My friend and I started this project with an 1/6 Taowan Dodge WC 52 model. It's a static model so we (my friend and I) had the idea to make it RC. The frame is nowhere near the real thing so we stripped the whole model. We'll keep the body and make a new 4wd frame, based on the original drawings from the manual.
The first task was to gather information about the model. With the help from the Internet we've found books, restoration stories, pictures and the original Technical Manuals.
Visits to a museum and a 1:35 model were also great for reference
We blew up the frame drawing and used it to draw our own. It is almost accurate. We had to make some small adjustments to fit the Taowan body.
Before we made the metal frame, we draw some parts in 3D and printed them, just to be sure the measurements were accurate.
To be sure the frame would not be blended we made a construction from wood to keep everything in place.
The beams are made of aluminum.
This is the frame as it is today
The axles were bought from eBay. They are originally for 1:10 scale. We have altered them to fit a 1/6 wheelbase.
The leaf springs are handmade.
the transmission is also a bespoke part.
The dodge has a 24 volt motor.
New wheels with Taowan tires.
This covers about 8 months of work.
I'll keep you posted when there are new developments.
