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Old 04-25-2012, 05:11 PM
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Default Low costs home-made track tensioners H.L. Pershing

It has probably been done before ; ( although I can't find anything about it with the search engine on this forum ) ...And Phil at RCtankwars is selling a tensioner design that seems quite sturdy ( also pricy ....) .
But since I'm cheap and I have an old non smoke & sound Pershing that I keep for spare parts ; I decided to take a shot at it ....
I tried to keep the tensioner very simple and self-adjusting ...
Here's a bunch of pictures with commentaries ....
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Old 04-25-2012, 08:58 PM
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Default RE: Low costs home-made track tensioners H.L. Pershing

strmnd54,Very innovative great engineering job on your part.I would want one if I had a Pershing,just to protect the tracks and gearboxes.
Charlie
Old 04-26-2012, 01:52 AM
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Default RE: Low costs home-made track tensioners H.L. Pershing

that is a fine piece of work strmnd54

add that to the metal roadwheels and inserts from rctankde and youve got a winner
ive been down the wheel route with my bulldog and getting those wheels off is a nightmare job well done with your modification

Rob
Old 04-26-2012, 04:47 AM
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Default RE: Low costs home-made track tensioners H.L. Pershing

Very nicely done! And with great pictorial directions. That is a simple elegant solution, thanks for showing.

A working tensioner (sprung) is a great upgrade to any model tank.

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