Hello and Help needed
 

Hi everyone I`m new to these boards so its a quick intro from me!

I have a question i`d like to ask has anybody ever tried to cut up and extend then glue back an rc tank chassis? The reason being i`m thinking of doing just that to leopard 2 hull i have as i`m thinking of making a PZH2000 SPH and the chassis is a lengthened leo2 hull. Is it possible to do it, bearing in mind it will be a working hull so i`m thinking of the stresses involved.

any help is greatly appreciated!

many thanks in advance
:D

RE: Hello and Help needed
 

Hi captainpalatine welcome to the forum:D In regards to your question i cannot see why not as long as you strenghten the pieces with more plastic or better still metal bolted to each piece from behind. I know on some of the german forums that they have cut and chopped chassis up check out these links http://www.rc-panzerketten-forum.com...?threadid=2071 and http://www.rc-panzerketten-forum.com...?threadid=9856 and this one probably shows the best way http://www.rc-panzerketten-forum.com...?threadid=9109 watch the video at the bottom of the first page in the last link titled M88 Augsburg 2007 it shows how strong the chassis must be;)

Cheers Ian

RE: Hello and Help needed
 

Hi many thanks for the reply :D i was thinking of using a combination of bolts/ glue and seeing as its abs plastic do you know in your experience what glue would be best i have access to MEK glues as well as evo stick multi-purpose impact adhesive would they be any good to bond each surface to each other before i put in the supports?

regards

RE: Hello and Help needed
 

I would use either JB plastic weld or any of the epoxy glues for the added strength just my opinion don't know if any one else wants to chip in:D

Cheers Ian

RE: Hello and Help needed
 

I would recommend physical bracing mechanically with bolts as this cut-up Leo hull for this custom conversion:

http://www.sead.us/Zrinyi-project.html

Mechnical connection is better than glue, as glue can break down over time.;)