I have a torsion bar suspension system for my Tiger 1. Here's a couple of snapshots:
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/coffee/pics/Tiger/Nov%2008%20004%20(Small).jpg http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/coffee/pics/Tiger/Nov%2008%20049%20(Small).jpg http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/coffee/pics/Tiger/Nov%2008%20005%20(Small).jpg I did some SWAG guessing when it came to tension and angles, but basically, a 1/4" diameter spring steel rod is capable (when 14 are used together) of supporting well over 215 pounds (my weight) plus the 150 or so pounds that make up the hull of the tank I'm working on. Brad --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
