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Fun Stopper
Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 1:21 am
by Jimster
Driving my beloved Tiger 1 about and suddenly all came to a grinding halt. One of my road wheel screws backed out enough to dislodge it. Got it fixed but it sure does get your attention quickly!
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Re: Fun Stopper
Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 1:43 am
by PainlessWolf
Jimster!
That would have had the crew using colorful language for sure as they removed a couple of outer wheels to get to it and see if it was suitable to reinstall.
regards,
Painless
Re: Fun Stopper
Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 1:46 am
by Jimster
I agree. Thought I used Locktight but then again I’ve put this tank through some hell.
Re: Fun Stopper
Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 3:00 am
by HERMAN BIX
File a small flat on the axle and use PVA glue as a thread lock.
The flat will allow more area for the screw to land on & PVA is not as devastating as thread lock is long term
Re: Fun Stopper
Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 10:53 am
by Son of a gun-ner
The trouble with PVA, it re-emulsifies when it gets wet, even the so called waterproof varieties.
Re: Fun Stopper
Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 11:01 am
by jarndice
The grub screws/set screws that hold the axle are pointed so take Hermans advice and file a flat on the axle and spend a very few pennies on some flat based grub screws/set screws (Mine are 2mm longer than standard) this way they will get a better grip on the axle.
Re: Fun Stopper
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 12:48 pm
by 761st
When I first started with this hobby I was so disappointed with the maintenance and breakage. Then a fellow rc tanker told me, ""A real tank has problems. Get used to it." Always good to see the fixes as I know my 7 yo continues to road test them. I found the .50 in the diorama.
Now to fix my HL Tiger 1.
