Tamiya's 1/35th Dragon Wagon

[moon puppy]

At the risk of hijacking Laurences' thread, I got a question. Why Chain drive? Why did they not just use the same drive axle direct to the wheels instead of having another point of failure in the drivetrain?

 

[White_Wolf]

No idea why. Seems to be a bit of a weird choice but it looks good on a model
There are oil drips too, they even said that a Dragon never has to worry about finding the way back, all they have to do is follow the oil leak :drinks

Laurence

 

[moon puppy]

I had a '78 pickup like that

 

[Swordsman]

I'm just speculating Here but I would think this axle design would have more articulation than a dual-drive ( 2 differential's) line model ..... the old John Deere out in the field has this type of drive via chains off the rear axles, by attaching some sprockets on them .... that to go to the pea planter ...... so if the tractor was being used as a winching drive for dragging something up or lifting something ..... neutral could become a power take-off ...... ldguy

 

[Iron Mike]

At the risk of hijacking Laurences' thread, I got a question. Why Chain drive? Why did they not just use the same drive axle direct to the wheels instead of having another point of failure in the drivetrain?

From what I could find, it's a ground clearance thing, coupled with reliability. :idonno

Great work. Laurence (as always)

 

[phantom II]

Very interesting little diorama

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[moon puppy]

Thanks guys. Mike the link you sent me talked about ground clearance and the ease of repair, fixing a broken chain is a lot easier than fixing a busted differential.

 

[Iron Mike]

This new fangled equipment is above my expertise, but I'm catching on.

 

[White_Wolf]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. The monster is now on the table at the first competition for 2015.
Will take some photos and post them here.

In terms of chains vs differential, I think it has to do with ground clearance, ease of repairs and all that. David Doyle has a great book about them dragons, I'll have a look and see what's in it.

Laurence

 

[Sherman 18]

I really like you choice on the load! Now that is thinking

Such big project that looks fantastic!

 

[White_Wolf]

Thanks again for the compliments people. appreciate it

Here's a shot I took at the expo, showing the Dragon and load on the trailer.

I will take some photos to show all the turnbuckles and chains and stuff soon, they are all scratch built, PAINFUL !!!! but worth it


The water truck and MkIV tank in the photo are mine too.

Cheers,

Laurence

 

[lupanzer]

Great job Laurence!...more photos ,please

Luiz

 

[Swordsman]

Great job Laurence!...more photos ,please

Luiz

Yep what He said ..... looks excellent ...... great job ....

 

[ij001]

Looks great, friend.

Ian.

 

[moon puppy]

Thanks again for the compliments people. appreciate it

Here's a shot I took at the expo, showing the Dragon and load on the trailer.

I will take some photos to show all the turnbuckles and chains and stuff soon, they are all scratch built, PAINFUL !!!! but worth it


The water truck and MkIV tank in the photo are mine too.

Cheers,

Laurence

You would think that i'm just sitting around with nothing to do I would have noticed your update earlier.

WAY TO GO Laurence!! :yipee :yipee :yipee

 

[White_Wolf]

Thank you Gents, you are way too kind

There will be more photos soon, hopefully tomorrow. Last few days have been hectic.

Laurence

 

[White_Wolf]

Some photos as promised - eager to see what you Gents think

Cheers,
Laurence

 

[Swordsman]

Yep Laurence ..... that's what I thought ..... looks even better up close ..... Nice detail ..... Excellent Job .... congrats ...... No ribbons for this one ??? ...... ldguy

 

[MrT]

Looks great!

Terry

 

[moon puppy]

Looks fine Laurence, weathering on the jet really makes it now.