Yeah, I've thought of doing that, or maybe if I could find an equivalent motor with a better power to weight ratio, I could eventually use the motors in a future light weight build. The M01s are rather heavy. I'd also have to figure out how to transport this tank, because I can't get it in my car.
On Jan 15, 7:55 am, neroc <[email protected]> wrote: > Why dont you fit a pair of M01 motors into your T34 ? you will get > loads of help and advice from people who have replaced heavy > drivtrains for M01`s, freeing up considerable weight and space. > This course of action wont give you the tank that one person can pick > up but I think this will get you into the hobby for this seasons > battles. certainly quicker than building a new tank from scratch. > > Neil R > > On Jan 15, 11:56 am, HV <[email protected]> wrote: > > > The reason for my post was to feel out if there was any interest in my > > tank, before I start to cannibalize it for parts. But there was not > > much interest, mainly due to budgetary constraints. That's OK, because > > the value of the tank in parts is at least what I paid for it. I felt > > it would be better to put any additional investment of time and money > > into a new, better design, using the old tank's parts. What's left > > over would be the chassis/hull and drive train of the tank, which > > hopefully I could sell. I would think the TTS tracks are especially > > valuable, because that is such a labor intensive component. The metal > > hull should also have value, because most people don't have the tools > > for cutting and welding a hull. > > -- 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
