1.) What's the minimum cost to construct and battle a tank for the first time?
It depends on whether it is built to the rules or is a free-form tank built to simply accomplish two things: 1. Maneuver over some type of TBD terrain under radio control. 2. Carry a weapon of some proven type that has at least a 100 foot range. I'm thinking of people who have no one to battle with and limited outdoor space for battling. A free-form tank, probably with a 1:1 length-width ratio, about 18"x18", weight less than 40 lbs. There could be a speed limit rule with a low speed limit to allow use of low RPM, low power, cheap, high-torque motors. No turret. On Sep 23, 11:48 am, neroc <funkyne...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > Can we say we are talking about a small simple tank , without > suspension or super charged motors. > > Q1/ Each part will require listing and individually pricing. > In the UK :- > > i, Drive motors £100. > ii, Drive controller £100. > iii, Marker + bottle + mask £140. > iv, Radio set £100. > v, Turret motor/controller £60. > vi, batteries+charger £100. > vii, structure material £60. > viii, Axles+drive gear £50. > ix, wheels+track £0-200. > x, fixings+paint £40. > > That comes to a whopping total of up to £750.00 - £950.00 > Note : These prices are for `new` items, second hand/salvaged or > liberated items do pop up sometimes. > A builder may already have many of these items bringing the total down > considerably . > > Q2/ This is the biggest unknown factor. I would say to be realistic , > 300 hours. > Work time will greatly reduce with higher skills and better equipment. > > Q3/ Where possible I think apart from the hull and turret (unless part > of a kit) and maybe tracks depending on type, everything would be > better bought ready made. for reasons of standardization and > reliability. > > Q4/ If a starter kit is in consideration by some one on here, what > tank or tanks would be on offer? > I do believe that people delude themselves when starting to build a > tank. I`ve seen so many people build a plywood tank shaped box , then > disappear off the forum. > New people will generally want to build their "own" tank , even if > they are without the ability. when I say ability I also mean > determination. > > 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
