RE: [TANKS] A Royal Tiger enters the Fray!
Now we are talking... I so like the shape of the KTiger... very interesting... Date: Wed, 13 May 2015 17:53:02 -0700 From: l...@fieldofarmortanks.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: [TANKS] A Royal Tiger enters the Fray! FOA014 Kingtiger Henschel June 1944 Version Now we are very close from releasing this kit This is static right now, but the RC Kingtiger is released at the same time. We are getting the Polycarbonate/ABS mix plastic tracks from China at the end of the month! They will be stronger than the Tiger I tracks I brought to the battles the last two years! I do not recommend that tank to fight paintball. Unless you you give it a 2-hits-you're-dead rule! After all, the Kwk 43 was not forgiving to the Shermans or even the JS-2. Some parts on this build up are 6SI (grills on exhaust rear deck, or exhaust steel covers, two ropes, shovel, U Shackles). Otherwise, everything else is standard -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [TANKS] Re: First suspension
Very good idea those small wrench to use as arms.. it make them all strong and quite with the exact same proportions to each others. Greg. Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2015 11:16:24 -0800 From: srwh7...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com CC: jpl...@yahoo.com Subject: [TANKS] Re: First suspension working on my suspension for my AMX13. Project has been sitting for last year or so. It is hard to construct some stuff when one does noy have a machine shop or certain tools. Have been stumped on designing a good looking sturdy swing arm for the suspension. Finally, while browsing at a tool/surplus chain store in Canada (Princess auto) an idea came to mind. I came across a small wrench that i thought might work along with 2 bolts. I contacted a local welding school for some welding assistance. Stewart On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 6:44:45 PM UTC-5, jvragu47 wrote: My original PzIV hull has been languishing in a corner of the basemenondering when, if ever, it might again see the light of day, let alone a battlefield. Many an idea has come and gone through the years. You know, maybe put a cardboard super structure on it, camo'd of course, and place it out in the field to draw fire. Same thing again, but, send it to Valhalla in the Gettysburg fire pit. But, that 3/8 fine luan ply hull deserved better. So, it's going to be a test hull for various MAG inventions. First up is a test of a potential suspension system.And in order to do this, the original suspension had to come off. Pictured for yourviewing pleasure ,sans wooden road wheels, is the hardware for suspension#1 2003A.D. Just one side. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [TANKS] Blast from the Past!
Be carefull, you could be suspected of steeling secret soviet technology. There was a time when just taking a bridge in picture was enough to be arrested. Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 04:37:51 -0700 From: steve...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: [TANKS] Blast from the Past! Ordered some bearings from an eastern European supplier and look what showed up at the door. Either old stock or Putin is farther along on his current project than we thought! -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [TANKS] Metal Tracks - spin casting
Woow... beautifull work, they are beautifull those tracks in metal, this will make that RC Panzer IV very reliable. and it will sound right from itself when running. Congratulations, I am very happy to see that, as I was thinking about your PZ4 for my next project let me know when they are available. ( guygregoire...@hotmail.com ) Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 11:15:54 -0700 From: foaadd...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: [TANKS] Metal Tracks - spin casting FOA has entered 'a deal' with a US supplier to make their beautifully accurate Pz.IV tracks and Idler wheels into metal! The attached video is the result of this work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6-Y6RGBfBY I called this tank an easy conversion because there is a simplistic suspension system with each bogie swinging around an axle. Otherwise, the tank is a static tank conversion. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [TANKS] Re: The E-100
The curious thing about the rules on wich tank you can build or not... is that one can have a shoesbox with track ( nothing wrong with it ) and say its a Hetzer... or its a Tiger, or whatever model. but he cant say its a E-100 I like ( but its personal ) a tank to be somehow a replica of what look the real thing and I like to see a wise one building a E-100 and to be fine with the rules he just have to say its a KingTiger. Its that easy really to build a E-100 and use it in fight... if one say but it look like a E-100what cosmetic rules do you refer to? would be enough of an answer. my two snowflakes out of todays snowstorm. From: dwconn...@comcast.net To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [TANKS] Re: The E-100 Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2013 14:03:38 -0500 I see that tank choice is really more about building what I like and overcoming the obstacles of getting it built more than what advantage/disadvantage the tank might possibly have on the field Well put, Mike. From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Mangus Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 2:52 PM To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: The E-100 Think I have to respectfully disagree that they are a disadvantage. The super-heavies can be built to the 36 rule versus the 1/6th rule. That would lighten the tank considerably. That is the beauty of the rules as they stand. A person can build a tank for playbility, scaled realism, or even both. Before building my first tank, I was fretting about which tank to build that would not give me a disadvantage. After finally making a battle, I see that tank choice is really more about building what I like and overcoming the obstacles of getting it built more than what advantage/disadvantage the tank might possibly have on the field. In the end, just making a battle with my own tank was a better reward than waiting to build the perfect tank. As for Steve's question: in all honestly I would like to build a prototype vehicle, but realistically know that it wouldn't happen soon or even within the next few years even if protos are approved for the game. Mike From: isaac goldman panthergol...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 11:00 AM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: The E-100 ^^ Stop telling us to put our money where our mouths are :P Id like to build an E50 if the rules allowed it, but im not especially bothered they dont, and even if they did id be in no rush to start... There are two reasons imo why the super-heavy tanks are unlikely to work well in the meta-game. Firstly, same problems as real life; slow, cumbersome, big target, dont like mud and soft ground etc.Secondly, they are huge for no advantage in the game per the rules. If we added a defensive rating of 5 for tanks that were over 100 tons (not that im advocating this directly, just pointing out an option), then at least there would be some advantage to being the size of a duplex... On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 11:37 AM, TyngTech steve...@gmail.com wrote:These prototype questions come up every so often. I was wondering, to those lurkers (and not-so lurkers) on the list. How many of you would actually complete a combat ready tank if you could build that E-100, PL-01, or any other proto-design that's been discussed over the years? Go ahead, be honest. Steve Tyng -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to mailto:rctankcombat%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 mailto:rctankcombat%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Isaac Goldman 5142334423 This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to
RE: [TANKS] Re: The E-100
Me I have one E-100 started already, I just love its rounded side hull. Its 1/6 scale and... its big yes... but I don't care, as honestly I don't plan to use it in combat... even if it will be in working condition, RC and Marker. I have a 1/6 KT that run wonderfully. I have no doubt that if I show up with the E-100 I will be able to use it... even if for some burocratic reason he don't register his hits and disses... after all .. the pleasure of running it in the grass and fight... even if it offer the biggest target ever.. would be of far superior interest than its entry in the book of record. As we speak.. only the frame of the lower hull of the E-100 is build, and its getting cold to do more for the winter, but next summer it will be the first thing I work on. From: panthergol...@gmail.com Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:46:04 -0500 Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: The E-100 To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com I should specify having said the above that I agree with you the rules are well written from the standpoint that it matters only slightly what tank I build, and when its from. My t34-85 wont be outclassed by the guy who built an M103 On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 4:44 PM, isaac goldman panthergol...@gmail.com wrote: Even if you build for the 36 inch rule, you still need to scale the other dimensions appropriately; height and width must be scaled down to match the scale. The result is still a large target silhouette from the side and rear... On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 2:52 PM, Mike Mangus mikem5...@yahoo.com wrote: Think I have to respectfully disagree that they are a disadvantage. The super-heavies can be built to the 36 rule versus the 1/6th rule. That would lighten the tank considerably. That is the beauty of the rules as they stand. A person can build a tank for playbility, scaled realism, or even both. Before building my first tank, I was fretting about which tank to build that would not give me a disadvantage. After finally making a battle, I see that tank choice is really more about building what I like and overcoming the obstacles of getting it built more than what advantage/disadvantage the tank might possibly have on the field. In the end, just making a battle with my own tank was a better reward than waiting to build the perfect tank. As for Steve's question: in all honestly I would like to build a prototype vehicle, but realistically know that it wouldn't happen soon or even within the next few years even if protos are approved for the game. Mike From: isaac goldman panthergol...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 11:00 AM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: The E-100 ^^ Stop telling us to put our money where our mouths are :P Id like to build an E50 if the rules allowed it, but im not especially bothered they dont, and even if they did id be in no rush to start... There are two reasons imo why the super-heavy tanks are unlikely to work well in the meta-game. Firstly, same problems as real life; slow, cumbersome, big target, dont like mud and soft ground etc. Secondly, they are huge for no advantage in the game per the rules. If we added a defensive rating of 5 for tanks that were over 100 tons (not that im advocating this directly, just pointing out an option), then at least there would be some advantage to being the size of a duplex... On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 11:37 AM, TyngTech steve...@gmail.com wrote: These prototype questions come up every so often. I was wondering, to those lurkers (and not-so lurkers) on the list. How many of you would actually complete a combat ready tank if you could build that E-100, PL-01, or any other proto-design that's been discussed over the years? Go ahead, be honest. Steve Tyng -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to mailto:rctankcombat%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 mailto:rctankcombat%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Isaac Goldman 5142334423 This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups
RE: [TANKS] Re: what kind of tank is this?
yes Steve...I understand the rule and its fine as its the rule. This said when I buya 1/35 kit to build of a E-100 by example...I dont say I dont have that tank untillthe last piece is build...as I have it all in parts already...thinking the same waythe real E-100 was build actually...from hull to tracks...from engine to gun, fromturret to radioonly not all essembled...thats how I see it differently than atank that exist only on paperbut I dont want to change the rules...I justfollow my own rules...smiling. Greg Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:40:40 -0700 From: steve...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: what kind of tank is this? Comparing the CV90120-T to the E-100 in regards to production status IMO is a long shot. That's why I said tested and validated in the OP. The E-100 never made it out of the builders shed under its own power. The CV90120-T is an evolution/upgrade of a current production vehicle and has been actively marketed by BAE. Off course were threading needles here and that's why the Founder (stands towards Annapolis and bows three times) has that production rule. Hint, if someone showed up on the field one day with a Tiger II that looked an awfully like an E-100, or a Scorpion that kinda looked like a T-92, that wouldn't stop me from shooting at either one of them. ;-) Steve On Friday, March 29, 2013 8:03:04 AM UTC-4, sparrow47 wrote:No, your right; There was one E100 hull built; it was captured by the soviets, who in their infinite wisdom felt it would look nicer with an extra mause turret dragged on top of it. They then took the entire thing as a trophy... This creates the issue of did a working prototype exist? One the one hand there was a hull. On the other there was never a turret... As a side note, wasnt the T92 a self propelled artillery unit? On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 4:57 PM, Guy Gregoire guygreg...@hotmail.com wrote: an E-100...is not the E-100 had a running chassis...and set to use a completed and already working Maus turret, why not an E-100 then? Its not like if we talk of an E-75 or the other still on paper...but maybe im wrong. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [TANKS] Re: what kind of tank is this?
an E-100...is not the E-100 had a running chassis...and set to use a completed and alreadyworking Maus turret, why not an E-100 then? Its not like if we talk of an E-75 or the other still on paper...but maybe im wrong. Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:02:38 -0700 From: pureteenl...@hotmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: [TANKS] Re: what kind of tank is this? Why not? It exists as a prototype but it could be placed in series production tomorrow. It's not like trying to build an E-100 or anything else that never got near a pre-production prototype. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [TANKS] For want of a nail
Aint the U-bolt the german submarine? :) From: odysseyslipw...@aol.com Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:06:13 -0400 Subject: Re: [TANKS] For want of a nail To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com 1 - what is that from, i know it's not Kingdom of Heaven and now it's buggin' me cause i can hear it being spoken, but not as to who it was 2 - I kept seeing images of Duck tape as i was reading (it's said to be able to fix anything - i own a roll, but haven't seen it in years) just a thought, but what about a muffler clamp? the U-bolt part rather than that angled bracket you have? you might be able to use 2 of them along the body of it Chris -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] Hi from Montréal
Hi PA, Its nice to see a battler raise his hand not to far of me. Im Guy in Trois-Rivieres.I have already build 2 tanks, one Panzer3 ( T50) and one KingTiger, both motorized and RC. Them and me never seen a battle, its cause by the distanceto travel to Maryland combine with the lack of days-off to do it. i would be happy to show you my tanks and talk of possible battling if youcan create a moving box of your own, just contact me. guygregoire...@hotmail.com cya. Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:48:38 -0500 Subject: [TANKS] Hi from Montréal From: r...@weirdows.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Hi there everyone! I stumbled on your group a few weeks back and got pretty interrested in the hobby, the way you guys do it, the collaboration, the end result, the simple prospect of hours of fun and hard work in the shop followed by some remote controled paintball tank games in the field. For a little about me, I'm in Montréal, Canada. I have no military experience like some of you have but I do hunt large game and play paintball as well. Recent medical conditions have forced me to stop active paintballing but the prospect of a more complex, developped, remote controlled activity with hours of handy work is appealing. I needed something to occupy my hands and my mind outside of work :-) I'm thinking about a Leopard 2, already bought a Tamiya 1:35 model to have a reference in scale. Chose this one, question of keeping a little nationalism with my fellow Canadian soldiers who use them. I'm currently gathering ideas and informations, as much as I can from reading your exchanges, here and also from the website. How to build or what to buy for tracks. Motors, etc... Someone mentionned looking at Intralox tracks, I visited their website but didn't find exactly what would be required in 85mm or so, tracks. If one of us contacted them and got more information, availability, pricing etc... I'd be interrested. So far I'm thinking 12 aluminium, slim, lazy-suzan for turret support and rotation, Tippmann 98 I already have as paintball marker... I'm also thinking of a mechanical way to keep all the electronics in the hull and have a dumb, fully 360° capable turret. But I'm sure I will learn a lot as you guys did, when I begin putting the things together for real. It's fun and often amazing reading you and watching what you've come up with... I hope I'll be able to show up eventually with my own tank on the field. Any stories about crossing the border with an RC tank in the trunk? :-) PA Chapdelaine Montréal, QC, Canada -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] 1/6 scale Parts Speicifically Tracks
Hi Blake I can be interested in the tracks, as its the hard part to build. Are they both in Nylon? is the Tiger ones like for FOA Tiger 1? what the Tiger 3 tracks look like? Do you also have the drivings wheels for those tracks? Maybe you can answer me with some pictures at my Email: guygregoire...@hotmail.com thank you. Guy Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:53:10 -0700 From: saxondo...@live.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: [TANKS] 1/6 scale Parts Speicifically Tracks Hi,I have watched this site for several year with interest, My name is Blake and I live in Memphis Tn. My tank is a Viper TIGER which I have been building for several years. The hull is Aluminum,with many cast resin details.My suspension is a torion bar type using coil springs,my Tracks are ARMOTEK with their drive sprockets. I have many Armotek upgraded parts for my Tank yet I am at a point where the cost is to great to continue,yet to the money already spent is to great to shelf the project. So I wish to offer some parts for sale,but not being an active member or contributing to the forum and the culture I am asking for some guidance in this matter? Before placing these parts on e-bay I decided to ask the membership here for their approval to list the part on this site. i may have a few other parts as well to list, but for now I am seeking to sell a set of Nylon TIGER tracks with pins and a set of PzIII Tracks without pins. Kind Regards,Blake -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] Re: Gas powered tanks (Yet again)
hi Grant, If that CAD Drawing for the transmission is available, can you sent it to me please at guygregoire...@hotmail.com. I got one gas engineon a shelf and i would like to do the jump, thank you. Guy From: gr...@spudnet.co.nz To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [TANKS] Re: Gas powered tanks (Yet again) Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 08:30:15 +1200 Hi have full CAD drawings and design for a 3 speed tank gearbox that is designed for use with a gas engine if anyone wants, the guy I got them off had about 4 different types. I was looking at gas for mine but didn’t have the time to make the gearbox required for my waight tank. GrantFrom: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Buck Cronk Sent: Tuesday, 10 July 2012 5:29 a.m. To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: Gas powered tanks (Yet again) Someone should just build a tank or support vehicle around a gas motor and see how it works.On Mon, Jul 9, 2012 at 8:44 AM, Alex wgas.gas...@gmail.com wrote:Just had an email from the guy selling these he said there is a 1/5th scale Sherman running on brushless motors for $1800 delivered ( Just for you Electric fans ) LOL Alex On Friday, June 22, 2012 8:32:40 AM UTC+10, Alex wrote:Looks like someone has solved all the old arguments against gas powered tanks and cheaply to http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/230812368638?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 Just my humble opinion Regards Alex-- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] I say we do allow....
Hi, I would also like to see prototypes allowed for the hobby, as after all its justesthetic of the outside hull and turret, all the rest (what really is the real challenge):motorisation and R/C is the same and one player will have no advantage given bythe outside esthetic of his tank.I dont see in that idea why the Maus would not be accepted in the way I see it, ifsomeone want to build it, I will only be happy to see it rolling in the field. Guy Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:14:20 -0700 Subject: [TANKS] I say we do allow From: afreem...@live.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com I say we do allow certain prototype vehicles to be designated in this hobby. There are many examples of test vehicles that proved successful but never produced for one reson or another. A couple examples I am thinking of are the US T28 super heavy and the T20 medium. Both have actually been built and tested but passed over due the lack of need for them. Either one would be a beutiful peice to build and admire and have full sets of specifications needed for a proper modeling. I understand that the prototypes that never made it out of the shop or even of paper are many and numberous, but they are not the examples I speak of. Even the Maus was never fully completed and thus would not be eligble for what I perpose, but others such as the T1 heavy and T29 heavy should. The reason I perpose this is that it would add many many interesting and appealing options to the hobby. Aaron Really wants a T28 Freeman SCAB / SWAT -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] Tiger 1 doesn't look promissing for a spring battle
Hi Chris, I have a cat and a dog home, and I understand you care for them. They are in our everday pattern and they show happiness when we get back home from a work day. My cat is now 13 years old and he is on his decline now. Its curious how cats are opposite of cars, they come free brand new, maintenance and everyday refill is minimal, but they ask for money and more money to keep them when old...yep all the opposite of my New car. Guy From: odysseyslipw...@aol.com Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:41:44 -0500 Subject: [TANKS] Tiger 1 doesn't look promissing for a spring battle To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com the reason being i just took the one cat back to the vet's this morning with another urinary infection, this time completely blocked (we got lucky the last time, about 10+ days ago, med's were just enough to take care of the problem and clear things up) but have had to borrow against my current incoming funds and will now be (after paying off everything) better than $500 in the hole still, money that was slated for starting to buy electronics and some other needed things for the tank as i just had to borrow another $300 this morning. I was, i was really expecting to have it running around the yard in the next 6 weeks. but my cat's are my kids, so what am i going to do? regardless, i do hope to be there with the tank (as-is) if nothing else goes wrong.. (quickly knocking on the wooden desk here) Chris -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] Re: Fw: T-70...
I Totally agree with Phil. Guy Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:00:16 -0700 Subject: [TANKS] Re: Fw: T-70... From: sasquevane...@aol.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Here's my two-penneth to the Great Rules Debate: One of my other hobbies is role-playing games. Here rule-changes are endemic- everyone changes them, including me. However there is one pointer we use a lot, which is: does the rule change make the game more fun? If it doesn't then it's probably not worth it. I like Steve's suggestion. It's simple and it means you get WWI Mk IXs or whatever fighting Abramses on an equal footing. It also makes for a fair game as the only real difference between our tanks (apart from skill in construction relaibility which is down to the builder)is size and that is compensated for by these rules. I'm assuming that modern MBTs such as Abrams, Leopard etc count as Heavies. Phil P On Oct 15, 8:15 am, Dave D. degeck...@optonline.net wrote: What are we sending now, secret code...? Wait, wait, I'll go and get my enigma machine... Dave D. uafoo 7ewa'a,dsmn83hafna78yfhbqakwk98 e e00a fna99na to you too!! - Original Message - From: jvragu47 jpl...@yahoo.com To: R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 11:53 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re: Fw: T-70... dfoijdrg0dfoerjoxdijfawwiq9i0iwdkpeicpwe0oc'x. On Oct 14, 3:44 pm, Steve Tyng steve...@gmail.com wrote: Dave, Nice job on your analysis. This clearly shows that sloped armor should be factored if the current defense ruling method remains. It be easy to setup a tank list in Excel to perfrom all the needed calcs. Now for something more radical. IMO, any historic basis this hobby has needs to be thrown out. Basing performance specs on actual vehicle datum IMO is counter productive IF you want to open the playing field to all tanks from all eras. What I propose is that we have three types of vehicle classes, heavy, medium, and light. I vehicle gets thrown into one of these buckets by the designs intent when it was introduced. Doesn't matter when it was built, how much armor, or how big the gun is. If it looks like a medium, into the medium bucket it goes. Even though a WW1 heavy would have its side ripped open by a 70's Sheridan, it was a heavy when it was built so into the heavy bucket it goes. That Sheridan was a light so goes into the light bucket. Each bucket would have an assigned defensive rating, a max speed, and a max ammo load. For me, this makes the most sense for the hobby IF you want to open vehicles from all era's. Steve Tyng -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] Another Rule Change Proposal
That proposed defensive rating make more sense to me, as it is true in real life. Greg. Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:47:30 -0700 From: steve...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: [TANKS] Another Rule Change Proposal The defensive rating as defined by the rule set is biased against sloped armored vehicles. It is my proposal to adjust the rules as follows to recognize the defensive benefits of sloped armor. Current: Defensive Rating Each asset will be given a defensive rating based on the maximum frontal armor carried by the asset. The defensive rating determines the number of hits needed to destroy the asset, using the following table: Proposed: Defensive Rating Each asset will be given a defensive rating based on the maximum frontal armor carried by the asset as measured in the horizontal plane. Assets classified as a tank destroyer will have one point deducted from its defensive rating to compensate for the generally weaker side and rear armor that these assets where historically equipped with. The defensive rating determines the number of hits needed to destroy the asset, using the following table: Steve Tyng -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] Panzer II 1/6 by Dragon
Hi David, I bought it on ebay, the seller is 12inchmonkee. It was a nice transaction with a quick shipping. When buying on ebay you always better check the seller history, in this case he did over 400 transaction with a satisfaction rating of 100%, it help to avoid doing risky business. As for this tank, I have not glue a single piece yet but I am very impress by the thoughness of it, the plastic pieces are think and strong, more than I was wishing even, in the end it might be possible to place some motors in it, but I better stop speculate as I still have not look at all the details, and I have a panzer III in steel to do the painball fight...if ever there is one ennemy tank in view. Greg. Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:30:17 -0400 From: dc...@verizon.net To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [TANKS] Panzer II 1/6 by Dragon Hey Greg where did you order it for? I quit following Dragon awhile back when they started screwing with people on how you could only obtain the better figures from their online store out of Hong Kong. David Cansler 11Bravo Promotional Imprinting (A service connected disabled veteran owned business) Riverview, FL 813-390-8367 Voice 813-319-3500 Fax On 9/26/2011 8:18 PM, Guy Gregoire wrote: HI, I just receive a box containing a Panzer II 1/6 made by Dragon, its massive. I placed it on the Freezer with a pop can so you can really see the size. It will be a while before its build but very interesting. Its a static kit and I dont intend to use it for the hobby, it must be to weak for that, but who knows... Greg. -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] Anyone tried the ESC RoboteQ Speed Controler?
Hi Chris, Its a good idea of course to protect circuits inside a plastic box, I just appreciate the design of Roboteq that have his circuit well safe inside an aluminum case with wings to turn the container as a heatsink so it dont even need a fan to keep it cool. The RS80D I was using was in plastic, with bigger opening than needed with in extra, a big fan on top. My ESC smoked after a miss connection my own fault, but this said, why not, when its time to buy a new ESC, give credit to a seem to me better design. Also as I mention before, the third channel for accessory seem very accomoding. I might be wrong and forget important things, its why I ask opinions before I spend the $ 500. Greg. From: odysseyslipw...@aol.com Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:08:40 -0400 Subject: Re: [TANKS] Anyone tried the ESC RoboteQ Speed Controler? To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com In a message dated 9/25/2011 2:50:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, guygregoire...@hotmail.com writes: it seem pretty well build with no open space for a little screw to go in and short something. if it's a matter of metal objects falling in by mistake, why doesn't anyone just go to the local craft shop, buy one of them plastic boxes hinged boxes (i know there's a name for them) and put the unit in it? if you want it to breath, make some holes and cover them with nylon screen so no small screws fall in just a thought Chris, Odyssey Slipways -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] Canadian Tank crew
Hi MaleRN Where are you in Ontario? I am in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec. I have the Panzer III #50 and I am actually working on a KingTiger. If you are on this side of Ontario its not that far. Guy Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:56:32 -0700 Subject: [TANKS] Canadian Tank crew From: guiltyki...@hotmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Anyone in Ontario, I am looking for some ideas and suggestions. Would love to see something that is built or is being built. Finally getting ready to start a project. Was think a T34 as one is only a few hours away for referance (went and snapped some picks) or a SU 122 based on the same chassie. Planning on the treadmill style tracks, trying to start simple and go from there. Doing this as a project with my kids helping. -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] Canadian Tank crew
Oh Guelph, just up from Hamilton right. sadly your more on the west side and for me it would be like a 10-11 h. car ride to go to Guelph. To bad, my PZIII have no duty to fullfill since a while. Guy Subject: Re: [TANKS] Canadian Tank crew From: nick69...@gmail.com Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:58:15 -0400 To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com If you live near guelph, i am still builing my T34. I have the body built and i am just working on my second track. If you would like to come up and see it let me know. Nick B. On 2011-09-21, at 6:56 AM, MaleRN guiltyki...@hotmail.com wrote: Anyone in Ontario, I am looking for some ideas and suggestions. Would love to see something that is built or is being built. Finally getting ready to start a project. Was think a T34 as one is only a few hours away for referance (went and snapped some picks) or a SU 122 based on the same chassie. Planning on the treadmill style tracks, trying to start simple and go from there. Doing this as a project with my kids helping. -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] My König and Ferdinand 1:6
Very nice, congratulation, that KT can keep me looking at it for a long time if I was there. Good work. Guy Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:44:02 +0100 Subject: [TANKS] My König and Ferdinand 1:6 From: frj...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sorry for my English, I'm using the googel translator. Have helped me your ideas in the construction of these animals. When I saw in the network that you panzer to 1:6 you build, I could not hold in a manufactured one and now I am three, König, the Ferdinand and Hetzer. The biggest problem I face is that living in a small island not find many of the materials needed, so I must do so by the network. I put some pictures for you to see the progress, Health and luck to all. -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] Re: Marder Progress
Good idea to build the tank so the hydrolic system ( powered by a petrol engine ) can be replace with an electric system with a generator ( powered by a petrol engine ) to feed 2 electric motor on 110v. It even seem easier to build that way as its pretty factory made. In your hand you got 2 dimmer with reverse polarity switches. Maybe dryer motor would do, I have to think about it, it seem to easy... Umm I think AC motor cannot have their polarity reversed, Im I right on that? It remind me the 'Elephant' JagTiger was powered that way, umm... Guy Date: Sat, 6 Aug 2011 02:18:05 -0700 Subject: [TANKS] Re: Marder Progress From: funkyne...@ntlworld.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com New fella Bill wrote :-it runs on Pop Tarts instead of batteries. I only wish pop tarts had the calorific power to preform zero skid turns in a 1/3th tank, if that was true I wouldnt need all the extra weight that comes with 24 v of SLA :) And Guy , you can build a tank with any petrol engine you wish , but if you wish your tank to receive an rctankcombat designation it will have to fit within the rules and be electrically powered. I intend to build my next tank to have a petrol engine ( or two ) that can easily be replaced by a pair of electric motors for rctankcombat tank battles. Try this site for ideas :- http://www.scaledtanks.com/news.php its a bit like this site but builders build bigger tanks mainly using petrol engines Neil R -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] Re: Marder Progress
Oh ... it have been approved to used in battle, I am glad to hear as for me it stand for Really Cool tank. I will look to build one myself it is very motivating on my building control center brain. Can I use a petrol engine to power an hydrolic pump and one hydrolic motor for each track? Dont need a big engine for that and it make a simple and sturdy mechanic. Guy Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 14:52:30 -0700 From: bb_ho...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: Marder Progress To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Neil, I have no problem with your tank, and I'd be glad to meet it in a tank battle. I was just surprised to see it. I wish I'd thought of it first. A chair is cheaper than a 6 channel radio, and it runs on Pop Tarts instead of batteries. Please stay out of the cupboard and stay happy. The model looks good and will be an inspiration to others. New Fella Bill --- On Fri, 8/5/11, neroc funkyne...@ntlworld.com wrote: From: neroc funkyne...@ntlworld.com Subject: [TANKS] Re: Marder Progress To: R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, August 5, 2011, 8:56 PM Chris I might make this tanks call sign vandal surprise :) And New fella Bill ,First of all hello , rc stands for remote control .Before starting this build I did check with the big bad boys from O`ld MAG City ,powers that be, and was assured that a sit in tank will be within the rules. If all knowledge of this rule allowance is now ( after more than a years work ) denied , then I may have to sit in a cupboard and sulk for many days writing stiff letters to very important and powerful people. I plan to battle this tank along with its radio counterparts and even win sometimes. its only 5 and a bit foot long so not much longer than some tanks. unless my little brain gets affected by a minor EMP I think I will have an edge in combat. Neil R -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] What constitutes front for an SU-152?
hi Steve, Im fine with that rule, was unable to figure it out myself with the common sense idea Frank was using. As for battling, being lonely up here in Canada it dont occur much anyhow, but in case of, my Panzer III is always up and running and will offer more frontal turret security than my KT. Now if only we can make North America 1/6 scale I would be able to go down in Maryland in a reasonnable time to teatch your tanks a lessonand get a beating. Guy Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:00:16 -0700 From: steve...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: RE: [TANKS] What constitutes front for an SU-152? Guy, By my quick analysis, the KT front mantlet is slightly wider than 50% width of the turret. As such, the turret sides are not exempt from the front hit rule. Regarding your KT and Panzer II scenario. The rules are desinged to promote exciting game play, not to maintain some sort of scale parity based on actual vehicle parameters. If this were not the case, everybody would be building modern day MBT's instead of the wealth of vehicles currently in the hobby. Go ahead and build the KT or the big SU, either one would be a fine R/C Tank Combat vehicle. Steve Tyng -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] Re: Sherman visits the doctor
Hi Aaron, I think DX6 give you so much for the money its the way to go in my opinion. You will have it for a good time, it can R/C your next 12 tanks... :) Guy Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 05:50:28 -0700 Subject: [TANKS] Re: Sherman visits the doctor From: afreem...@live.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com So, Sherman has been worked on by the DR. and has had the stupidly complicated radio programing software figured out. The subtrims are now where they aught to be, but a very nast bit of news surfaced. Channels 5 and 6 on Hobby King radios cannot be assigned thier own functions! They instead affect the ther 4 channels in some way meant for RC helicoptors. This means My radio is useless and I need a new means of controling my tank! Time to look into the PS2 contoler method i suppose. Is this route cheaper than a proper Spektrum DX6? Aaron (never buy Hobby Frigg'n King radios) F -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
[TANKS] 24v to 36v
Hi guys, I am actually using 24v wheelchair motors in my tank and wonder if I can add one battery to run them on 36v. My ESC can handle 36v, and there is no such thing as to much power right? What do you think? Guy -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] What is Stall Current - Part 2
Hi Derek I propose your clear explanations to be placed on RCTankCombat website so its stay available for anyone to read it. If you can make a new chapter in the HowTo, and have it place for futur reference. As you are at it you may go ahead and add whatever explanations you believe any ones will simply get used of and call that chapter something like Derek explanations on tanks guts. Thank you. Guy Date: Sun, 1 May 2011 13:59:47 +0430 Subject: Re: [TANKS] What is Stall Current - Part 2 From: tan...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com I think you also asked about the different kinds of steering you can do in a tank. First type is skid steering. Skid steering would be when one track is moving and the other isn't moving at all. A tank that skid steers would be typical of most of the tanks prior to WWII and during WWII. In most cases, the non-moving track is actually braking. Tanks that skid steer don't stay in one place during the turn. Tanks that can turn in place without moving from one spot would have the capability to do a neutral turn (pivoting in place). In that case, one track is moving forward and the other is moving in the opposite direction. Now back to stalls. You are correct that if you get some debris stuck between your tracks and you sprockets that you could lock up a track and cause the motor to stall. I have never experienced any debris stuck in my tracks that the tank couldn't chew up and spit out using the 2060 attachment chain as tracks. Of course my tank also has an active suspension so the track can actually compress the suspension. In essence it's creating some slack to pass the debris. I have however blown a 30A fuse I was using for testing in my tank. I ran my Sturmtiger around the yard over all kinds of obstacles to include tree stumps. As it turned out, the tank got stuck on a certain tree stump. Instead of pushing the tank off of it I decided to gun it to see if it would dislodge itself. Well, it didn't. The fuse protected the motor from actually stalling, but it did start to draw some decent amounts of current. I have also had my main 70A battery breaker trip on one occasion doing some testing (also gunning it to free it from some obstacle). If your motors are strong enough, you won't have any issue stalling a motor doing a turn whether or not it's a neutral or skid turn. So if your motors are properly protected, you shouldn't ever experience a stalled motor IMO. Derek On Sun, May 1, 2011 at 12:34 PM, Dave D. degeck...@optonline.net wrote: Thank you Derek for your fine explanation of what it is and what to do to reduce the risk from it. Now, if one can give an example or two of how this situation occurs during the use of an R/C tank, for those of us who've yet to build one and experience all that can happen to such tanks... I imagine you get the motors stalled when the treads lock up, such as when brush or a twig gets stuck in the treads... And, is there a risk of a stall from making those skid turns that are always mentioned in these discussions? Just trying to gather information that will affect my decisions when and if I decide to jump into the pool that is R/C tanks!! Thanks for your time and understanding, Dave D. -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] What is Stall Current - Part 2
Im serious Derek, you seem to explain it in a understandable way for mister everybody. Guy Date: Sun, 1 May 2011 16:25:06 +0430 Subject: Re: [TANKS] What is Stall Current - Part 2 From: tan...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Okay, okay...now I'm trying to figure out if you guys are all just making fun of the guy stuck in the sand pit. :) I haven't posted much in the last 6 months mainly since my tanks are in the US and I am here. Hopefully this trip I will get some build time in when the wifey is at work. Derek On Sun, May 1, 2011 at 4:20 PM, Dave D. degeck...@optonline.net wrote: I second that... great suggestion Guy... Dave D. -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] no more Tiger at Aberdeen?
I was at Aberdeen Museum 5 years ago and there was no Tiger or Kingtiger already. The story I got is that the Tiger was passing some years in a Germany museum where it will be recondition. I got no news of the KingTiger, but there was almost everything else with an Elephan, JagdTiger, 2 Panthers, JagdPanther all the way down to a Panzer 1, and to many other things to name thembut no Tiger or KingTiger. Seen on the web there is a Kingtiger at the Patton Museum a few hundred miles from there tho. Is there a place that have a Tiger somewhere along the east coast of USA? Guy From: odysseyslipw...@aol.com Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:40:27 -0400 Subject: Re: [TANKS] no more Tiger at Aberdeen? To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com and Ft. Lee is where? Chris, Odyssey Slipways -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] Re: Turret Rotation Motor
Hey Andy, where did you found that gear setup, I found it great and would like to get one. Guy Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 16:52:07 -0700 From: andyman61...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: Turret Rotation Motor To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com I offer a gear setup as well. http://astromechbuilder.com/mechloader/d/3471-2/small+gear+installed.jpg http://astromechbuilder.com/mechloader/d/3463-2/gear_on_bearring.jpg Andy From: Steve Tyng steve...@gmail.com To: R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Thu, April 7, 2011 1:41:53 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re: Turret Rotation Motor The Scorpion Mini has a brake function so that's not the problem. It's obvious the friction wheel is slipping. Have you tried more spring tension? Have you looked at Pete's cog -drive setup? http://rctankcombat.com/tanks/T073/Page3.html The cog drive would give better engagement and possibly solve your momentum issue, but maybe not. That's one big turret you built and it has plenty of mass. If I was retro-fitting your tank I'd go with a bigger and faster motor, a smaller diameter drive wheel, and try Pete's cog-drive design. Steve On Apr 7, 12:20 pm, Jeremy Brosious joker0...@earthlink.net wrote: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GY1FUQhwSOfZ-h27VX398Qx3Q4trMxr... There is a link to my current set up. I have a 100rpm gear motor directly driving a hub with a 4 foam rubber wheel that rides on the inside of the turret ring. I'm using a scorpion mini v2 controller. Link below. http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-SCORP-MINI2.html I find that writing down my thoughts on this board help me sort things out. My current thoughts: For speed, i have two choices, gear it up, or find a faster motor. I'm also thinking that if i add multiple motors, i can run multiple setups from a motor controller. This would give me multiple drive points, more like 4 fingers of grip rather than 1. This could help in two ways: When starting, i would get less slippage and faster response, when stopped i would have the four motors and wheels providing resistance to the turrets motion. Sorry with the limited details on my first message, fustration had set in for a moment. :) -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] Re: T-60 Update
Grats Jeremy its very impressive. I like the details you placed on, it make it really look like real. Guy Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:27:10 -0700 Subject: [TANKS] Re: T-60 Update From: joker0...@earthlink.net To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Some more parts showed up, and another week's progress on the turret: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUpGc96_h-Y and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6HL6eySZrg -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] Re: A rolling Trial of that KingTiger
Steve, just dont stay in front of my KingTiger when hes going full ahead, that guy is heavy and can crash to pieces any piece of wood on his way. It already started, my working table I used for years to work on project like this have fall apart under the weight, I am now working on building a stronger one. Ah did I told that I added a double pulley to my workshop winch to lift it Guy Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:09:11 -0800 Subject: [TANKS] Re: A rolling Trial of that KingTiger From: steve...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Guy, I'm looking forward to painting my Mona Lisa on this very fine canvas you're preparing for us! Steve Da Vinci Tyng On Feb 24, 7:42 am, Guy Gregoire guygregoire...@hotmail.com wrote: I made the KingTiger side skirts, aint they pretty? Guy From: guygregoire...@hotmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [TANKS] A rolling Trial of that KingTiger Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:07:58 -0500 The story goes as is. When I first build the hull of the King Tiger I was not knowing how to make the tracks for that size of vehicule, so in the mean time I decided to have fun and to build a 6 wheels vehicule. The 6 wheels was motorized with their own suspension and it was handling like a tank, one motor for the 3 right wheels and one motor for the 3 left wheels. It worked very well but my idea was to build a KingTiger, I just found it to look so nice and tuff looking. I took advantage of an offer from Will Mongomery and bought the chain from him and used it to build the KT tracks with some heavy steel U channel. The result is very pleasant to me, not only it is so solid that I feel like I can do some crashing derby with it, but mostly its the sound it make that make me happy. Who need a speaker to add fake sound when you can have the real thing. My work keep me busy 50 hours/week and I cant place as much time as I would on it, but summer is still far away and I can start to think just at the turret now. Ah btw im up in Canada, Quebec near Montreal, the snow is not that bad, it seem a lot just because I blow the parking snow up the front yard like everybody here. Guy From: t...@me.com Subject: Re: [TANKS] A rolling Trial of that KingTiger Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 07:56:48 -0500 To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Where is there that much snow still? Looks great btw. Tom (What is the story with the pic labelled transformation? Looks like a 6x6 vehicle) On Feb 20, 2011, at 7:35 AM, Guy Gregoire wrote: Hi guys, there is a video of my ongoing project of KingTiger 1/6 scale. I have run it in the front parking and I am please to see it doing a flawless run, I see the track tension was just right. Check it out in my Photobucket album, the Snow Run, and listen to the sound of steal tracks, I just love that sound. http://s757.photobucket.com/albums/xx212/Gregtank/ Guy -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat SSPX0312.jpg 665KViewDownload SSPX0314.jpg 865KViewDownload -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
[TANKS] A rolling Trial of that KingTiger
Hi guys, there is a video of my ongoing project of KingTiger 1/6 scale. I have run it in the front parking and I am please to see it doing a flawless run, I see the track tension was just right. Check it out in my Photobucket album, the Snow Run, and listen to the sound of steal tracks, I just love that sound. http://s757.photobucket.com/albums/xx212/Gregtank/ Guy -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] A rolling Trial of that KingTiger
The story goes as is. When I first build the hull of the King Tiger I was not knowing how to make the tracks for that size of vehicule, so in the mean time I decided to have fun and to build a 6 wheels vehicule. The 6 wheels was motorized with their own suspension and it was handling like a tank, one motor for the 3 right wheels and one motor for the 3 left wheels. It worked very well but my idea was to build a KingTiger, I just found it to look so nice and tuff looking. I took advantage of an offer from Will Mongomery and bought the chain from him and used it to build the KT tracks with some heavy steel U channel. The result is very pleasant to me, not only it is so solid that I feel like I can do some crashing derby with it, but mostly its the sound it make that make me happy. Who need a speaker to add fake sound when you can have the real thing. My work keep me busy 50 hours/week and I cant place as much time as I would on it, but summer is still far away and I can start to think just at the turret now. Ah btw im up in Canada, Quebec near Montreal, the snow is not that bad, it seem a lot just because I blow the parking snow up the front yard like everybody here. Guy From: t...@me.com Subject: Re: [TANKS] A rolling Trial of that KingTiger Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 07:56:48 -0500 To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Where is there that much snow still? Looks great btw. Tom (What is the story with the pic labelled transformation? Looks like a 6x6 vehicle) On Feb 20, 2011, at 7:35 AM, Guy Gregoire wrote: Hi guys, there is a video of my ongoing project of KingTiger 1/6 scale. I have run it in the front parking and I am please to see it doing a flawless run, I see the track tension was just right. Check it out in my Photobucket album, the Snow Run, and listen to the sound of steal tracks, I just love that sound. http://s757.photobucket.com/albums/xx212/Gregtank/ Guy -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] DARPA Combat Vehicle Design Challenge
Me I like that the public in general can give some ideas to them even for free, in the end our soldiers are the ones taking advantage of it. Money is not everything. Guy Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 04:52:00 -0800 Subject: [TANKS] DARPA Combat Vehicle Design Challenge From: henryverheg...@earthlink.net To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is offering $10,000 to the general public for a conceptual design for a new, dual-role combat vehicle. The contest, open until early March, is called the XC2V Design Challenge and is facilitated by Local Motors Inc. of Massachusetts. From concept to construction, current military vehicle manufacturing processes take several years, DARPA said. By leveraging the power of the crowd, we can contribute to reducing that timeline significantly. Additionally, this opens the aperature to introduce greater ideas and design compilation with a reduction in time and the potential for a better performing vehicle. DARPA said the challenge asks individual to conceptualize a vehicle body design for two different missions -- combat reconnaissance and combat delivery and evacuation. This is an opportunity for service members, race and auto enthusiasts, and those with an interest and talent in engineering, materials, industrial design to support the warfigther by contributing to the future of military vehicle manufacturing, win up to $10,000 and see their design become a reality in the form of a fully functioning concept vehicle. DARPA said. The challenge opened Thursday. Submissions are due by March 3. -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] high current electrical components
Hi Jason, me for my 24v. tanks I use a regular home wall switch for cutting the batteries, cheap and easy. Guy Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:17:36 -0600 Subject: [TANKS] high current electrical components From: jasonrscha...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com I am trying to find some electrical components but am having some difficulty. I am using two 450w 24v motors for drive. I am thinking of using a Bussmann JT60060 fuse holder for circuit protection ... what are you using? 450W/24V=18.75A*2 motors=37.5A*1.5=56.25 is a 60A fuse appropriate? What are you using for a switch/disconnect? I cannot find anything reasonably priced that is rated for 60A. I would prefer something DIN mountable. Thanks, Jason -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
[TANKS] KT rolling hull
Hi, I worked on my King Tiger Hull since I got the rolling chain from Will. I worked hard to make 120 steel pads with teeths, 60 both sides. All the important parts are installed and work good. I use 24v. build in gear reduction motors intended for wheelchair. The tank itself is all made out of 16gage steel welded together. I used a 1/35 tamiya KT as model to make the 1/6 scale Hull. With one ESC RS80D, 2 gelcell 12v. and my Spectrum receiver it work very well. In fact you can feel the wooden floor of the sheed vibrate as I was doing the rolling test as seen in the video. you can see pictures and one video at: http://s757.photobucket.com/albums/xx212/Gregtank/ Maybe this KT is up for his nomination. In any case I will continue to work on it and I have to build from scratch the turret and all. I have to do my 1/6 plans for it so it will be time consuming...but I love that hobby :) Guy Gregoire -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] Dragon Models 1/6 Pz.II Ausf.B
Thanks for the link, this Panzer II 1/6 might be interesting. We have to know if Dragon have been smart enough to make it in such a way that it can be motorized. By example wich kind of material is the tracks made off?, is it soft plastic or high carbon kind... we will see. Greg. Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 23:54:34 -0500 From: dc...@verizon.net To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: [TANKS] Dragon Models 1/6 Pz.II Ausf.B I have collected Dragon's 1/6 soldiers for awhile but I was surprised when I saw this tonight. http://www.monkeydepot.com/Dragon_Panzer_II_Pz_II_Ausf_B_71450_p/bd1099.htm -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
[TANKS] A KingTiger going in restoration
Hi guys, I think its already 2 years ago I started to build a 1/6 KingTiger in 16g. steel, and when I got the hull done as usual the Tracks come to mind and maked me stop a bit. Having lots of wheels around I placed under the KT hull six of them, all six motorized with a system of chain and sprockets. I played around with it in summer and in winter on the snow. Few months ago I taked the occasion Will Montgomery offered with some of his extra rolling chain #2060 to use to make the tracks. So the wheeled KT entered back in the shop and got rid of all his wheels, sprockets, chains... and is being refitted as KingTiger tank. I have also found what I think the perfect motors for it, wheelchair 24v with more power than needed. The motors have even a gear reduction box onboard that do perfectly to copy the one on the real KT. Here the link to see a few pics of the restoration project... http://s757.photobucket.com/albums/xx212/Gregtank Greg. -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
RE: [TANKS] spherical tank
Here is one spherical tank recon build by germany in wwii and now in display in Russia at Kubinka museum, its made by Krupp. _ Live connected. Get Hotmail Messenger on your phone. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9724462 -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombatattachment: rolling mine exploder NK-101.jpg
[TANKS] Re: Most popular tank of WW2...Tiger 1?
Hi Bill Of course the Tiger 1 is the most popular tank of WWII, just like Rommel was the most popular General. They both make themself such a story, that for the allied solidier just to believe they had them in front of them had a big moral down effect. In both case, they can win outnumbered 5 to 1 easy. Both seem indestructable to allied weapons of the time. Good thing the germans did not had to many of both of them. Greg. Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 03:45:04 -0800 Subject: [TANKS] Most popular tank of WW2...Tiger 1? From: b...@achtungtshirt.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com From WW2...what is your favorite tank and which do you think is the most popular to everyone else? _ Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you’re up to on Facebook. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9691816 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: The Pro's and Con's of kits
HI Alex I personnally own an FOA Tiger, it is very strong once build. I have use left over ABS pieces to add some support ( 45 degree ) at many places, when you put the pieces together it seem a fragile tank, but once all is well glued together you cannot move a thing. I have not motorized it yet, the result Tiger is way to cute to decide myself to go run it in the wild and scratch the paint. I have build with metal sheet ( 16 gage ) a Tiger to wich I added motors, that one is open to any ramming, pushing, scratching. To see what it look like you can look at the Panzer III I build the same way that is T050. This said, I have the chance to have some metal working tools. In your case I would suggest that you found a 1/6 Panther kit in metal from ( Battle Ready Armor ), look at T072 for an example, its about the same price than the FOA Tiger, but all in 20 gage metal, build together with pop-rivets or you can weld it for added strengh. The kit being in metal make it easy to weld ( 45 degree ) at the floor-wall joint of the floor and have a sturdy base for the motors and battery. They come with the same ABS type of track than the FOA Tiger, wich seem to be lot stronger than it look like. I have not had the chance to get of BRA Panther yet, but I will wonder if the Panther once build is to cute to feel like R/C it in the wild :) Greg. Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2009 13:24:15 +1000 Subject: [TANKS] The Pro's and Con's of kits From: wgas.gas...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Hi Guys I'm tying with the dea of buying the cheap FOA Tiger made for ABS plastics and then strengthening it for RC anyone have any pro's and Con's on the idea ? My son has a fully fitted out workshop for shop fitting and detailed joinery but my last attempt to go in there and start a tank (a T34 i got as far as cutting the templates) resulted in me being hositalised for 10 days from the fumes and dust so I want to take a short cut and stay away from as much dust and fumes as possible and build something in my garage. so f anyone has built one of these kits and usefull information you would have would be great Alex _ Internet explorer 8 lets you browse the web faster. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9655582 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: 2 Sets of EV Warrior Motors for Sale
Hi Derek I will take the first set of motors, Im in Canada but will pay the extra shipping. With Paypall if you take it or will send a check. Thank you Greg. Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:08:05 -0500 Subject: [TANKS] 2 Sets of EV Warrior Motors for Sale From: tan...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Hey guys/gals, In lew of the huge yard sale we're having this weekend I have decided to let my EV Warriors go. Both sets have been mounted and tested, but not used other than that. The top set comes with the motors, two CNC aluminum clamp type mounts, and two 5/16 Trantorque keyless bushings to mount a 3/4 bore sprocket or pulley to them. They are close enough to the 8mm shaft of the EV and work great. The Trantorque bushings go from about $15/piece to over $30/piece depending on size and they are brand new (got them off Ebay that way, but for less than retail of course). Both motors are biased for CCW rotation. Don't remember if I have opened this set to remove the ground bar connection to the case. The bottom set of motors come with two motors, two 5/16 Trantorque bushings, two 3/4 bore 35 pitch 11 tooth sprockets, the original EV mounting bracket, and the EV snap in wire/connector set. One motor is biased for CW rotation and the other is biased for CCW rotation as printed on the motor case. This pair has been opened up an had the ground bar separated from the case to allow for reversing. Asking $70 per set shipping included to the continental United States. Derek (sorry for the shameless plug) T065 _ Attention all humans. We are your photos. Free us. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9666046 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: cheap ESCs
HI Those motors are for RC tanks, the 1/16 scale tanks like Tamiya. They run on a 8.5volts battery pack. That lil ESC will never handle 12volts 50amp. They are very nice tho if your in the 1/16 scale plastic stuff. Greg. Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2009 11:37:18 -0700 Subject: [TANKS] Re: cheap ESCs From: callum.king.underw...@googlemail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com they arent mabuchi whaterver thingys. Their rc car motors. Its the motor diameter. 540 is 54mm, Too small for rc tanks? On 7 Sep, 21:48, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 9/7/2009 8:15:45 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, anvil...@comcast.net writes: Two cheap ESCs from eBay #350249756914 ($22 each, 140A with reverse) coupled with a C6C for mixing would be a great entry level tank control system. Please provide a review if you have tried these ESCs. Joe i haven't tried them or even bothered looking at the manuals for them they offer, but i can't see that little thing handling 140a without bursting into flames and it's made 280, 350, 370 540 motors - are they them little, hot running, easy to fry out Mabuchi motors numbers? i think the optimal word they use is CHEAP Chris, _Odyssey Slipways_ (http://hometown.aol.com/odysseyslipways/index.html) _ New! Open Messenger faster on the MSN homepage http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9677405 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: The latest from Tyng Industries
Hi Steve, it is very nice, not only it seem to be easy to use, but it even look like the real thing. Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:18:31 -0400 Subject: [TANKS] The latest from Tyng Industries From: steve...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com A prototype field artillery piece to investigate an innovative manual remote control system. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvxrVPTGhTM Steve Tyng _ Internet explorer 8 lets you browse the web faster. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9655582 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: building is the best part
Hi Phil I am in the province of Quebec, right between Montreal and Quebec city. Going to the Maryland where most of the battle happend take me 12-13 hours car drive, I know what im talking about I have go 3 years ago to Aberdeen proving ground to see the real tanks, so it is out of range as I cant drive that much in one day and take 2 days to go and 2 days battling and 2 more days back would take me a week, and flying with a 1/6 tank in my suitcase would not pass the airport security :). This said I was knowing that at start, but I am enjoying the exchange of ideas here that help me in my hobby. On this board peoples talk about why its good to do this that way or that the other way ...because they have really experience it... you dont found that nowhere else. Cheer up battlers, you are the know how... Guy Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:46:32 -0700 Subject: [TANKS] Re: building is the best part From: sasquevane...@aol.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com I agree, I fixed a problem on the Locust (struggle, curse) then when it was fixed put the tank away and went on to something else. Partly that was because if you use it, it goes wrong again, but partly that's the nature of the game. Where are you based, Guy? I thought it was Belgium, or did I dream that? Any chance of a quick trip to the UK in July or September? Alternatively can we come to you? Phil On Jun 10, 7:34 am, Pete Curran petesb...@iinet.net.au wrote: Greg, I think you have hit the nail on the head so to speak, I usually don't get to the moving part before I go the I can do this but it would be better in this vehicle, and restart the design process Pete From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Guy Gregoire Sent: Wednesday, 10 June 2009 12:53 To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: [TANKS] building is the best part This make me think, I build 3 vehicules so far, all of them 1/6 scales and made with 16 gages blacksteel chassis: one Tiger, one PzIII (T050) and one support vehicule on six wheels. Every times one is done and in working order I play around with it, climb all what it can, push and drag on boxes in the garage to found the limits, and after a while of this I sit down and think of wich improvements can I do, or better design. In the end I always end up by starting to draw the new vehicule im thinking at and one day I buy some more steel. All this to say, for me, the building process ( draw-design-build-assemble-adjust ) is the most fun and rewarding part. Nice to drive it around and prove myself I was right here and there, but this always bring me to the next vehicule draw part. Is it the same for other in this hobby also? Greg. _ Windows Live helps you keep up with all your friends, in one place. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9660824 _ Internet explorer 8 lets you browse the web faster. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9655582 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: Tank Build
There is also the distance factor. I have build two tank with a rolling chassis and one six wheeled ( all six wheels powered ) support vehicule, one T050 registered, but as I live far from the battleground, I had to enjoy ( I really do ) driving them around and thinking of the improvements there can be done on the next, after all building it and see the final result is the most interesting part, imo. Greg. Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 17:18:01 -0700 Subject: [TANKS] Re: Tank Build From: b...@holnet.net To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com It used to be that a lot of tanks were posted on that page before they were in running order. I didn't know that - I guess that explains why there are so many tanks from so many years ago which have never appeared in battle _ Internet explorer 8 lets you browse the web faster. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9655582 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: More progress for me, up to a track mockup
Yes lifting heavy weight tank up a table is not easy. Myself I have install a 12v. ATV winch on my garage ceiling, I just drive my vehicule under it, set the chains and press the button to lift it up, then roll my tank table under it, lower it and voila, remove the chains and its done effortless. I remember before I install the winch I had to strip down all I can to barely be able to lift it up a table, my back thanks me everytime I use the winch. Greg T050 Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:36:10 -0500 Subject: [TANKS] Re: More progress for me, up to a track mockup From: tan...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com I built a ramp to get mine on and off the bench, but I have to remove the batteries in order to even push it up the ramp. Looking good. I'm not sure if you should even paint the bottom. It will all just come off anyway... ;) Derek T065 On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 11:39 PM, Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos xchr...@otenet.gr wrote: I fully sympathize. That;s why I build medium and light vehicles Chrys I am amazed at how heavy it has become, pretty much past lifting on my own unless I am looking for a back injury Here's some update pics __ NOD32 3434 (20080911) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com _ Reinvent how you stay in touch with the new Windows Live Messenger. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9650731 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: your recon vehicle
Hi Chrys I dont think its a good idea to deflate the tire to much as the tire can get balloon shaped wich those specific ones I am using are not design to do. It will more likely give opportunity to unrim the wheel assembly. But I agree that ATV use low pressure balloon tire and that it give them some grip and suspension, and they are filled with foam to avoid them to unrim with so low air pressure, as the foam help keeping the shape of the tire. For the traction, up here in Quebec we have lot of snow right now. The tire dig-in the snow very well to go reach a hard buttom to get traction to. Of course it happend that there is to much snow and the Recon stop progressing even if the 6 wheels are spinning, but evey time it happened, just going in reverse got it moving back. A litle bit of spinning is very good to have him unstuck. We have to remeber the scale effect, the Recon pass in snow up to six inches, wich represent 3 feets up to scale 1/6, I think I can be please with that. Greg. From: xchr...@otenet.grto: rctankcom...@googlegroups.comsubject: [TANKS] Re: your recon vehicleDate: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:23:36 +0200 Greg, Can you tell if the vehicle runs better when there is air inside the tyres or when they're flat? I emptied the tyres flat in my Daimler-in-progress, hoping there'll be more traction, better suspension to shocks and because I have seen all large RC buggies and monster tracks' wheels . they contain no more than foam inside the tyres. Still looking gorgeous though. I love improvised metalworks. With very minor adaptions or none, - or with flexible judges- you could apply for a designation number and pass it as a Greyhound. It's got these same sloping fenders. Chrys - Original Message - From: Guy Gregoire To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 7:52 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re: your recon vehicle Hi Chris 1- The wheels I use for my Recon are from two-wheeler buggy you can find at any hardware store, yesI bought 3 of them to have my six wheels. I have verify the wheel themself without the buggy, butit was cheaper to buy 3 complete items than 6 replacement part, its how the world work these days.The wheels are nine inches diameter. 2- The wheels came on hub that are like 2 dish bolted together, with bearings at the bore. there isas you see on picture Recon4 four bolts in the center to hold the two side together. Inside the wheelsthere is an air tube. _ Windows Live Messenger. Multitasking at its finest. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/products/messenger.aspx --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: Tank Expo 2009 - Tech Roundup
Hi I did not had the opportunity to be at home that day, is there someone who recorded the skype streaming? If yes is it possible to have it available to download on RCTANK website. Im sure me and some other will really enjoy to see it. Thank you Greg. _ How fun is this? IMing with Windows Live Messenger just got better. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/messenger.aspx --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] battery charging 2
Hi, one more question... There is on the market different car battery charger, some can be 12v. 5 amp. , other 12v. 7 amp. and so on. in this example is the 12v. 7 amp is better? will it build up a bigger charge in the battery, or will it only charge the battery faster than the 5amp.? excuse my lack of knowledge , but I want to fix it. Greg. _ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] battery charging
Hi, I am using two 12v. battery in serial to get 24v. for my motors. I have a 12v. battery charger, and I recharge my two battery one at a time. question: If I use instead a 24v. battery charger...can I charge them both at once, keeping them serial connected ? I seen 24v. battery charger being used in the whellchair area, this would make it easier. Thank you. Greg. _ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
