I don't think I've heard or seen anyone using 2040 chain for tracks, so
not really sure how well or not that design would work.
Back in the early days of the hobby, Mike Blattau used #40 attachment
links with riveted plastic track pads to build a track for a lightweight
vehicle. He used a
I am using 40 Pitch table top chain on the M113. It's been pretty reliable
using a single chain down the center, but between all the time I spent in
Afghanistan and now working a lot I haven't run the M113 in years. The
chain has a lot of help since it runs between all of the road wheels on the
Hello Everyone,
It has been a long time since I last posted but I'm ready to get back into my
build process.
Frank, I saw your comment on experience with different roller chain. Have you
seen anything regarding using 2040 single chain (double pitch #40) with metal
flats welded across the
Derek's experience is the rule, not the exception.
Based on my experience (which goes back to the original dual-chain
bicycle track) and the collective experience of everyone who has built,
tested and battled such designs in the last 15 years, the dual-chain
design is far more problematic
Perhaps then his tracks would be best applied in "feather weight" vehicles and
in vehicles operating on better groomed/smoother surfaces? Would it be
potentially feasible in a 50lb tank with a very robust tensioning system?
Mike Butts
> On Oct 29, 2015, at 1:09 PM, Frank Pittelli
I was using two 50 pitch chains on a 4" track. Still have the tracks and
one day I'd like to play with using solid blocks to see if the extra
stiffness makes the track reliable, but that is a really low priority for
me. Between motorcycle track days, my new touring bike, building
furniture, and
Pretty website but has this track been tested with a 120lb tank neutral
turning in tall grass yet? Reason I ask is that without guide horns I
think this track will run off the drive sprocket (especially with a
suspended tank). The first gen tanks used chain tracks (with wood slats)
and
If I recall correctly, a while back he petitioned anyone building a tank to
help him out with testing. He never got much of a response. I told him I would
be happy to help but my timeline is pretty long and I'm still in the planning
stage. I have seen a successful metal hulled, suspended, and
