If you *are* going to go the Sabertooth route, make sure you have a decent radio system to go with it, because cheap ones, especially AM, do not agree.
Chris Malton Assets: FA006, T027 On 31/08/2009 12:55, Pureteenlard wrote: > > 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
