SPROCKET ASSEMBLY

[Stanislav Yanev]

I see a huge number of people assembling the model and no one is paying attention,I also wrote to Kian but he didn't think it necessary to even write a line of reply
So in SPROCKET ASSEMBLY there is an omission that leads to damage to parts,a simple sleeve is needed to ensure the problem-free operation . The pictures show everything you need

[Armortek]

......, I also wrote to Kian but he didn't think it necessary to even write a line of reply

Last email received from you was on the 6th September and it was on a very different topic so I really do not understand nor appreciate the comment above.

The modification you have done is completely unnecessary.

Kian

[Stanislav Yanev]

Kian you can see from the picture that my statement is true. and one more thing the modification is mandatory you will have to agree .and please before you say something hasty in public consider it

[Robert Tanzer]

Sorry to comment on this but:
Why this vicious tone?
Why can't you just ask if there is something you don't understand or want to know.
Why accuse and try to threaten someone over a mistake or misunderstanding.

I personally am here for my great love for my hobby.
And all the nice knowledgeable people who share their knowledge with joy.

Please have a nice day, from Sweden.
Robert T

[Stanislav Yanev]

Аnd why are we commenting on it when you are sorry
vicious tone?
Am I not understanding something? I don't think so,I show a problem that wants to reflect it, that does not skip it and moves on

And one more thing I would add besides the bushing is one setscrew through the workpiece CV0110 to stop moving CV0121.Тhis I think will stop 100 percent axial displacement of the CV0111

[Andy Walker]

I dont know whether it's a language issue, but the wording definately comes across as accusatory and confrontational. I don't know whether you meant to come across like this? I'm sure a more toned down discussion would be of more use to all concerned.

[Stanislav Yanev]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyslexia

I read and write with special software and apparently it doesn't work in a different language than mine,that is why I have not written in the past years

[John Clarke]

Stanislav,
Enjoy the hobby, it's personal journey to build the best model you can knowing every model will be an individual model, A one of a kind.

On the forum I sometimes make informal observations, possible remedies, but let other owners decide if they want to take any advice.

Of course any alterations I design or suggest won't be covered by the warranty on the model sold by Armortek.

Armortek will stand by their product and its build design and that's that. If you did find a fatal flaw and report it. I'm sure Armortek would be the first to acknowledge it. They've been doing this for a great many years.

I suggested a similar idea on the sprocket of the Centurion, a measured spacer (brass washer) between sprocket taper lock and bearing. But not for the reason you suggested, it was to prevent any slippage on the final drive shaft if the bearings inside the bearing housing start to slip. It (spacer) allows shaft and bearings to be locked in place via the taper lock, and while the taper lock is locked in position on the final drive shaft nothing should go out of alinement. (Sprocket, track, bearings and none of that rubbing on the inner final drive gearbox wall).

As I said every model is different, so the spacer gap will be tailored to your model. A flat spacer works well with Centurion, but your spacer would need to be a top hat design similar to the WW2 German tank models as you have shown.

Later Armortek models have a (brass?) bumper stop inside the housing to reduce any possible shift of the final drive shaft and gear and possibly centering the final drive gear .
The spacer idea would still be a good belt and braces idea, preventing bumper stop wear too if there was any shift in the final drive shaft position.

Ps, its a good idea to check the taper lock every now and then if the model is used regularly.
Have fun, make an observation and leave it like that.

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[Stanislav Yanev]

John ,
Thank you for writing I will take your advice, I wish more people were like you.