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8816 Off-Road Rambler
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Click the image to download the LDraw file of this model. Model by Benjamin Wendl |
Features |
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Steering
The front wheels can be steered using a wheel at the driver's
position. The wheel drives an axle connected to a 16 tooth
pinion gear. The gear drives a rack. The steering mechanism
itself
uses control
arms and toothed links.It is unusual to have the pinion gear meet the rack at a non-parallel angle, earning this model a small mark of distinction. |
Click for an animation of the steering in motion. |
Suspension
The rear wheels are supported by a pair of trailing swing arms, each
with a single shock absorber. This results in independent rear
suspension, a feature nearly unheard of in such a small model, not to
mention very unusual for even a real 4x4 vehicle. On the other
hand, the axles are not actually driven by anything which makes the
whole thing much easier!Pay no attention to the mysterious shadows in the animation. They are probably just a phantom or something. |
Click for an animation of the suspension in motion. |
Wheels and Tires
This set uses 4 of the new small balloon tires and wheels. |
Other Views |
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Side View |
Top View |
Front View |
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Computer Render |