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23-12-07, 06:04
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Tracked thingeemeejig
Came across this while browsing Youtube.I know its got nothing to do with Carriers but was wondering if anyone can identify what the tracks may be of. Apparently it was built for an off road race in the States and this particular beast is radio control which is most impressive as its about the size of a Carrier. For those who haven't seen this before if you google Ripsaw you'll find it. Worth a look while waiting for Santa.
Nga mihi o te Kirihimete me te tau hou. Merry Christmas and Happy New year. 
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23-12-07, 08:09
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Hmmmm
Here is a direct link to the page.
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23-12-07, 16:19
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The bogie wheel pairs would seem to be from a Weasel. I'd bet that is what the sproket and idle wheel are from as well. We've got an M29C and most of the track and suspension looks identical with the exception of them having a longer track loop and the leaf springs to the bogies are longer or made from something else.
Course ours can only do 30mph running downhill off road with the original Studebaker flathead 6 in it.
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23-12-07, 16:42
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Tracked thing
I don't think the parts are from a weasel. Here is a large picture,
http://www.howeandhowe.com/ripics/Ri...Rip-1webHQ.jpg And the website, http://www.howeandhowe.com Paul
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23-12-07, 17:03
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You're right Paul, the large still shot you posted makes it a lot easier to see the parts. Still a lot of similar design elements to the Weasel with the doubled pairs of bogies and the grouser tracks with the guides in the center. Makes sense though since the design makes both vehicles essentially float over uneven ground so well.
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24-12-07, 05:58
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Thanks guys for the links somethings up this end having trouble getting pics posted. The front sprocket which does'nt drive it as the tracks not linking at all looks like a modern truck rim thats been cut to suit. The tracks would have to be off an existing vehicle as to build your own track links etc would be a major undertaking. Apparently they will build to order, price tag is way out there
 A most impressive machine but I'll stick with the lumbering history builders. David...
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24-12-07, 12:55
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I think you are right..The International 3-5 ton KB wheels are identical to the one in the close up and the springs are automobile springs and the bogie wheel frames are stick built..Good design though and obviously works well..   
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#8
24-12-07, 20:38
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Yes it definately looks to have been fabricated from scratch. If you look at the track as it passes over the front sprocket you can see cable holding the sections together. And on the track below the sprocket the ends of the cable can be seen. I can't imagine the time needed to design and build it
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25-12-07, 18:38
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looks like M-114 tracks.
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