thanks Frank, money is a bit short so buying an off the rack may not be viable but i'm looking at using maybe a combination of ideas to get round the lack of space
On Jun 26, 4:05 pm, Frank Pittelli <frank.pitte...@gmail.com> wrote: > Will Montgomery used a commercially available loader (I think it was a > Q-Loader) to push the paintballs up from below the marker. A gravity > fed magazine sat above the loader mechanism. He had enough height for a > cut-down magazine from a paintball gun, but a simple tray would have > worked as well. You can see the mechanism here: > > http://www.rctankcombat.com/tanks/T026/12Magazine-large.jpg > > Frank P. > > On 6/26/2011 5:08 AM, Andy_Basildon wrote: > > > > > > > > > As I am sure you all know the M1A1 has restricted turret space, I have > > compensated a little while still trying to keep to 1/6 scale, > > increasing the turret side panels by a extra 2" in height which then > > has the effect of reducing the width of the top panel whilst staying > > with the correct angle - not the best solution in the world but needs > > must. > > > The question is this - has any one managed to perfect a feeder system > > that doesn't rely on gravity feed, rather a system that uses a push > > feed using air or some other mechanical means whereas the 'hopper' or > > 'feeder' can be situated in almost any part of the turret. > > > Many thanks > > > Andy delve -- 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
