See "The Mechanism Kit" further
down, plus the NEW MonoAnt!.
NEW: InLine bogies and mechanisms,
both RTR and kits, now come with a choice of two ratios and either
gear or belt drives! See the News section at right for further
details.
All our drive products are shown on
this one page, scroll down to see what is available.
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The BullAnt
Range of Drive Mechanisms
The BullAnt range of Drive Mechanisms is not specific
to any scale, but can suit all gauges and applications over a multiplicity
of scales. In addition, the various components can be purchased
separately to assist in model construction.
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The BullAnt
This
is the standard BullAnt Multi-Gauge power bogie, the basic
power unit that is available in many gauges and an almost
infinite variety of wheelbases and wheel sizes.
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A 2 AXLE BULLANT
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A 3 AXLE BULLANT
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The BullAnt Major
The BullAnt Major teams the traditional BullAnt mechanics
with a powerful Mashima 16 Series motor to drive those
models that need more tractive effort. You have a choice
of 6 motors from the 1620 to the 1632, so there should
be a motor for any situation. And of course, the Major comes
in all gauges up to O gauge. The drive ratio is fixed
at
30:1 for good slow speed performance.
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A 2 AXLE BULLANT MAJOR
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A 3 AXLE BULLANT MAJOR
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A 4 AXLE BULLANT MAJOR
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The BullAnt In-Line Bogie
The BullAnt In-Line bogie system, with the same choices
of wheelbases, axles and wheel sizes as the BullAnt, provides
a flexible method to model modern image diesel locomotives
and multiple unit railcars.
NOW WITH A CHOICE OF GEAR RATIOS AND
GEAR OR BELT DRIVE!
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A 2 AXLE BULLANT IN-LINE BOGIE
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A 3 AXLE BULLANT IN-LINE BOGIE
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The BullAnt Gozunder
The Gozunder unit does just that, it goes underneath the
floor of your model to provide a drive unit that will not
intrude on the interior space of the model. It can be teamed
with a variety of gearboxes and transfer boxes to suit your
requirements.
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A 2 AXLE BULLANT GOZUNDER
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A 3 AXLE BULLANT GOZUNDER
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The BullAnt Dummy
The BullAnt dummy unit complements the range of power bogies
with a dummy or non-powered unit to match the dimensions
of the power unit. It is supplied complete with power pickups.
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A 2 AXLE BULLANT DUMMY
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The BullAnt LoBoy Trolley Truck
The LoBoy provides a replacement for those old trucks
under brass models with split gears. The LoBoy features
Delrin and brass gears, helically cut for quietness, in
a sandwich form. All shafts have brass gears and brass
bearings on all axles.
Available in 2 wheel bases, 2 gauges, 5 wheel sizes and
2 mounting options.
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The BullAnt LoBoy Dummy Truck
Identical in construction to the LoBoy drive truck, but
without any gears.
Available in 2 wheel bases, 2 gauges, 5 wheel sizes and
2 mounting options.
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The MonoAnt Single Axle Drive
An extremely useful drive method for applications that need
something like the rear axle of a motor car. Great for rail
buses, MOW vehicles and critters.
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The 48 Class Mechanism
NOW WITH A CHOICE OF GEAR RATIOS AND
GEAR OR BELT DRIVE!
A Ready-To-Run mechanism for the NSWGR 48 Class or SAR 830
Class locomotives. Available in HO (16.5mm gauge), HOn3.5
(12mm gauge) or HOn3 (10.5mm gauge).
Designed to exactly fit the Powerline body, with all-wheel
drive and pickup, DCC socket and LED lighting. Has provision
for mounting Kadee© couplers.
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The Mechanism Kit
A kit of parts to allow you to build a Bo-Bo or Co-Co diesel
mechanism. All parts necessary are supplied in the kit plus
comprehensive instructions.
This kit is ideal for those who have the skills to assemble
their own mechanism. Available in a range of gauges, wheel
size and motor choices.
NOW WITH A CHOICE OF GEAR RATIOS AND GEAR OR BELT DRIVE!
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A 4 AXLE MECHANISM KIT
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A 6 AXLE MECHANISM KIT
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10 Series Half Floor Gearbox
10 Series Half Floor gearbox. This gearbox has a 1.8:1 reduction
and is available with a choice of 3 motor sizes from the
1015 up to the 1024 motor. You can choose to have a flywheel
fitted or not.
The drive is designed to translate the motor drive down
below the chassis for driving under-floor bogies. This gearbox
is best suited for light duty applications.
It comes fitted with a Universal Joint Cup on either side
of the gearbox to permit connection to both front and rear
bogies.
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16 Series Half Floor Gearbox
16 Series Half Floor gearbox, the bigger brother to the
10 Series gearbox suits the same applications, but allows
a larger range of motor sizes. This gearbox is available
with a choice of 2:1 or 1:1 gear ratio, and a choice of 6
motor sizes from 1620 to 1632. You can choose to have a flywheel
fitted or not.
It comes fitted with a Universal Joint Cup on either side
of the gearbox to permit connection to both front and rear
bogies.
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The Sidewinder 1
The Sidewinder 1 folds the driveline back to the side of
the motor to reduce the space and, most particularly, the
height of the gearbox. By doing so, the Sidewinder is able
to be placed fully under the floor of a model with a total
height of just 11.5mm or close to 7/16". Can be fitted
with the Mashima 1015, 1020 or 1024 motors. Designed primarily
to drive one bogie, however the Sidewinder 2, to be released
soon, will drive both directions.
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Half Floor Motor Mounts
These motor mounts allow the Mashima 10 and 16 Series motors
to be embedded half-way in the floor to save height. Two
sizes available to suit the 10 Series and 16 Series motors.
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Floor Motor Mounts
A simple nickel silver mount for the Mashima 10 and 16 Series
motors, that mounts the motor at floor level with clearance
for a flywheel.
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Mashima Motors
We keep a limited range of the Mashima motors, only in the
flat can type. We have the 1015, 1020, 1024, 1220, 1224, 1620, 1624, 1626, 1628, 1630, 1632, 1824, 1830 and 1833 types
currently in stock.
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1015 - 1020 - 1024 - 1220 - 1224 - 1620 - 1624 - 1626 - 1628 - 1630 - 1632 - 1824 - 1830 - 1833
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Flywheels
We have flywheels to suit all Mashima motors. They can be
fitted with the cup section from the Universal Joint kit
for connecting to the In-Line or Gozunder bogies. To suit 1.5mm
shafts or 2.0mm shafts or small
flywheel for 2.0mm shafts
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The 1.5mm Shaft Flywheel for 10 Series motors
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The 2.0mm Shaft Flywheel for 16 Series Motors
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The 2.0mm Small Flywheel for 16 & 18 series Motor
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Universal Joint Kit
Contains sufficient parts to make four joints. Designed
for 1.5mm diameter shafts (order separately). All BullAnt
driveline components are designed to be connected using these
Universal
Joints.
Moulded in tough Delrin for long life and minimum wear.
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Shafting
Precision centreless ground 1.5mm silver steel shafting
in 3 lengths: 40, 50 and 60mm, or 1.6", 2" and
2.3".
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Telescopic Cardan Shaft Kit
A kit of parts to construct a telescoping Cardan Shaft.
While primarily intended for use with the Gozunder bogie,
this kit will be useful to anyone constructing a coupling
shaft that needs to vary in length.
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Hush Paddy
Sound Absorbent Silicone Rubber Mat, in three thicknesses.
Ideal for sound isolation of motor mountings. Sold in 100mm
x 100mm or 4" x 4" squares. Available in 3 thicknesses,
0.3mm, 0.5mm or 1.0mm.
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Fibre-Glass Chassis Board
This is a piece of FR4 Fibre-glass reinforced circuit board.
It is 1.6mm thick, and 30mm x 200mm in size. This board is
tremendously strong and easy to work by filing or drilling.
Perfect for making a chassis to take the In-Line bogies
and a central motor.
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Muni 'Milano' Peter Witt Car Kit
This is a kit of components to motorize the Muni 'Milano'
Peter Witt Car kit from Custom Traxx. The kit has been especially
put together
for George Huckaby of Custom Traxx. George will supply the
remainder of the parts to assemble this model including a
metal floor section designed to accept the BullAnt drive.
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New Products On The
Horizon
Elastomeric Drive
The Elastomeric Drive
option is now offered with the In-Line bogies, replacing
the existing train of 3 gears with a pair of pulleys and a rubber
band.
The drive belt is no ordinary
rubber, but rather a synthetic type called EPDM, with enhanced
characteristics suited to this type of drive. Please do not confuse
this drive system with the old Athearn rubber band drives, it is
a far more sophisticated drive than that. The belt is a precise
square shape, 0.6mm square, and it runs in a 'V' groove machined
into the brass pulleys for better grip.
This option has come about
due to the need to find ever-quieter drive systems, and this is
one way it can be done. The Elastomeric Drive also means a reduction
in the length of the In-Line drive, shortening the amount of overhang
at the front end. A tiny ball bearing supports the side load introduced
by the band tension to reduce wear.
The drive is offered in
two gear ratios, 15 to 1 and 25 to 1, and will not replace the
geared version of the In-Line, but rather supplement
it.
A spare belt will be supplied with each unit, and the belts are
utter simplicity to fit.
Rise in Production Costs
The cost of production of our products is rising
very fast. In the two years we have been operating, the cost of
producing a single BullAnt has risen by 75%.
This rise has mostly been
caused by the domination of China in the manufacturing business.
Metals are getting extremely
difficult to source as the overseas suppliers prefer to deal with
Chinese manufacturers in large quantities. Small operators, like
ourselves, are finding it difficult to get metals for a number
of reasons. Firstly the minimum quantities have risen to around
5 tonnes from the previous 500Kg, secondly the cost of some metals
has risen sharply, particularly nickel and copper.
In addition, Australian
companies are moving their production to China and selling off
their machinery,
so there is little demand for the metals anymore. As a consequence,
they are not being imported in Australia for us to buy.
The remaining manufacturers have had to increase
their prices to us as a result of these factors. Some products,
like wheels, have increased by 110% in price. And we have to hold
something like 250 different components on hand to make sure we
can build our products as sales demand.
The real danger is that by moving their production
of small machined components and injection moulded plastic to China,
the companies sell off the machinery and retrench the skilled employees
that operated that machinery. If there was to be a resurgence of
manufacturing, the skill base will not be there nor the equipment
to make the products.
So anyone who rejoices in
the fact that they are getting all those lovely ready-to-run
models made in China should
think very carefully about where this is leading. Companies like
Hollywood Foundry produce items that the Chinese will NEVER
PRODUCE,
and if we go down the gurgler because it is getting too hard to
do business, then you, the modeller, will be the ultimate loser.
We have recently acquired a small cam automatic lathe
in order to try and reduce our costs by making some of the components
we previously contracted out, but it will take time to refurbish
it and get it going. And guess where we got the lathe - from a
large company who has moved their production to China.
We
regret that a 10% price increase has taken effect from January
1, 2008.
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