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 ....) .http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/f.../sad_smile.gif<div>But since I'm cheap and I have an old non smoke &amp; sound Pershing that I keep for spare parts ; I decided to take a shot at it ....</div><div>I tried to keep the tensioner very simple and self-adjusting ...</div><div>Here's a bunch of pictures with commentaries ....</div>

RE: Low costs home-made track tensioners H.L. Pershing
 

<span style="font-size: larger">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</span>

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 modificationhttp://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/f.../thumbs_up.gif

Rob

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.