Hello, Build the jagdtiger for sure! mean looking tank. As for the tracks, the TTS (treadmill) is the way to go, and even better again is a sprocket driven TTS. Im assuming drawing up a simple sprocket and making the parts will be no problem for an Architectural Modeler!
For motors I agree with Doug, it will be hard to find a nicer motor at that price. Programming the controllers is the least of your worries, 9/10 times they come with step by step detailed instructions, simply work through it and if you get stuck you can always ask the group. Have a look around www.mcmaster.com most if not every part needed to build the mechanical workings of a tank, also look at www.robotmarketplace.com, good site for motors, controllers, all that jazz. Have a look at my tank www.rctankcombat.com/tanks/T063 , the suspension I used is quite simple, all the parts are quite cheap too. Chris. b On Dec 12, 5:51 am, "Doug Conn" <[email protected]> wrote: > Welcome ! > > Many first-timers build a Tiger 1 (I did). I think it's a fine choice. A > Jagdtiger would be a good choice, too. Nice and large with no turret. Plus, > it's a vehicle the hobby is lacking. > > For motors, you should at least consider the M01s offered by Joe > athttp://www.anvilus.com/motor01.html. They are reasonably priced and already > have gearing. > > - Doug > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > > On Behalf Of [email protected] > Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 1:50 PM > To: R/C Tank Combat > Subject: [TANKS] Intro and first Questions > > Good Day to you all, I have been a long time lurker and have finally > taken the first step on to what seems an awesome path of tank building > and simulated warfare. > First I have never built an RC anything, but have always wanted to. I > am an Architectural Modeler, in the Dallas Fort Worth area so the > plans and the cad work will not be a problem. > > But as to finding parts, and what I am looking for, how do I program > and set up the remote controller and such? > I know these are very broad questions and they will become more > focused as time goes on. > > I hope to build a Tiger I or a Jagdtiger. > Engine - No clue > Tracks - The treadmill method from the t-34 wip on the site > Suspension - still haven't figured that out but was hoping to create > shocks for it > Chassis ply wood, with fiber glass turret (maybe) > Right now i am hoping to just get a mobile tank.(gun work could come > later) > > If you have any ideas or comments or know a better tank that would be > suited for someone beginning this hobby feel free to let me know.- 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
