Kolpen Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I wanted my John Deere tractor to drive more realistic. I have a super smooth motor (faulhaber) and ESC (servonaut) and Digital steering servos programmed to move very slow. But the turning radius could be better and also a real JD tilts the wheels when turning... :trucker So here is some progress pics from the build. Camber angle is 5 dgr. and Caster angle is 12 dgr. to give the correct steering. New inserts for the wheels were nescessary because the turningpoint is moved further inside the rims.... The fender brackets is also redesigned. John Deere calls the mounting 'pro pivot' as the fenders is allowed to turn when they hits the tractorframe. These do the same. Two square tubes are held together with a piece of shrink tube..... Turning radius is cut down with 15cm..... to 37cm. Very close to the original, 1:1 scale. Thanks for watching! Anders Kolpen Denmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 very nice work, can i ask how long did that take to make? it looks like filed brass so a fair bit of work i asume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 i agree Sean, very nice work! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIWINZ Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 un real!!!! looks great well done i used tht sort of rc technology for my VGCSE engineering unit 1, we had to build a rc car its fun to do!!! keep us posted!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny mf Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 :o :o that is one awsome model :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDFord Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Stunning piece of work :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agrotron150 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 That`s beautiful made ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIWINZ Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 are the front links rc as well!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi6920 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Wow its looikng Very very good Did you make the front links or buy them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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