Callum , I quite like the look of this vehicle ,I calculate the sizes at:- Length 573mm and Wide 338mm, I estimate the wheels at about 100-125mm ,very easy to get hold of. I have been sat here thinking `how I would power such a vehicle ?` I have thought of two possible methods both requiring skid steering.
1/ You could buy 2 kiddie car motors like the ones that power T027 and T055 (Chris M will know the best places to find them) and join the wheels on each side with a lightweight drive chain. Or 2/ Purchase 6 identical individual small geared motors and have each one powering its own wheel , this can even be done with suspension using a universal joint if required ( but not recommended ). http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_918D_Spur_Geared_Motor_229.html I have calculated that a 30:1 gear motor ( part no 1450-042 ) running at 12v with a 125mm wheel will give a vehicle speed of around 1.8 M per second. Fast enough . If you are wanting to build a simple SV to get into the hobby , have you considered building a mule ? http://www.rctankcombat.com/support-vehicles/SV010/ Please note :- You have no reason concerning this hobby for the finished product to be able to float. Neil R - --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
