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FRC2168 The Aluminum Falcons 2012 entry for Rebound Rumble.
Official Name: AlumaFet
Nickname: The Fat Swan
Size: 26" x 34" x ~50"
Weight: ~112.5lbs
Drivetrain:
-8WD, 5" Colsons, Dead Axles, #35 Chain
-4 CIMS
-AM Shifters geared for ~5fps/~12fps
Lift:
- 2 BB550s
- Custom Spur Gearbox (Cim-Sim/Toughbox internals)
- 2" Rollers w/ Black Roughtop Grooves
- 1/4" Clear Round Urethane Belt
- Back Opens Pnuematically To Become a Hopper
Shooter:
- 2 FP 0673s
- Custom Spur Gearbox
- 2 6" Colsons
- Two Position Pnuematic Adjustable Hood
Bridge Manipulator:
- Single large bore Pnuematic
- 4" Colson Wheel
More information on the build can be found from Weeks 1-6 here: http://jwfoss.posterous.com
Also more information and pictures on the team site: http://www.team2168.org
Inspiration from various teams; 148, 173, 2199, 100 etc...
Special Thanks to our new sponsors as well as the EWCP and WestCoast Products
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21-02-2012 11:54
thefro526
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Foss, the Fat Swan looked awesome from what I could see on the webcast. Hope to see it in person one of these days. Hats off to you and 2168 for fielding such a strong machine.
21-02-2012 13:03
Chris is me
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The lightening underneath the radio looks suspiciously like a Pokéball.
21-02-2012 13:04
O'Sancheski
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Originally Posted by Chris is me
The lightening underneath the radio looks suspiciously like a Pokéball.
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21-02-2012 13:17
jwfoss
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Originally Posted by Chris is me
The lightening underneath the radio looks suspiciously like a Pokéball.
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Thanks for the compliments so far, we are very proud of what we produced this year.
21-02-2012 13:26
Brandon Holley
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I swear I saw a black and red one of these things around here some where 
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Nice job Falcons. Looking forward to playing together in NYC.
-Brando
21-02-2012 14:03
camtunkpa
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Originally Posted by Brandon Holley
I swear I saw a black and red one of these things around here some where
.Nice job Falcons. Looking forward to playing together in NYC. -Brando |
21-02-2012 16:37
R.C.
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Originally Posted by Brandon Holley
I swear I saw a black and red one of these things around here some where
.Nice job Falcons. Looking forward to playing together in NYC. -Brando |
When can we get some pics!?
-RC
22-02-2012 13:15
jwfoss
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Originally Posted by camtunkpa
I coulda sworn I saw a red and black version on the Suffield Shakedown webcast too. Looks good guys!
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Brandon, 2168 is ready and looking forward to NYC to complete with some old friends and to make new ones.
22-02-2012 13:25
Akash Rastogi
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Originally Posted by R.C.
Brandon,
When can we get some pics!? -RC |
Brandon also updated his facebook pics throughout the season which was very cool.
23-02-2012 09:25
Brandon Holley
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Originally Posted by R.C.
Brandon,
When can we get some pics!? -RC |
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Originally Posted by jwfoss
Brandon, 2168 is ready and looking forward to NYC to complete with some old friends and to make new ones.
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-Brando
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