Went ahead and cut the splinter shield out of the 1/8" ply. It looks really good IMO.
<https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-moBDwfaDxQE/U_J0qVnpNaI/AAAAAAAAARg/hNO-8g53kRs/s1600/IMG_6961.jpg> I didn't go hog wild with detail, but I still think it looks pretty good. I'll see if I can get it mounted tonight, then tomorrow I can work on the turntable. On Sunday, August 17, 2014 3:17:52 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote: > Thanks, Will! Today I'm working on cleaning up the wiring. It's amazing > how many wires it takes to run a RC model... > I'm going to be cutting the splinter shield soon, and was wondering what > would be the better choice for wood. I have some 4 ply 1/8" plywood, and > some cheap 3 ply 1/4" plywood. > I was thinking the 1/8" would be Ok as I was planning on fiberglassing it > with FG cloth and TiteBond, but what do you guys think? > > On Saturday, August 16, 2014 5:55:34 PM UTC-4, su100t34 wrote: > >> Looks good. >> Will >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Caleb Smith <[email protected]> >> To: rctankcombat <[email protected]> >> Sent: Sat, Aug 16, 2014 9:20 am >> Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: QF 25 Pounder Build >> >> 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. >> >> -- -- 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.
