Sure thing! My book is called "Fighting Vehicles of the World" by Philip Trewitt & Chris McNab. Once you choose your tank, consider looking up the "At War" series. They usually have a book (full of photos, specs, and history) for major tank varients.
—Mike Måne Message sent by way of mobile device On Aug 31, 2009, at 8:53 PM, "Grant Mahalek" <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Mike, > > Tx for your suggestions. > > I think I will slip out to local bookstore and pick up one of those > handy dandy AFV books. > > Cheers, Grant > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Mike Mane > To: [email protected] > Cc: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 9:56 PM > Subject: [TANKS] Re: New tank ideas?? > > Grant, > > Were you planning to build a classic 'tank' with a rotatable turret, > or another tank destroyer like your Hetzer? I flipped through my > handy-dandy AFV book and came across just a couple interesting > ideas: The British MK VI "Crusader" or the American M 18 "Hellcat" > seemed to fit your description. They both have tallish turrets and > simple road wheels (compared to the Panzers). However, if you want > to be very realistic, the Hellcat would have to be built to go very > fast. > > —Mike Måne > > Message sent by way of mobile device > > On Aug 30, 2009, at 10:48 PM, "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 >> >> >> >> > > Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature > database 4385 (20090831) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
