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Post by bobw on Oct 26, 2014 20:14:04 GMT -5
how much have you spent so far? Hard to say. $6K? Over 2 years. Or, $250/month. : ) |
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Post by hardboy on Oct 28, 2014 20:24:52 GMT -5
OK, thanks
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Post by SSBlackangel on Nov 7, 2014 21:33:35 GMT -5
I figured about 10k and a ton of time to build my panther.
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Post by bobw on Dec 24, 2014 15:04:31 GMT -5
The suspension work continued. These plates/guides control the bogie block that slides up and down.  |
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Post by hardboy on Dec 31, 2014 21:23:10 GMT -5
very cool
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Post by bobw on Jan 1, 2015 20:18:27 GMT -5
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Post by hardboy on Jan 7, 2015 20:36:17 GMT -5
super cool!!!
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Post by hardboy on Jan 20, 2015 12:27:38 GMT -5
How is it coming along ? Any new photos?
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Post by bobw on Jan 21, 2015 14:29:40 GMT -5
Hi. I have been slowed down figuring out the leaf springs. I found some light camper leaf springs that are close, but too curved. So I learned I can de-arch them, and I just got a press to help me de-arch them. So, I will be experimenting with that, then ordering up the 8 packs of lower leaf springs.
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Post by hardboy on Jan 23, 2015 12:21:36 GMT -5
Cool. Thanks for the up date. Any time table when it will be finished?
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Post by bobw on Jan 24, 2015 18:50:41 GMT -5
I have been learning how to make a leaf spring that I can use for the 8 small leaf springs on the tankette. Here is a UNA-168 that I am de-arching:  Diamond cuts will be made later:  |
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Post by SSBlackangel on Jan 24, 2015 21:09:29 GMT -5
Your local spring shop can make you whatever leaf springs you want.at least the one near me can
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Post by bobw on Jan 30, 2015 12:06:23 GMT -5
Now I can too. Here is a spring re/de-arching tool I made to fit in my 20-ton press. Seems to work just right.  |
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Post by hardboy on Feb 2, 2015 20:41:34 GMT -5
Nice piece of machinery
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Post by bobw on Feb 28, 2015 19:40:56 GMT -5
More work on the suspension.   The wheels will be mounted at each end of these little leaf springs. The hinge tube will go on the other side of the pivot plate and allow the assembly to pivot at the end of a slider block. |
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