He fabricated the drive wheel sprockets from bar stock. The track drive wheel assembly and tensioning system is nothing short of artwork. Each of the twelve non-drive wheels, six on each side, have independent spring suspension. The two clutches are actuated using left and right foot pedals and an elaborate system of rigid levers and flexible rod ends. He added a pair of clutches on each wheel to allow differential steering, as well as a pair of disk brakes. The scooter engine connects to the rear differential via a chain drive. The tank chassis is progressively built up by welding a series of square section steel pipe frames. Even so, the build is not without a few hiccups along the way, such as broken drills and bent axle shafts that required rework. has a lot of experience, and a well equipped workshop with all the right kind of tools to pull off this project. We guess it’s the right amount of gearing for the win. Looking at the final build, and the amount of metal used, we are left wondering how the puny 22 hp engine manages to drive the tank. The scooter gave up its engine, electricals and the instrument cluster before being scrapped. managed to get an old Piaggio scooter with a 250cc / 22 hp engine.
It went to the scrap heap after donating its rear transmission and axle. first tried reviving an old ATV engine, but it did nothing more than sputter and die. The tank features metal tracks, differential steering, a rotating turret, periscopes and a functional paintball gun with camera targeting.īuilding a tank, even if it’s a mini replica, needs an engine with a decent amount of torque. But it’s so much fun driving that beast around that we suspect Dad is going to be piloting it a lot more than the kid. is one of those super hacker Dads who built a frickin’ Tank for his son (video, embedded below.). Sooner or later, their kids get to play with some amazing toy that every other kid on the block is jealous of. Join a free online game accessible to anyone, whether you’re a novice or a pro.We gotta love hacker Dads and Moms for being so awesome. World of Tanks is Free-2-Win, meaning skill wins battles, not money. Earn experience, modify and upgrade your tank-create a steel beast ready for any challenge. Historical accuracy and inspiration means authentic models and vehicle characteristics that make you feel like a real tank commander taking part in a furious armored offensive. Rally your teammates, devise a battle plan, and destroy the competition in over 40 battle arenas. Roll out across open fields, climb steep hills, sneak through forests, tear across deserts and pick your battles in urban/industrial zones. With over 550 tanks, there’s always a new way to play. Rush in guns blazing, ambush your opponents with sneaky tactics, hang back and take them out from afar. Tank destroyers, artillery, light, medium, and heavy tanks-how you play is up to you.
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