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  • Beeg
    So many planes. So little time!

    • Dec 2016
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    #1

    Track Slack?

    I haven't run my new HL Sherman too much but the tracks look like they're getting a lot more slack in them. They don't derail yet but it looks like only a matter of time.

    How much slack is too much? For a tank without a tensioner when and how do I need to remove a track link? These are HL stock metal tracks.

    Here's a picture of how my tank currently sits.
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  • Rubicon99
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    • Dec 2019
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    #2
    Originally posted by Beeg
    I have run my new Sherman too much but but the tracks look like they're getting a lot more slack in them. They don't derail yet but it looks like only a matter of time.

    How much slack is too much? For a tank without a tensioner when and how do I need to remove a track link? These are HL stock metal tracks.

    Here's a picture of how my tank currently sits.
    Click image for larger version Name:	TrackSlack.jpg Views:	0 Size:	194.3 KB ID:	255017
    That about right for a Sherman. It still looks more then tight enough. Most WWII tanks had rather loose tracks in comparison to modern tanks.

    If that was an Abrams, Challenger2, T72/90 and such it would be far too loose.

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    • Beeg
      So many planes. So little time!

      • Dec 2016
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      #3
      OK, thanks.

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