Derek, Thanks for the tips. Now I can get to it.
My "mad money" account is a little low right now to. I guess I may need to have an inventory sale to bolster my hobby account. Cheers, Grant Northern Barbarian ----- Original Message ----- From: Derek Engelhaupt To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 7:29 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re: Tank treads Grant, Well, probably not too many tricks to it. I used sprockets on both ends (drive and idler) and it seems to keep the tracks on. Other folks don't use a sprocket for the idler, but personally I think using a sprocket is the way to go. I wanted to make throwing a track as impossible as I could. I have yet to throw a track using the attachment chain with sprockets on both ends. I'm actually running the tracks quite loose. The only other suggestions I would have is to make the very first and very last suspension arms with stronger springs. That way when the track is under load (moving) the front and rear arms keep it tight. It also helps the tank not bounce during starts and stops. It's worked for me so far. In order to get the tension on the front most and rear most springs correct when using very stiff springs, I mount them while I have a board under the tank keeping it at the right ride height. I'm also using two springs on each suspension arm because I couldn't find any springs locally that were stiff enough while being short enough the use in the tank. I am very happy with the way the 883s perform. I actually bought mine from Robot Marketplace (and some off Ebay) along with the IMX-1 tank mixer. I also bought my Spektrum 5e radio from them. Haven't had any issues with them. They also accept Paypal for payment which is nice for me since I seem to constantly be selling something on Ebay and have money in that account. Money in my Paypal account is *my" play money. When I want something, I sell something on Ebay and then have money in my Paypal account. That way the wife can't tell me no....:) She did tell me no yesterday when I asked if I could buy a real M29 Weasel to restore that's not too far from where we will be moving to. :) Darn her. Something about me not having a job right now....I don't I quit listening after that. ;) Derek T065 On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 6:09 PM, Grant Mahalek <[email protected]> wrote: Derek, I watched the video of your Sturmtiger. Great video...looks like the drive system, suspension and tracks work well. I'am going build my first suspension system using the 2060 attachment chain. I was wondering if you had any tips or suggestions you could share. Are you happy with the Victor 883 controllers. What are your thoughts on buying them from the Robot Marketplace or direct from IFI (the Victors are on sale at the Robot Marketplace....I've haven't bought from either supplier and I was wondering which is the best to deal with). Tx, Grant --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
