I would simply try what you've got, Steven. In looking at pics of actual Sherman tracks, the guide teeth look pretty much like what you have. As for "slack track" configurations, most tend to use longer guide teeth. In Christie system, the guide teeth are also what drives the track, sort of a roller chain and sprocket in reverse with the rollers on the sprocket and the teeth on the chain.
Paul H. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Crooks, Steven M" <steven.cro...@usoncology.com> To: <rctankcombat@googlegroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 8:35 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re: Throwing a track 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
