Hi Derek, The term "billet" is used loosly. I can buy PVC bar,rod,tube and sheet much like aluminum or steel.Its easy to machine,is relatively cheap and is good for prototyping.Each track link started from a solid block of PVC 2"x 1-1/2"x 5". As for metal tracks I wanted to build a small foundry and try my hand at casting not only tracks but road wheels, swing arms , mantlets ,etc and maybe even a complete turret.If I can do this then making spares or multiple tanks would be alot easier. What can I say I enjoy the building.
Cheers James n Jul 25, 10:05 am, Derek Engelhaupt <[email protected]> wrote: > Billet PVC? By definition "billet" refers to blocks or bars of metal. > Just curious. I wouldn't see a reason to make them out of metal. > I think you would get years of use from the PVC ones. > > Derek > T065 > > > > On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 10:53 AM, Kaz <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Hi guys, > > > Yes it is mine, life has kind of gotten in the way,,, kids, work, eye > > surgery so I haven't done much with the tank lately. > > Thanks for the comments !! Yes it is 1/6th and yes it has a marker. > > The track links are all individually machined from billet pvc... yup > > lots of work ! The idea is to cast the tracks at a later date. The > > tracks for the is-122, IS-152,IS-2, and IS-3 are all the same. > > > I will post some new pics when I get a little more done. > > > James Kacz > > > On Jul 11, 5:41 pm, Cold comfort <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Chrys, funny, I was thinking about the same thing a few days ago. I > > > remember the great pics a while ago and then nothing. I would love to > > > read and see the build on this one. It's a great looking tank. > > > Greg > > > > On Jul 10, 10:02 am, "Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos" <[email protected]> > > > wrote: > > > > > Sorry, I must have missed something. Whose tank is that one in the > > files pagehttp:// > > rctankcombat.googlegroups.com/web/PICT0146.JPG?gda=Qym8bz4AAAA... > > > > > and why is it not designated yet? Is it not 1:6th? Looks like it has a > > marker. > > > > Chrys- 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
