Simple hull shap and tall turret = Challenger. http://www.wwiivehicles.com/unitedkingdom/cruiser/mk-viii-a30.asp
of course it is box of frogs ugly. . . The tank destroyer version, Avenger, is prettier but has an open topped turret. http://military.sakura.ne.jp/army/uk/avenger.jpg As for the sabretooth controller, Neil swears by them and he's got more tanking miles under his belt than anyone in the UK. I've just bought one and I'll let you know how it goes. Pete. On Aug 31, 4:48 am, "Grant Mahalek" <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Guys, > > I'd appreciate your input. > > I'am planning to build a new tank this winter in addition to my Hetzer and T > - 34. > > I've a few ideas what to build... I thought it would be helpful to consult > with all of you before I choose so I can take advantage of the pooled > resources and knowledge of our tank building community. > > I'am looking for a tank with the following features: > > - a relatively tall turret to allow enough elevation to easily gravity feed > paintballs, > - a simple build for the turret and hull, > - reliable, easily constructed roadwheel suspension system (torsion bar > suspension looks interesting...any comments, any other systems ), > - proportional speed controllers (Sabertooth 25 amp controller looks > interesting; has anyone used this with good success, any others suggestions). > > Have you any suggestions for a tank and build that would meet these > parameters? > > Cheers, > > Grant > Northern Barbarian > Alberta, Canada --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
