Thanks for the suggestion, I'll will have to look into it. :) On Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 11:47:23 AM UTC-5, Tyler Porter wrote: > > You could get a block of delrin and have the gears machined out of that > for a more durable replacement that won't break the bank > On Mar 1, 2015 11:18 AM, "Caleb Smith" <[email protected] <javascript:>> > wrote: > >> I doubt it. The motors are surplus and I would be surprised if they had >> replacement parts. >> >> On Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 1:02:23 AM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote: >>> >>> 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-5-1762-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] 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.* >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> [image: >>>>> https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-MxDc84RaeLE/VAuGvg4jqkI/AAAAAAAAATk/6KrusZgfSUs/s1600/IMG_6990.jpg] >>>>> >>>>> <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] >>>> 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] <javascript:> >> To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] >> <javascript:> >> 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] <javascript:>. >> 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.
