Fw: Reg's metal Firefly [TANKS]

["Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos" <xchrysk-at-otenet.gr>]

I think, only think, that Reg needs slightly longer screws (two bolts) so they are well engaged by the rods, even with loose tracks. Loose, sagging tracks are sexy. Of course, with a loose track a rock that will be caught inside the track has space to go through and around between the track and the back (tensioning) wheel. You cannot do that with a tightly tensioned track: It will jam there . A potential disaster.

Perhaps what is needed is a "dummy" of the Sherman  star -type or toothed looking sprocket with a system of rods inside that will engage the nuts, like in my tank

Another advantage of the hinge track, if you will, is that it is a completely closed type track, with no gaps between the pads. No lIttle rocks or wood stick inside the pads. They squash everything!

CHrys

 

Chrys,

Do you know whar size chain and bols he is using ??? This looks like it might work with the "Pin Drive", like was used on the door hinge track....Hmmmmm Ever more considerations....

 

Kurt (Desert Dogs) G