Re: A question of Weight. [TANKS]

["Aahz." <ErickKilmer-at-comcast.net>]

Steve Tyng wrote:
> Aahz wrote:
>
>   
>>     That would explain its light weight.
>>     
>
> What explains the Hetzer's lighter weight is that it is smaller than most
> and does not have a turret.  The Hetzer has also acquired a bit of metal
> reinforcements over the years.
>
>   
    Oh, I hadn't thought about that either.
>>     Anyone ever had problems with their chassis torquing? I seem to
>> recall some bent 1/4" axles being mentioned in the past.
>>     
>
> IMO 1/4" or 8mm shafting is to thin for use in these models.  The front and
> rear axels on the Cromwell are 1/2" hardened steel and they occasionally get
> bent.  Takes a sledge hammer and a couple blocks of wood to hammer them back
> into shape.
>
>   

    Is it getting bent from engine torque or rough terrain?

Aahz.