[D-Day] M32 ARV

MonsieurTox · Post by **MonsieurTox** » Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:42 pm

Herr Dr. Professor wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:11 am Oh, shucks! I forgot to add the rule about finishing early...

Those who finish the Winter Build early have to send $500 or the equivalent in their country's currency to those who have not finished yet.

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Ecam · Post by **Ecam** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 12:43 am

First coat of paint.

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Boy there are a bunch of parts to paint.

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MrChef · Post by **MrChef** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 2:47 am

The Green is lookin Mean!

Ecam · Post by **Ecam** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 4:32 am

Still have a bit to go. Chock blocks, snatch block pulleys, stand off bar, vise, head lights and a few other things.

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Herr Dr. Professor · Post by **Herr Dr. Professor** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:21 pm

Eric, this is an amazing accomplishment, so interesting, unique--and the dang thing works, too! I am dumbfounded, lost for words to adequately applaud your success.

Panzermechaniker · Post by **Panzermechaniker** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:41 pm

That looks just amazing

Ecam · Post by **Ecam** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:44 pm

Thanks Doc and Panzermechaniker (in the future P.M).

These may take a couple days. Some pictures show these ARVs with four of the pulleys/snatch blocks and most pictures show just two. If nothing else I may have a spare pair for another build.

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Glued up 4 twin disc .060 (1.5mm) and mounted them on a 4mm screw.

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Made them a bit more round and then cut a groove between the glued disc.

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Added a 4mm brass bushing to reduce the 2.4mm shaft I plan to use and to add some space between the pulley covers.

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Ecam · Post by **Ecam** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:13 am

Made one copied it three times then modified the pattern for the back plate. The "X" gives me reference to the top side as I assemble them (in case my holes are not perfectly mirrored). Assembled all eight pieces and ran them through the belt sander.

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This is as far as I'm going until I work out the front and rear straps and hooks.

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Started some brackets. 0.45mm/.018" aluminum.

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Ecam · Post by **Ecam** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 6:07 pm

Slight redesign. Shortened the back plate a little. The bushing in the sheave (pulley) is now a spacer and axle. Pulley has been drilled to float on the bushing. A styrene tube is added to the bottom and screws are used to fasten the bits.