[TC29] Tracked Bucket Truck

[lmdesigner42]

Hi everyone, my idea for the TC29 contest is a tracked bucket truck similar to the one below. The plan is to have six motorized functions (2x driven tracks, outriggers, 3x boom movements) using a distribution gearbox à la 8043. White would be fine for a colour scheme, but it's a tad boring, maybe purple and yellow will work?

So far, I have a rudimentary tracked chassis with 3-bogie suspension. The 3x19 frames are placeholders, but the width is correct.

I have a good start on the distribution gearbox, the orange shaft drives a worm gear to move the changeover catches back and forth. It's going to be fun routing the coaxial driveshafts to go under the turntable :).

[Paul B Technic]

Nice work so far and this is a great idea.