RE: NEWBIE DESIGNING TRACKS [TANKS]

["Steve Tyng" <STyng-at-ACPTrust.com>]

Adam2 wrote:

> I want to take multiple 4"x4" or 3"x3" hinges and bolt them
> together to make a track. What do you guys think.

I thought about such a design a while back.  I discounted it due to cost
(a 100+ hinges will add up), the fact I'd have to make a custom
sprocket, you'd have to figure a way to add guide horns, and finally
weight.

If none of the above matter to you I'm sure a hinge based track will
work fine.  It would definitely have a squeaky scale sound to it.  I'd
be afraid to drive it at anything above 3-4mph though.


   Steve Tyng