The rolling resistance on my new tank is very minimal ,takes very little effort to move. the most expensive purchase was the bearings but well worth the cost:-
http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/dd267/neroc1/?action=view¤t=MarderIIIwith4cornerroadwheelspullalongdemonstration.mp4 Next week I`ll fit the 4 remaining swing arms and wheels then Im starting the second track so I can find how well this tank turns. Neil R On Mar 4, 7:04 pm, neroc <[email protected]> wrote: > I have found a little tank time today and now have 4 of my 8 road > wheels and swing arms suspension fully working , > meaning the tank can now support its self off the ground , > even with me sat in it . its a bit springy due to the fact that only > the 4 corner wheels are there to provide lift , > I couldn't resist fitting the one track I`ve so far build and giving > the tank a push across the workshop. > to my delight it moved very gracefully. next I sat inside and even > travelled up and down > the length of my garage by simply pulling and pushing the track with > my arm over the side. > was this my Marders maiden voyage ? no. I dont think it qualifies, > but I dont think it is a long way off . > Im a happy tank builder today and now think the maiden voyage will be > 2-3 weeks . > I may have time to put a few pictures on here tomorrow. > > 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
