I'll have to find the vid and post it on YouTube.... Derek
On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 10:28 AM, Paul Hilton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The HEMTT's loading and unloading the cargo may be PLS's. A bit different > than HEMTT. The PLS has an extra steerable axle in the rear. > > Paul H. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Derek Engelhaupt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 10:24 PM > Subject: [TANKS] Re: The winter workshop season is upon us..... > > >> >> I have vids of the HEMTT loading a Hummer on the back and loading and >> unloading some cargo flat beds from the Ft. Snelling Military Museum >> this past summer. Pretty neat how fast they can load and unload those >> things. >> >> Derek >> >> On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 6:29 PM, Matt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>> 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 - >>>> >>>> - Show quoted text - >>> > >>> >> >> > >> > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
