Kamaz

[jorgeopesi]

My new project, a Kamaz truck 4x4 with 2 speed gearbox, 3 diferentials, only 15 studs between wheels with the point of steering very close from the wheel, only 1 stud and 2 XL motors for propulsion. I tried to do a leaf suspension but I don´t know why I did this rare thing but it works , anyone knows the name? or I called jorgeopesi mad suspension system .

[dhc6twinotter]

Clever design! I like it.

[Lost_In_Noise]

Nice MOC. I think the suspension is called leaf-spring or something, but your idea is much better I'm looking forward to seeing the progress of this.

[Balrog]

Interesting build. I think you could either call it leaf spring or flat spring. There is multiple words for it. Though you built it different, the approach for a suspension is the same. Very interesting.

[Nazgarot]

My new project, a Kamaz truck 4x4 with 2 speed gearbox, 3 diferentials, only 15 studs between wheels with the point of steering very close from the wheel, only 1 stud and 2 XL motors for propulsion. I tried to do a leaf suspension but I don´t know why I did this rare thing but it works , anyone knows the name? or I called jorgeopesi mad suspension system .

First, nice car! Would love to see a video to see how well those XL's work.

This is a variant of an "elliptic leaf spring". Se this article for more information.

-ED-

Edited September 21, 2012 by Nazgarot

[jorgeopesi]

First, nice car! Would love to see a video to see how well those XL's work.

This is a variant of an "elliptic leaf spring". Se this article for more information.

-ED-

You are right, I will call eliptic rubber suspension system . I will do a video when I finish the truck and let´s will see how it works... Thank you for comments.

[rm8]

Like these tires and everything that builded with them. Middle scaled truck with 2 xl motors (usually used with bigger scaled mocs) looks interesting.

Also want to see how front wheels were driven

[timslegos]

That is the most bizarre suspension system I have ever seen! Looks like it works though, very clever.

tim

[jorgeopesi]

First test video, everything works fine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhDcrXepvuI&feature=plcp

[Lost_In_Noise]

First test video, everything works fine.

Nice work. So, you use the mini LA to shift the changeover catch from neutral to forward gear? That's a nice feature.

[jorgeopesi]

A smaller chassis for the truck, maybe kamaz maybe not but I don´t want to open a new tread, it will be a small truck anyway.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwDitctPGjs

Edited April 3, 2013 by jorgeopesi

[Someonenamedjon]

i like the creative use of the rubber grips!

[timslegos]

very clever setup with the rubber parts, I will keep this technique in mind.

tim

[Bzroom]

Wow that's fast. I have two L's driving my new rig, it's fast but not nearly that fast.

[jorgeopesi]

The solid leaf-springs are good but I think they are better in a bigger scale, It was hard but fun to use them in such a short space. The truth is that his speed surprised me, we will see what happens when I remove the leftover pieces and build the body.

[rm8]

I am afraid that with locked central diff small 12 bevel gears in it will slip under the high load.

I live 180 km far from city, where Kamaz facility is situated:)

[jorgeopesi]

My challenge was build the smallest truck I can with three differentials, of course it is not a trial truck it only has speed and maneuverability... but I have separate axles without differential and a more appropiate motor configuration to make it a small trial truck (bad trial truck with those wheels but the scale commands). Kamaz trucks look very strong, Dakar knows very very well .