For the last time, USE THEM IN STACKS!!!! I can see I'm just going to have to make some to prove a damn point . . .
On Feb 16, 8:00 pm, Thomas Lum <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 -- 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
