either i've missed something or i've missed something....... I'm guessing attachment chain is designed with ready bolt holes? Sounds like it would be a bit more expensive, people wouldn't use it as much. As for the "skip tooth" IIRC it's best just made--cut out the desired teeth by whatever method you care for.
yes, attachment chain has holes in the tabs to bolt to/through. if you mean costly as in attachment chain vs bike chain, yes, but worth it if comparing the two. as to people not using it as much as to it being pricey, i think it also has to do with what the builder is use to/feels comfortable with or needs for their particular build. as for the skip tooth, i take it you are referring to using bike chain and bolting treads through every other link causing the builder to have to notch out the sprockets every other tooth? I'm planning on a modified chain track system--two chains on each belt, and wooden treads just screwed on. The big difference was instead of friction drive, I was going to cut sprockets that actually engage the treads. It'll take some math, and without modeling software some trial and error, but it shouldn't be terribly difficult to get the sprocket right. This gives the reliability of a sprocket drive, without the mess of dealing with modifying sprockets or any of that. You could also do something similar with the larger roller chain down the middle, using sprockets on the treads instead of the chain to drive it. when you say modified chain track system, i take it your making the tracks like the skip tooth you described above? the sprockets i take it will engage the tracks like the sprockets on a Sherman? you are correct in that a person could use a sprocket (like a Sherman) on the treads when using attachment chain - but other than to make it look nicer, why not just use the matching sprockets for the attachment chain? i take it your be making your sprockets out of aluminum plate? chris -- -- 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 received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
