Hi mike,
If you are going to use a steel or aluminium frame 1/2" ply may be
too thick, you could get away with 3/8 if supported by a frame. just
my theory anyways.
Chris. b
On Dec 20, 2:12 am, "Crooks, Steven M" <steven.cro...@usoncology.com>
wrote:
> I would recommend a tank destroyer,
> Or a WW1 Mark V.
>
> (The Mark V had no suspension,
> and the boogies are bolted on both sides,
> making the whole track assembly strong.
> Also, a hinge track would look quite good I suspect)
>
> I'd go with the simplest,
> Because in my experience, everything gets more difficult.
> My Sherman tank chahsis (carries a four year old)
> Worked well initially, but there;'s a lot of wear and weight, things get
> loose,... aim for reliability and simplicity
>
> Steven C.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] On
> Behalf Of Steve Tyng
> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 7:27 AM
> To: R/C Tank Combat
> Subject: [TANKS] Re: Seeking advice for a first tank
>
> For your first tank I wouldn't even recommend a sprung suspension.
> I'd build a solid suspension and worry about all the other details
> that your tank must have to be operational. Since everything
> suspension-wise is outside on the Sherman to begin with, it would be
> an easy matter to upgrade to a suspension later on.
>
> Steve Tyng
>
> mike wrote:
> > Fellow hobbyiststs,
>
> > You probably forgot (like me) that I was going to build an M4 Sherman.
> > The problem is its lack of information. Can somebody share a way to
> > acquire some reasonable blueprints? The model is specifically the M4A3
> > 76mm (Wet) Sherman VVSS similar to the HVSS E8 I believe.
>
> > Would you recommend Horizontal or Vertical Suspension? HVSS is more
> > advanced, but would it be more difficult to build?
>
> > Also, I plan to build its geometric frame of the tank's body out of
> > either aluminum/steel squared bars or maybe just 1in wood. Whatever it
> > may be, the armour is most likely 1/2in ply as in accordance with The
> > Prophecy. Can you provide any constructive criticism, advice, or
> > ideas?
>
> > Thank you for supporting amateurs and I hope to participate more in
> > this hobby.
>
> > -Mike M ne @
> >http://moonrcprojects.googlepages.com
>
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