I have been thinking about making a tank for a long time now, but I do not know what I need. It is mostly the RC components that I do not know what is needed, and I do not know where to get them. Also, I do not know where to get detailed specs and dimensions on tanks. If someone can help me get the gist of how to do it, what parts are needed and where to look for them, that would be great. I think the biggest problem for me is where to get all the parts.
A main question of mine is what size of an electric motor would be needed? I was thinking about getting a smaller scale RC model and just tearing it apart and rebuilding it into a wooden hull, but then that still leaves the turret turning and firing system, and I think doing that would make it under powered. Would it be possible to just use the RC components from the smaller RC and just have them connect to a relay instead of the small components inside the tank and have 2 separate batteries? The 1/16 scale tanks that I seen shoot air soft BB’s. If I get one of them and do the relay design, is that a good idea for a beginner, and is it safe? The 1/16 model only turns 320 degrees, so I would need to still figure out the turret, because I don't know how the turrets work, how do they spin around without breaking and twisting anything and how does everything fit into it. I was thinking about lazy susans, but that still leaves all the equipment and such. Airbag clock springs from an automobile steering column would work, I think, but those can still break if you turn around to many times, so if anyone knows anything that is better, please let me know . Treads are another thing I kind of need help with. I get how they work and all, but which ones work and look the best, and where to get them? Should I try to make them, or buy some, like Vex treads (http:// www.vexrobotics.com/276-2168.html)? And how easy is it to make the road wheels and drive wheels, or am I better off buying them? I don't know the size and such of real tank treads, so I do not know what to do here. I would really like to build a Panzer III Ausf. N, but was also wondering about the rules on defensive ratings though, since it has 50 mm armor + 20 mm plates. Would that count as 70mm, or the 50mm or a combination of both depending on where it is hit? -- 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
