As far as RC stuff, that is the last thing to worry about literally, first concerns is motors because that will dictate your hull size, then tracks because that will dictate wheel and sprockets. Others may have a different opinion. Tom On Dec 11, 2008, at 7:15 PM, Cold comfort wrote:
> > Welcome to the group. I too would go with the Jagdtiger. Straight > lines, no turret > will make for a much faster build time and a lot easier on the head > and pocket book. > Best of all it looks really cool. Since you wont have a turret you > will want 0 radius 360 > turning capablilty, and porportional speed control would help too, but > thats all easily > upgradeable later as well. Good luck, the building part is more than > half the fun, > but sometimes it wont feel that way. > Look forward to hearing about your progress. > Greg > > On Dec 11, 2:49 pm, "[email protected]" > <[email protected]> wrote: >> 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. > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
