If you go with ply, use 1/2" on the hull. I used 1/4" when I started my Sherman, and found later that it flexes too much to be combat-worthy. The upper hull is under less stress, you could probably use 1/4" there, reinforced in the corners and under the turret.
On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 10:53 PM, Cobra9431 <[email protected]> wrote: > I agree, 135w motors are too small. a 350w @ 24v is ideal for what ou > are looking for, possibly 450w. Ply would by fine, but if you can > afford alluminiumm, go fer it. Wood is just so much easier to work, > readily availale, and modifyable. As for the the frontal tranny > armour, chimney metal sheets may be too flimsy and might bend and dent > on the first frontal bump you encounter. Try somthing a bit thicker > and strurdier than tin. > > Aaron (can't spell wurth a darn) Freeman > > -- > 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 -- Clark in Georgia -- 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
