Volvo A40F
 

Hi guys, I've been quiet for some time, but I finally had time to start a thread for my new project, Volvo A40F.
Here's the real thing:
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...psf5e50133.jpg


I will do the axles first and the idea is to use normal axles and add a planetary gear to the hubs:
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps6d275e09.jpg
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...psc7844202.jpg


The axles need to be widen and the drive shaft outer ends should be different to run the planetary gears.
So the first thing is to make a new longer drive shafts. Here are the originals:
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps3c447ed9.jpg

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Nice planetaries... Where did you get those from?

Also I like the diff lock... :-)

Cheers,
AP

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Those are from AFV-Model: http://www.afv-model.com/4711shop/pr...oducts_id=3434

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Oh wow, I thought the planetary was something that you made, I never knew they sold such a product.

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What scale Reg? Or will this match your other models scale. Big in other words.

Ben

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I'm not Reg:) so mine are "small" 1/14 scale;)

Here are the new drive shafts (the longer ones)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps2c6520ef.jpg

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Nice. Subscribing for the updates. As always, I enjoy watching your builds. The planetary drives look interesting.

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Wow good luck my friend

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An interesting start to a new project Ari, it's good to see you focused again :cool:

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My mistake Ari. I know better......;).

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Those reduction hubs are crafty! I've just spent quite a while designing my axles for my 966 build - I've gone inboard with the planetary reduction similar to wedico but I must say, these units do look the business. I'll be watching this with a keen interest.

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Where did you get the planatarys? Or did you make them?

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As always it is a pleasure to see that you start with a new project ..
Is a good dump truck in real life..

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Nice start Ari. - Did the tyres arrive yet?

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Yes ages ago, thanks Elliot.

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Very interesting start Ari with those planetary gears! What axles are you using and what is the overall width with the planetaries installed?

Thanks, Reg

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I decided to start with the axles to see if it's possible to add those planetary gears to these axles.
The width I'm aiming is 192 mm hub to hub.

It needs several parts to attached the planetaries to axles. Also the bolt pattern on planetaries don't match with the rims I'm using, so I had to make a new hubs over them.

Here are the parts for one side:
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...psc87e2d97.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps241cf2fb.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...psd60e28c3.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps59613839.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...psac239670.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps50edfe84.jpg

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Wow that looks awesome Ari! We are all glad to see you back in the game.

Where did you buy the axles from? I am looking for a set with the raised(offset) input/output shaft like I built for my Kenworth. I have seen pictures of an axle that I believe was made by Rigidrc online that had this but can't find any for sale. I may have to build my own again or use something like you are using. I can't afford to buy the $400 Euro a piece German axles!

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Thanks Reg:)
These axles came from RigidRC.
Are these what you are looking for http://www.rigidrc.com/shop/axle-hou...-14-truck.html

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I can't open the link Ari. Is it just me?

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I can open the link...

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I've just opened the link it works for me

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Hmmm. For me it shows a pink screen with some writing that basically translates into the page is down. I did some more poking around with the wording and it says restricted country? Anyone else from Canada able to see Rigid's site? It has been this way for me for months now. I just thought they went out of business or something...Sucks to be me I guess....:(

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Oops it works for me

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I guess it's just me....bummer!:(

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Reg,
Link worked fine for me.

Cheers

Paul

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Link worked for me it shows the axle ari has for 137 euros

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I had the same problem as Reg did so its something to do with us Canucks ..Maybe someone can forward us their email addy so we can make them aware so we can throw some cash at them too ..lol ..Sorry to hyjack your thread Ari..I like your build choice ...Popcorn is ready and looking forward to your updates ....The cab and hood area look as though they could be a challenge..As a modeler i find that kind of work rewarding when you come up with a good solution ..May be printing some parts on this one ..cheers lou

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Yep, I think the cab and the hood are the most challenging parts on this build.
3D printing some of the parts is probably the way to do it, but will see...

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Hey now, don't you go cheating! You have a TIG and a CNC. You don't need a printer!lol

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Hello, very good work I just wear me like

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I got all the parts for the axles done. There's over 200 threads on these parts, M2, M1.6, M1.4 and M1.2 :mad:

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps2419b9f3.jpg

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Looks awesome as always. Why the change of brand to Volvo?

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Nice job as usual!

I like that you chosen a Volvo! :)

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Thanks guys:)
The only reason why i have chosen Volvo is that I think it looks better than the other adt's.

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Wow, another winner in process! I really like the use of planetaries in the hubs. Very realistic plus its takes a lot of stress off the differential and driveline pieces. Workmanship is always the best and I enjoy seeing it come together - even if you had to thread over 200 holes just on the axle pieces!

Ken

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A good reason indeed :)

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Here's a more detailed story of how to attach the planetary gear to these RigidRc axles.

First I chance the drive shafts for longer ones that I made:
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps021cc7e5.jpg


After that I install the new axle housing ends, those are tight fit over housing and kept in place with two M2 screws:
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps049428fd.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...psc7025313.jpg


Then it was time to install the planetary gear to the adapter plate with 4 M2 screws:
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps18723f66.jpg


Then the planetary assembly will attach to the axle housing ends with 15 M2 screws
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps5d48199d.jpg


There are rims that attach straight to the planetary gears, but the one I'm using are bigger, so I had to make new hubs over them.
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...psd1d95796.jpg


And finally the the hub cap in place.
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps105c7c7d.jpg

The Rigidrc axle are pretty nice and strong, but I strongly advise to put them in pieces before use.
The four screws that hold the differential housing together were more or less loose in all my axles. Put some thread lock there and they will keep tight.

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I got the rubber elements attached to the bogies

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps083a2c1f.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps2b84676d.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps5f3a6dac.jpg

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Are u gonna start on the chassis now