Need Leasons about Axle Types

[george]

Hello

First I should make sure to thank you all who replied. I forgot to mention that my scratch build project wishlist was for: WWII U.S Amphibious jeep and a WWII German SChwimmwagon and finally a WWII U.S DUKW. I have smaller scale models of the two vehicles on the way and I have a body already for the Schwimmwagon and ALL are going to be water proof.

So Thanks for the axle info. now I am on the hunt for: cheap, used, axles, if that`s possible?

Anymore tips, suggestions, let me know please.

George

[WhiteWolf McBride]

Oh...

One of my contacts over in the Blizzard forum suggested (and tried) a semi-locked option... and how. And NOT with one of those cable-locking systems that inflate the price of the axle at least 50%...

Old way was to fill the pumpkin with epoxy or JB, right? Wasteful and overkill. But what if you filled it with something VERY thick (viscous), but not ~solid~. Like packing grease. If my memory serves me right, for some reason 10,000 weight was what he used. I can try to see if I can still access the forum... or contact him. (forum was 'MakingTrax')

The Kyosho Blizzard used a diff between the tracks (pretty sure it was recycled from one of their trucks) and you braked one side or the other to turn it. The super-thick grease effectively locked the diff up unless you braked the track, forcing the thick grease to give.

Its an option. And seeing that you'll be in the water, probably a rather worthwhile one.

WhiteWolf

PS: everyone has the Robbe-to-Tamiya axle adapters, to use Panther tires on Tamiya axles, but there are none for the other way around! I think I may havta ask one of you guys to make me a set!

[CG Bob]

George,

I built the Dean's Marine 1:10th scale DUKW a few years ago. I used Robbe axle kits and made my DUKW full time 6 wheel drive. I originally used some Robart 4" diameter diamond tread airplane tires. I recently purchased some DUKW tires and rims from RC4WD, and have started installing them on the DUKW.

[george]

Hi CG Bob

Thank You for the tips, I have read your posts on this subject before and to be honest you are the inspiration for this build, that`s what I tell my family, so they blame you.

I can`t afford the axles from robbe so I have to look for U.S/Canada sources BUT I was also leaning towards the DUKW Tires as well. Wish I had the money but will have to look elsewhere for the axles. I don`t think WWII vehicles had locked axles that`s why I ask about open/unlocked brand name axles. Maybe there is some used ones on the market? I am in No rush.

Thanks Again for the tips and pictures.

George