Re: Chain track system

["Marc en Wendy" <marcmethorst-at-zonnet.nl>]

Actually, I have. I allready made a ring on a lathe and sawn it in 16
pieces, to fit in the slot of the drivewheel. My concern however is that
this is not a durable option. We are talking about plastic inserts for the
drivewheel and plywood bells glued and screwed to the track (but these could
be replaced by plastic ones as well, bolted instead of screwed). I am
affraid that it won't last very long, because they will be exposed to quite
heavy forces doing neutral turns and skid steering off road.
On the other hand, I like the tracks I made, they are quite light for their
size (8 kilo's per track, 3.5 meters long), there won't get anything stuck
between the pads, and it took a freaking effort to build them. Also the
material for the drivewheels was quite expensive, so if possible I would
like to keep those. When changing to chain & sprocket drive, I could easily
take a chain wheel and mount it on my drive wheel.
Just considering some options now, before I go on creating like a madman...

Regards,

Marc

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Tyng" <stevet-at-stcharlesmd.com>
To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 7:31 PM
Subject: RE: Chain track system


> Marc,
>
> Have you thought of making a cogged drive wheel for your TTS?  Cleats
spaced to fit between the inside pieces may do the trick.  This is assuming
that your inside pieces are glued to the belting material.
>
> Steve
>
>
>
> > Subject: Chain track system
> >
> >
> >
> > Since I have to modify the track system of T028, I am
> > thinking of switching to a chain/sprocket system. Can anyone
> > who installed this on his tank tell me how it holds out? Does
> > sand or dust get into the chains and if it does, how does it
> > affect the capabilities? Do you for instance need to wash out
> > the chain in oil regularly?
> >
> > By the way: if anyone needs EV Warriors, the
> > Robotmarketplace.com has only a few for sale (for 23,99
> > dollar!!) since one buyer bought almost all stock, and it
> > even wasn't us Dutch!! They sent a mail stating they only
> > have a few left. So if you want some, hurry ...
> >
> > Marc
> >
>