tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25283384176488140092024-03-05T09:18:51.438-08:001/5th Abrams M1A2 RC Tank ProjectSpudNikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624926214780872992noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2528338417648814009.post-2734572544045179522014-02-06T14:45:00.001-08:002014-02-06T14:45:52.436-08:00Tires cut<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcT0IL7ZsbIBvEGbzgpqKfwQF1-kaYDnt9IJwW1OQh3ZFtz5ZdLS67dCZZl0LaWbp25iCs_oA30TSN3b5APb44Dgu6swTKl5gGb9XL0qDZ-W7eK2-HpAZ-gOPlyVwysnsH7zFAYHxlChhr/s640/blogger-image-334151830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcT0IL7ZsbIBvEGbzgpqKfwQF1-kaYDnt9IJwW1OQh3ZFtz5ZdLS67dCZZl0LaWbp25iCs_oA30TSN3b5APb44Dgu6swTKl5gGb9XL0qDZ-W7eK2-HpAZ-gOPlyVwysnsH7zFAYHxlChhr/s640/blogger-image-334151830.jpg"></a></div>SpudNikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624926214780872992noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2528338417648814009.post-13704520855884861432013-11-24T14:22:00.001-08:002013-11-24T14:22:28.885-08:00Have cut the first test piece of rubber for the tracks, these will be routed first and then cut to size, the will then have a washer and be rivited to the track along with glued as well, now need to order 1sq mate of it<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmlVPfPxbzbpf0re-1hAGIN3FmvMzJr_SnUQxkHZstUDw2I_OAPOEzuzwUaOlUlTL9zr4cPyBkv_LHbscho0S55HD_Tso5sagB-I44GDcoVeH4RD19Uuf381KcMpJKTpU7WbhtwG6e__7K/s640/blogger-image-1397727308.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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First track cut to length and put on for testing</div>
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SpudNikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624926214780872992noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2528338417648814009.post-57816941667494900042013-08-24T22:00:00.003-07:002013-08-24T22:00:40.082-07:00Right Hand side on<div style="text-align: center;">
Have attached all the suspension units on the right hand side and fitted road wheels.</div>
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Put on track so its ready to spin over and load test it.</div>
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Will lift a pallet up under the tank to take its weight (and that of the jig) with batteries etc in it so I can see how the suspension will ride.</div>
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Once that is done I will be able to cut the tracks to the right length and join them, then I will be able to run them up to see were the road wheels will want to track.</div>
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SpudNikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624926214780872992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2528338417648814009.post-38022324986111052102013-08-24T05:36:00.001-07:002013-08-24T05:36:19.969-07:00Left hand side test fitted<div style="text-align: center;">
Got quite a bit done over the last few days<br />TIG welded all the stub axles into the trailing arms and assembled half the suspension units with lots of Coppercoate to get them moving.<br />Cut the retaining clips that go on the outside of the hull and hold the stub axle and suspension units to the side of the hull</div>
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Installed all the left hand side units and have tested the road wheels on the axles.<br />Also tried on one of its feet as well, they will have to be shortened but about 4-5 links but will do that last once everything is in.</div>
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Once thats done it will be time to hook up the batteries and give the left hand side a run to see if there are any other issues that need to be sorted before starting on the right hand side</div>
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Have pressed the stub axels into the trailing arms ready for welding and test fitted the first unit into the hull.</div>
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Have a couple of small adjustments to make to the trailing arms to allow easier access to the bolts but otherwise very pleased with how they are sitting </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">first unit installed for testing, all looking good</td></tr>
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Have assembled the main drive hub on the motors and adjusted the clearances for the tracks.</div>
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Just waiting for the last parts of the trailing arms and can then start assembly of road wheels and tracks</div>
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Have removed turret and side skirts to allow access to the hull so I can drill the mounting holes for the suspension units.</div>
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Installed Motors so I can assemble the main drive hub</div>
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Have TIG welded the axles into the trailing arm, just waiting for one bit for each to come from the lathe and they are ready for paint.</div>
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Well I finally got the jig sorted for the road wheel assembly and have matched up the rims with the hubs</div>
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SpudNikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624926214780872992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2528338417648814009.post-32289722834108998072013-08-03T03:02:00.000-07:002013-08-03T03:02:33.783-07:00<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Have finished 99% of fabrication work and laid it all out to do one last full parts check before finishing assembly of the 862 parts into the tanks main drivetrain.</div>
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2x Main Drive Hubs (48 parts)</div>
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2x Front Wheel Assembly's (14 parts)</div>
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2x Track Assembly's (562 parts)</div>
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14 Road Wheel Assembly's (238 parts)</div>
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Got the last major pieces for the suspension and road wheel units cut and ready for assembly.</div>
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These are the trailing arms that attached the road wheels to the suspension units.</div>
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Have a bit more lathe work to do on the 20mm rod that is attached to the trailing arm and will go through the tank body to the suspension unit.</div>
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Both the 20mm and 16mm rod in the test unit here are just press fitted into the trailing arm, there is no way they will come out but they will still be TIG welded around the backs to keep them in place.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The blue "tire" seen here has a split in it where I had to cut it to get it off the first test rim, these will be press fitted onto the rims last</td></tr>
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SpudNikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624926214780872992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2528338417648814009.post-75407839020948050682013-07-26T21:14:00.002-07:002013-07-26T21:14:20.392-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
Got the front tensioners axels sorted, These are made from 20mm rod with the bracket cut from 10mm Mild Steel, they will need to be stronger than the normal road wheels as the stress of the tracks will be pulling around them.</div>
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The rod is pressed in and then TIG welded around the back.</div>
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SpudNikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624926214780872992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2528338417648814009.post-59884259610710168082013-07-21T23:42:00.003-07:002013-07-21T23:42:41.765-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
Got time today on the auto saw so managed to get the axles etc cut and ready for use.</div>
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Little bit of lathe work on some then ready to start assembly</div>
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Made the road wheels, just have to assemble them</div>
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SpudNikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624926214780872992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2528338417648814009.post-90171441268960138172013-07-06T22:51:00.003-07:002013-07-06T22:51:43.706-07:00Road wheels<div style="text-align: center;">
Have got the pipe for making road wheels and also main drive wheels</div>
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Cut 40x 30mm wide for road wheels and 4x40mm wide for main drive</div>
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Have cut the hubs for the road wheels and have started cleaning them up ready to weld hubs in</div>
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SpudNikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624926214780872992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2528338417648814009.post-21890067323272000032013-07-01T05:47:00.001-07:002013-07-01T05:47:25.162-07:00attack bug <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Finally got the jig sorted to be able to work on the tank much easier</div>
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Tank can be rolled to what ever angle I need to work on it</div>
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Have cut all the suspension units and started assembling them</div>
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SpudNikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624926214780872992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2528338417648814009.post-41688324369488456142013-05-25T22:17:00.002-07:002013-05-25T22:17:29.655-07:00Have got the flat bar chopped up into 112mm lengths and made up a drilling jig to make the holes in the pieces.<br />
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Cut out the jig for welding the plates to the chain and started welding. each track is using 80 pieces of flat bar, these are not light tracks :)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nate Sitting next to one complete track, 3.08mtrs (10foot)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One track rolled up ready for storage</td></tr>
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Now to make the other one :)</div>
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Have finally received the two 3mtr lengths of 2060 chain for the tracks on the tank</div>
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Have started cutting the pieces to make up the main drive hubs for the tracks</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Main drive gear cut from 10mm Mild Steel, the smaller plates will be threaded and will sandwich the hubs together </td></tr>
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