Is there a minimum range for RC tank combat? Paintballs too close would
obviously inflict more puncturing damage to the target's armour. Also, I
suppose room for splash-damage in the rules would make the game realistic.
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On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 10:25 AM, Phil <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> I'm thinking 1/4" ply should be paintball-proof, though testing it is
> a good idea. The model only weighs 2lb or so, so it should just fall
> over which will dissipate the energy (as well as looking good).
>
> My reasoning was (1) the tank I built doesn't work at all at the
> moment, and making it work is stressful, whereas working with smaller
> stuff isn't; and (2) this is what I want to do.
>
> Chin up Neil! We'll find you something to shoot at!
>
> Phil
>
> On Jan 28, 2:59 pm, [email protected] wrote:
> > Phil "Generalissimo" Palmer asked :-
> >
> > `What do you think?`
> >
> > To be honest Phil when I first read your post , my heart sank. However
> > you have every right to build what you wish and far be it for me ( or
> > anyone else ) to tell you what to do.
> > If you do get these soldiers to work effectively then they will be on
> > the battle field getting shot at. Have you shot them with .68 cal at
> > close range i.e.:- 5 feet to see how they survive ? You may find that
> > they are totally destroyed beyond repair , I know it bloody hurts me
> > when I get hit . I promise I will not run your solders  over, (even
> > with my "challenged" driving skills ( concerning my driving skills , I
> > do believe that there is only T051 in the UK that goes fast enough to
> > require driving skills )) but a collision with a Leopard will end a
> > 1/6th soldiers carer very quick .
> > If you do make this thing work and it proves reliable then best of
> > luck to you , I just don't want you to waist this seasons battles on
> > what seams to me , a mad cap idea. I don't think the hobby in the Uk
> > has evolved enough to deviate from `what works` yet.
> > Who is going to be operating these soldiers ? If you , then who is
> > operating T055 ( or T057 )? Who is going to be operating ( or
> > building )  the half track that the soldiers ride into battle ?
> > I have just reread this email and it may sound like Im telling you
> > what to do . This is not my intention in any way.
> >
> > Neil ` I just like what I can see will work ` R
> >
>


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