Goliath Spring 2018 – Preliminary 3D Model
By: Daniel Guerrero (M&D Engineer)
Verified By: Ernie Trujillo (Project Manager)
Approved By: Miguel Garcia (Quality Assurance)
Figure 1 – Preliminary design for the center console of the Goliath.
The latest design created came out as one piece to print, but as I add walls and other portions of the tank, that will change. I’ll begin by dividing the tank into 4 sections; the 2 side walls, the center bottom portion, and the center top portion. When creating the next design I’ll also be adding the side box features and possibly use them as storage or placement for sensors or other electrical components implanted into our project.
For the upcoming designs I’m planning to stay close to the overall shape of this design but accommodate for the equipment being placed inside and adding the side features to the original 302 goliath tank between the treads. I’ll also aim to get closer and closer to the 1/16 scale model of the actual tank. Currently, I am also researching design concepts to creating a closing feature to the center console of the tank that will have a hinge at one end and allow the top hatch to open and close completely.