[TANKS] Re: Turret storage box PzKwII
I have not seen any pictures of the Panzer 2 with a stowage box, but perhaps you could upload the drawing you found? I guess the issue would be whether or not you need it. If it is proven necessary to the inner workings of the tank, then you could make on like the box on your drawing. -Mike M. Message sent by way of mobile device On Jul 14, 2009, at 9:44 PM, John Pittelli wrote: > A question for the group. I know that the Germans used turret > stowage boxes on the III, IV, Tiger and even the Panther. Were they > ever used on the II's? I've come across a picture of a scale model > with the stowage box, but no pics or mention in my reference > books.Any help deeply appreciated. > > John"Brummbar on it's way to Vegas" Pittelli > > Long Live the Alliance! > > Death or Glory > > > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: 7 TP
you can, but you need the right gas (argon from memory) and it's very difficult apparently From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com on behalf of Doug Conn Sent: Wed 15/07/2009 10:32 AM To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: [TANKS] Re: 7 TP I always understood that you could not MIG weld aluminum. Is that correct ? -Original Message- From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Frank Pittelli Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 8:16 PM To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: [TANKS] Re: 7 TP Gregory Pwneror wrote: > TIG welders certainly make much nicer welds than MIGs, but how much > harder is it to use comparatively to a MIG? Actually, weld beauty depends more on the person doing the welding than the type of welder being used. You can lay down some very nice looking welds with a MIG welder if you have a steady hand and you can lay down some truly ugly welds with a TIG welder if you don't have a steady hand (and foot). TIG takes a lot longer to learn how to do it properly. Frank P. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: 7 TP
You can MIG it, they make special spool guns for it since it's hard to push aluminum wire through the MIG "tube" for 10' Tom "Can't afford a spool gun" Lum On Jul 14, 2009, at 8:32 PM, Doug Conn wrote: > > I always understood that you could not MIG weld aluminum. Is that > correct ? > > > -Original Message- > From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > ] > On Behalf Of Frank Pittelli > Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 8:16 PM > To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > Subject: [TANKS] Re: 7 TP > > > Gregory Pwneror wrote: >> TIG welders certainly make much nicer welds than MIGs, but how much >> harder is it to use comparatively to a MIG? > > Actually, weld beauty depends more on the person doing the welding > than > the type of welder being used. You can lay down some very nice > looking > welds with a MIG welder if you have a steady hand and you can lay down > some truly ugly welds with a TIG welder if you don't have a steady > hand > (and foot). > > TIG takes a lot longer to learn how to do it properly. > > Frank P. > > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: 7 TP
I always understood that you could not MIG weld aluminum. Is that correct ? -Original Message- From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Frank Pittelli Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 8:16 PM To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: [TANKS] Re: 7 TP Gregory Pwneror wrote: > TIG welders certainly make much nicer welds than MIGs, but how much > harder is it to use comparatively to a MIG? Actually, weld beauty depends more on the person doing the welding than the type of welder being used. You can lay down some very nice looking welds with a MIG welder if you have a steady hand and you can lay down some truly ugly welds with a TIG welder if you don't have a steady hand (and foot). TIG takes a lot longer to learn how to do it properly. Frank P. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: 7 TP
Gregory Pwneror wrote: > TIG welders certainly make much nicer welds than MIGs, but how much > harder is it to use comparatively to a MIG? Actually, weld beauty depends more on the person doing the welding than the type of welder being used. You can lay down some very nice looking welds with a MIG welder if you have a steady hand and you can lay down some truly ugly welds with a TIG welder if you don't have a steady hand (and foot). TIG takes a lot longer to learn how to do it properly. Frank P. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: 7 TP
TIG welders certainly make much nicer welds than MIGs, but how much harder is it to use comparatively to a MIG? I just realised that there are 2 Gregs in the community, maybe I'll go back to calling meself Gregory. -Gregory On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 12:17 AM, Cold comfort wrote: > > I would also take in consideration what type of tank. If it was made > mainly of sand cast method like shermans, you could spray it with > automotive rocker guard. This would seal the wood grain and leave pits > and dimples to mimick the look of sand cast. I did this to the turret > of my t-34-85. Just a thought. > Greg > > On Jul 13, 11:33 pm, Jamie Moon wrote: > > Since I am new to this hobby, I have a very basic but necessary > > question: What can be used to smooth wood to look like metal with > > minimal sanding? > > > > Message sent by way of mobile device > > > > On Jul 13, 2009, at 12:03 PM, "Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos" < > xchr...@otenet.gr > > > > > > > > > wrote: > > > A Metal Tank is Naturally waterproof, shock resistant, more space > > > for systems; inox and aluminium is forever. > > > cons: messes with your RC, non insulative with currents. Takes > > > about 10 coats of primer to insulate the interior plus dress up > > > the batteries compartment with tar sheet for the same purpose. Real > > > life stuff in a way. > > > > > I had it TIG weld for 20 Euros. > > > Chrys > > > - Original Message - > > > From: odysseyslipw...@aol.com > > > To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > > > Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 7:41 PM > > > Subject: [TANKS] Re: 7 TP > > > > > there's just something about a metal tank > > > > > looks great! > > > > > Chris, > > > Odyssey Slipways- Hide quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text - > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: Summer Skirmish - News just in
Featherstonedough Manor Lower Fotheringay on Strognobbin, Derybshire 14th July, Year of Our Lord 2009 My dearest nephew Eric, I write in reply to your missive of the 11th of this month. I had trouble reading your message since you crammed so much onto such a small postcard. For example, it appears you described these men you encountered as "tankers", but the first letter is crooked and I presume you intended to use a word I Do Not Like. I expect you will perform an act of penance for your impure thought. In future, please use the perfumed note paper and envelopes I give you every year on your birthday - postcards are for common people and tourists from the Continent, not genteel folk of good upbringing. I do not approve of you associating with strange men you encountered in a field. It is one thing if they are playing polo or riding to the hounds, but playing with toys in an attempt to entice young lads to join them is most unsavory, not to mention the fracas that apparently erupted between them and ended with tears and a shooting. You will kindly remember that a gentleman fights only in the ring or to defend the honour of a young lady. The only one you described who sounds remotely acceptable is Mister Phillip - if he owns a castle then he is probably from a good family (unless he is the son of some nouveau riche tradesman who has only recently come into money). Since he has a pet insect, he is mostly likely eccentric and therefore a member of the nobility. It pains me to remind you that puns are the lowest form of humour, intended only to cause pain to anyone who hears them. If you cannot conjour a witty turn of phrase, it would be best to hold your pen in abeyance. I was especially disturbed by your callous reference to the Spanish Armada - you should recall that Farqhuar Featherstonedough, your great-great-great-great-uncle twice removed on your paternal grandmother's side, served under Drake and died at sea when he fell overboard trying to respond to a taunt from a Spaniard who had lost his trousers. Our family hasn't touched sherry ever since. Mister James was right not to laugh - his family probably lost a close relative to the Spaniards too. I await your next epistle. I trust you will always remember to carry a clean handkerchief and behave like a gentleman, even when playing rugby. Your uncle Ramsbottom sends his regards and we look forward to seeing you over the Michaelmas weekend. Your Aunt Ethel --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: Summer Skirmish - News just in
Dear Auntie Ethel 11 July, pm I am in hospital! I have had an accident with the Tank Men! Things started off well enough in the afternoon. The tank men decided to run a “convoy” game where they put a bomb in a tank and tried to get it from one end of the field to the other whilst everyone else shot at them. They let me watch from the castle tower. The bomb was cunningly disguised as a tennis ball painted black with “Bomb” written on it. Mr Neil went first and got quite far, then Mr Phil and Mr James (in his Armada) got a bit less far. Then they decided to have another battle. This is when I had my Accident. Now that all the tanks were working, they had the same teams as before, but Mr Neil ran into the castle and it fell down! I was hurt and went to hospital where I was looked after by a nice nurse called Nellie. She has invited me back to her flat for jelly and ice- cream. I have crossed Mr Neil off the Nice Person list in my diary. Your damaged nephew Unfortunate Eric --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: 7 TP
I would also take in consideration what type of tank. If it was made mainly of sand cast method like shermans, you could spray it with automotive rocker guard. This would seal the wood grain and leave pits and dimples to mimick the look of sand cast. I did this to the turret of my t-34-85. Just a thought. Greg On Jul 13, 11:33 pm, Jamie Moon wrote: > Since I am new to this hobby, I have a very basic but necessary > question: What can be used to smooth wood to look like metal with > minimal sanding? > > Message sent by way of mobile device > > On Jul 13, 2009, at 12:03 PM, "Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos" > > > > wrote: > > A Metal Tank is Naturally waterproof, shock resistant, more space > > for systems; inox and aluminium is forever. > > cons: messes with your RC, non insulative with currents. Takes > > about 10 coats of primer to insulate the interior plus dress up > > the batteries compartment with tar sheet for the same purpose. Real > > life stuff in a way. > > > I had it TIG weld for 20 Euros. > > Chrys > > - Original Message - > > From: odysseyslipw...@aol.com > > To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > > Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 7:41 PM > > Subject: [TANKS] Re: 7 TP > > > there's just something about a metal tank > > > looks great! > > > Chris, > > Odyssey Slipways- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
