Overlander's MAN 5 Ton Project
 

I will post all of my construction photos for my MAN 5ton truck here.

I want this truck to be assembled completely with fasteners using no glue at all. This way I can modify and/or rebuild it as necessary.

Of course you don't have to do this when you build a TTT but this is just something I wanted to do.

First pic is of the initial design:

These are some initial shots of the frame in prototype.

I want both exls to articulate. The rear axle/gearbox is suspended at a balance pivot point to allow it to swing side to side.

Side

Bottom

Further development of chassis.

My 3D CAD model allowed me to vizualize the interference between the servo and the chassis. This allowed me to notch the main chassis rail to accomodate the servo housing.

Here a considerable amount of plastic has been removed from the bottom of the cargo bed.

How the notch lines up with the servo hole. Also the 2mm mounting screws for th cargo bed.

Showing how the chassis fits flat against the botom of the cargo bed.

Showing servo clearence.

Showing front view. Notice the 1.5mm holes in the front of the chassis to mount the drivers cab.

Asembled with simple steering linkage. Also note the spreings on either side of the gearbox. These will be adjusted.

did u make these parts your using? (chassie axles gear box ect) if so where did u get them??:confused:

:ö: Alex,
1/87 rc truck parts are mostly handmade/fabricated, but there is one shop that sell 1/87 TTTT parts, all you have to do is add the electronics.... but there was a report that those part are of poor quality... am not sure though haven't tested one of his product yet, but hey it's your call. -æ

heres the site: www.stoehrnet.de

any guests out there join now and have the time of your life!:D :cool: :eek: :p :( :( BTW I'm sorry!

Image

Almost finished.....

Tail lights. I still need to add a few details to the body.....

Just so you know before examining these next two images, I can build anything, just don't ask me to make the wireing pretty.

In these images, I was just experimenting with the way I would have the wires for the lights routed.

Conceptual wire routing.

I used the chassis as a ground plane just like a real vehicle. all the negative wires connect to the chassis.

Switch number 1 is the radio. Number 2 is the lights.

Still a few details to add and some paint.....

i'm in awe:D
what kind of leds are those?i haven't worked with anything smaller than t1's.

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!! WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D :cool: :eek: :p first of all i'm sorry for being stupid and also for posting in this thread!:o

Racer9,

Being stupid is o.k.

Posting on this thread is o.k.

But being stupid and posting on this thread is inexcusible:p:D ;)

Did you read about my idea for a rotary bit engine? That is what I mean by being stupid! It is "Rotary" BTW LOL

I like your truck and envy you very much!

MONEY!!
 

I wish i had the ££££ to make a TTTT...:o :(