The official name of this van, which was dismantled down to its frame, should be "Jian-style armored vehicle", commonly known as "Jian-style armored vehicle".
Different from the ancestral armored car modified from the caged car monster, the simple armor was designed with mass production as the goal, so both the structure and materials were greatly simplified.
Comparing simple armor and armored vehicles, the fundamental difference between the two is that the armored vehicle is a whole creation made with a melting caster, while the only thing in the simple armor that can be called an accumulation device is the front engine assembly.
The engine assembly is placed in the lower part of the front compartment. The outside of the assembly is wrapped with an iron shell to prevent miasma leakage, and is directly connected to the front wheel shaft through a simple transmission. Since the engine assembly itself is only given a minimalist function of outputting torque, it only needs to be held when starting
Putting force into the handle of the passenger seat can activate the engine components.
Depending on the amount of concentrated energy, the engine's output will also increase or decrease, thereby achieving an effect similar to that of a throttle. As for functions other than the accelerator, such as steering and braking, the step of melting the caster is skipped and replaced by
It is realized by the physical structure of the car body.
Specifically, Jian Kai's accelerator is controlled by the passenger seat, while the steering wheel and brakes are controlled by the driver's seat.
Under such a design, operating Jian Kai requires the driver and co-pilot to work closely together. It takes time to become familiar with the driving method or develop a tacit understanding with each other. Gu Chen and Xiao Yi rushed into battle, and they were embarrassed several times during the test drive.
He barely managed to drive Jian Kai somewhat decently.
Simplifying the mechanism is a prerequisite for mass production, but to be honest, Gu Chen is not very confident about the deliberate separation of the accelerator and steering brake. However, the results of this test drive of Jian Kai can prove this operation
The logic was actually feasible, which made Gu Chen feel relieved.
Gu Chen, who breathed a sigh of relief, immediately jumped out of the armor by climbing on the frame of the car. He waved his hand to the people who were watching on the slope, indicating that the test drive was over, and raised his thumb to sign "the test went well".
The silent declaration of the master of Gewufang aroused enthusiastic cheers on the slope. The excited people could not hide their excitement and slid down the slope with cheers and rushed to run towards Jian Kai. However, the one running in front was not Feiyan and others but the old craftsman Fang Fang.
This is somewhat surprising.
"Tani Zao! Tan Zao!"
The old craftsman, who was rolling and sliding down the slope, kept calling the master of Gewufang.
The "Zao" in "Gu Zao" in his title is an honorific for the master of the shop. To use the earth-side concept as a metaphor, it is probably similar to the feeling of a certain worker. Although Gu Chen himself does not mind the title, but it can also be understood from it.
It can be seen that the chief craftsman who commanded Kinoji was deeply impressed by the young master of Gokubo.
If someone respects someone a foot, I respect him a foot. Gu Chen was also very polite to the old craftsman.
"Mr. Fang, thank you for your hard work debugging." Gu Chen nodded towards the old craftsman who ran closer.
"Gu Zao, how is this guy?" Fang Liang gasped out of nervousness.
"Well, after removing the suspension mechanism, the amplitude of the shock is larger than expected. Some positions on the frame need special reinforcement. I will draw a drawing for you later. As for the specific details, you can control it." Gu Chen tilted his head and looked at Jian
Kai, after a short pause, came to the conclusion. "It may not be able to compare with the Kai car in terms of comfort, but basically there is no problem."
"That, that is to say..."
"Well, anyway, let's adjust and perfect this simple armor first. Then we can use it as a sample for mass production." Gu Chen smiled and said what the old craftsman wanted to hear most. "If the mass production of the simple armor can really be realized.
, it will definitely become a weapon for Li Yang to revitalize its national power, right? Don’t worry, I will personally ask for credit from the governor on your behalf."
"Fuck, ordinary people don't dare!" The old craftsman knelt down with a plop, and held his hands towards Gu Chen with a blushing face. "Gu Zao is willing to let me and other simple men participate in the construction of the accumulator, which is an unheard of favor.
You have to ask for credit from the leader again. You must not do it. Gu Zao, don’t try to hurt us again!"
"Uh, is that so..." Gu Chen frowned slightly.
If we only look at age and seniority, the attitude of the old craftsman may give people the impression of being too humble, but considering the completely different professional statures of the workshop master and the craftsman, it is not difficult to understand.
After all, no matter how powerful a craftsman is, it is just a folk skill, while a master craftsman is a distinguished scholar who can enter the court. And in terms of the extent to which his creations affect national power, there is a world of difference between the two. Just like Yingying.
Fire and Haoyue, Xiami and Giant Kunpeng, it can be said that the two are existences that would feel strange even if they are just compared.
If it were not for the open-minded Liyang Territory, and if it were not for meeting the owner of Gokubo who had no prejudices, the Kino craftsmen would not have had any doors, let alone windows, if they wanted to participate in the work of making urchins.
If the simple armor can really become a weapon to revitalize Liyang, then just having participated in the construction of the simple armor is enough to honor the ancestors and spread the great achievements to the descendants. As for the rewards from the governor, it is far beyond the imagination of the craftsmen.
As for Gu Chen, although intellectually he can somewhat understand the old craftsman's thoughts, emotionally he is still not used to being treated with such respect. Of course, he also knows that even if he insists on asking the craftsmen to accept the reward at this time, it will only
It will suddenly cause chaos. After all, the tradition of respecting Fangshi on the yellow side has been around for thousands of years, and it cannot be changed easily.
"Forget it, that's okay..."
Gu Chen shook his head helplessly. If the armored vehicles are to be mass-produced in the future, it seems that the support of Craftsman Kino will be indispensable. Establishing the master-slave relationship in advance will also help smooth the command system.
"This car should be similar to an armored car, but how does it move?"
"How should I put it? I feel like after taking off the armor, I suddenly look a lot uglier..."
"Idiot, appearance doesn't matter at all. Once the frame is ready, you can decorate it however you like."
While Gu Chen was talking to the old craftsman, other people in Gewufang gathered around the simple armor to watch and comment from time to time. Generally speaking, everyone seemed to have a general disapproval of this simple armored vehicle that had been simplified to almost only the frame.
Gao, Gu Chen couldn't help but smile secretly in his heart.
The armored car modified from the caged car monster can indeed be regarded as Gu Chen's proud masterpiece. However, if one raises the vision to the height of the prosperity of the country, then the simple armored car in front of him, no matter how shabby it seems, can be regarded as the real importance of the country.
There are probably not more than three people in the room who can understand the truth.
Of course, the simple armor has not yet been completely finalized, and Gu Chen does not want to make a big show of it.
Gu Chen turned his head and looked at Jian Kai. Observing from a distance would make it easier for him to grasp the entire vehicle.
The entire Jian Kai is based on a train car and is slightly smaller than the armored car. Except for the engine mechanism, the steering mechanism and braking mechanism on the car body are all made by Kino craftsman according to his design. Taking into account Cheng Huang
Looking at the backward engineering level, Gu Chen made considerable simplifications on both, and the results he obtained were quite satisfactory to him.
It should be a well-known craftsman community. Even though the craftsmanship of the Kino craftsmen cannot be compared with the mechanical processing on the earth side, it has reached a very outstanding level in terms of handwork. Even if it were Gu Chen himself, he would not be able to make it more beautiful.
.Thanks to them, Jian Kai’s mechanism structure basically met the design requirements.
Of course, the car body still needs to be strengthened, and the engine mechanism also needs to continue to be adjusted. However, if it has been advanced to this point, it can finally be said that the mass-produced armored car is no longer a piece of cake that has been mirrored in the past, but has something to look forward to.