Volvo A40F

[Hemi1966]

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:



I will do the axles first and the idea is to use normal axles and add a planetary gear to the hubs:




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:

[apfubar]

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

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

Cheers,
AP

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by apfubar

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

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

Cheers,
AP

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

[avel]

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

[Snochaser]

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

Ben

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by Snochaser

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

Ben

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

Here are the new drive shafts (the longer ones)

[Espeefan]

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

[thercfreak2012]

Wow good luck my friend

[Lil Giants]

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

[Snochaser]

My mistake Ari. I know better.......

[RCKiwi]

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.

[Dieselchopper]

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

[rc entreprenøren]

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

[elliot330]

Nice start Ari. - Did the tyres arrive yet?

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by elliot330

Nice start Ari. - Did the tyres arrive yet?

Yes ages ago, thanks Elliot.

[RCP57]

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

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by RCP57

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

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:

[RCP57]

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!

[Hemi1966]

Originally Posted by RCP57

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!

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

[RCP57]

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