As far as I can see, an M109 would be considered a tank according to the rules. I was worried about all of this building the Sturmtiger. Technically is a morter which is an indirect fire weapon. I will be using it as a direct fire weapon - as a tank. No one has questioned it's role as a tank under the rules.
Derek T065 On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 5:52 AM, Mike Mangus <[email protected]> wrote: > Not trying for a self propelled artillery, AKA a tank. > > But, it would be neat to see a M109 used as artillery in RC Tank Combat. > :) > > Mike M > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Sgt.A.Johnson <[email protected]> > *To:* R/C Tank Combat <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Tuesday, June 2, 2009 6:06:03 PM > > *Subject:* [TANKS] Re: Self Propelled Artillery? > > > If i wanted self propelled artillery i would have an AS90 > > On 2 June, 07:47, Mike Mangus <[email protected]> wrote: > > What if someone built a M109 (self propelled tracked vehicle), but only > used the tracks to pivot the vehicle and not move forward or reverse. Could > it qualify as artillery? > > > > Mike M > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Steve Tyng <[email protected]> > > To: R/C Tank Combat <[email protected]> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 1:13:58 PM > > Subject: [TANKS] Re: Self Propelled Artillery? > > > > Another clarification and/or ruling requested. Is this vehicle a > > tracked vehicle? > > > > http://members.kos.net/sdgagnon/nfg13.jpg > > > > It is my contention that this WW1 Krupp Siege Mortar is indeed a > > tracked vehicle. The picture clearly shows a series of hinged and > > pivoting pads that travel in an endless loop. This design is > > innovative in that they do away with the complexity of multiple road > > wheels, drive sprocket and return idler by combining these elements > > into one a single mechanism (what some closed minded individuals might > > call a wheel). A close examination of this picture also clearly shows > > frontal steel components that exceed 70mm in thickness. I conclude > > thus that this asset will qualify as a "four hit tank" with the > > frontal hit exclusion. The obvious large bore will allow it to carry > > 40 rounds of ammo in it's magazine. > > > > Steve "If I Build It, It will Shoot Moving or Not" Tyng ;-) > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
