[TANKS] Re: Press Release from the Arrowhead Skunk Works
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 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank
[TANKS] Re: New supply vehicle on the horizon
Video of the first run of this vehicle is uploading to Youtube as I write this. It's at about 60MB of 497MB so it will still be a little while before it's viewable. Vid is around 6 minutes. I'll post the link when it's finished. Derek On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 6:24 AM, Joe Sommer anvil...@comcast.net wrote: On Aug 11, 10:57 pm, Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.com wrote: The one I would build if I built one would be the most square turret which is the Saladin FSV turret variant of the Aussie Army. Did you already have a turret constructed Joe? Heck yeah I'd be interested. I have a suitable turret rotate mechanism and an extra CS-80 servo for the elevate. I wonder if the GT2000 marker you sold me a while back would be small enough to fit inside? I built a six-wheel skid-steer solid-axle aluminum Saladin hull with two M01 motors but it got shanghaied into my office for a research project. I also built a generic turret rotate/elevate system with a Saladin turret floor but I did not complete the magazine or turret body after the hull was kidnapped. It should be compatible with a GT2000 marker. It mounts flush to a flat deck and may have enough room for a small battery to allow self-contained operation using a second radio Rx without an umbilical. I will dig it out and snap some photos. Joe --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: {Disarmed} more little tank stuff...
When you refer to little tanks, what scale are you talking about? The 1/16 scale tanks? Or just the smaller tanks in 1/6 scale? Derek On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:59 AM, HV henryverheg...@earthlink.net wrote: How ell do these little tanks drive on a lawn, say grass 4 or 5 in. tall? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: {Disarmed} more little tank stuff...
I do like the smaller, earlier, more primitive vehicles tho
Paul H.
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When you refer to little tanks, what scale are you talking about?
The 1/16 scale tanks? Or just the smaller tanks in 1/6 scale?
Derek
On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:59 AM, HV henryverheg...@earthlink.net wrote:
How ell do these little tanks drive on a lawn, say grass 4 or 5 in.
tall?
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[TANKS] Re: New supply vehicle on the horizon
It has been a while since I've read the rules, but perhaps someone builds a HMMWV with armour and a TOW missile? Would that count as armour and would it have to be categorized as a missile truck? I suppose it can still carry supplies. —Mike Måne Message sent by way of mobile device On Aug 13, 2009, at 9:47 AM, Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.com wrote: Video of the first run of this vehicle is uploading to Youtube as I write this. It's at about 60MB of 497MB so it will still be a little while before it's viewable. Vid is around 6 minutes. I'll post the link when it's finished. Derek On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 6:24 AM, Joe Sommer anvil...@comcast.net wrote: On Aug 11, 10:57 pm, Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.com wrote: The one I would build if I built one would be the most square turret which is the Saladin FSV turret variant of the Aussie Army. Did you already have a turret constructed Joe? Heck yeah I'd be interested. I have a suitable turret rotate mechanism and an extra CS-80 servo for the elevate. I wonder if the GT2000 marker you sold me a while back would be small enough to fit inside? I built a six-wheel skid-steer solid-axle aluminum Saladin hull with two M01 motors but it got shanghaied into my office for a research project. I also built a generic turret rotate/elevate system with a Saladin turret floor but I did not complete the magazine or turret body after the hull was kidnapped. It should be compatible with a GT2000 marker. It mounts flush to a flat deck and may have enough room for a small battery to allow self-contained operation using a second radio Rx without an umbilical. I will dig it out and snap some photos. Joe --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Press Release from the Arrowhead Skunk Works
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
[TANKS] Re: Press Release from the Arrowhead Skunk Works
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.comwrote: 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
[TANKS] Re: Press Release from the Arrowhead Skunk Works
Spectacular Derek. Most impressive. Chris Malton Assets: FA006, T027 On 14/08/2009 03:37, Derek Engelhaupt wrote: 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 mailto: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 mailto: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 mailto: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 mailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com on behalf of Derek Engelhaupt *Sent:* Thu 13/08/2009 12:55 PM *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com mailto: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 mailto: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 mailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com on behalf of Derek Engelhaupt Sent: Wed 12/08/2009 1:08 PM To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com mailto: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
