Taigen metal tracks
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- HammerWihoutASickle
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Taigen metal tracks
So I just got a set of metal tracks from Taigen for the Leo 2A6.
I don't know what I expected them to be like; possibly with the ends of the tracks attached to each other with pins, but I suppose I was being foolish.
Now I'm not sure where I can find the pins to attach the tracks together, or what tools to use for the task. I could use the pins from the stock plastic tracks that came with the Leopard when I bought it, but removing them is proving to be a bit of a pain (my fingers hurt because of the pushing).
Suggestions on attaching the tracks and what to use to make it a bit easier?
Also, on a side note - how do you fit 390 motors on those metal gearboxes when the brass cogs are too far from the base?
I don't know what I expected them to be like; possibly with the ends of the tracks attached to each other with pins, but I suppose I was being foolish.
Now I'm not sure where I can find the pins to attach the tracks together, or what tools to use for the task. I could use the pins from the stock plastic tracks that came with the Leopard when I bought it, but removing them is proving to be a bit of a pain (my fingers hurt because of the pushing).
Suggestions on attaching the tracks and what to use to make it a bit easier?
Also, on a side note - how do you fit 390 motors on those metal gearboxes when the brass cogs are too far from the base?
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Re: Taigen metal tracks
There should be a bag with extra track links and pins in the box
- HammerWihoutASickle
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Re: Taigen metal tracks
That's the thing. There was nothing but the tracks in there.tomhugill wrote:There should be a bag with extra track links and pins in the box
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Re: Taigen metal tracks
Just so I've got it correct in my head, you've got two sets of assembled tracks which aren't joined at one end? Where did you get them.from?
- HammerWihoutASickle
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Re: Taigen metal tracks
The Taigen online shop. I've been trying to get a hold of the seller, Erik - but he hasn't replied to CS requests yet; I figured life got in the way or something, or maybe he's on vacation. Odin knows where he went.tomhugill wrote:Just so I've got it correct in my head, you've got two sets of assembled tracks which aren't joined at one end? Where did you get them.from?
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Re: Taigen metal tracks
He's pretty top notch at customer service. Might be worth shooting him a message on rcuniverse
- HammerWihoutASickle
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Re: Taigen metal tracks
I'll have a look on the forums. I'm a little apprehensive of tailing the bugger all the way to another forum though.tomhugill wrote:He's pretty top notch at customer service. Might be worth shooting him a message on rcuniverse
Any advice on the other questions though?
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- Markocaster
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Re: Taigen metal tracks
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Re: Taigen metal tracks
Can you provide a picture to show the gearbox issue?
- HammerWihoutASickle
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Re: Taigen metal tracks
So basically, this brass cog in the 390 motor is too far ahead, and is causing movement issues because it moves two different gears in opposite directions.tomhugill wrote:Can you provide a picture to show the gearbox issue?
If you can see the white mark on the shaft of the motor, that's where the brass cog on the 380 motor is fixed (which is approximately half way to the bottom).
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I ask too many questions.