Those are very nice. I knew someone had done the rubber pipe bit. On Jan 28, 3:59 pm, Ben Holko <[email protected]> wrote: > Here is another pic > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of Ben Holko > Sent: Saturday, 29 January 2011 7:52 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: [TANKS] road wheel source > > I did the rubber pipe bit for a tyre, except it is on steel wheels which I > made from laser cut components, have a look at this thread: > > http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat/browse_thread/thread/5480... > > the rubber is glued on with epoxy, but I don't think it's going to be strong > enough to handle the abuse of being hit by guide teeth etc, if I did it again > I would build a small lip into the wheel to hold the tyre on, just like a car > wheel. > > Ben > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of HV > Sent: Saturday, 29 January 2011 1:19 AM > To: R/C Tank Combat > Subject: [TANKS] road wheel source > > Modern tanks have very similar looking road wheels. Some WWII tanks have this > kind of wheel too, such as the Cromwell. If I were to make this kind of > wheel, I would probably cut off a section of PVC pipe and fill the interior > with a plug cut out of wood. I would put a section of rubber pipe around the > outside, assuming I could get matching diameters. I would add some details > like a ring of simulated bolt heads. I would prefer to buy something that > looks close. Does anyone have suggestions for a source for wheels that are > the closest in looks to that kind of wheel? Some caster wheels that I've > found are not bad, but not great either. > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to [email protected] To > unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] > Visit the group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to [email protected] To > unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] > Visit the group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat > > > > DSC01460.JPG > 233KViewDownload
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