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1988 Warthog R/C conversion
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12-01-2020, 06:43 AM
Joecollection18
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Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Usa
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after doing the mauler, going after the warthog.
RC with real tracks, suspension, and amphibious capabilities.
YAT YAS
The prototype warthog was narrower, similar width to a mauler or mobat.
I cut the hull so that the tracks can be tucked in, and started a triple oring seal to keep as much water out as possible. Filled with grease, it should work.
I chose my older mauler custom suspension units, and truncated them to give them more travel. Those merkava like external individual units are easy to lay around and replace\service. No way I am installing torsion bars here.
The water propulsion will require two more motors driving props or jets in rear,
A mechanical engaging\disrngaging seems complicated, we shall see.
First, making the hull with a good drive, decent angles of approach and not too tippy attitude. Good hub protection and ease of maintenance/ swapping drive sprocket, hubs in case of seal failure or improvement. Water tends to get everywhere so it needs to be easy to add grease, fix, swap drives. Mind you I try to avoid metal and make most parts from printed plastic to keep the toy spirit.
I would like to keep as much of the warthog body as possible.
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