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US M3 half track.
- Thread starter Devilbrad
- Start date
montana.matt
RCC Addict
WOW:shock:
That's sweet"thumbsup"
That's sweet"thumbsup"
PEDEcrawlerguy
Rock Crawler
Are those parts his, I mean did he machine them? If so, that looks killer."thumbsup"
Yeah, he machined everything out of some scrap aluminum we have laying around. He found some blueprints online for the M3 and everything is as close to scale as possible. It will use some Axial gear sets in front and rear with a transfer case to the front, as front tires and rear tracks need to be driven at different ratios. The tracks are off an old Tonka bulldozer, LOL
nascarkeith
Rock Crawler
That is pretty freakin' sweet and will definetly be one of a kind. What is he using to machine the parts.
Thanks! We have a Smithy 3 in 1 mill/lathe/drill combo. He is used to full size Bridgeports so doesnt really like the Smithy, cant rely on the accuracy of the built in dials, so everything gets watched with a magnetic dial indicator.
Updates. Bogies and tensioner wheel done, theres one more idler that sits dead center on top to keep track from hanging in the middle. Transmission is mounted, its from an Axial AX10 kit. I am still trying to talk him into mounting the motor and trans up front wher it belongs, we shall see. Once everything is finished, we are gonna have it all black anodized, then attempt some weathering with the airbrush.
Biscuit
Rock Crawler
Does he already have some kind of body in mind? Or is he going to have to build one?
Going back and forth between using a Power Wagon body and cutting the bed off, or scratch building an authentic body. We arent trying to win any competitions, so if it isnt perfect scale, no biggy.
Stormin2u
I wanna be Dave
Wow thats very cool keep posting the progress.
jeepjames87
Pebble Pounder
Too kool, I like it very much. :shock:
Cheatin
Quarry Creeper
You gotta' be shittin' me, very cool build!
nascarkeith
Rock Crawler
Man, that is cool. The black anodized weather look will be nice"thumbsup". So when should we expect the kit out and what are you going to sell them for?:mrgreen:
I bet there would be a huge market if someone really did put out a kit. That is a truly unique and nicely done R/C.
I bet there would be a huge market if someone really did put out a kit. That is a truly unique and nicely done R/C.
leftcoastminis
Rock Stacker
subscribed! this thing is awesome "thumbsup"
C*H*U*D
No idea what I'm doing
Truly cool!!
Post some pictures of your Dad's shop setup.....I'd like to see how he's making all these parts.
Post some pictures of your Dad's shop setup.....I'd like to see how he's making all these parts.
This is it. Just a little cheap 3-in-1 Smithy (pic taken on the day it arrived last year). We also have a 40 year old drill press, a 60 year old band saw, and all his measuring tools from before he retired. We are old school, no fancy digital or CNC stuff. "thumbsup"
NorCal 2500HD
Rock Crawler
OK ill follow it over here too.......NC1320 FTW!!!! "thumbsup"
