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| Subject: | Re: track sag how to? |  |
| Date: | Feb 16, 2007 |
| From: | Paul Roberts | |
Well, getting "rubber band track" to sag realistically has always been a hit and miss affair. For a vehicle with return rollers, like the T-26, there are two possibilities I'd try ( and try them before painting so you can change from one method to the other if you don't like the effect).
The first is to use small diameter rods, like a paper clip or brass rod, inserted into holes drilled in the side of the hull. The hole should be positioned so that the track sag is no more than about the thickness of the actual track istelf (not including the guide teeth). This method is pretty unobtrusive, but tends to result in a sag that is more "V" shapped than "U" shaped. By keeping the sag to a minimum, you minimise this flaw.
The other method can be used to get a smoother sag, but it's more visible. You cut a piece of plastic sheet to create the sag pattern you want and glue it vertically to the underside of the fenders, pressing the track down exactly the way you want it. While this makes really good track sag, it's usually much more visible than the pin method.
Other methods that can be used with vehicles where the top run of the track actually touches the top of the road wheels (Panther, T55) are to glue the track to the top of the wheel (doesn't work well with the plastic in most band track) or to use black thread to sew the track to the appropriate road wheels.
HTH
Paul |
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