How much do you expect the "wiper blade" tank to weigh because every set I have ever installed were very flimsy and would probably double over with anymore than 4 lbs. of pressure exerted in the middle. Maybe you have different wipers in mind however. Tom
On Feb 16, 2009, at 1:21 PM, Pureteenlard wrote: > > I tested hacksaw blades. They spring back nicely under torsion but > merely bend when used as leaf springs. > > I like the wipers because they come ready bowed, can be picked up for > free from my local Kwik Fit centrewhen they change someone's wipers > during a service and they are designed as springs rather than > happening to e springy. > > Anyway, it's all speculation until I finish the valentine . . . > > On Feb 16, 1:44 pm, Steve Tyng <[email protected]> wrote: >> I just put a set of those on the wife's car. They seemed pretty >> floppy to me. Have you thought of a stack of hack saw blades? >> >> Steve >> >> On Feb 14, 2:43 pm, Pureteenlard <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >>> Anyone else think that modern 'flat' wipers could be made into RC >>> tank >>> leaf springs? >> >>> http://www.carstyleplus.co.uk/Windscreen_wipers/windscreen_wipers.html >> >>> Basically all they are is a 6-10mm wide, rubber coated leaf >>> spring.- 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
