I did the rubber pipe bit for a tyre, except it is on steel wheels which I made from laser cut components, have a look at this thread:
http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat/browse_thread/thread/5480417dfa38be2e/45e56ecef73a9252?lnk=gst&q=steel+wheels# the rubber is glued on with epoxy, but I don't think it's going to be strong enough to handle the abuse of being hit by guide teeth etc, if I did it again I would build a small lip into the wheel to hold the tyre on, just like a car wheel. Ben -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of HV Sent: Saturday, 29 January 2011 1:19 AM To: R/C Tank Combat Subject: [TANKS] road wheel source Modern tanks have very similar looking road wheels. Some WWII tanks have this kind of wheel too, such as the Cromwell. If I were to make this kind of wheel, I would probably cut off a section of PVC pipe and fill the interior with a plug cut out of wood. I would put a section of rubber pipe around the outside, assuming I could get matching diameters. I would add some details like a ring of simulated bolt heads. I would prefer to buy something that looks close. Does anyone have suggestions for a source for wheels that are the closest in looks to that kind of wheel? Some caster wheels that I've found are not bad, but not great either. -- 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 -- 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
