Re: [TANKS] chain / sprockets

[William and Melissa Johns <bill-at-gizmology.net>]

   I used #25 chain on my 1/5 scale Sherman, and it worked okay in terms of 
strength, but wouldn't stay on the sprockets.  That, however, was a 
quality-of-construction problem.  I plan on using #25 chain in my 1/6 scale 
Mk IV.
   In the first stage of a chain reduction system, torque (tension) is low 
and speed is high.  You could easily use #25 in the first stage and bigger 
chain in the later stage(s).




At 10:25 PM 5/3/2006, you wrote:
>is anyone using 25 chain without any problems? should i just use 25?
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Derek Engelhaupt <derekengelhaupt-at-rocketmail.com>
>To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
>Sent: Wed, 3 May 2006 19:17:26 -0700 (PDT)
>Subject: Re: [TANKS] chain / sprockets
>
>Don't believe anyone is running any chain bigger than 35.
>
>Derek
>
>odysseyslipways-at-aol.com wrote:
>  I ordered 4 Scooter motors yesterday and expect them this time next 
> week. if i don't like them, they wheren't too much so it's not a total 
> waste (i can always put them into something else).
>
>anyway, they come with 11 tooth sprockets for #25 chain. I am guessing tht 
>25 chain is too small for tank duty, so I am going to wait for them to 
>arrive before I decide apon the new sprockets and chain.
>
>Now, what is a good, strong chain to go with? should I go with something 
>like 35? 40? 50?
>
>
>
>
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