The Panzerjager isn't very huge, it's about the size of a Panther I think. The Maus is huge though.
-Gregory On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 4:32 PM, Ben Holko <[email protected]> wrote: > with steel wheels, all metal suspension and 24v M01's, I wish the sticks > good luck :) > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* [email protected] on behalf of Chrysanthos > Kanellopoulos > *Sent:* Tue 1/09/2009 1:37 PM > *To:* [email protected] > > *Subject:* [TANKS] Re: New tank ideas?? > > 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 <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Cc:* <[email protected]> <[email protected]%3e> > *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 <[email protected]> > *To:* <[email protected]>[email protected] > *Cc:* < <[email protected]%3e>[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]> > [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/>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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
