Welcome Ed Some advice on enlarging the paper models; the larger scale that you start with (1/24 or better yet 1/16) the less off measurement they will be when you make them 1/6. I would suggest that you always make a poster board mock up work out the pattern kinks.
Can't wait to see the photos. David Florida [email protected] wrote: > Hi my names Ed, I'm from Hamilton ON, and I've been following this > site with much interest for nearly a year now. Recently given up and > decided to try my hand at 1/6 tank building. Heres the plan, so far... > I ordered several Paper model kits from europe and had them enlarged > from 1/32 to 1/6 scale. I figure I could use these paper parts as > templates for most of the hull and turret parts, that will be made > from welded 12 ga mild steel, of which I have an existing supply. > Already have a pair of motors too...and an old tippman marker. I'd > like to order some attachment chain as well tracks so I can get > started building (whats the pricing like on that stuff?). The subject? > I've chosen one I think no one has done before, the "M24 Chaffee". > Pics to follow...Most of my r/c experience is in aviation, so any > help, input, advice, or criticism would be appreciated. > > > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature > database 2740 (20071221) __________ > > 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
