Posted July 20, 201410 yr Photos and reading: http://sariel.pl/2014/07/ripsaw-xl/It was fun to drive it, but the LEGO RC equipment really sucks in hot weather.
July 20, 201410 yr I must say I cringed a little when ever I see it going down stairs! I also love the little knob on the top of the cannon, just peeking through the enclosure. Like Jeff in Men In Black II. Great work, as usual. Owen.
July 20, 201410 yr Amazing work! Yes, down stairs ride is very impressive! Are the shock absorbers Ok?
July 20, 201410 yr Author Yes, zero damage to any part of the model. Except that tracks got dirty and more scratched, as usual :)
July 20, 201410 yr It's really good! My shock absorbers are partially cracked where the rod comes into cylinder after such strokes :( Yes, scratches are inevitable... edit: oh, i am not too attentive - my cracked shock absorbers are 6.5 L Edited July 20, 201410 yr by desert752
July 20, 201410 yr did you put shock absorvers on the track tensor wheels? (the ones directly opposed to traction ones) those are springed to keep track tensed
July 20, 201410 yr Author No, instead I made the front sprocket sit on a beam which is slightly bent downwards. Stronger and simpler at the cost of working range.
July 20, 201410 yr Nice video Sariel, your camera skills are getting better and better. Would've liked to see a shot of it owning a cat though
July 20, 201410 yr Great Moc. The suspension works really well. The limitations of the RC really limit the optimal time to play with it to a couple days in spring and fall. If it is to cold the batteries die rather quick, if it is to hot the thermal protection kicks in.
July 20, 201410 yr Aaah crap... You beat me to it... hahaha. The tracks seems to be working very well in a large vehicle like this. The suspension is unique and works wonderful, all thanks to the Howe brothers. The canon is just a great extra to finish the model. Mine version seriously lacks power, so I have to use the RC motor as well to give it the speed to make it interesting. I do have to say thanks, because your last tracked vehicle inspired me to make the Ripsaw. Also thanks when it comes to your video's. mahjqa, ZBLJ and you are my inspiration for making out-door video's. I hope to finish my first one shortly.
July 20, 201410 yr Great stuff! Moves really well! I only got goosebumps when you did turns on concrete and asphalt :-)
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