too bad that motor unit wasn't smaller as it looks like it would a great shoe-in for a gun elevation motor as to the plastic gear, i'm going to guess that's there as some sort as buffer in case things got jammed up somewhere - do they offer replacement gears for it? chris In a message dated 2/28/2015 7:01:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
The motors came on Monday. I'm pretty pleased with them. They are very easy to tear apart in case they need cleaning. One of the things that concerns me though, is that the main reduction gear is plastic (nylon?). I hope it will take the torque. :) The main difficulty with these motors is the shaft. It's threaded, and I am a little stumped on how to mount the drive sprocket securely to it. I would appreciate any ideas/suggestions. :) Here's a link to the motor. http://www.surpluscenter.com/Electrical/Linear-Actuators/DC-Linear-Actuators/2-25-STROKE-LH-12-VDC-LINEAR-ACTUATOR-F681N-5-1 762-L.axd On Friday, February 20, 2015 at 10:14:21 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote: i still think that's a cool camo paint job you did on that road sign, looks just like wood! chris In a message dated 2/19/2015 9:01:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected]_ (javascript:) writes: Motors and front wheels were ordered from Surplus Center; should arrive on Monday. If work progresses quick enough, this might be seen on the battlefield this year. :) On Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 6:33:09 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote: >>>>BREAKING NEWS<<<<< We have just received this report from our chief spy C**** S**** after sending him on a mission to investigate some strange sawing noises coming from the S.C.C's headquarters. General Goopinstopen, Upon reaching the designated investigation point, I immediately found two guards in front of the gate. I figured that this could be troublesome to me, but fortunately, they asked me if I was the chief inspector. Thinking this would be an easy way inside, I answered affirmatively. After making my way into the building, I saw Joshua S**** bending over a scroll saw cutting a very large piece of wood. Trying not to bring too much attention to myself, I just stayed in the doorway and proceeded to watch with fascination. After he completed, he turned around and saw me. "Ahh, inspector, I've been waiting for you to arrive." "Oh, sorry for being late, now what is it that you wanted me for?" "Well you see, after the last battle I decided that I needed to be able to move around the battlefield. My lack of mobility caused me to miss some very good shots." "Ahh I see!" I replied. "So, I decided to build a vehicle so I can maneuver around the battlefield." In an effort to complete my mission, I asked him what vehicle he had decided to build. "The vehicle that I have selected to lead our forces into battle is one that has not been built yet. It will have the mobility of a tank, but the speed of a truck." "Ok, I understand that, but what ARE you building?" "This most wonderful and stupendous vehicle will be a M3 Halftrack!" After that, he showed me the piece of wood he had been cutting when I came in. I then could see the resemblance. He then went on about what different components he was going to use, etc. When he wasn't looking, I snapped this photo of the vehicle for you. (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-MxDc84RaeLE/VAuGvg4jqkI/AAAAAAAAATk/6KrusZgfSUs/s1600/IMG_6990.jpg) I hope that this vehicle will not be as bad as he says, Sir, but we should definitely keep a close eye on that building. Your humble servant, C**** S**** -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected]_ (javascript:) To unsubscribe, send email to _rctankcombat...@rctankcombat...@_ (javascript:) Visit the group at _http://groups.google.com/http://groups.goog_ (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 _rctankcombat...@rctankcombat...@_ (javascript:) . For more options, visit _https://groups.google.com/d/https:_ (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]_ (mailto:[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.
