The intent is to either use metal sheets and tubes or a durable hard plastic for the pivot piece. The volute spring is definitely going to be sturdier. I really need to add welding to my skill set.
John From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 12:04 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [TANKS] Sherman Suspension A faithful workable replica. Will you build your "nice" suspension pieces out of metal sheets and tubes? I guess you could do that out of metal sheets if you have a jigsaw. You could add an extra thinner spring inside the shock absorber tube. Chrys ----- Original Message ----- From: Morgan, John<mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 6:41 PM Subject: [TANKS] Sherman Suspension Attached are some pics of my M4A3 HVSS suspension. This is the prototype, so I used less expensive materials and roughed it together to see if it will work. The shock is made from ½" copper pipe with a 5/8" slip pipe. Inside are a compression spring and two dowels cut to the right size. The HVS is fake, using wood blocks to look like the spring and a film canister for the casing. After testing, I will have to put compression springs in the HVS to support the tank. I feel comfortable with the design and am getting ready to make my first "nice" one. After that, I will make six more (I need a spare). The wheels were cut out of laminated plywood using hole saws. The rubber is 2 ¾" automotive hose. You can buy the stuff in about any diameter up to 5 or 6 inches and it is a straight tube. I just cut it on the bandsaw and it gives a great fit (like a rubber band). I have the lower hull cut out (will send more pics) and have ordered 4 drive sprockets to arrive this week. I hope to make the tank expo this weekend, but have no information on it. Regards, John Morgan -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
