RE: tracks

["Richard Davis" <its2farout-at-earthlink.net>]

 Go check out taskmaster and trackmaster on Google search engine for some
neat ideas for tracks and drive units. Tiny little work units with tracks


> [Original Message]
> From: Tony Holroyd <th123-at-cox.net>
> To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
> Date: 9/22/04 7:32:31 PM
> Subject: RE: tracks
>
> Hi and thanks
>                       Have had a few other enquiries so am starting work on it. I 
>am looking
at
> a kit of links plus pulleys, roadwheels etc.
> Regards, Tony
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com
> [mailto:tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com]On Behalf Of ray.schwartz-at-juno.com
> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 3:40 PM
> To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
> Subject: Re: tracks
>
>
> tony those are some fine looking tanks ..
> im sure that there are plenty of folks who can afford to buy those
> tanks.. if i had the money one would be on
> the way to my house..
> if the price is right i would be intrested in some tank treads...
> panzer mk IV RULE
>
> On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 11:31:48 -0700 "Tony Holroyd" <th123-at-cox.net> writes:
> > Hi Frank.
> >             I have noticed a lot of "traffic" on the subject of
> > tracks. Maybe, I can
> > help those folks that want "real" tracks. I have access to track
> > link
> > castings, in alum. that are exact copies of the original, for more
> > types of
> > tank that you can think of. At this time have no idea on cost. I
> > would have
> > to import them. That could be cost effective if there is sufficient
> > qty.
> > Typically these are pinned with approx. 12 SWG copper wire, that has
> > been
> > headed at one end, and bent over at the other ( inside) end. These
> > provide
> > excellent traction, WD40 does a great lube job, ( my Tigger will
> > pull a car
> > on level ground in mud) They do stretch and require adjustment/link
> > removal.
> > The raw castings would require drilling , with a drill jig. These
> > are
> > probably only of interest to folks that want genuine appearance and
> > high
> > performance. If there is any interest I will pursue the matter
> > further.
> > Perhaps we could divi. up a crate load.  Please advise.
> > Regards, Tony, the new guy.
> >
> >
> >
>
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