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Desert Crawler (Ineffective Model)

165 Gdayjoonya  8.1 years ago
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* See my updated and fully complete model as V2 *

01:42 EST 10/14/16
I have realized that the rear suspension setup is flawed, somehow it is binded, making the rear assembly rigid. Currently fixing this now, will most likely lead to a redesign of the rear end.

Also so far I have made CoM dead center, helps when going over jumps on dunes to stay level. Added a light bar and front lights, changed a few paint schemes from flat to semi-glossy. Hopefully my completed vehicle will be available for upload soon.

02:13 EST 10/14/16
Solved binding issue. The suspension link that connected the left and right suspension assemblies was the cuase, apparently having two of the fuselage blocks conencted to each other made a "solid" block, and would therefore not allow the suspension to work. This has been removed, and each shock is now maxed out in the rear. Front suspension link also removed at this point to make it true independent suspension design.

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This land vehicle is still in the works for finishing, but it is only aesthetics. The operation is complete. Has two engines at max HP, top speed is 79 +/- 1 MPH. Features fully independent sport-style suspension, currently set up to be stiff in the rear, loose in the front. The setup right now has very good handling, it is very fun to drive. The main cockpit view shows the front suspension, in case you dig that kind of mechanical goodeness, and Camera 1 is first person view. Steering wheel is on rotator, set to yaw on my PC (left/right arrows), along with wheel steering controls. Enjoy!

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 38.0ft (11.6m)
  • Length 37.3ft (11.4m)
  • Height 12.8ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 11,737lbs (5,324kg)
  • Loaded Weight 12,003lbs (5,444kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 18.0lbs/ft2 (87.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 666.7ft2 (61.9m2)
  • Drag Points 16101

Parts

  • Number of Parts 394
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,782