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Finally I got started on the drive system and electronics, There was a long lag between the bare hull and what you will see here. I got rather discouraged when no-one was gettiong interested in the hobby. Then I visited a fellow builder on a trip to Calgary and I was building like a madman.

Just a shot from the top to get a better idea of the scale

A good overall pics of the beast from the side. Note that

I think it looks pretty good from the front. The holes wil

The track and sprockets are from INTRALOX, I don't think I'd pay the money if I had it to do over though.

The axles still need trimming in places but you can get a good idea of the roadwheel layout in this pic.

This is how I made all the axles independant suspension. A lot of work and a real pain in the end, as the suspension gives the track loosens and can slip.

Here is my drive system. the motors have a 90 degree gearbox on them but I couldn't fit them far enough forward for direct drive.

I am using two wheelchair motors in my tank. I got them on ebay some time ago. The plate they are mounted on also has a tensioner attatched underneath.

Here you can see my temporary layout for the electronics. Lots of room to spare for all those extra goodies to be placed later.

And the electronics, I recently added a VANTEC speed contoller. I highly recomend this upgrade to everyone.