I haven't followed all the parts has i just got suggested this video. I wanted to leave a comment even though the video is old to tell you that it's inspiring. The joy you had during this first ride was contagious. I hope that you are still has passionate has before. Have a good day.
as for the bubble problem is your return line returning the oil below the top of the oil level. in other words don't let the oil just drop in the top of the tank make sure it goes down below the surface a long pipe right to the to the bottom of the tank or near the bottom of the tank so you don't aerate the oil
That should not matter hydraulic oil should be anti foaming thats why you can use it in motorcycle forks when i was in the R.A.N. we had 44 gallon drums of omd 113 motor oil oep 220 gear box oil and drums of hydraulic oil cant remember the type the omd stood for oil mineral detergent oep oil extreme pressure and i use to use the hydraulic in the forks of my 860 Ducati i tried putting some in a jar and shaking the s**t out of it no air would stay in the oil if your oil is foaming up get some really good quality oil.
@@MacroMachines i think filling the hydraulic tank higher would help a lot. The fluid is just too low so you're cavitating as the inlet is sucking air.
“Words can’t describe this right now.” No, but this smile does @ 2:30 I recently subscribed when I caught a link for your 4 wheeled motorcycle and now I am watching your tank build. Keep up the great work and your future will be very bright indeed.
Super Great Job there. young Man !! Very Encouraging to see a young man these days with enough intelligence, ingenuity, and fortitude that's capable of doing something actually constructive in many ways, beyond the current generations ambitions of skateboarding with their pants hanging down around their kneecaps while texting on their "smart" phones... that their parents probably bought for them!!! Bravo!!!.... and Many Kudo's to your folks who apparently knew how to actually "Parent" and raise up a young man with positive input, and role modeling through hard work so as to provide you with a good and decent home and moral support to propel you to this level of achievement at your young age!!.... something that is "lost" to the vast majority of your age group in todays world.... yet was as common as a cup of coffee, in my generation of post WW2 kids, growing up in the 1950's and early/mid 1960's. Keep going in the direction you are, young man.... and you will accomplish much in your lifetime, and be a real role model to your own family, one day..... and a good man and solid husband for your future wife.... something that many, today... have no clue how to be.... very sadly. YOU... Sir, are a definite Exception to the rule, these days..... and a Very Outstanding exception at that... and something to be proud of. Take care, and all the very best to you and all your future endeavors.... May the Lord bless and direct you in all that you put your hands and mind to do, and praise and thank Him for the abilities that He has blessed you richly, with.
I am proud of you! You made it work and you may have small problems but I know you will solve them! Do not give up keep going !! And I also like the idea of turning it into a KV-2 :)
I suppose wooden tracks are easy to replace, even though steel tracks would receive more damage at the first place. I guess they're made of wood due to weight of materials.
Wooow, very good job man. It's really cool too see it running, and it sounds very good. Everything is perfect, except you should put 2 more wheels on each track because once you started making sharp turns your tracks started waving like they're confused literally. Or you can shorten them, but I prefer extra wheels, between first and last wheel to hold tracks tight. Very, very good to see things running once again, good luck with this project and stay safe. Greets from Europe 👋
Nice tank design...To make a broad-wide turn without tearing up the grass....just let off one stick for 1/4 of a second back to drive for 4 seconds..let off for 1/4 second and so on. You were letting off for 3 to 4 seconds making sharp turn. Wondering why you went with wood-tracks (lighter?)...you can always replace them with metal.
A possable reason for air in the oil could be the suction line to pump. To check it out, jack up the tank and run the tracks while looking at the iol in the tank to see if the suction filter is pulling a vortex of air into the pump. If it is then you need to redo the tank. It would need to be deeper, with the pickup pulling from the bottom.
Should flip the angle above the tracks over. Gap in tracks can catch lip of angle if it gets a good bounce up into it. If “V” part of angle is down, track won’t catch on it.
Thats why you tore up the yard ,you should have used two smaller pumps then it would work way better and a smaller higher tank would solve bubble problem.
seriously..great job...and its really nice idea..do you have any schematic or blue print regarding this home made tank?. by the way i'm sorry for my English..
Not that i know anything, but those angle iron above the tracks should be round stock so if you are moving fast and you get track slap they wont rip off the wood on tracks. Also the would you could treat them with ( boiled linseed oil) now on the tracks if you watch tanks the adjuster part is also spring loaded to keep tension on track to keep tight. You have way to much play in track but you need adjuster in front to be pushing out with spring tension.
It is cavitating because it does not have enough oil in it, that tank should be at least 3/4 full to prevent that from happening. The tank should be sealed except a filler hole with a tight cap.
i think the problem with turning is that the tracks arent square enough, you would need to make the distance op the tracks wider, so its as square as possible, otherwise you cannot turn properly
As for the bubbles, there's probably something on the net on how to build and run a small hydraulic system. Hydraulic engineer, or an accomplished Ameteur builder.
I saw this filter in a Ford Tractor which sat for years and stopped up. Think about this, you should not be able to see the intake at all, it needs more fluid. Since you can see it, it's sucking in air, hence your bubbles. A few more gallons and you got it. Congratulations. Mustie1 is the best small engine guy around, found him on youtube. Great job.
Bruce Dickey Yup yup ! Mustie's JUST the kind of guy I was thinking about. I subscribe to his channel and watch his videos all the time. If it's just a fluid level problem that's good, easy peasy fix. I meant perhaps there's some other component you might need, or something that needs to be built differently in order to prevent bubbles.
This is one of the coolest projects I have seen. My dad loaned me a D7 Caterpillar building my first house. So ancient it had cables instead of hydraulics. Had to be mechanically minded just to use it. It was a hoss. Had a gas starting motor to start the diesel motor and starting fluid was your friend.
I don't have a radiator/ fluid cooler. Watch some of the newer videos to see changes that I made to both the reservoir and exhaust; the left exhaust line isn't sitting on top of the reservoir anymore.
Mad respect for you. That thing had to be difficult to build. Would you be okay with me using a small clip of the tank driving for a compilation video? I would obviously give credit to you being the creator.
As a former Bradley Mechanic, I applaud you and your desire to own a tracked vehicle.
Kudos, and keep applying yourself!
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
"If it doesn't work.........I'll figure something out" that type of mentality makes me proud of you dude
You have done a super job, your dad is very proud of you.
I can see a Joy of Hardwork on your face when you sat for the first time
Congratulation !
Congrats! Very impressive engineering and fabrication!
Followed you since summer time, that was absolutely crazy great project, well done!
Glad to have you watching!
Pretty dang incredible. You have great stills and determination! This is awesome. I wish I could build one for my son.
That is awesome to have built a working concept in just 7 months man, awesome job, that was obviously a lot of work and planning
Great job young man love seeing the younger generation using your hands and brain
I haven't followed all the parts has i just got suggested this video. I wanted to leave a comment even though the video is old to tell you that it's inspiring. The joy you had during this first ride was contagious. I hope that you are still has passionate has before. Have a good day.
Amazing, just amazing. Great work! Can't wait to see what your next project will be.
Nice job! it turns real well with the smooth cleats.
Awesome! How satisfying to see the fruits of your labor!
as for the bubble problem is your return line returning the oil below the top of the oil level. in other words don't let the oil just drop in the top of the tank make sure it goes down below the surface a long pipe right to the to the bottom of the tank or near the bottom of the tank so you don't aerate the oil
yeah. i got it worked out. thanks for watching!
That should not matter hydraulic oil should be anti foaming thats why you can use it in motorcycle forks when i was in the R.A.N. we had 44 gallon drums of omd 113 motor oil oep 220 gear box oil and drums of hydraulic oil cant remember the type the omd stood for oil mineral detergent oep oil extreme pressure and i use to use the hydraulic in the forks of my 860 Ducati i tried putting some in a jar and shaking the s**t out of it no air would stay in the oil if your oil is foaming up get some really good quality oil.
@@MacroMachines i think filling the hydraulic tank higher would help a lot. The fluid is just too low so you're cavitating as the inlet is sucking air.
“Words can’t describe this right now.”
No, but this smile does @ 2:30
I recently subscribed when I caught a link for your 4 wheeled motorcycle and now I am watching your tank build.
Keep up the great work and your future will be very bright indeed.
Super Great Job there. young Man !! Very Encouraging to see a young man these days with enough intelligence, ingenuity, and fortitude that's capable of doing something actually constructive in many ways, beyond the current generations ambitions of skateboarding with their pants hanging down around their kneecaps while texting on their "smart" phones... that their parents probably bought for them!!!
Bravo!!!.... and Many Kudo's to your folks who apparently knew how to actually "Parent" and raise up a young man with positive input, and role modeling through hard work so as to provide you with a good and decent home and moral support to propel you to this level of achievement at your young age!!.... something that is "lost" to the vast majority of your age group in todays world.... yet was as common as a cup of coffee, in my generation of post WW2 kids, growing up in the 1950's and early/mid 1960's.
Keep going in the direction you are, young man.... and you will accomplish much in your lifetime, and be a real role model to your own family, one day..... and a good man and solid husband for your future wife.... something that many, today... have no clue how to be.... very sadly. YOU... Sir, are a definite Exception to the rule, these days..... and a Very Outstanding exception at that... and something to be proud of.
Take care, and all the very best to you and all your future endeavors.... May the Lord bless and direct you in all that you put your hands and mind to do, and praise and thank Him for the abilities that He has blessed you richly, with.
DUDE IM 40! Always wanted a tank. That is amazing. You should sell those.
Hello 40 i'm 11 this is a joke please don't get mad.
@@ThatOneGuy81309hello 11 I'm 14 this is a joke please don't get mad
Ya GOT R DUN!!!! grats man thats one hell of an accomplishment.
Amazing! Well done young man!
I am proud of you! You made it work and you may have small problems but I know you will solve them! Do not give up keep going !! And I also like the idea of turning it into a KV-2 :)
Thanks! And yeah, a KV-2 will be much cooler
great job man I just binged watched all your videos from day one I'm on this video now but off to the next one!
Very nice video. Thanks for posting and have a nice day too.
Very good job the commitment you have out in to this is key not very many young people have that these days
nice job on the tank. I would have used steel for the tracks not wood. the bigger motor you can used a Lincoln welder motor lol. nice job.
I suppose wooden tracks are easy to replace, even though steel tracks would receive more damage at the first place. I guess they're made of wood due to weight of materials.
Quite the engineer, young man. Fine job.
Wooow, very good job man. It's really cool too see it running, and it sounds very good. Everything is perfect, except you should put 2 more wheels on each track because once you started making sharp turns your tracks started waving like they're confused literally. Or you can shorten them, but I prefer extra wheels, between first and last wheel to hold tracks tight. Very, very good to see things running once again, good luck with this project and stay safe. Greets from Europe 👋
+Artecko yeah, part of that is that the tracks are a little loose as well. I have a lot planned for this weekend (and I mean a LOT) so stay tuned!
Dad - "Ah.Ooo.Ah...Make short turns!!" Vince - silent with the classic 'oops' look on his face! Too much!
Freaking awesome dude! Wish I had the skill set of you!
Glad you enjoyed!
RealStealls Dad, thanks for working your butt off your whole life so you could make a great kid and thanks for supporting this project!
Very cool! Great job!
What a awesome achievement man.
Nicely done.
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2:30 "Get in, looser! We're about to invade Poland!" :D
Ya comrad
sie sind ungebildete u.s. amerikaner.
A grim march foward to berlin
invade yo mama ass
Looser than what?
Very nice! All the best from Poland! :)
This tank needs more chain tension
Yee
Could easily mount an adjustable tensioner system. 🤔
Very impressed. Thanks little buddy. God's speed.
is that your dad cheering you on? Hats off to you!!
Bro, that’s so cool!
That is pretty cool. I've always wanted to make a small tank just for fun. I do feel like it doesn't turn very well though.
That kid is going to be quite an engineer!
Might some baffles help in the hydraulic fluid tank? Amazing build!
I'm impressed 😮👍
damn im jealous! closest thing I got to building a tank was my 1/ 20 scale model of German Ferdinand I built for school.
God damn beautiful. That's what being an American is all about.
God bless America!
Well it is a replica Soviet tank... so looks like Papa Stalin is too cheeki breeki 4 u
Russian kv1
Man it's a really cool project, I love it! But I'm sorry, we don't need that nationalistic bullcrap...
@@peerappel2012 screw you, 'MERICA ALL THE WAY
that's awesome
glad you like it!
Just an idea, could you use the transmission of an old zero turn mower as the drive system?
Very cool!
don't baby that thing...break it! build it better dad! lol! good job feller!
That is so awesome!
Too awesome for words!
I came here after I saw you in tv.
cool project!
bad ass!!!! it looked like the back track was a little loose. possibly take out a few tread?
Nice tank design...To make a broad-wide turn without tearing up the grass....just let off one stick for 1/4 of a second back to drive for 4 seconds..let off for 1/4 second and so on. You were letting off for 3 to 4 seconds making sharp turn. Wondering why you went with wood-tracks (lighter?)...you can always replace them with metal.
killer man. thats awesome.
Love seeing the youth making cool sruff.
well done keep up the good work
Thanks! Looking forward to your videos too :)
looking so good :D
Congrats!
Thanks!
This is so freaking cool!
A possable reason for air in the oil could be the suction line to pump. To check it out, jack up the tank and run the tracks while looking at the iol in the tank to see if the suction filter is pulling a vortex of air into the pump. If it is then you need to redo the tank. It would need to be deeper, with the pickup pulling from the bottom.
Should flip the angle above the tracks over. Gap in tracks can catch lip of angle if it gets a good bounce up into it. If “V” part of angle is down, track won’t catch on it.
Very cool
Very nice build. Is there any way to adjust the track tension?
Nice tank
Thanks
Shame this wasn't turned into a Churchill Tank, layout was perfect
Awesome!
i like it,great stuff
g k thanks!
Lovely machine! Tighten up your right track though :P
I want to make something with chains to move it not motors. any tips?
Jaxton Trinh 2 different engines for each track
Great job, just add a body just like a tank would have.
yep, that's what I've been working on. I'm hoping to have it ready to paint this weekend!
Nice. Good luck with the painting.
WOW SO AWESOME!
Amazing. How can I take contact with you. I'm also busy to build a tank for my little chidren. Alain from Belgium
What pumo and motors did you use?
For air in oil...try having return to resivoir cascading inside (water fall) with air vent on top.
Pretty sweet good start little more tuning! You have track tensioners? Need to tighten track binds well steering
Synthetic wood might have been a good choice for the treads. Something like Trex. Less likely to split or rot.
Thats why you tore up the yard ,you should have used two smaller pumps then it would work way better and a smaller higher tank would solve bubble problem.
seriously..great job...and its really nice idea..do you have any schematic or blue print regarding this home made tank?. by the way i'm sorry for my English..
thanks for watching! but no, i don't have any blueprints
woooow, thiss gonna be good for zombie apocalypse
Nice!
Imagine playing paintball with this tank, with a paintball cannon or gun of some sort
At this Stage, it almost looks like the ChurchHill
Not that i know anything, but those angle iron above the tracks should be round stock so if you are moving fast and you get track slap they wont rip off the wood on tracks. Also the would you could treat them with ( boiled linseed oil) now on the tracks if you watch tanks the adjuster part is also spring loaded to keep tension on track to keep tight. You have way to much play in track but you need adjuster in front to be pushing out with spring tension.
Teflon as a track material could work. easily sourced from hockey rinks from the sections of board they replace and discard.
It is cavitating because it does not have enough oil in it, that tank should be at least 3/4 full to prevent that from happening. The tank should be sealed except a filler hole with a tight cap.
what tank is this, it looks like kv 1 or 1s tracks or even a kv 2
i think you should get rid of the wooden tracks, and maybe she can take turns
Something like the British tank Churchill, a good idea to do it on hydraulic-powered.
Hello guys very good excellent spectacular. I send a great greeting to all from Buenos Aires Argentina 👋😎
i think the problem with turning is that the tracks arent square enough, you would need to make the distance op the tracks wider, so its as square as possible, otherwise you cannot turn properly
Awesome
As for the bubbles, there's probably something on the net on how to build and run a small hydraulic system. Hydraulic engineer, or an accomplished Ameteur builder.
I saw this filter in a Ford Tractor which sat for years and stopped up. Think about this, you should not be able to see the intake at all, it needs more fluid. Since you can see it, it's sucking in air, hence your bubbles. A few more gallons and you got it. Congratulations. Mustie1 is the best small engine guy around, found him on youtube. Great job.
Bruce Dickey Yup yup ! Mustie's JUST the kind of guy I was thinking about. I subscribe to his channel and watch his videos all the time. If it's just a fluid level problem that's good, easy peasy fix. I meant perhaps there's some other component you might need, or something that needs to be built differently in order to prevent bubbles.
This is one of the coolest projects I have seen. My dad loaned me a D7 Caterpillar building my first house. So ancient it had cables instead of hydraulics. Had to be mechanically minded just to use it. It was a hoss. Had a gas starting motor to start the diesel motor and starting fluid was your friend.
Really? Are you worried about your yard? Nice tank?
Why the wooden tracks??
Thanks for all this info!
You might want to be careful with the exhaust so close the the hydraulic tank. Do you have a radiator for your pump?
I don't have a radiator/ fluid cooler. Watch some of the newer videos to see changes that I made to both the reservoir and exhaust; the left exhaust line isn't sitting on top of the reservoir anymore.
Pressurized your his reservoir slightly, not enough to deform it so put a relief valve on it and will improve charge to pump as well.
Every thoughts going to be your main canon
probably an air cannon, maybe something else though
oh. ok
Using a pair of hydraulic motors? Huh, didn't think of that being a way to do it!
Mad respect for you. That thing had to be difficult to build. Would you be okay with me using a small clip of the tank driving for a compilation video? I would obviously give credit to you being the creator.
Sure, go for it
MacroMachines Thanks! Keep up the awesome channel! 😄😄😄