Well, it's a little of both. I got some plans from a friend and had some of them lazer cut and the rest by hand. I am a retired aircraft structural mechanic, so a lot of this stuff is second hand nature for me. I just wish I could say the same for the electronics part of this project...
________________________________ From: Tango71 <[email protected]> To: R/C Tank Combat <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 9:09:34 AM Subject: [TANKS] Re: New Panther Build I would like to know this too. That is some amazing sheet work there. On Feb 18, 11:17 am, George MacGillis <[email protected]> wrote: > Did you Laser cut the parts, or is it all done by hand? > > George > > > > On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 10:56 AM, Kelly G <[email protected]> wrote: > > Here is another picture. I guess I can only send 1 picture at a time.... > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Kelly G <[email protected]> > > *To:* [email protected] > > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:40:19 AM > > > *Subject:* [TANKS] Re: New Panther Build > > > Hey guys, > > The lower hull is going to have more structural reinforcement built into it > > once I determine the suspension details. Basically I am planning on using > > 1/4" angle iron for an interior type frame for both the suspension and for > > the motor and drive mounting. Eventually, I was thinking that I might try to > > use a spring & swing arm type suspension system, but I might just go without > > any suspension initially (Just use a straight axle). > > Mean while, here are more photo updates... > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* NavyShooter <[email protected]> > > *To:* R/C Tank Combat <[email protected]> > > *Sent:* Tuesday, February 17, 2009 3:56:35 PM > > *Subject:* [TANKS] Re: New Panther Build > > > I would hope that there will be some support added into that....it > > looks nice, and it's a good start, but without some meat in there, > > well....I guess we'll wait for more updates! > > > > On Behalf Of Kelly G > > > > Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 8:19 PM > > > > To: RC TANK COMBAT GROUP > > > > Subject: [TANKS] New Panther Build > > > > > Hey Guys, > > > > > I am finally starting to build my Panther. So far, I have the lower > > hull > > > > constructed. It is made out of 20 guage sheet metal. I am still trying > > to > > > > work out the suspention system. Any sugestions?- Hide quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text - > > -- > George MacGillis USCG ret. > Portland, OR > [email protected] > PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 > 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
