RC 1/16 Bren Carrier revisited

[AlwynTurner]

I did some extensive testing during the Blackpool model show and found that the bevel gears were having problems meshing correctly. After investigation I found there were two issues, the first being the motor moving around, and the second being the need for a washer between the drive axle bevel gear and the bearing so that the contact with the other bevel gear was solid. So a quick redesign and reprint and then I can start putting it all back together....


Onwards and upwards!
Alwyn

[Will01Capri]

All good development and testing is vital. Good work.
It looked great at the show, was awesome to see it running around

[AlwynTurner]

After a busy festive season with the family and three unpleasant weeks battling a severe head cold I'm back to working on the bren carrier.

I found that the gearbox design was not robust enough and had a tendency to twist under load, resultuing in the bevel gears not meshing. A quick redesign later I have a much better design.


After installation and testing it now works fine, so I am back to detailing the vehicle.

Alwyn

[Son of a gun-ner]

Shame you can't print with an internal reinforcing mesh, or rods, like how they reinforce concrete.

[AlwynTurner]

Something nearly as good is the use of the new carbon fibre filament, but I would need to change to stainless steel nozzle, but a bit of redesign did the trick so no problem.
Alwyn

[WCP RC MODELS]

Something nearly as good is the use of the new carbon fibre filament, but I would need to change to stainless steel nozzle, but a bit of redesign did the trick so no problem.
Alwyn

All good development
I would have printed the side bearing supports seperately and then solvent weld into position.
I would love to test this little baby out aswell, it looked soo cool when at Blackpool

[Son of a gun-ner]

Something nearly as good is the use of the new carbon fibre filament, but I would need to change to stainless steel nozzle, but a bit of redesign did the trick so no problem.
Alwyn

All good development
I would have printed the side bearing supports seperately and then solvent weld into position.
I would love to test this little baby out aswell, it looked soo cool when at Blackpool

Give it a couple of months and you won't need Will, with the way you're going