Today I finished up the rudder parts installation using LEGOS gears and brass tubing, brass rod, and brass sheet metal. I realize some will say the plastic gears will not last! Having build MANY LEGO motorized kits, I can tell you from experience they will last!
I designed this entire rudder assembly so that it could be completely taken out of the sub if I ever had to replace any of the gears! The brass plate at the top of the mechanism on the first photo is the adjustment nut that will allow me to adjust the tension on the gear drive system. I am going to take the assembly out of the sub tomorrow to do some final finish and clean up work.
Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"
I designed this entire rudder assembly so that it could be completely taken out of the sub if I ever had to replace any of the gears! The brass plate at the top of the mechanism on the first photo is the adjustment nut that will allow me to adjust the tension on the gear drive system. I am going to take the assembly out of the sub tomorrow to do some final finish and clean up work.
Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"
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