Metal Rotation Ring

[nexusys]

Hi All,

Is there any benefit to have Metal Rotation ring with ball bearing for the tanks?



What does it do?

TIA!

[Soeren]

I would guess it ks only heavy without additional benefit. At least for a plastic hull.

[jarndice]

Whether or not there is anything to be gained from putting a heavy lump of metal on a Plastic/Abs body as well as the weight of the Turret is debateable but having a decent set of bearings to aid rotation is certainly useful,
If you decide to buy one there are certain things to look for,
First make sure it is a 360 rather than a 320 degree disc,
Do ensure you order the right size as they come in "Large" or "Small" with a full wiring harness included as well as the "Slip Ring" and make sure the Turret ring is fitted to take the "Slip Ring",
The wiring harness comes for an I/R Turret or a BB Turret, make sure you order the correct one for your Tank..
You might like to think about getting the Plastic/Abs 360 degree Turret ring with wiring harness and "Slip Ring" which is readily available and will certainly take a lot of the excess weight off the Tank Body that a metal ring would impose.
I have to confess to an element of hypocrisy in that I have two Metal Turret rings, No problems with them so far.
Shaun.

[c.rainford73]

I would say depending on the application it could have it's benefits.

On the M1 Abrams I have servo turret rotation and with the very large turret it spins nice and smooth with the bearing design of the metal ring.

[Dusty Steppes]

Do the bearings deal with vertical or horizontal friction? I can't tell from the picture.

[BarryC]

Do the bearings deal with vertical or horizontal friction? I can't tell from the picture.

Horizontal

[nexusys]

Thanks all for the answers.

I already have 360 mod done.

So, this means it will smooth out the rotation of the turret. I might consider getting one.

Cheers all

[MichaelC]

Thanks all for the answers.

I already have 360 mod done.

So, this means it will smooth out the rotation of the turret. I might consider getting one.

Cheers all

Beware that the openings on these metal ones are different than the plastic ones so depended on your set-up in the turret, you might need to cut openings which is not pleasant.