> All sorts of sticks and rocks might jam in between them.
Not suprisingly, that's exactly the same problem the Germans faced on the full scale Panzers. The only reason for the overlapping wheels was to protect from infantry blasting apart the tracks with hand grenades. It makes one wonder which was safer: smoother wheels or a bit of protection... —Mike M. Message sent by way of mobile device On Aug 31, 2009, at 10:37 PM, "Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos" <[email protected] > wrote: > I always chose tanks with few wheels - which makes the KVs a good > candidate and certain German tanks a bit of headache. You don't want > to spend all of your time on manufacturing and fitting about two > dozen tightly spaced wheels. All sorts of sticks and rocks might jam > in between them. - Sorry Tigers. > Chrys > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Mike Mane > To: [email protected] > Cc: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 5:04 AM > Subject: [TANKS] Re: New tank ideas?? > > 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
