Tank Track rubber

[templargfx]

Hi All,

I have just purchased my first RC Tank, the Heng Long Bulldog. I am going to be detailing the tank to make it look as realistic as possible, and while I wait I am building a list of things that need doing, and items I require.

One thing I noted from watching videos is how little grip the tracks actually have, mainly because the weight is just not there like on the real thing. Also, it should have rubber pads I believe to aide in traction, which the model tracks do not have.

Looking for a solution I came across this stuff :

http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

Its used on tool handles etc. I am going to get some and attempt to paint it onto the individual rubber pads. The stuff is quite grippy (I think my Dad had some of this stuff for his tool handles.

[templargfx]

My tank will hopefully be arriving today, so I will get to see first hand how it drives rather than trying to figure it out from watching videos!

Thanks for the reply!

[Silverstalker]

How did this go....nor many other bulldog owners on here. I added metal tracks... madethe world of difference... had to upgrade the gear boxes tho....keep out the long grass... they just canyon Handlet it

[Silverstalker]

Hmmmm a lot of typos there.... stupid predictive text

[Saxondog]

I have a few suggestion that might help, lead or steel automotive rim weights with the adhesive backing for adding wieght,line the hull in places like over the tracks,very bottom of the hull interior.My tanks have these and the difference is substancial,they are very perminate so test fit prior to removing the adhesive flim coating.

The result is better traction,yet as you have learned tracks require stronger gearing,then motors,then possibly fan cooling the RX18.But this is the fun,improving your tank,the Bulldog is a fine tank to model.

Many of these techniques are outlined in Tips and tricks. Or the build section for your specific tank.

Here are a few links to those sections,enjoy your Bulldog! Happy Tanking.

http://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/v ... m.php?f=38

http://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/v ... m.php?f=22

http://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/v ... 105&t=6751