allow to me to do it because the distance betwwen wheels is not enough, now I have distance of the pics but maybe I could change to the 6x6 tatra that would allow me to put the motors between the wheels... I do not know yet... I would have to put a stud more between the first and second axle but it is easy to separate them the hard thing is opposite. The WIP is strong enough because now there are 12 frames inside it so I will not need a strong bodywork. Tatra 2021 test 1 Quote
1gor Posted September 11, 2021 Posted September 11, 2021 On 6 x 6 Tatra that you chose, I assume that axle nr. 1 & 2 are steerable and only axle nr. 3 is not steerable, or? Quote
jorgeopesi Posted September 11, 2021 Author Posted September 11, 2021 11 minutes ago, 1gor said: On 6 x 6 Tatra that you chose, I assume that axle nr. 1 & 2 are steerable and only axle nr. 3 is not steerable, or? You are right, I always chose hard things one unique axle steerable is boring. Quote
1gor Posted September 11, 2021 Posted September 11, 2021 15 minutes ago, jorgeopesi said: You are right, I always chose hard things one unique axle steerable is boring. I know what you mean; I have similar disorder Quote
jorgeopesi Posted September 11, 2021 Author Posted September 11, 2021 51 minutes ago, 1gor said: I have similar disorder You are right again maybe we should open an own thread. My son or minecraft son... was playing with the tatra so I have to finish it whatever... Quote
1gor Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 5 hours ago, jorgeopesi said: You are right again maybe we should open an own thread. My son or minecraft son... was playing with the tatra so I have to finish it whatever... Quote
jorgeopesi Posted September 13, 2021 Author Posted September 13, 2021 Another unfinished proyect, everything worked good but It is two studs wider and I could not fix It without eliminate the ackerman steering and I do not want to do It... I learned a lot so It was not wasted time. Quote
1gor Posted September 13, 2021 Posted September 13, 2021 I had similar problem, but I abandoned Ackerman steering...thin liftarms are here waiting for implementation to make stiffer axle, but today was a manic Monday and there is a 9 week old kitten that needs whole day care (playing an cuddling), so no Lego for next few months... I really like use of new tires. Perhaps 5L steering arms could help you. Quote
jorgeopesi Posted September 13, 2021 Author Posted September 13, 2021 39 minutes ago, 1gor said: Perhaps 5L steering arms could help you. I also tried them, maybe It is time to try rígid axles... Quote
1gor Posted September 13, 2021 Posted September 13, 2021 I make most MOCs with live axles (tractors, trucks ...) but SynTrac is really unique with Tatra suspension, so I'll finish it when time allows... Quote
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