Got all the wiring done just a little while ago. I'm excited to announce that the 25 pounder rotates, elevates, and fires all by radio control! How far along do I have to be to get designated? All that's left it to build and mount the splinter shield, and build the turntable. One week of building left, better get done quickly so I have time to practice.
On Saturday, August 16, 2014 9:20:31 AM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote: > Ok, thanks, Will. I adjusted the linkage this morning, and I've attached > some photos of the new angles. > > Yes, Derek is correct, it screws into the bottom of the marker. > > > On Saturday, August 16, 2014 8:05:35 AM UTC-4, su100t34 wrote: > >> Caleb, >> >> You need more down angle and less up. The ground we battle on is not very >> flat. >> >> Will >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Caleb Smith <[email protected]> >> To: rctankcombat <[email protected]> >> Sent: Fri, Aug 15, 2014 8:17 pm >> Subject: [TANKS] Re: QF 25 Pounder Build >> >> Sounds good, John! >> Just uploaded a video of me doing a complete overview 25 pounder's >> systems. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZoWHkV9pEc >> Oh, forgot to mention, If your last name ends in "Tyng", ignore that >> statement about Cromwell tanks. ;) >> >> On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 6:55:45 PM UTC-4, jvragu47 wrote: >> >>> Forgot, just need two flat pieces of metal. >>> >>> >>> On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 6:54:51 PM UTC-4, jvragu47 wrote: >>>> >>>> Just looks like a simple v attachment. Attach the open end of the v to >>>> the gun carriage. Then, drill a hole in each end for the center of the >>>> turntable. Just need a bolt and a bushing then.. No welding required at >>>> then. >>>> >>>> >>>> Tuesday, August 12, 2014 9:12:27 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Do you think the wheels will keep centered on the base without the >>>>> piece that goes from the gun frame to the turntable? That was the piece >>>>> I >>>>> originally thought I was going to need the welder for. >>>>> On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 7:12:15 PM UTC-4, jvragu47 wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Monday, August 11, 2014 7:00:27 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Why didn't I see that before! Looks simple enough to make. That >>>>>>> little frame might be a little more difficult to make. Might have to >>>>>>> brake >>>>>>> out the welder... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Or, for now how about this. Large piece of plywood base and then >>>>>>> maybe a 1/2" thick plywood circle in the center for the tires to roll >>>>>>> around. No welding required. >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> John P >>>>>> >>>>> -- >> -- >> 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 received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "R/C Tank Combat" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > -- -- 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 received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
