Track Adjustment, Abrahms & Leopord II

[Discoken]

HI.. I just finished assembly of two Heng Ling Tanks, the Abrahms & the Leopord. Both tanks have Metel Treads, Drive & Idler Wheels & Control Arms, which I removed & Painted... My question--- Although the Instructions show you how to adjust the tensions of the Treads, they do not show you how much to adjust the tension, or from where , for Reliable Operation

If I put a piece of 2 x 4 on the bench, then the belly of the tank(s) on the top of the boad, you get a nice droop at the mid point of the tread.. What is the correct measurement from the table , up to the tread midway between the drive & Idler Wheels or where do you take the measurement to get the correct Tension for best operation??

I am running the Tanks on Carpet only, not outside, using various things around the house for Obstructions, to climb over..........Thanks, Ken

[jhamm]

Hello Ken,
there's a remarkable wealth of knowledge here on RC Tank Warfare, so there should be no problem getting you some help. But for starters, bop on over to the "Introduce Yourself " section (viewforum.php?f=42) and give us an idea of what modeling and RC experience you have. Even if you haven't any, that just puts you in the league with many of us. After you do the introduction, you'll likely find advice galore and probably start a bit of good-natured fun, too.

[General Jumbo01]

Hi again. Use Google to search for images for realistic ride height but in terms of correct track tension, as a general rule, the tank will drive smoother if there is no slack in the track but you want to avoid too much tension where the first and last road wheel starts to lift. Regarding fine tuning, drive the tanks around for an hour or so to run everything in and then make finer adjustments as necessary. Some light modelling grease on the gearbox teeth helps too.

[abramsky]

Hello on board!
First, try using google. Don't be afraid - it doesn't hurt you
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As for the tension on the tracks - well. They must be tight enough so that they do not sag - they must be tight and almost flat. Which in a too light model can be difficult because it will lift the first and last road wheels. The ballast at the front will help (I have over 600g of lead).
When it comes to setting the altitude above the ground - just check the road wheels. Usually their upper edge should be above the skirt level. But it all depends on what version you are building, how much additional equipment you add, and whether you add anything up front. A mine plow will cause the front of the hull to drop.

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I think I did most of your homework for you
You welcome