Re: metal tracks [TANKS]

[<funkyneroc-at-ntlworld.com>]

These metal plate`s are just kitchen fitters mending/fixing plates. 
I think the ones I`m thinking of using is the second one in the 3rd picture ( 
02160003 jpg )
they weigh only 0.012kg < 1 ounce 
however they are only 100*15*1.5mm (4*5/8*1/16th").
I want something 4" * 1" * 1/8th"  

I may have an answer to my track damage and track derailing problems!
I think the problem is the flexability of the webbing part of my tracks,sideways 
movement is a bad thing!
if I make new tracks with the treadmill belt.I think I`ll be ok,

Chrys your hinged tracks are great.
For me they could go in the how to, section.
but they must be heavy.get yourself some treadmill.

> "Will you explain to us the drive system and sprocket design for these tracks?" 
>see pics 1,2&4

>"do you need to tension the treadmills all the time? DO they get loose as they 
>stretch?"
No, at least I dont think so.
(my tracks arnt made of treadmill yet)

OK , many nights in the garage again.


 
> 
> From: "Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos" <xchrysk-at-otenet.gr>
> Date: 2007/04/08 Sun PM 08:27:39 BST
> To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
> Subject: metal tracks [TANKS]
> 
> 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.
> 
> 
> 




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