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:eek::eek: now thats what I'm talking about :eek::eek: great work

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Thanks Ed, the total finished length will be 5.25"

Thanks Ih

The tools that I have are: Metal cutting bench top bandsaw, bench top drill press, various sanders and a good set of files. I do have a rotary table 4" that I used to mill the od of the center section. First time I used a rotary table.:cool: The setup was a pain, but it worked in the end.

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Had some time today, first I resized the axles. :cool: easier then I thought it would be. I cut the axles and used a coupling to extend them. Tied the coupling to the axles with 4-40 set screws. The coupling is 5/16 diameter :eek: I had to drill out the inside of the axle tube to 3/8 for clearence. Was sucessfull on the first try :cool:

Just couldn't resist putting the axle in position. I used some temp wood dowels to align the axle to the axle support beam. Then I made the exterior attachment point. I must say I am pleased with the results.

So I wanted to see what it would look like with a wheel and tire on the end. I used an rc4wd 1.55 rock crusher tire(?) with a 3.5 inch dia.

This just inspired me to continue with more drooling.

Thanks for looking.

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Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!! kickin but & takin names

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Thanks guy's:) I am going to try to get some more done today. Summer session will be starting in June, then I will not have much free time :(

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That is absoultely awesome, this is gonna be a beast can't wait to see more:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:.

Merritt

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Thanks Merritt, no photos today, had to quit early. Hands were starting to cramp:mad: I will get going in the morning.;)

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Made up another drive axle, still do not know what I will come up with for the input / output pinion covers. I need to make up the steering axles next.

Thanks for looking

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DUDE! this build is freaking sick! love the aluminum work! keep it up!

Zach

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Thanks Zach:)

This will be a long term project, I hope to start on the steering axles today.:cool:

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Since the wether went south, I spent the time modeling the axles in 3d. Came out really well, and shows the way I changed the axle lengths.

Thanks for looking

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Cool build and very nice work!

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Thanks SmallHaul:D

Had some time today, the weather is nice for once this last week.

I made up the rear steering axle. Using parts from a TLT-1 axle I had to shorten the shafts. Tied them togather inside the axle housing with a coupler, then locked in place with 4-40 set screws. Came out really nice, now I have to make the yokes.

Thanks for looking:)

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your work is just killer man!

very nice

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Thanks Russ, you guy's have inspired me:D

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Thanks Paul, just makes me want to build more.:)

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I got a package from UPS today, :D containing the prototype diff covers. I first modeled them with Acad 2009 3D, then exproted an stl file. This file I sent to a 3D prototyping company for evaluation. Each part cost about 20-25 dollars to produce, but I now have casting masters.:cool::cool:

I did do a temp fit-up, and found that the design of the bearing housing was missing needed reinforcement (exposed internal bearing). So I will have to redesign that part.

Since I did not request a specific color, the parts came in cream color ABS . I did not request a smooth finish due to the extra cost.

Over all the parts are as designed, so 3D printing has come a long way in the last couple years. The parts are a little rough with ridges about .003 inches apart and produces a really nice look (to me).

The service provider was fast with the production and shipped the parts the next day. I cant ask for better than that :eek:

So now you guy's have an idea of what the axles will look like when finished.

If you need to make a one off part for a master or installation I think this is a good alternative to machining for a couple of days.

I have started on the front spring assemblies but not enough progress to show.

Thanks for looking

Carl

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I test fitted the parts today, :cool: I did find a couple of areas that will need to be modified.

Thanks for looking

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3D Protoprinters are amazingly cool! Are you casting the diff covers in metal or something else? This is a very good build and your workmanship is great. Looking forward to seeing this thing move.

Ken

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Boy, Rapid prototyping really gets the gears turning in my head for my next possible build;)

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Thanks Ken, I have not decided on material so far. I have been thinking pewter, but not sure that will hold up. My other thought is JB weld, or liquid metal.

Yes Steve it opens up the possibably of parts:rolleyes: :eek:ing isn't it :D

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Made the molds using mold putty, came out acceptable. Tried casting with JB Weld, and suprise I have some parts.:cool: The parts will clean up with a file and sand paper.

If I have some parts prototyped again I will raise the resoulation. These parts were set on the lowest resoulation for rendering. Although the resoulation does not show in the rendering photo, it will show up in the printed part.

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wow, for just using jb weld the parts really don't look too bad

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I have to agree Russ, this is what they look like cleaned up. To bad it takes 30 hours to harden before you can file and sand them.

I also tried smoothing out the molds, maybe that will help with finishing on the next one.

I also rotated the pinion mount 22.5 degrees so that the hardware will have more material for threading.

I also attached the swivel connectors.:cool:

Just a few steps along, classes start in the morning so I will not be able to work on this much during the week for the next two months.

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That's Crazy! what company printed that for you!?

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Zach, the company is https://printaproto.com/index.php I think it was a reasonable rate.:)

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Parts turned out great! Excellent detail and overall look is so real. Combination of high-tech (3D printer), low-tech (JB Weld), generous supply of imagination and great workmanship, and we get to see top-level modelling. Well done!

Ken

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Thanks for the kind words Ken.

I got a package in the mail the other day, RC4WD Dirt grabber tires. Still waiting on the rims.:cool::cool:

My Dad is out of the hospital and is starting on the rims in the morning (weather permitting).

Hopefully in a few days I will have some more photos to post.

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The Stamped rims came in from RC4WD today (one bolt missing:mad:). Yes I could not resist the desire to see some tires and rims on this thing.

Mounted the tires on rims, there must be a secret to this part that I haven't figured out so far. The tires wobble slightly side to side as they roll, but not the rims.

As for the rest of the covers I am waiting on more JB weld to arrive:(. I did find out the hard way about mixing. Not enough hardner and the cover is to soft and flexiable :mad:.

Oh well, I will start again in the morning.

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Wow....you have skills:eek:

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Thanks Troy

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You are doing a fine job on this build. Those diff covers are amzing.:eek:, excellant craftmanship!

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Thanks Rob, currently I am awaiting some more parts:( that I haven't been able to spend time on this for the last week.

Will get more updates when the parts are finished.

Thanks for looking and the encouragement.:)

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Sample rim came in yesterday, :cool: so I set up the rotary table and was going to install the dividing plate. :eek: Not the right reduction, this table has a 1:46 reduction:mad: cant use the dividing plate. Looked around the net for a 1:46 reduction chart:confused: no one seem to have one.

So as an alternative, I wrapped a 1/4 inch wide strip of paper around the rotary table to get the exact circumference, I then drew this up in AutoCAD and divided the legnth by ten with the divide command. Perfect, added an extra 1/2 inch to the length, plotted and attached to the rotary table.

This is the result, the bolts are 2/56 socket head cap screws. I did miss one hole by 1/2 a degree but it is not that noticeable.

So far I am happy. After assembling I found that I have to change the design of the inner hub to allow the locknut to seat properly.

At least I have made some progress.

Thanks for looking
Carl

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looks good , Carl :)

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Thanks Steve

Took the rim back to my dads and he was shocked that he missed the dimension. He had started on another rim, so the mod will have to wait till he gets the next one done. Luckily Dad only lives 3 blocks away.:cool:

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I know what JBweld is but what is liquid metal?

Ken

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Here is a link that explains Liquid metal.
http://www.museumstuff.com/learn/top...:sub::Vitreloy

and it is way out of my price range:(

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Thank you for the info. I will stick with JBweld.

Ken