M41A3

Hi folks.
Here is the things Ihave done to my M41A3 and Tiger 1. Still alot of work to be done. Like painting the M41A3...
Hmmm.. After uploading the pics I cant figure out how to edit and comment each picture so feel free to ask about the pics... What I can say is that the idler adjuster is very simple and cheap to make. And its working perfect. Have been running the tank for hours after installing it and still no problem.

jpvert

There are some nice ideas in this pictures.
I have a noob question : how to you open hatches ? I mean, what is the best way to cut them ?

dash69

Hi there M4, I have a Pershing and a Panzer III All HL. Did you do the internal antenna on this tank? Working well for you? I could not be sure from picture. I really like the Bulldog, it will be my next purchase. Your looks great and like my Prshing shows signs of being in the dirt on the bottom. Mine too.
Be well and good luck on your tanking.

M41A3

I used a thin hobby saw. But you can use cotton tread as well. Just drill a small hole and use the tread as a saw. Or you can use a razor sharp knife. The HL plastic is very easy to cut in.

Regards

Tor

M41A3

I only have the internal antenna in my Tiger 1 and that works excellent. My Bulldog is not operational for the moment due to broken plastic gearbox. Will order metal gearboxes after the upcoming holidays..
The bulldog was my first tank, so it have been driven alot. Here is a video of my Bulldog just after I got it.

Take care and happy tanking

Regards
Tor

FlexXx

Tanks look good, but you are the first to teach your bulldog to roll over!

M41A3

-"Roll over and play dead!!!" LOL

Thanks btw


Regards
Tor

pcsguy88

I never realized how big the Tiger is. Now I kinda want one.

philipat

Idler adjuster looks pretty solid. Looks similar in concept to one that I saw on the RC-PanzerKetten forum. Have you considered making some and selling a few?

Or, do you have any step-by-step instructions and a shopping list for someone that might want to copy your idea?

pcsguy88

I didn't notice the idler the first time and is something I need on my Bulldog. Did you weld the bolts or did you use glue?
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M41A3

Hi guys..
Glad you like my idler adjuster. When i made them I didnt think of taking pics.. I was to eager to see if it was working. But Iwill take one off and make a "how to.." with pics.. I'll try to do it tomorrow.


Take care and happy tanking

Regards
Tor

philipat

bump...any chance of those how-to photos? what sized hardware did you use?

M41A3

Sorry philipat... Have been busy during the holidays..

Will take those pics for you when I get time.

But for your shopping list, here is what I used:

2 pcs M5 socket head cap screws,
5 pcs M5 nuts,
2 pcsM3X10 socket head cap screws,
1 pcs M3x30,
1 piece 5mmwasher
4 pcs 3mmwasher
locktight.


Regards

Tor

philipat

No worries...I know how the holidays are. I'm now taking a few days off to recover from the holidays.

What length was the M5 cap screw?

Looks like all of the screws are cap screws, including the M3x30. Is that right?

That shopping list is for one idler, right?

Any soldering or welding done for this? Looks like there was some to get the screws to attach the side of the nuts.

Full of questions, but something like this is what I've been looking to do with my Bulldog. I found another approach on the Panzer-Kettan forum but it was too complicated for me. This one looks more manageable. [8D]

M41A3

Here is the pics of how I made my track adjuster on my Bulldog:
First pic shows what you need for 1 track adjuster: 2 pcs of M5X25 socket head cap screws, 1 pcs M3X30, 2 pcs M3X10 socket head cap screws, 1 pcs 4mm washer, 4 pcs 3mm washer, 5pcs M5 nuts


First you drill a 3mm hole in center of one of the M5 screws.


Then you cut it down to around 15 mm. The lenght is actually based on the idler wheel running smoothly+the 5mm washer+ 2 of the M5 nuts locking it.


Then you use a dremel to adjust the head on the M3X30 so it fits inside the head of the M5 screw


Now put the M3X30 inside the M5. (never mind the lenght of your M3X30 for the moment. It will be cut down later. The one seen in the pic is already cut to correct lenght)


Now put on the idler wheel, the 5mm washer and 2 of the M5 nuts. Lock the two nuts towards eachother so the wheel run smoothly but not to loose. Now the M5 should be just as long as the outer nut.


Now drill a 2,4 mm hole on the side of the rest of the M5 nuts and make M3 thread.


Now its time to adjust the lenght of the M3X30 screw. When done, use some locktight on the thread when mounting the M5 nut. When done use a M5 thread tap through the nut to take away any edges. Here is how it should look like


Now its time to do some damage to the lower hull. Remove everything from where the idler wheel was mounted. (Sorry, my english is not the best)


Prepare the last two M5 nuts by using a 5mm drill and drill out the threads so the nuts os smooth inside


Now drill a 3mm hole on the side of the hull as close as you can to the front. Mount the M3x10 (here you also need to adjust the lenght of the screw).Now use the last M5 screw and adjust so the center of idler wheel will be in correct position (use the other idler wheel to compare) and then drill another 3mm hole. Mount the last M3X10 and the last M5 nut. The 3mm washers are to be used on the inside of the hull.


Now its just to mount everything together and your done.


Here's a video showing the track as I tighten it.

philipat

Awesome tutorial...thanks.

Gonna have to add some M3 and M5 taps to the shopping list.

M41A3

Glad you liked it philipat

If you need any help, just PM me.

Regards
Tor