Yeah, great job on this thing. coming together real nicely.
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Yeah, great job on this thing. coming together real nicely.
Thanks! It's amazing to me just how bad the old ones look compared to the new one.Quote:
Originally Posted by silverdemon
those could probably work, the only potential issue is finding something to use for a conveyor that would fit them. Any idea what scale those are or what kits they came from? hmm...maybe I should just search for model tanks that have working treads, or at least treads that *could* work, and cannibalize those...Quote:
Originally Posted by jiggiwidditModel tank track wheels?
Anyone have any idea where I can find the links to use for the conveyor portion? I found a site called "toy brick brigade" that sells thousands of lego parts; they have the toothed gear wheels, but I can't seem to find anywhere that sells the links. Any help is appreciated, thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by SXRguyinMAsmall lego gears and chains?
16t gear is the smallest that will take the chain, 2 gears on RH side
and these links for a conveyor? (on left)
I've got a sh*t-ton of those laying around, gears too. LMK how many you think you'll need and we'll work somethin out :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by artoodeeto
as per out PM conversation, can't send pics through pm though :D
as promised:
diameter of the gear - 17.08mm
diameter of lego axle (widest point) - 4.73mm
width of tread link - 20.58mm
length of tread link - 4.65mm
diameter around gear with links installed - 21.37mm
and a pic showing the spacing of the links when they're connected - there's approx 1.7mm of spacing in between links
dude. I want your caliper. where'd you get it and how much was it? :D
thanks for posting those pics, sending pm now....
I got one at harbour freight that is similar for like 10$
yea I was going to suggest harbor freight too
here ya go: 4" - $15.99 6" - $19.99 8" - $29.99 12" - $49.99
I just grabbed the pics from This website
This is a UK site. Try googleing 'model tank tracks' and youll find all the bits that go with the wheels.
Thanks! I think though I'm probably going to go with the Lego variety, mainly because I need a little over 2 meters worth of track, and that would cost a fortune from a hobby store; Legos should be a lot cheaper. More updates when I get them....the conveyor system and motor(s) that run it will have to go in first, then I'll build up the model details around them.
lol, lego sandcrawlers. should be interesting
