I've noticed in a lot of pictures folks post of their display tanks and they all seem to have them on a block up off their tracks. Is this to keep the rubber wheels from getting flat spots or just to prevent scratching the shelf with the metal tracks?
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It is done to keep the suspension springs from losing tension while sitting unused “under load” for long periods of time. It is mostly a Tamiya issues and largely with their older WWII tanks. Folks learned to do this and in some cases just do it out of habit even though the newer tank suspensions like the Abrams, Sheridan, Leopard 2 and Type10 do not need it.
It is also done while working on the tanks and running the electronics. Keeps the tank from running off the work bench should the throttle be accidental push forward. Again it just becomes habit out of safety concerns. -
Makes sense, Thanks.Comment
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