I was looking at the Saladin turret here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:M113_FSV.JPG
Just because it has the larger 76mm gun in it. Then I was looking at a plain top like the troop carrier. That way I could interchange the tops depending on the mission requirements. Having the flat top, I could easily put a mount on the top of it or remove the turret, leave the turret ring intact and attach a camera to the turret ring. I have an underwater enclosure for my Sony HD video camera to keep it safe from paintball goo. Derek T065 On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 2:16 PM, Mike Måne <mike082...@gmail.com> wrote: > Excellent work! That looks like it can run very fast in the desert! (I > wouldn't want that thing ramming into my shins at full throttle.) What are > your plans for the top of the APC? I know some variants have a rifle turret > like a Bradley: > > > http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/oceania/australia/light_armoured/m113as4/pictures/M113_light_armoured_personnel_carrier_Australian_Army_003.jpg > > Perhaps a turret could be used to hold a video camera for recording battle? > > -Mike M. > > 2009/8/13 Derek Engelhaupt <tan...@gmail.com> > >> Whoops, here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7dfrddGMOI >> >> Derek >> T065 >> >> On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 9:36 PM, Derek Engelhaupt <tan...@gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> Well, the video is up...don't laugh at my crude editing skills. :) First >>> time I ever tried to edit >>> a video I've taken with my Sony HD video camera. Click on the HD button >>> for best viewing >>> resolution. >>> >>> Derek >>> T065 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 9:34 AM, Derek Engelhaupt <tan...@gmail.com>wrote: >>> >>>> Standard Humvees have no armor. Up-armored Humvees have armor plate on >>>> them. I would agree that the UN Peacekeeper should have a defensive rating >>>> of 2. I don't think the issue was really brought up until the Spartan hit >>>> the scene. >>>> >>>> Derek >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 10:09 PM, Ben Holko <b...@holnet.net> wrote: >>>> >>>>> yes I see, but the rules say anything more than 0mm will give a >>>>> defensive rating of 1 or more, dont Hummvee's have at least 1mm of armor, >>>>> and I know the UN peacekeeper has armor.....so shouldn't they be more >>>>> than 1 >>>>> also? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>> *From:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com on behalf of Derek Engelhaupt >>>>> *Sent:* Thu 13/08/2009 12:55 PM >>>>> *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com >>>>> *Subject:* [TANKS] Re: Press Release from the Arrowhead Skunk Works >>>>> >>>>> http://www.rctankcombat.com/support-vehicles/SV015/ >>>>> >>>>> The Spartan is a similar vehicle made by the British. >>>>> Rating 0/2. First number being number of rounds = 0 and the second >>>>> number being the defensive rating = 2. >>>>> >>>>> Derek >>>>> T065 >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 9:33 PM, Ben Holko <b...@holnet.net> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> > Being that the new M113A3 has speed, a large payload capacity, a >>>>>> defensive rating of 2 >>>>>> >>>>>> I thought any supply vehicle was a one-hit wonder? >>>>>> >>>>>> Of course if you stick a turret on it it's a different story... >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>> >>>>>> From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com on behalf of Derek Engelhaupt >>>>>> Sent: Wed 12/08/2009 1:08 PM >>>>>> To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com >>>>>> Subject: [TANKS] Press Release from the Arrowhead Skunk Works >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> PRESS RELEASE - Arrowhead News Organization (ARO) - August 11th, 2009 >>>>>> >>>>>> Today in an undisclosed, secret location testing of a new supply >>>>>> vehicle was conducted >>>>>> by the organization calling themselves the "Arrowhead Skunk Works" or >>>>>> ASW for short. >>>>>> The attached video feed shows this new vehicle being tested at the >>>>>> ASW's testing grounds >>>>>> in northern Minnesota. Many Botham spies were detained and forced to >>>>>> watch old episodes >>>>>> of Barney the purple dragon in obtaining this footage. The footage >>>>>> shows what looks to be >>>>>> an M113A3 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) being put through it's paces >>>>>> on some of the >>>>>> roughest terrain northern Minnesota can dish out. Although the tests >>>>>> looked to be somewhat >>>>>> successful, it looks like the ASW has some more work to do to ensure >>>>>> their new vehicle is a >>>>>> force to be reckoned with on the modern battlefield. This news agency >>>>>> was able to secure an >>>>>> exclusive interview with a representative of the ASW who only referred >>>>>> to himself as SGT. MP. >>>>>> He would not disclose his real name or position in the company. When >>>>>> asked how the testing >>>>>> was going SGT. MP first tried to deny the existence of such a vehicle >>>>>> or that any testing of any >>>>>> kind were being conducted at his facility, but after a few beers and >>>>>> showing him the footage the >>>>>> ARO had clandestinely obtained SGT. MP began to talk. At first he >>>>>> started ranting about how >>>>>> his father didn't show him any love as a child and how his mother had >>>>>> left them for a traveling >>>>>> vacuum salesman when he was six years old, but another couple of >>>>>> rounds got him back on >>>>>> topic with regards to the new vehicle. The video shows that the >>>>>> M113A3 is quite capable of >>>>>> handling any battling terrain encountered in previous skirmishes, but >>>>>> also shows failures of >>>>>> several key systems when pushed beyond what would normally be expected >>>>>> in a battle. SGT. >>>>>> MP commented, "there will always be stuff that will break when testing >>>>>> a new vehicle." >>>>>> Additionally he said, "tracks and motor mounts can be fixed, people >>>>>> are much harder to mend." >>>>>> Once again, this reporter thinks he was referring to his own hardships >>>>>> as a child. When asked >>>>>> what was the reason for the additional military build up SGT. MP >>>>>> stated that it was related to >>>>>> some recent press releases about new vehicles being designated by the >>>>>> Spanish. He kept >>>>>> saying that the "Spanish Armada" was "comin' for us" and we needed to >>>>>> be prepared. With the >>>>>> recent need for additional UN troops and support around the world the >>>>>> ARO asked why this >>>>>> vehicle didn't sport the UN white paint scheme. His reply was simply, >>>>>> "those UN guys are wimps. >>>>>> We at the ASW pick a side and get paid for our work. And we get paid >>>>>> well." The question was >>>>>> then posed about where the loyalties of the ASW lie, but it seems the >>>>>> beer had finally caught up >>>>>> with SGT. MP as his head came to a rest on the bar with a loud thump. >>>>>> The interview was over. >>>>>> It seems that despite the fact that the ASW's new vehicle broke a >>>>>> motor mount, threw a track, and >>>>>> broke several track pads they are confident that the problems are >>>>>> minor. Being that the new >>>>>> M113A3 has speed, a large payload capacity, a defensive rating of 2, >>>>>> and a lack of loyalty to any >>>>>> single party, it is apparent to this reporter that this new vehicle >>>>>> could turn the tide of any battle it >>>>>> is involved in. >>>>>> >>>>>> Derek (vid is coming tomorrow, just couldn't wait) >>>>>> T065 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> -Mike Måne @ >> http://moonrcprojects.googlepages.com >> >> >> >> >> --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
