Taking Inventory

[Heavy Metal]

Lou: Blackfoot tread pattern right on the money but looks like these are 130mm so too big. Thanks though.

Espeefan: Thanks for link to Imex. Had not run across this yet. 1.9 series has right outside diameter but no chevron patterns! RC4WD axle sets are nice! Wow.

Originally Posted by Blender

This is going to be an earth shattering project. It's one of those things everyone wants to build, but no one actually does. Any plans to deal with the high number of hydraulic lines in such a small space? I found they were larger in diameter and stiffer than expected.

How was Anaheim Automation to buy from? The lack of online store scared me off.

Gee thanks Blender. No pressure. I hear you on the hydraulic lines...it will be a challenge. I'm using the smallest available clippard hose (1/8" O.D., 1/16" I.D.) on the Ertl test board and I was happy with the flexibility of these lines and the flow rate seemed okay. You have to really force them onto the smaller metric Leimbach nipples (2mm I think?) on the spool valve but they have been in place for 2 1/2 years without splitting and seem to work fine. So yes, I've considered the lines in all my measurements but haven't drawn detailed plans of the routing...sometimes you just have to size it up and say "I can make this work". Anaheim Automation was great....just had to call them up. They said they get quite a few orders from hobbiest.

Originally Posted by Lil Giants

Have you considered the difference in using Leimbach's minature hydraulic system for space issues?

You know I remember seeing these on the Leimbach website and I don't know why I didn't go this route. Probably because I was dealing w/ Ric at PMD and was getting in a hurry and just buying what he had in stock....seems funny being 2 1/2 years later and all.

I'm going to try and work with what I've got. Nice to know this option is in my back pocket (no pun intended $$ ha ha).

Joe