[TANKS] Re: !/3rd Tank build
Thank you for the kind words. I compress the springs using channel locks(tounge and groove pliars) and simply pull them off one side at a time. http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx165/cobra9431/0091.jpg By compressing these 2 points together, the idler wheel gives enough slack to slip the track off with ease. Nice thing about this track is that since getting the correct spring tension, it has yet to throw. knock on wood * :) Do you plan on using a suspension system? If not then there would probably be no advantage in a idler like mine. But I would think an independent idler wheel for tension would be best for any set up using a suspension system. Otherwise any time one track's suspension is stressed on one side, and the other not, then one might have problems with alignment at that wheel and/or improper tension distribution. Perhaps real life operation is not a drastic as I imagine it, but I plan on navigating gnarly terrain. I would not be offended if you did not use the idler concept for your own as at 1:3 you might need a set of uber sized chennel locks, but the design is for any and all to use and abuse as wished. Aaron F T076 SCAB -- 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
[TANKS] Re: !/3rd Tank build
Aaron wrote:- Have you considered a idler wheel instead like on my T076 Sherman? I have ooggled your Sherman with much admiration Aaron , I like the fact that you`ve designed and built a totally new idler setup but I dont wish to copy it .I can imagine how your system saves a fair bit of space in the hull but how can it be easier to remove the tracks, and if you are prepared to struggle with a 1/6th tank thats one thing but what about a 1/3rd tank , I know a marder is a small tank but the tracks are 11 and 1/2 feet long and 6 inches wide ( scaleish ). I was wondering how you remove your tracks , or do you just not ?? Neil R On Oct 29, 6:20 pm, Cobra afreem...@live.com wrote: So let let me get this straight, you want to know if 1 bar is sufficient for a torsion bar suspension system on your big target I mean tank. It might be a little stiff if you tried it. Just kidding,;-) I personaly would go bigger than 20mm for your tension axle. The 1 steel is likely what you want, expensive or otherwise. Have you considered a idler wheel instead like on my T076 Sherman? Aaron F T076 SCAB -- 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
[TANKS] Re: !/3rd Tank build
Thank you Pete ,I`ve now got 8 of them on their way to me .. Im NOT building a torsion bar suspension system , 1 inch or otherwise .. I did want to know if a one inch bright mild steel bar was considered big enough ( or overkill ) to be used as a tension axle in a tank with a fully loaded weight of 300-400 pounds ? Id like to use 20mm bright bar instead of 1 as bearings double in price at any size over 20mm. Neil R On Oct 28, 11:08 pm, Pete Arundel pureteenl...@hotmail.com wrote: 10 wheels (well 250mm which is close enough) here, Neil;http://www.castors-online.co.uk/acatalog/End_Of_Line_Wheels.html On Oct 27, 8:46 pm, neroc funkyne...@ntlworld.com wrote: I`ve started my new tank , I`ve now got a basic hull and and gosh its big ,Im out at scrap yards looking for steel tomorrow , im wondering what diameter bar my tension axle will need to be , is it a case of double the scale = double the diameter ? im aiming for 1 inch mild steel rod, but I`ll have to see what I can find. if anyone thinks other wise please let me know . And if anyone knows of any 8No 10 inch wheels going give me a nod. Neil R -- 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
[TANKS] Re: !/3rd Tank build
10 wheels (well 250mm which is close enough) here, Neil; http://www.castors-online.co.uk/acatalog/End_Of_Line_Wheels.html On Oct 27, 8:46 pm, neroc funkyne...@ntlworld.com wrote: I`ve started my new tank , I`ve now got a basic hull and and gosh its big ,Im out at scrap yards looking for steel tomorrow , im wondering what diameter bar my tension axle will need to be , is it a case of double the scale = double the diameter ? im aiming for 1 inch mild steel rod, but I`ll have to see what I can find. if anyone thinks other wise please let me know . And if anyone knows of any 8No 10 inch wheels going give me a nod. Neil R -- 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
[TANKS] Re: !/3rd Tank build
I will suggest that 1 torsion bars will be too much. I have a 200-ish pound Tiger 1, and using 1/4 spring steel torsion bars (See tank T-066 build photos) I get decent support, with some to spare. (7 rods per side, total of 14.) I would suggest getting some 3/8 rod and trying that (it's much cheaper than 1) build a little test-frame of some sort and trial it before going whole-hog into building a lot of torsion rods and stuff that won't even deflect when you add weight. Good luck! Brad -- 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
