How to Build a 1/87 Scale RC truck a.k.a.TTTT - Page 13

killer · #1 02-11-2003, 09:51 AM

:ö: take note that these universal is made from a "rod" and not a tube, you can use a brass / allum. tubes to make part no.1 and 2 and use a allum/ brass "rod " to make part no.3 -æ

arch2b · #2 02-11-2003, 10:30 AM

KILLER-
what diameter rod are you working with?

killer · #3 02-11-2003, 08:34 PM

:ö: Arch,

i'm using a 2mm rod.. i've also attached a drawing to explain how this should look like when used using a larger tube.

arch2b · #4 02-11-2003, 09:28 PM

killer-
more props to you! i don't think i could work that small. i found very nice drawings of how to make a universal joint, same as yours, on ig mikromodell

killer · #5 02-12-2003, 04:58 PM

:ö: arch,
thanks for the additional info!, but i found it easier to build the middle part of the joint by, drilling two holes first on a 2mm rod, then shape/shave it up to the point that it'll fit between the first two parts... there you go again, with your, "i think i can't do that!" line, hey, i thought it was impossible for me too!, but i really want an 8 x 8 all-wheel-drive truck.. then i give it a try.. and it works! it's a bit harder than making the front axle at first, but give it try!, though, i suggest you build your truck first, with a rear wheel drive, this will build your confidence to try building a front drive/steering axle.

.. right now i'm in the process of building the second front steering/drive axle to complete my 8 wheel dirve truck project, hope to finish this truck soon!

i'll try to post some pics of my 3 finished axle, including the front axle..

hey, how's your project truck doing?

-æ

arch2b · #6 02-12-2003, 07:19 PM

right now my project is still in the pencil and paper stage of design. i have my brass stock, i should recieve my roco's and faller truck by tuesday, my electronics early next week as well, the batteries and a motor for my overland from the mzr shop by late next week hopefully. so i expect to begin construction late next week.
i'm very excited to see your 8x8 and overlander begin on his tatra.

it looks like tiny will give us our own section on the forum as well

i hope everyone will thank him.

killer · #7 02-13-2003, 06:45 AM

:ö:

killer · #8 02-13-2003, 06:46 AM

pic 2

killer · #9 02-13-2003, 06:47 AM

pic3

killer · #10 02-13-2003, 06:47 AM

front axle

killer · #11 02-13-2003, 06:48 AM

pic6

killer · #12 02-13-2003, 06:49 AM

rear

killer · #13 02-13-2003, 07:06 AM

:ö: hehehe, i know it's 6x6

, as of now, but right now, i'm in the process fo building the 2nd front axle, and add it up to the front, then connect a steering link to make this two axle steer to the same direction.

-æ

arch2b · #14 02-13-2003, 08:04 AM

killer- wow, i'm speechless. very impressive.

any chance you could scan the parts, something to get more clear, close up pictures?

killer · #15 02-13-2003, 09:21 AM

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Originally posted by arch2b
killer- wow, i'm speechless. very impressive.

any chance you could scan the parts, something to get more clear, close up pictures?

:ö:

thanks arch! i'll see what i can do to get a more clear close-up of the parts... i'll see if my friend could bring his digicam next week, and hopefully by then, i'm finished with this thing

, i'm so excited to drive this thing around my homemade dirt hills

.

-æ