Another Californian!!! I just started showing my tank off at my local
hobby shop and a bunch of NorCal guys may be starting to build tanks
soon. Do I hear another team starting to form???????????
-Matt
On Sep 25, 9:04 pm, "Grant Mahalek" <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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
>
>
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