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Motorcycle Tank for ttailspin & ajward

ercoerco Posts: 20,257
edited 2015-01-21 15:52 in Robotics
Now here's a funky WW2 vintage vehicle that might appeal to many, especially Tommy & Amanda: https://autos.yahoo.com/news/hk-101-strange-yet-functional-vehicle-world-war-143045312.html

I know Amanda likes treaded vehicles, and Tommy favors a steerable "rudder" wheel on his robots instead of casters. Think of that front motorcycle wheel as a front caster, my friend.

Food for thought on robot chasses. IMO this is right up there with the GDSF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6u4ptksD1s

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  • ercoerco Posts: 20,257
    edited 2015-01-18 19:19
    Several interesting "related videos" pop up at the end of that GSDF video. This ZIL twin screw drive vehicle is fairly dramatic, if not eco-friendly, carving giant ruts and knocking down trees in the rainforests. I have no photographic proof, but I got an amazing ride on a prototype amphibious vehicle much like that when I worked for the Army Corps of Engineers circa 1981. We were doing hydrographic survey in the marshes of Charleston SC and that thing could go anywhere (except a paved road, ironically).

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uynmApjhWI
  • ajwardajward Posts: 1,130
    edited 2015-01-18 22:00
    One of Germany's oddball creations. The SdKfz 2, better known as the Kleines Kettenkraftrad HK 101 or Kettenkrad for short. Oddball, but it worked quite well.
    I could never figure out what they needed the front wheel for.(?)

    Amanda
  • Duane DegnDuane Degn Posts: 10,588
    edited 2015-01-18 22:23
    ajward wrote: »
    I could never figure out what they needed the front wheel for.(?)

    I was wondering the same thing. The article mentioned the front wheel was removed when there was a lot of mud.

    I have to say, this one is a bit tempting.

    I have learned "because the guys on the forum said to" doesn't count as a good reason for doing something with my wife. So I'll have to make it seem like it was my idea all along.

    If I were to use "it would look cool" or a variety of other seemingly unimpressive reasons I'll be fine. I'm not sure if there's any other reason for building a robot which wouldn't fly with my wife.
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,257
    edited 2015-01-18 23:35
    I'm guessing that the front wheel adds some directional stability to the tank treads which need to be synchronized for straight line travel at high speed on a road...
  • TtailspinTtailspin Posts: 1,326
    edited 2015-01-19 19:41
    Front tires,
    http://youtu.be/vGGlODF7_RY
    Back tires,
    http://youtu.be/XCZkWeO4Dso
    No tires...
    http://youtu.be/kwC8MP6uOiQ
    It's all about the attitude...:)

    -Tommy
  • kwinnkwinn Posts: 8,697
    edited 2015-01-21 07:51
    Wouldn't really call that a motorcycle tank when the driver is exposed for all the world to shoot at. No protective armor for the most critical component so one shot and it's out of action.
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2015-01-21 07:57
    Ttailspin wrote: »
    Front tires,
    http://youtu.be/vGGlODF7_RY
    Back tires,
    http://youtu.be/XCZkWeO4Dso
    No tires...
    http://youtu.be/kwC8MP6uOiQ
    It's all about the attitude...:)

    -Tommy

    I think #3 is all about the Altitude! :)

    I know the pilot in the video, Billy Zang. I have seen the UH WIG in person at one of our HoverRallies.
  • zappmanzappman Posts: 418
    edited 2015-01-21 09:18
    LegoKrad

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  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2015-01-21 09:41
    zappman wrote: »
    LegoKrad

    attachment.php?attachmentid=112887&d=1421860475

    Nice find Zap!
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,257
    edited 2015-01-21 15:52
    This must be McDonald's, 'cuz I'm loving it. zappman scores heavily!
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