Hey Doug, If I hadn't already acquired everything I need for a TTS style track, I would definitely want them. They look perfect for a tankette or halftrack. :)
Thanks for the offer though, ~C~ On Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 11:12:32 PM UTC-5, RocketMan wrote: > Hi Caleb – > > > > I have some of the attachment chain pictured below. Its #40 with 1 ¼” > plastic attachments snapped on. > > I don’t think there’s enough for a tank (unless it’s pretty small), but > there’s plenty for a half-track. Do you want it ? I can bring it to the > next battle, or can probably ship it to you for a few bucks. > > > > I’m not sure if the attachments will stay on while running or not. You may > need to come up with some way to secure them better. > > > > - Doug > > > > > > *From:* [email protected] <javascript:> [mailto: > [email protected] <javascript:>] *On Behalf Of *Caleb Smith > *Sent:* Monday, March 2, 2015 6:54 PM > *To:* [email protected] <javascript:> > *Subject:* Re: [TANKS] Re: Expanding the S.C.C.'s Arsenal: M3 Halftrack > Build > > > > 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]> 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] > 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. 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