Neil has a point. In the UK, I would argue that although Neil is a prolific tank builder I'd argue that I am a better designer and engineer and Phil is a better innovator. Phil's paper mache construction was looked upon with sceptical eyes but proved to be a brilliant method of replicating complicated shapes without using expensive tools or unpleasant materials such as glass-fibre and resin. Without Neil I doubt that any tanks would ever have been battled in the UK. I say this through gritted teeth but it's true . . .
On Friday, 21 December 2012 10:32:35 UTC, Neil Rochford wrote: > > Thank you for your kind words, but in the UK it has to be said that we are > a team. > Mr Arundel ,Mr Palmer and Mr Malton have all built assets ( with > various success ) and hosted battles ( with great success ). Thats what its > all about. > even with 5 tanks Id be quite bored stood in my garden on my own. its > the personality's ( or sometimes clash of personalities ) that make each UK > event fun. I imagine its much the same in the US. > > Neil R > > On Wednesday, 19 December 2012 20:30:31 UTC-8, LIJagdpanther888 wrote: >> >> Hey Neil, >> >> Your work in the hobby is definitely " the dog's boll..." ( I did some >> homework...) on several fronts. >> >> From a person that has built zero vehicles, I applaud your efforts in >> giving the hobby a solid boost in your area. Building enough vehicles to >> create a "match" deserves recognition. Reminds me of the extent I would go >> through to ensure that a deck hockey game (hockey on foot, without ice, >> usually played with a ball) could be had as I attended college. I built >> the nets at the school's wood shop (and always carted them around to the >> place where we played), provided ninety percent of the sticks-even though I >> only needed one for myself, provided balls, pucks, full goalie equipment >> (despite never formally being a goalie), making all the phone calls to >> coordinate the games played... all the time knowing that this is what it >> takes to see something you love get off the ground. . Heck, I'd even * >> play* goalie, if it meant that a game would commence. So I fully >> understand your dedication!! >> >> Secondly, your efforts with the school kids sounds brilliant, you are >> creating a legacy. I sincerely hope that those kids see it through, and >> some of them carry the torch. >> >> Thanks "Admiral" Rochford, for sharing your grand efforts!! >> >> Dave "silly old septic" D. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> *From:* Neil Rochford >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 19, 2012 5:56 PM >> *Subject:* Re: [TANKS] Re: Here's some more...!! >> >> Dave wrote: "what's the count in the garage" >> >> Mr Arundel often comes round to my house and spends time in the garage >> but hes OK really, Oh sorry, theres an "o" in "count". >> If you mean "how many tanks have you built" then I think its about 5 or >> 6. I have to be honest and confess that none of my tanks are of a very high >> standard. I just wanted to bang plenty out so that battles could start in >> the UK. >> I have 4 new tanks under construction as part of an enrichment program at >> my school where I now work. I`ll be posting progress this Christmas of the >> kids work. these will not be armed with paintball markers but NERF guns >> instead (for now with safety in mind). Im creating a new generation of >> tankers for future battles. They think Im a bit mad but they still turn up >> every week. >> Neil " you dont need a navy to own a fleet" R >> >>> >>> -- >> 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 >> >> -- 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
