oops, torsion bar. Thats a cool setup, I was planning something similar, are the pre spring treated rods more difficult to work with? can they be threaded?
On Oct 28, 11:26 am, NavyShooter <[email protected]> wrote: > 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... > > http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/coffee/pics/Tiger/Nov%2008%20049%20(Small... > > http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/coffee/pics/Tiger/Nov%2008%20005%20(Small... > > 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
