KT Tam Idler upgrade

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Jake79
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KT Tam Idler upgrade

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Hi All

I was hoping that some of you chaps might be able to help me out, I thought It would be a good idea to get an Idler up grade for the KT kit as I'll be using It quite a bit when built, I wanted to know is it a simple upgrade, what are the options, where to buy one, Ive had a look around and can't find any!!! I've read a similar thread on here but I didn't find It too helpful, also they recommended WDM but they do not seem to have any.


Thanks Jake
Tamiya: 2 King Tigers
H/L,Taigen :Initial Tiger 1, Panzer III, Kv 2, Panther G, Bulldog, Leo 2A6
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Re: KT Tam Idler upgrade

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I used these two on mine. They're the same as the ones at WDM.

http://www.axels-modellbau-shop.de/kata ... m::60.html
http://www.axels-modellbau-shop.de/kata ... :1437.html

The axle which goes across is kinda important to stop the hull flexing when you have the tracks tensioned. If you're using metal tracks is pretty much a requirement as they have to have a fair amount of tension on them. They can't be left with sag on them like the real KT.

They're meant to go with these but I used them in the stock idler mount without issue: http://www.axels-modellbau-shop.de/kata ... :3433.html
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Re: KT Tam Idler upgrade

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Thanks I'll go for the top two and leave the mounts..
Tamiya: 2 King Tigers
H/L,Taigen :Initial Tiger 1, Panzer III, Kv 2, Panther G, Bulldog, Leo 2A6
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