Topic: RHMT Homemade Tank! (Read 59964 times)

Xgenturbo · « **Reply #60 on:** December 15, 2014, 08:50:13 PM »

New wheels are finally done. I should have the tracks bolted back up by next week. Just have to finish the top guide rollers and rear idler wheels. Because the test wheel turned out looking like shit, I wasn't going to cut holes in the rest of the wheels. They'll still resemble a variation I found of the real ones. The whole idea behind this is to get it "good enough" and have nice strong wheels.

The real ones

Mine

Here is a quick vid showing how minimal the wobble is on these homemade wheels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iiZE-D7Ubc&feature=youtu.be

92CXyD · « **Reply #61 on:** December 15, 2014, 08:53:36 PM »

the contact pads of the tracks (that touches the ground) are they metal or rubber?

Xgenturbo · « **Reply #62 on:** December 15, 2014, 09:01:24 PM »

Quote from: 92CXyD on December 15, 2014, 08:53:36 PM

the contact pads of the tracks (that touches the ground) are they metal or rubber?

I used stuff called UHMW (think it stands for Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) Its very tough, cuts like a hardwood and its very abrasion resistant.

Xgenturbo · « **Reply #63 on:** January 01, 2015, 01:32:45 PM »

Finished a few more things over Christmas break, such as the front light covers, the suspension detail and the electrical slip ring for the turret (12v will be on copper ring and ground will be on aluminum turret bearing base transferred via carbon brushes)

highroller54 · « **Reply #64 on:** January 01, 2015, 01:38:57 PM »

Fuck that's looks tits

92CXyD · « **Reply #65 on:** January 01, 2015, 01:46:01 PM »

Nice work!!!

Ntrain2k · « **Reply #66 on:** January 01, 2015, 01:53:16 PM »

so bad ass

ratcityrex · « **Reply #67 on:** January 01, 2015, 03:06:08 PM »

Wow, there is alot of fucking detail in this thing.

turbohf · « **Reply #68 on:** January 01, 2015, 10:18:14 PM »

im impressed.

Xgenturbo · « **Reply #69 on:** January 14, 2015, 12:22:22 PM »

Couple more from last week. Finished up some minor detail like lifting loops on the upper hull, changed the handles on the hatches to more scale looking ones, gun travel lock mounts and the rub rail on the bottom edge of the hull. I had finished the idler wheels a while ago but forgot to post them up.

That is all till about march! I'm busy with exams and wont start any more work till then. Things you can expect after are more outside hull details and the start of my turret. The main gun will also be in the works as I build my turret, kinda have to build one with the other so they can work together flawlessly.

92CXyD · « **Reply #70 on:** January 14, 2015, 01:56:41 PM »

That starting to look like a real tank.... awesome, keep it coming this could the new RHMT pr0n

Xgenturbo · « **Reply #71 on:** January 14, 2015, 05:01:47 PM »

Quote from: 92CXyD on January 14, 2015, 01:56:41 PM

That starting to look like a real tank.... awesome, keep it coming this could the new RHMT pr0n

Too bad theres no turbo on it, or it very well could of been.

Xgenturbo · « **Reply #72 on:** February 27, 2015, 04:15:15 AM »

Electrical system almost done! Need to mount and wire in a small DC generator, an intake fan on the front and that is it for the wiring until I build the turret. I have exterior lights, hydraulic coolers and gauges all working. More progress to come soon. This is just a sneak peek... and yes I know, real Sherman never had HID's

crxvtec91 · « **Reply #73 on:** February 27, 2015, 12:31:56 PM »

Damn that is looking GOOD!

Xgenturbo · « **Reply #74 on:** February 28, 2015, 01:22:52 AM »

So once this thing is done can I have OG status finally? lol

ratcityrex · « **Reply #75 on:** February 28, 2015, 02:38:44 AM »

Quote from: Xgenturbo on February 28, 2015, 01:22:52 AM

So once this thing is done can I have OG status finally? lol

Lol and you thought there wasn't much activity on the rest of the site you can already see.

Xgenturbo · « **Reply #76 on:** February 28, 2015, 05:24:46 AM »

Quote from: ratcityrex on February 28, 2015, 02:38:44 AM

Quote from: Xgenturbo on February 28, 2015, 01:22:52 AM
So once this thing is done can I have OG status finally? lol

Lol and you thought there wasn't much activity on the rest of the site you can already see.

Not sure I'm catching what you mean by that...Fuck its late.

Better get some shut eye. Making a generator bracket proved to be a pain in the ass today. I'll finish it tomorrow and hopefully I'll have some better progress pics Sunday.

ratcityrex · « **Reply #77 on:** February 28, 2015, 12:21:35 PM »

Quote from: Xgenturbo on February 28, 2015, 05:24:46 AM

Quote from: ratcityrex on February 28, 2015, 02:38:44 AM
Quote from: Xgenturbo on February 28, 2015, 01:22:52 AM
So once this thing is done can I have OG status finally? lol

Lol and you thought there wasn't much activity on the rest of the site you can already see.

Not sure I'm catching what you mean by that...Fuck its late.

Better get some shut eye. Making a generator bracket proved to be a pain in the ass today. I'll finish it tomorrow and hopefully I'll have some better progress pics Sunday.

What im saying is the traffic on this site is dead slow. And even slower/non existent in OG

Xgenturbo · « **Reply #78 on:** March 03, 2015, 02:17:43 AM »

Edit: first off I apologize for the upside down pictures. There must be an error with the code. Every time I try to fix it photobucket reverts back to the wrong orientation.

Wiring and switches complete, generator installed and new exhaust system built using a muffler from a Lexus LX400. Much quieter and less annoying now. I can finally hear the hydraulics. By pure luck the generator puts out 13.5V at full throttle. Just where I wanted it. Need to get a blocking diode now and I think that will be it for the generator wiring unless you guys can think of anything I may be missing. Its a DC motor being used as a generator so its pretty straight forward. Gauges were narrowed down to the essentials. The panel under the switches will house a CB radio and a cup holder eventually. Speaking of which...Anybody got a small CB radio kicking around collecting dust that I could have?

ratcityrex · « **Reply #79 on:** March 03, 2015, 01:01:21 PM »

Looks killer man.

Xgenturbo · « **Reply #80 on:** March 25, 2015, 08:33:51 PM »

I know its been a while...I've been busy building the new seat which proved to be a pain in the ass and took about a week. The actuator is made by mating a 92-95 Honda Civic wiper motor to a 86 Toyota Landcruiser jack. Its slow as shit with gobs of torque. Barely slows down when I'm in it. But it does take around a minute to reach the full 9" travel. The main structure is made from angle iron, flat bar and some really heavy duty drawer sliders. The whole thing is over engineered as I cant have it failing. That would involve having to remove the gun and turret to get at the seat. Fully down my head will be just inside the turret and I can close the hatch. Fully up and my head will be sticking out of the hatch with my chin being level with the top of the turret.

Video of test 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbLHDswbuzY&feature=youtu.be

I've been doing a fair amount of work on the lower frontal armor and rear engine cover because I want those done before I start the turret. So bare with me. I'll have more soon! The tank should be done late summer if all goes well.

92CXyD · « **Reply #81 on:** April 12, 2015, 01:30:59 PM »

Here is something of interest for ya;

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/behold-the-apocalypse-proof-drift-tank-2015-04-10

https://youtu.be/9-9uzLBtMtY

Xgenturbo · « **Reply #82 on:** April 22, 2015, 04:46:00 PM »

That is fucking awesome! Definitely inspiration for a future project.

Random Hero · « **Reply #83 on:** July 28, 2015, 08:32:34 PM »

updatez

Xgenturbo · « **Reply #84 on:** August 15, 2015, 12:15:38 PM »

Quote from: Random Hero on July 28, 2015, 08:32:34 PM

updatez

Waiting for some parts. Taking vacations, going on camping expeditions, etc etc. Jeez, I've got a life besides the tank. That said I'm also finishing another project I had on the go. The tank will be getting worked on in the fall months. All I have left is the turret/gun.

92CXyD · « **Reply #85 on:** December 22, 2015, 01:16:54 AM »

Any updates, tried it in the snow yet?

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