Originally Posted by
herrmill
Sprockets are supposed to be forthcoming with the track. I have a set of IMPACT track laying around & they'd shred the plastic sprockets if I tried doing a test run. Already tried Mato's sprockets & they won't fit. I live less than an hour from Feng's workshop so as soon as they become available, I'll run up & pick up a set.
Armorguy, I'll check out your 1/16 parts section. I have an IBS Atlantic sail for my Gato that I got from your father years ago so happy to get from you.
The sprockets are the real limiting factor with what can be done with the Hooben “Easy Eight”. Without the availablity of spares (even plastic ones) I hesitate to really push this tank in sand, mud or even light dirt. If you have a source for even the plastic sprockets let me know I would love to acquire a few sets.
On another note the Hooben plastic track now used on their “Easy Eight” is proving to be superior to the Heng Long M26 Pershing tracks (supplies with the first batch of Easy Eights). I swapped a set of Heng Long M26 tracks on to the Hooben yesterday and ran them. The Hooben tracks look to be all around better performing.