Toy Tank
From Colin Douthwaite <cfb...@southern.co.nz>
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· 11 May 1996 00:00 · View full thread
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TANK ( made from sewing thread spools)
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! !<I____________________________I>: WAX :! !
!_! :::::::!_!
(/////////// Rubber Band /////////////////////)
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!_! <-------- matchsticks -----------> !_!
The Wax block is a slice from a 0.75" diameter wax candle with a
hole bored through it for the elastic band. The wax slows down the
untwisting of the elastic band and makes the Tank crawl.
The trailing ends of the 2 matchsticks provide the traction and keep
the Tank moving in a straight line.
Notches cut into the flanges of the thread spool give the Tank grip
for climbing.
Getting the correct length of elastic band ( or wax slice thickness )
is important for good tank action.
The Tank is wound up by using your finger to rotate the matchstick
at the wax block end. Wind it as tight as you like - if you have
plenty of spare rubber bands :-)
Have fun folks !
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Bye,
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