More than just a thought ...

[Izzy]

4 hr for Friday night
transfer case



And power plant

[tc1cat]

Izzy, You know I had to bust you on something Your approach on this build is way past anything that I have done. Mine seems to be- measure, make long, trim, trim, and finally get it correct. Most of your parts fit the first time and work.

Can't wait to see this vehicle finished and working.

[Izzy]

First time. That support took at least 4 tries and 2 different material tries. First was a 2" wide 3/16 alum from lowes. Put it in the vise and pulled it over . Got all the way to the last bend and it fractured through. Great for a pinch flange horrible for forming....
then thought about brass. But didn't have anything long enough. Then tried this 1 x 1/8 also from lowes and it did great! But then had to make 3 just to get the blank versus finished item right. Alum is tricky stuff to figure a bend allowance and heck forming in a metal vise and pulling it over by hand isn't science either. So a good drawing would do me No good on this one. This is where I rely on my farm boy upbringing And back yard engineering

[Cooper]

Lol, that's been my approach to a lot of stuff, cut, recut, bend, break, cut, break, ect,,,,, even did some backside cuts and it always is the very last bend on a part that is coming out perfect that the aluminum breaks!! Thanks for sharing , it's looking real good!!

[Izzy]

6 hr today

On its feet and steering is blended. 5 mixes.

[pontiacmann]

Love it Nice Work

[pigeonfarmboy]

Ok you said roller by Indy. Now that it's a roller, I expect to see it done....

[Izzy]

Well good friend we're getting close. Been sick mostly last 2 weeks but still working so slow progress. Took most this week off to recover and get some chores done round the house which means .... late nights playing rc stuff.

Did in fact have a conversation with T today about my progress , about how this was to take a good 6 months to have it half way done For Indy.....
Add 2hr for Monday, 4 hr for Tuesday, 2 for Wednesday, 8 for Thursday and another 4 for this morning.
So 20 hr added and what do you get?

TEST RUN!

https://youtu.be/3-aVEvicgpo

[tc1cat]

Chassis looks GREAT!! Speed of the arms and supports looks spot on. Really has a nice turning radius for as long as it is. Hopefully you will have the crane operational by August!! Maybe even the body done and painted

Quite a difference from the last time I saw it! Never did ask- sound system????

[Izzy]

Got a plan. Not a great one, but a plan.

[Izzy]

Didn't like how fast it was running on the test run. So i added an Integy gear reduction. Used an aftermarket pinion so rather than the kit ones.

Now it has
Axial 55 turn crawler motor
2.5:1 Integy gear reduction
16:1 RC4WD planetary
1.47:1 RC4WD transfer case
TLT axels
1.9 RC4WD rims
Militants tires 4-1/4" tall

[Izzy]

Last several days was wiring. Installing and micro switches on the retracts. And making a power board for the 4 motor controllers ( 3 of them are dual)

[TRUCKMAKER]

Your cooking right along Izzy. Looks like you'll have a crane in Indy. I agree with Lynn the turning radius is great.

[Izzy]

Found that on carpet the drive really bogs down. The ratio of the inner set of axels is far different than the outer axel sets. But soft tires on deep shag carpet is not good either.

[DieselKid]

This thing is a beast Izzy!!! Really cool build dude! Can't wait to see it in person!

-Alex

[Izzy]

Thanks Alex.

Last week I mounted the main deck plate. And started laying out the turntable design wise.
on Saturday I mounted the drive on the turntable. Then into Sunday I got it mounted into the frame.

[Izzy]

Today I picked up laser cut cab parts from the local cnc wood working shop. They have a low power laser for wood and glass etching.

[Izzy]

[Izzy]

So here is a kool pc, at least I think so...... tire squat - It's on the rear set - I hop it evens out though - but I have a good bit yet to add to her before all is said and done

[RCP57]

This is coming along very nicely! Is that a rotary table your using for the swing?