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[hoverboy]

Hi,

I want to scratch build an amphibian. However at this point in time I cannot work out the ins and outs of the drive and steering.

Could someone please help me by telling me where I can purchase the wheels etc, and also if there are any articles on this subject.

Pete

[Klunk]

deans marine do a semi kit DUKW http://www.deansmarine.co.uk/

pictures of dukw from deans and related running gear (sorry its American pricing http://www.loyalhannadockyard.com/DUKW.htm

[grasshopper]

I think the original DUKW model that the deans one was derived from was based on a lot of Tamiya parts modified for use.

If you were thinking of designing something along those lines, that would be the route I would take - unless of course you have a workshop full of engineering equipment.
There's an awful lot of model cars and trucks you could scavenge for bits.

[tigertiger]

This may be of interest if you have not seen it already http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4731.0

[funtimefrankie]

There was an article in Jan Model Boats

[6705russell]

This is mine, built from a Deans semi kit, all axles were and whells/tyres were purchased from from acompany in Germany who specialise in scale trucks...

Russ

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4731.0

[HS93 (RIP)]

there was a good article in MB last year the chap used ROBBIE running gear for the wheels they sell the individual units as you need 4wd or 6 in his case to get you out of the water.

Peter