Greetings, After running Moonbase Xi for 2 years, I have decided that I need
to pin the turrets on my tanks. That is secure the turret to the body, but
still allow it to turn. Not having done this before, I would appreciate some
advice. Some specifics:
What type of pin/nail should I use?
What size of drill bit should I get? How do I affix the turret to the pin
without affixing it to the tank hull?
Other
Back in my Renegade Legion/Centurion days, I have had good success
with craft or seamstress pins. Not the ones with the T-shaped dull
end.
You drill through the bottom of the tank up through the center of the turret
"cradle" and use the pin to mark where to drill in the turret. The pins used
should have a broad round head. After trimming the
pointed end of the pin to fit, standard gap-filling super glue should
be used to affix the pin. Glue the hole in the turret somewhat sparingly.
since you don't want to weld the turret down with goo. A trick would be to
turn the turret every 30 sec so any spillover won't bind the turret in place.
As for drill bits, I just used the X-acto super expensive pin set. :)
They have a good selection ranging from pin to paperclip in diameter.
-=Kr'rt ("Kneel Before TOG")
Quoth "Bell, Brian K" <Brian_Bell@dscc.dla.mil>...
> Greetings,
> At 11:18 AM 3/6/00 -0500, Brian wrote:
Just use sewing pins, with a flat head.
> What size of drill bit should I get?
I don't remember the diameter I used, which is unfortunate since I need to get
more. In general, though, try to buy the bits from a store that'll let them
compare the diameters of the bits to the pin.
> How do I affix the turret to the pin without affixing it to the
Carefully. ^_- I've done some stuff like this; in general, you want to
get a *small* amount of glue into the hole in the turret, then keep the whole
tank upside-down and just insert the pin. Rotate the turret once or
twice
to prevent sticks. It's not too hard, just go easy on the glue -- after
all, it's not like this is going to be a load-bearing joint or
anything....