Steered, non-driven suspension designed for truck models using 62.4 x 20 wheels, especially for heavy ones. Offers Ackermann steering geometry as well as pivot point located within wheels, resulting in their more realistic behaviour while turning, and in the possibility to place them inside a tighter structure (e.g. mudguards). Step-by-step instruction provided.
New and improved version of my earlier design, a little more parts-costly, but free from its disadvantages.
Compact gearbox design, with two linear shifters, fixed input and output shafts, and large span of gear ratios provided.
New compressor design, using reciprocating motion instead of a rotary one. Smaller, stronger and more adjustable than traditional compressors, it can run up to 18 pumps.
New gearbox concept – a 3-speed sequential synchronized pneumatic gearbox that can be operated entirely remotely.
Explanation of the functionality of automated trafficators mechanism. Step-by-step instruction and a video tutorial provided.
Presentation of the new, speed control-enabled Power Functions handset along with a modification I’ve created to allow easy control of the tracked vehicles. Update: instruction added.
My first automatic gearbox, based on a design by Misha van Beek, but improved and simplified.
Two ways to make your 3 studs wide differential sit where you want it to sit, whatever load applied, and to deal with the half-axles’ tendency to slip out.
