[TANKS] Re: Starting out.

2015-02-26 Thread TyngTech
James, The Jap 95 tank used a balanced lever bogie hung off a swing arm. Marc did something similar with his Leopard. The video clearly shows the 95 suspension in action. Should be simple to build. Steve Tyng https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OolaPCZx5nc http://www.commandojurre.nl/

[TANKS] Re: AMX13

2015-02-26 Thread srwh74rn
Mike, i am interested in how you attached your drive sprockets to the actual motors. Thx. Stewart -- -- 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

Re: [TANKS] Re: AMX13

2015-02-26 Thread 'Mike Mangus' via R/C Tank Combat
I found a small hub that fit the output shaft of the gearbox.  Onto those,I welded a flat thick washer that was tapped for three bolts.   The sprocket got three matching holes and is bolted directly to the modified hub washer.  At first I was concerned about abnormal wear in the gearbox by the

Re: [TANKS] Re: AMX13

2015-02-26 Thread Derek Engelhaupt
For smooth shafts with no keyways I use Fenner Trantorque keyless bushings... They are quite expensive unless you find them on Ebay like I did. The come in metric and standard sizes. They clamp down on the smooth shaft while applying torque outward on the inner bore of the sprocket. They clamp

Re: [TANKS] Re: AMX13

2015-02-26 Thread OdysseySlipways via R/C Tank Combat
pics? In a message dated 2/26/2015 9:13:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tan...@gmail.com writes: For smooth shafts with no keyways I use Fenner Trantorque keyless bushings... They are quite expensive unless you find them on Ebay like I did. The come in metric and standard sizes. They