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1/16 tractor conversion
A while ago, I bought a 1/16 Ertl tractor on Kijiji for $10 to try my hand at a conversion.
I disassembled the tractor, and started to build a frame to mount the motors and steering servo. Here are picture of where it stands. http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps1676f42b.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps9898441d.jpg Next will be the wheels, and mounting the body. I'm working with limited tools and knowledge, but I'm liking the experience so far. :D My work area is our kitchen, I have a 7x12 lathe, a hand drill and a dremel. My MIG welder is 3 hrs away, so I had a friend stick weld the steering knuckles. Its a bit rough, but for a first project I'm OK with the progress. |
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good start
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Finished off the wheels. Next on the to do list is attach the body.
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...psa82162cb.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps5b22c495.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps499dd14a.jpg |
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Great start.
Q- why did you not use the tractor front steering mechanism as a basis? Izzy |
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Good question concerning the front axle. There's a few reason. The first being that it was an old toy that I bought for $5 and the front axles and craddle had loads of play. The second reason was that I originally wanted to do a adjustable front axle, which I may still do before the end of the project. The project is more complicated than it needs to be, but its been a good learning experience for future projects. I learnt the basics on running a lathe, and using the milling attachment for the mini lathe as well. |
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Nice build. Cool wheels and tires.
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Great start!
Any updates? |
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Great work so far Acadieman, can't wait to see more updates.
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Kingcam2, thanks very much! With what I learned, I'm already starting to plan my next project. Going to finish this one first.
A few more pictures for now: http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...psbbbf5812.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps519980c1.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...psdb6440ca.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps1d419266.jpg I need to do a front bumper, relocate the turnbuckles for the 3pt hitch, and do alot of body work. :cool: |
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Looking real good, wheres the battery and radio gear located?
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Nice MF! Which type is it?
regards Frank |
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awesome!
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Thanks for the compliments everyone!
Stuart, I managed to stuff the electronics in the hood and under the floorboard. I may run a bigger battery later on, which I'll simply put in the cab. There's actually a BEC, ESC, battery, and steering servo in all that mess. :) http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps388bf4da.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...psaa590d28.jpg Grainfarmer, its a MF 698. When I bought the toy used, it had dual wheels in the back, but after looking online I only every saw it with singles. The 698 was built in France, and I don't believe any of them make their were to North America. I almost switched the decals to a 275, but it wouldn't look right with the cab. |
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A few videos of a test run:
http://youtu.be/uRpl0gRRlDM http://youtu.be/gxDJlzyIY70 http://youtu.be/7jC2XV-liww |
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Runs well! Maybe you find some new decaös here:
http://www.dakotahtoyparts.com/web/index.php?siteid=313 ...or here: http://www.bossenimp.com/ |
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Tractor is finally done.
I did a few mistakes at the end as I was rushing to get it done. :mad: Notheless I'm happy for now. I'll put a SMV sticker on the back, and take a video of it running shortly. I'm moving this weekend, so the video will be a while! Here are a few pictures. Cabriolet version: :) http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps6987c113.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...psf14316d4.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps3aef838b.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...psea7c6d4c.jpg With Cab: http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps1f35b681.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps4268127a.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps6a31a10b.jpg Close up of the 3 pcs wheels: http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps2b51e696.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...psbd5d749f.jpg |
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Looks good!
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Nicely done
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