That was probably the most time consuming part of my build was getting those road wheel and suspension done on those 16 road wheels.
Derek T065 SV016 KV-2 on hold until I return from the sandbox... On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 6:45 AM, Ben Holko <b...@holnet.net> wrote: > I agree with Doug – 16 swingarms with overlapping road wheels is probably > not the best idea for your first build. > > > > Whatever tank you choose, I think the best way to get your plans is to buy > a plastic kit (1:35 or larger) and measure off the kit to scale up the > measurements. > > > > Ben > > > > > > *From:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto: > rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Doug Conn > *Sent:* Sunday, 5 September 2010 11:39 AM > *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* RE: [TANKS] M1 Abrams plans > > > > There’s a reason there are so many Tigers in the hobby. They’re big, boxy, > and comparatively easy to build. If you go that route, I suggest > *not*building overlapping road wheels like on the real thing. Use a nice, > simple > (but less accurate) in-line road wheel arrangement like on T01. > > > > - Doug > > > > *From:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto: > rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *zachary thomas > *Sent:* Saturday, September 04, 2010 7:19 PM > *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* Re: [TANKS] M1 Abrams plans > > > > Hmmmm it looks like il be going for a WWII era tank. thanks for the info > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* David Cansler <dc...@verizon.net> > *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Sat, September 4, 2010 7:12:46 PM > *Subject:* Re: [TANKS] M1 Abrams plans > > German WWII designs have few bends and mostly made up of flat pieces > Zach. > > On 9/4/2010 7:00 PM, zachary thomas wrote: > > very true, i never thought of that. What do you think would be better to > start with? somthing like a T-34, or Tiger or somthing? > > > > Zach > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Gregory Kampjes <sockles...@gmail.com> <sockles...@gmail.com> > *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Sat, September 4, 2010 6:53:02 PM > *Subject:* Re: [TANKS] M1 Abrams plans > > The Abrams would be a harder tank to start out with, since being a modern > tank, it has a rather low profile. This gives little space for a marker > inside. > > -Gregory > > On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 8:06 AM, jackal...@yahoo.com <jackal...@yahoo.com> > wrote: > > Hey > I am wanting to build an M1 Abrams tank, and am looking for some > plans. I would be most gratefull if sombody had some for build an > Abrams, i could get. Ive seen two on the Tank Combat website so far. > one builts by Mark Massey, and one build by Matt Theiss. Im probably > going to be building it out of wood ( it being my first tank and > all ). > And i also wanted to say, all of you guys and girls out there that > keep this hobby alive are awesome! keep up the great work! > > > Zach > > -- > 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 > > > > -- > 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
