Re: Chain tracks?!

[Frank Pittelli <frank-at-rctankcombat.com>]

WJ wrote:
> 
> When I use rivets to attach the metal strips, my Chain looses all
> flexibility, the popnail pushes against the next link of the chain,
> holding it in place.  When I looked at the how-to article again, I saw the
> rivets on the picture used from the inside out, while I do it the other
> way around.
> 
> Would this make a difference for the flexibility of the chain?

I built the very first track that way as well, and it did the same 
thing.  You need to have the rivet head next to the chain, so that the 
expansion of the rivet point doesn't expand in the link.  Even then, it 
will be a little stiff at first, until it's been used a couple times.

        Frank P.