metal tracks [TANKS]

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

Have you calculated the weight of these tracks Neroc? I am asking because it sounds like a good idea. I would try a 3''  width (for my model) instead of 4" and a thickness of 1/16th" only, if I could find such plates, of course. Some early tanks used quite narrow tracks; I don't know if this is better for skidding. Your tank might require 4" wide plates. Every link would be quite  thick, when 2 of those plates are bolted together to either side of the treadmill.  Will you explain to us the drive system and sprocket design for these tracks?

By the way, do you need to tension the treadmills all the time? DO they get loose as they stretch? That's important if you use teeth on your sprocket  and not just friction wheels.

 

 

Ideal material would be 4" * 1" * 1/16th-1/8th" stainless.
this I would fix (bolt) either side of 4" treadmill.