David's carrier build.
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Re: David's carrier build.
Split pins for me and I am probably the only person who has done a lot of running at shows and Bovington since the build and apart from replacing the drive sprockets (because I think they wore down during experimenting during the build) I have not had any problems.
Dennis.
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Re: David's carrier build.
The other track is coming along.
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Re: David's carrier build.
Lots done although it doesn't look like it. I must add that if you use the split pins rather than the nice pins from Armorpax the tracks will work to a fashion from the box.
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- The reason the tracks are being shed generally in one direction is the misaligned pin holes which cause the track to run at an angle, one direction pulls the track into the hull the other direction it jumps out of mesh and it simply falls of the outside of the sprocket. The correct pcd sprocket should help keep the teeth in mesh.
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Re: David's carrier build.
I think Phil is selling himself short here.
An immense amount of thought and work has gone into getting the tracks right, particularly the sprockets. A big thanks from me to him for this and to Mike and Vince for their help.
It's looking like it's going to be a big improvement over the stock kit but I guess only time will tell on that one. If this does prove to be the case, which having spoken to Phil I'm confident it will be, a little recognition from Armortek wouldn't go amiss IMO.
An immense amount of thought and work has gone into getting the tracks right, particularly the sprockets. A big thanks from me to him for this and to Mike and Vince for their help.
It's looking like it's going to be a big improvement over the stock kit but I guess only time will tell on that one. If this does prove to be the case, which having spoken to Phil I'm confident it will be, a little recognition from Armortek wouldn't go amiss IMO.
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Re: David's carrier build.
Thanks Dave! Dennis it's a 3d print in pla just to get the fit right but they seem very resilient, steel sprockets can be made either by cnc or using the 3d print as a template in what ever material you choose.
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Re: David's carrier build.
The final sprocket ring mk3 is working well, tracks are nice to.
If you want to discuss a potential sprocket ring as a pattern along with track suitability details do not reply on the thread please email me, I hope this is ok boss?
ptwoollard64@hotmail.com
If you want to discuss a potential sprocket ring as a pattern along with track suitability details do not reply on the thread please email me, I hope this is ok boss?
ptwoollard64@hotmail.com
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Re: David's carrier build.
This is looking great. Very pleased with the running and a nice upgrade from Armorteks unofficial R&D team.
I've asked Phil for a final build that will be robust and hence limit the amount of maintenance. The replacement sprockets should help achieve this.
I've asked Phil for a final build that will be robust and hence limit the amount of maintenance. The replacement sprockets should help achieve this.
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Re: David's carrier build.
A couple of hours done today.
We are moving forward with offering an after market sprocket ring set, so to go any further we would like to know who would be interested, see the craftmans market post.
We are moving forward with offering an after market sprocket ring set, so to go any further we would like to know who would be interested, see the craftmans market post.
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Re: David's carrier build.
I want to get the other track finished asap as the radio should be here very soon. Just had a call from dhl Dave and they said they had run out of delivery time today but will deliver tomorrow, at least they let us know!
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Re: David's carrier build.
Both tracks fetled and mounted and running in.
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Re: David's carrier build.
Hi Phil,
Looking good but check track direction
Best regards.
Dave
Looking good but check track direction
Best regards.
Dave
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Re: David's carrier build.
I don't have a choice right now as I'm trying to run them in Dave!
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