Re: Torsion bar suspension/motors [TANKS]

[Jim Neifert <jneifert-at-shaw.ca>]

Now this looks like a great idea, when you are done please let me know how 
it works.

Jim Neifert
Abbotsford, BC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Brix Husted Henriksen" <mbhh-at-mbhh.de>
To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 2:56 PM
Subject: Torsion bar suspension/motors [TANKS]


> Hi Tankers
>
> I decided on using torsion bar suspension in my tank - I like the
> simplicity. I did a few tests and it turns out that hacksaw blades just
> might do the job. You just stack them until the desired stiffness is
> reached. The blades are inserted into a slot in the axle and a collar is
> slipper over the slot/blades in order to retain the. The blades will be
> fixed at the centre of the tank in slot cut in a piece of U-channel. See
> the CAD drawing I made. My old Tamyia 1/16 Leopard tank has has torsion
> bar suspension and it looks a lot less complicated to make than
> suspensions with coil springs. Opinions are welcome :-)
>
> Today I received a used Ford wiper motor assy I got very cheap on Ebay.
> The gear housing is an integral part of the front cover of the motor but
> it can be removed by machining or with a hacksaw. The motor might have
> some potential but it is timed so does not run so well in reverse.
> Changing the timing is fairly easy though but who wants to go in reverse 
> ;-)
>
> Best regards
>
> Michael




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