Me Quad.

[Phil Woollard]

Well I now have a Quad to play with, I have started with all the essential mods that have already been covered on the morris quad threads (very helpful) I am now adding my own fixes to sort out the things I have found that are not quite right, like the dry bearings in the gearbox which have seized solid causing all kinds of faults from fuses blowing to no mechanical drive.( ironic really as this quad has done no miles at all)!
I have not only used high quality grease on the dry gears and bearing but have added a remotely fed total loss light oil bath for the differentials and will add another to the gear reduction/transfer box also. (total loss at the moment as I have not used gaskets on the diff assemblies as yet) The diff's are leaking oil just like the real thing. I will also add an oil top up level plug so that just a very small amount of oil sits in the bottom of the diff case and so reduce any over filling and any oil travelling down the half shafts.
You guy's are going to think I have lost the plot but it works a treat!
An observation, the angle of the motor/gearbox needs to be carefully aligned (rotated on it's six bolts) before tightening so that the UJ's are not able to pop out there housings as the vehicle traverses uneven ground.
All in all a very enjoyable day of getting to know the Morris Quad.
Please note these are my fixes and are not necessary for the average build.
Phil.

[Phil Woollard]

My plans for the Quad, limber and 25 pounder.
I am methodically working through the electrics installing the correct cross sectional wiring and adding a convenient automotive spade fuse box, which will protect all those vulnerable expensive Armortek modules ( by far the best control systems on the market I hasten to add ). A convenient master switch hidden under the rear off side fender , with a smoker isolation switch close by, I love Micks smoker and exhaust pipe installation, so I will replicate that!
The mechanical issues are now in the bag and she runs great, my oilers will mean that those components will last a life time. Access to the chassis and electronics will be simply two bolts and lift the whole body away, I will enclose the motion pack in plasticard (creating and inner box), this not only insulates the myriad connections but will also help the body slip over easily when being removed or replaced for maintenance.
I plan to add one of my animatronic driver figures (he is on his way from the Philippines) his head will turn in the direction of travel along with the steering wheel which will do the same, his arms and torso will follow nicely (although he will need Velcroing to the seat or the unwanted movement will look ridiculous)
I have a dummy engine to install over the motor, so the bonnet will need to be hinged. the speaker will become the radiator shroud and fan.

The Quad is for sale, so if a potential customer would like the Quad, limber and gun ( with radio gear all set up and running), either part built or built please let me know at any point of the build by PM ( email is ok but I need to know it's been sent so I can check the junk inbox )

Well lots to do so I better get on with it, photos of the progress as it happens........Phil.

[Phil Woollard]

As the weather has been appalling I have been busy in the tank shop.

[Phil Woollard]

A little more work done on the Quad.

[Phil Woollard]

A bit more work done this afternoon as the weather was bad.I should be nailing down floor boards in the extension!
I have placed the steering wheel servo at the end of the column and bolted to the chassis to represent the steering box on the full size Quad, when painted It should be reasonably convincing , see attachment.

[michael hilton]

Hello Phil, I like your lateral thinking.....or should that be 'out of the box'. I really enjoyed my Quad build it's a chunky little bugger. I'm presently fitting the bits and pieces on my Panther. You are so right about the weather, my garage is brass monkeys. We could do with a few more 'builds on the Forum.....Mick

[Phil Woollard]

Hi Mick, tis awful quiet, I am enjoying a change from tracks but will soon have to get back to them.
Do you have any engine and engine bay pics you could post on this thread as I am all out of good detail references now?

Kind regards Phil.

[michael hilton]

Hello Phil, sorry mate no engine bay Quad details. All my Armortek model builds are very much standard out of the box. It's a model, I build it, and that's that. I do envy all you guys who take the trouble to reference and research their tank builds etc,. It must make the effort far more interesting, all that detail.
I can appreciate the time and effort it takes. Me....wrong end of life I'm like Mugabe, I keep falling asleep Keep posting Phil...best wishes, Mick.

[Phil Woollard]

A little more engine bay detailing.

[Phil Woollard]

A little more to the Quad. I have been asked (by a very nice man) "was the engine printed " the answer is no it's all plasticard and lots of fiddly filing and cutting, lots more to do before I am happy with it.

[Phil Woollard]

Exhaust manufacture in copper.

[Stephen White]

Great work Phil, good to see builds like yours, all too rare on the Forum. “A wise man learns from his mistakes but a wiser one steals other peoples’s good ideas....” I’ve learnt a lot for seeing others’ work here.

Thanks.

Stephen

[Phil Woollard]

Thank you boss! Wise words indeed. Where are all the Elephants ?

[Steve Norris]

Hi Phil
2 Elefants are in my workshop
I must post a update,it would be nice to see other Elefant builds as well.
Regards
Steve

[Phil Woollard]

Hi Steve, yes you have a herd of Elephants but where are the rest? Africa I suppose! You must be close to completion by now init, love your work mate so post away Regards Phil.