Mech_Eng
08-26-2015, 05:47 PM
Pole truck:
So I have started making a Gin Pole truck, similar to what we see in oil the patch down in South Texas, still in the early stages as you can see.
The drive train consists of a stock tamiya 3 speed with a PMD 4:1 and 65T RC4WD motor. Seems to get around ok, just does not turn well at all. I can attribute that to the long wheel base....
Nothing is screwed down on the bed yet if you notice some dimensional issues......
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn15/brainstew3763/KH1_zpsgnquzmmq.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/brainstew3763/media/KH1_zpsgnquzmmq.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn15/brainstew3763/KH2_zpsfndobh8c.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/brainstew3763/media/KH2_zpsfndobh8c.jpg.html)
The Gin poles will be telescoping and fit into grooves in the bed when not in use.
I have also added a little detail to what will be the rolling tail board, any idea on how to fasten the half-round to the tail board? I'm leaning towards JB weld but in general I would like to stay away from that product. My tig is DC only so I cannot weld Al with it.....
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn15/brainstew3763/photo_zpseemtirgf.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/brainstew3763/media/photo_zpseemtirgf.jpg.html)
Lastly, I am trying to figure out my winch situation. I'm thinking planetary gear motors will be the strongest. Any suggestions?
So I have started making a Gin Pole truck, similar to what we see in oil the patch down in South Texas, still in the early stages as you can see.
The drive train consists of a stock tamiya 3 speed with a PMD 4:1 and 65T RC4WD motor. Seems to get around ok, just does not turn well at all. I can attribute that to the long wheel base....
Nothing is screwed down on the bed yet if you notice some dimensional issues......
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn15/brainstew3763/KH1_zpsgnquzmmq.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/brainstew3763/media/KH1_zpsgnquzmmq.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn15/brainstew3763/KH2_zpsfndobh8c.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/brainstew3763/media/KH2_zpsfndobh8c.jpg.html)
The Gin poles will be telescoping and fit into grooves in the bed when not in use.
I have also added a little detail to what will be the rolling tail board, any idea on how to fasten the half-round to the tail board? I'm leaning towards JB weld but in general I would like to stay away from that product. My tig is DC only so I cannot weld Al with it.....
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn15/brainstew3763/photo_zpseemtirgf.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/brainstew3763/media/photo_zpseemtirgf.jpg.html)
Lastly, I am trying to figure out my winch situation. I'm thinking planetary gear motors will be the strongest. Any suggestions?