Welcome! Ditto what everyone else has already said. I would also go for the Jagdtiger. MUCH simpler. No turret to mess around with. A Jagdpanther would also be nice! You may consider the C6C as a first controller. Very simple and quite inexpensive. Good luck!
Paul H. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: "R/C Tank Combat" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 1:49 PM 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. > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
