Neroc:
> my only concern with this design would be reliability in the field. > 1/8th pins are quite small for the work load that they will have to > endure. > I could imagine these tracks coming apart due to all the places they > can come apart. You may be right, but the real tracks, on real tanks, use this construction and they work!? There will be about 600 spring retainer clips that could fail and allow the track to come apart. If you look at the larger industrial roller chain, they have two cotter pins per link, and they have good service life. Yes, I worried about the 1/8 inch pin strength also, but after building this prototype, I have no doubts about the strength. The worst case, would be the track riding up on the center guides and bending in the middle. I can push (with both hands), trying to bend the tracks in half, and I cant even feel them deflecting. Also, this prototype is using brass pins, the real one will use stainless steel pins (about 2.5 times stronger than brass). Thats why the prototype, figure out the problems before investing a lot of time. Mark On Jun 13, 11:45 am, neroc <[email protected]> wrote: > Nice work . > I think most people would like a real looking track like this but the > work load would be to much for most builders , > my only concern with this design would be reliability in the field. > 1/8th pins are quite small for the work load that they will have to > endure. > I could imagine these tracks coming apart due to all the places they > can come apart. > I hate to pour cold water on your idea but if something can go wrong, > it will . > I do hope you prove me wrong .. > > Neil R -- 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
