Need some help with Kettenkrad track link.

[bswitzer]

I'm trying to build a Kettenkrad and need some help with the Track Link size. If someone has a Kett or a Track Link, I would appreciate detailed exterior measurements: In particular, item number 16 (Bolt) Diameter and length, number 7 (Bushing) housing diameter, and drive lug. The greater the detail the better or multiple pictures with a ruler with graduations clearly visible would also be of great help.
Even better still, if someone has an old link they no longer want or need and would like to sell it, please contact me.


Thanks
Bill

[bswitzer]

I appreciate the traffic to this thread but, unfortunately, I haven't been able to get much help with my questions. I have permission from the Curator at the Patton Museum, Ft. Knox, KY, to closely examine their Kettenkrad next week and will have the information then needed to complete my project.

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Thank you.
Bill

[MikeP]

Interesting picture.
Talk about over engineering.
All the early and mid war half tracks had similar complicated and costly arrangements.

Automotive development is fascinating.

[bswitzer]

Many thanks to Philip Turland for sending me the measurments from his track!

Bill

[philip turland]

my pleasure

glad to help

philip

[philip turland]

do you need measurements of the track pad itself, i have one in the car so i can measure it today for you if it helps

pT

[bswitzer]

That would be great, Philip! The pad in my 1/35 model is VERY small and probably not accurate. I interpolated what I have so far by enlarging your photos on my monitor until the pivot bolt head measured about 21mm point to point (a guestimate on my part). I think I'm close enough for scaledtanks.com criteria but would rather be as accurate as I can get.

Thanks again.
Bill