Re: First bench test of MK2 TTS [TANKS]

[adt22-at-drexel.edu]

I've got the same problem with the axle - I was thinking of replacing the one I've 
got with steel tube - or anything that won't bend (suggestions?).  I think part of 
the problem is that I messed up the splice and the pressure isn't spread equally on 
the drive wheel.

-Amir

----- Original Message -----
From: Bart Salmons <shayguru-at-charter.net>
Date: Monday, August 1, 2005 8:39 am
Subject: Re: First bench test of MK2 TTS [TANKS]

> Half an inch...little more actually.   I suspect that a huge part 
> of the 
> problem was insufficient tension.  Will have to reinforce the 
> Aluminium 
> angle and replace the rear axle with something stouter (the axle 
> visibly 
> bends when under tension) before I can get a good tight tension.
> 
> Bart Salmons
> Slammer 6
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve Tyng" <STyng-at-acptrust.com>
> To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
> Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 8:21 AM
> Subject: RE: First bench test of MK2 TTS [TANKS]
> 
> 
> > Bart wrote:
> >
> >
> >> Does the vehicle's weight on the roadwheels help to keep the
> >> TTS tracks from slipping off?  In about 4 inch high grass my
> >> Shermanchasis wantto twistthe
> >> tracks off.   any ideers?
> >
> > You need a tight tension.  How high are your guide teethe?
> >
> >
> > Steve 
>