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Raider 16 4x4 articulated -aka project bendy

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had a good think on the wiring - as it's all from scratch - here's the first scribble of a diagram

 

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then back to the rear drive - things have had to change over time. Need space to tension a belt as the rear axle now has a lot of articulation.

 

Here's the idlers in place, waiting for the pulleys to arrive. The string lets me see how much tension is created by the axle pivoting. (giving away my secrets) :P

 

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and finally the calculator giving me the sprocket and pulley sizes

 

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:thumbs:  :thumbs: Went down to marks spot to see progress on bendy.

            Any one who hasn't seen it in the flesh yet, are missing out.

            Its coming on great,Every things dropping in place,just like pics show.

            Keep up the good work SON. :thumbs:  :thumbs:  :thumbs:  :thumbs: 

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Looks technical mark

It's all been rather technical :D

Looks like your not far off finishing Bendy mate :thumbs:

Getting closer, it feels like I'm near the end, but just know getting the hydraulics sorted is going to be tough!

Great to see you get this far Mark , looking forward to seeing the next stages.

Top work

Thanks Neil, might be able to do some 4wd tests in the next few weeks :D

:thumbs:  :thumbs: Went down to marks spot to see progress on bendy.

            Any one who hasn't seen it in the flesh yet, are missing out.

            Its coming on great,Every things dropping in place,just like pics show.

            Keep up the good work SON. :thumbs:  :thumbs:  :thumbs:  :thumbs: 

Thanks dad :D

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I have a new adjustable sprung seat that would look perfect on that Mark, F.O.C if you can collect.

 

Thanks for the offer...

 

plan A is to use an original Wheel Horse seat - as I'm keen for it to look like a genuine model. If I can't get a seat or make it work, then I might just be dropping your way Tom.

 

cheers

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A bit late catching up with this, great video Mark... Bendy looks to have plenty of traction and a rather strong drive train to get all four wheels spinning :D

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Despite wanting to play, I have found time to make some fenders from scrap pieces of Ian's 6x6...

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With a patch welded in

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Ground flat and e tanked

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Primed and in place

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I made some brackets too, but forgot to take a picture. I've ordered some lights too :D

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:thumbs:  :thumbs: Looking better every time we come and see it.

               Hope its up and running for when the snow comes.

               Don't think it will need chains. :fingerscrossed:  :fingerscrossed:

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The posty brought gifts this week. A new seat, battery and some led running lights. In between showers managed to get a bit more done...

Firstly mounting my new seat, a kab p2 which is the same as the original raider had. The seat holes and spring holes don't match so the base has two new brackets made up.

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Then some light brackets on the front fenders

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And with running light fitted

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View from the new seat

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Finally new pin for the handbrake turned down and a teeny bit cut out of the fender so the handbrake clears.

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And not forgetting finally getting some primer on the hood and seat base before a quick stick together pic.

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