Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2018 Now that I have most the chassis built and done I'm working on trying to get some of the smaller stuff finished so I can hopefully have it ready for powder coating in about a week. Working on getting the limiting straps on and the rear steer lock out all fabbed up and done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 where does all of the propulsion go? motors? batteries? fuel tank? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 Not following what you mean? Do you mean what is going to power the truck? If so then it's electric. Going to use dual brushless 4 pole motors with two pretty high end electronic speed controllers, then a 3s lipo battery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 ah okay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 How does the electric motor connect to the axle? Is there a pinion that drops into the orange blocks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 How does the electric motor connect to the axle? Is there a pinion that drops into the orange blocks? Â Each motor mounts onto the side of the axle housing directly. The shaft & pinion of the motor then sticks into the hole in the housing and rides against a spur gear which turns a planetary gear system for the axle. Â Â Fun stuff today. Shavin' tires Rounding the edges and back cutting the tread. One down three to go. I think I will only do one every couple days because this is not enjoyable lol. First one came out good though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 Working on painting and making some of the interior detail pieces now before it's ready for powder coating the chassis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2018 Â Picked the chassis up from the powder coater today. Very pleased with the way it turned out. Looking forward to starting to work on it again after Christmas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2018 Wow! Nice paint job !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2018 Powder coat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted December 22, 2018 How durable is that Steve, imagine it won't be easy touch up job if you dink it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted December 22, 2018 Powder coating is one of the most durable of finishes. Its a dry powder that is blown onto a media blasted part with an electrostatic gun so the electrical charge in the powder particles stick to the part which is grounded. Then is cured by baking it in an oven. Things that see a lot of hard use like bike frames, some appliances like your dishwasher some refrigerators and such if they are a colored appliance and not brushed aluminum, then those are powder coated. Much more durable than paint so that's the reason I went with that over painting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted December 22, 2018 Cool. Look forward to seeing it whizzing round the new year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2018 I like the flyers orange. Will look good with the black wheels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2018 Been years since I watched hockey but you're right, it is pretty close to Flyers orange lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
