Fake Scout Truck

[Max-U52]

OK, now I'm confused again about where to post stuff. I originally posted my HL truck mods thread in Heng Long builds because I figgered hey, it's a Heng Long and I'm buildin' it, right? That then got moved to RC cars and trucks but now I see it's here in what looks like a new category. So is this one all about HL trucks only, or are other military style trucks welcome? Besides, it's not really even a Heng Long truck to start with, it's WPL, but since HL is selling them I'm calling it the HL truck.

Anyway, this truck definitely is not Heng Long, but I wasn't sure exactly where to post it so here it is and if anyone doesn't like it I suppose they'll move it, right?

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More to come. I think it needs better electronics, and I might even take it back apart and see about some kind of suspension. Maybe. Then there's a lot more detail work and lights and sound and I think it really, really needs a driver!

[frankie]

I like that a lot..

[Model Builder 4]

Very cool Max you are amassing quite a collection of vehicles

Cheers, Lee.

[Max-U52]

Thanks, Guys. I took the ammo cans out and was amazed at what a difference that and a little gear made to the look of the thing. I'm thinking I might try M26 lights for the front, if they're not too big. And I think the little red 3mm 5v LEDs will fit just right in the tail lights, especially if I can make a cover with slots like what's molded into it now. This would be a good time to be able to make my own photo etch stuff but my skills don't extend that far. Yet. Maybe someday.

Anyway, see for yourself

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[Ludwig von wigbearer]

Looks great gary, it really looks the part

regards john

[AlwynTurner]

Hi Max, as a little thank you from me for all the great work you have been posting on the HL truck I have designed a cover for your scout car lego wheels


here's the Openscad text for the design

module hub () {
difference () { // hub centre
union () {
translate ([0,0,13])cylinder(h = 2, r1 = 15.5, r2=10, $fn=80);
translate ([0,0,15])cylinder(h = 1, r1 = 10, r2=9, $fn=80);
translate ([0,0,12.1])cylinder(h = 1, r = 15.5, $fn=80);
}
translate ([0,0,-3.5])cylinder(h = 21, r = 4, $fn=80);
translate ([15,0,12])cylinder(h = 4, r = 3, $fn=80);
rotate ([0,0,60]) translate ([15,0,12])cylinder(h = 4, r = 3, $fn=80);
rotate ([0,0,120]) translate ([15,0,12])cylinder(h = 4, r = 3, $fn=80);
rotate ([0,0,180]) translate ([15,0,12])cylinder(h = 4, r = 3, $fn=80);
rotate ([0,0,240]) translate ([15,0,12])cylinder(h = 4, r = 3, $fn=80);
rotate ([0,0,300]) translate ([15,0,12])cylinder(h = 4, r = 3, $fn=80);
}
rotate ([0,0,0]) translate ([6.5,0,16]) nut_large () ;
rotate ([0,0,60]) translate ([6.5,0,16]) nut_large () ;
rotate ([0,0,120]) translate ([6.5,0,16]) nut_large () ;
rotate ([0,0,180]) translate ([6.5,0,16]) nut_large () ;
rotate ([0,0,240]) translate ([6.5,0,16]) nut_large () ;
rotate ([0,0,300]) translate ([6.5,0,16]) nut_large () ;
}

module nut_large ()
{
translate([-1.2,-0.8,0]) cube ([2.4,1.6,1]);
rotate ([0,0,60])translate([-1.2,-0.8,0]) cube ([2.4,1.6,1]);
rotate ([0,0,120])translate([-1.2,-0.8,0]) cube ([2.4,1.6,1]);
}

hub ();



If some kind person on your side of the pond or maybe someone local has a printer they can print some off for you?

Best regards
Alwyn

[AlwynTurner]

Did a quick low quality print to make sure the scad code was right, here's the result



Just needs a centre axle hub but that should be easily fabricated as front and rear are different

Alwyn