Phyl: It just looked easier to mount the motors to the hull sidewall. Also, that allows the drive axle to be mounted closer to the hull end (looks more like the real tank) I hope the chain doesnt get fouled with twigs and debris???? The track drive axle is "dead" -- it does not rotate. The drive sproket is made of UHMW polyethelene and rotates on the dead axle - no bearings. UHMW polyetheline is a good bearing material itself.
Mark On Feb 25, 7:05 am, Phil <[email protected]> wrote: > Looks good Mark. Why did you have an external drive chain as opposed > to internal? > > Phil > > On Feb 22, 1:53 am, Mark_123521 <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > Made some good progress this week. > > Built the hull sides, mounted the motors, and installed the drive > > wheels axle. > > Built adjustable motor mounts, they have a chain adjustment of about > > 1/2 inch. > > > Got lots of space in the hull!! > > >http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z65/mm123521/HPIM0753.jpg > > >http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z65/mm123521/HPIM0755.jpg > > >http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z65/mm123521/HPIM0756.jpg > > >http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z65/mm123521/HPIM0757.jpg > > > Mark- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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
