Did you build a track tensioner into the chassis? Proper track tension will go a long way to keeping tracks on. I agree with a few of the others about the guide teeth, I don't think they are tall enough. Tracks being thrown can be caused by a miriad of problems.
Derek On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 7:35 PM, Crooks, Steven M <steven.cro...@usoncology.com> wrote: > At the moment I'm using hand built tracks with side links: > > So the sprockets engage each link on the side. > > I notice some have very taught tracks (like Steve Tyngs tread wheels) > And some are slack tracks, like the Bt-7 > > Steven C > > -----Original Message----- > From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > [mailto:rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Frank Pittelli > Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 7:16 PM > To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > Subject: [TANKS] Re: Throwing a track > > > Crooks, Steven M wrote: >> What is it that causes tracks to be thrown? >> Are the road wheels immediately adjacent feeding the idlers/sprocket >> That are most important? Is it the track design? >> >> How do you make a track and running gear arrangement that doesn't get >> thrown (much) ? > > What type of track and drive wheels are you using? > > Frank P. > > > > > > > > > The contents of this electronic mail message and any attachments are > confidential, possibly privileged and intended > for the addressee(s) only. Only the addressee(s) may read, disseminate, > retain or otherwise use this message. If > received in error, please immediately inform the sender and then delete this > message without disclosing its contents > to anyone. > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
