Oh, the HEMTT will also have interchangeable cargo beds to make it a
tanker, transport, or wrecker. (depending on the mission)
-Matt
On Nov 5, 4:28 pm, Matt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I am going to finish my Abrams tank and get it running reliably. Once
> that is done, I am going to turn my attention to a HEMTT Supply
> vehicle. That should provide a nice break from the M-1, and then I
> will be starting my M-1 Abrams (Version 2.0) tank. This will have a
> sispention system, more powerful motors, and virtual reality
> capabilities. It will have a driver's camera, a gunsight camera, and a
> commander's camera so that 3 people can operate it while sitting
> inside an (airconditioned) room up to a mile away.
>
> I can't wait to drive my HEMTT. 8-Wheel steering, 10-15 MPH, Extreme
> off-road capabilities. Muuuhhahahahaha!
>
> -Matt
>
> On Nov 5, 11:41 am, Chris Malton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>
> > .... and what are you going to be upgrading this time?
>
> > For me, there's a fair amount to do. FA006 needs some serious elevate
> > work (but nothing too scary), which will get done so that it utilises
> > the full range of angles available. It's also getting a few rotate
> > adjustments, and a small tweak to the route the air feed takes. Lastly,
> > it's going to get the trigger mechanism it deserves, a car door lock
> > actuator.
>
> > In the other tank, T027 is getting a "complete electronics re-fit". I
> > put that in quotes, since it's a case of installing the same types of
> > electronics as Neil had in there, rather than doing anything new. That
> > said, I'm going to re-do bits of the wiring to make it neater and easier
> > to ID which wire is what (nothing against your wiring though, Neil, just
> > me and my preference for neatness).
>
> > T027 will hopefully be roaming the testing range this weekend, assuming
> > I can get batteries charged by then.
>
> > With any luck, T027 should be paintball equipped again by the next time
> > the UK tankers convene, but no guarantees.
>
> > I've also got a few builds to supervise the start of. I started with a
> > big challenge (if you'll pardon the pun), and so I'm determined to make
> > the next build I supervise a simpler one, so am looking with the
> > prospective builder at the SU-85 (filled the gap before the T-34-85) for
> > that build. The other build will most likely be a supply vehicle (UK
> > battlers can guess who that might be).
>
> > So, that's my winter weekends filled up. I'd be interested to know what
> > the rest of you are going to be upgrading or modifying this winter. I'd
> > also love to see what new stuff people are making.
>
> > Comments, positive or negative, on any of the above plans are welcomed.
>
> > On a slightly amusing side note, having not told anyone about T027 prior
> > to its acquisition, my dad's only response after the October Revolution
> > was: "Chris, What's with the small army in the shed?" To which I could
> > only casually reply with "In case you hadn't noticed, there is a small
> > war going on." I think he got the joke.
>
> > Chris "How much money can I avoid spending this winter?" M- Hide quoted
> > text -
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