[TANKS] Re: What tank is this?
ARL44 - designed while france was occupied ( See FRENCH PHASE OF WAR - http://www.arrse.co.uk/wiki/French_Phase_of_War ) and built post war. On Jun 1, 2:17 am, Weston gamewes...@gmail.com wrote: What tank is this. Not the one that you can fully see, but the one on the right side of the picture . I think it is also a French tank, like the tank that can be clearly seen. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a6/AMX-50.jpg -- 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: i thought there was a link....
It literally took me 1hr to set up my blog, simply update as you go and its super easy... ChrisMr.TigerAceBarthelson On Jun 1, 11:14 am, Ben Holko b...@holnet.net wrote: wordpress.com is another good one - highly advanced with lots of features. Blogspot is easier to use Ben From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] on behalf of odysseyslipw...@aol.com [odysseyslipw...@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 12:12 PM To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: i thought there was a link i just tried to make a blog page with blogger.com, but i can't get the 3rd page to show. i try refresh and full quality page refresh, but i still get a blank page, so where else were you saying to try? Chris, Odyssey Slipwayshttp://hometown.aol.com/odysseyslipways/index.html -- 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 athttp://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
[TANKS] Re: Latest work
Cheers Marc! Chris. b On Jun 1, 2:15 am, Marc marcmetho...@zonnet.nl wrote: Very nice Chris, well done. -- 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] T074 Designated
I am pleased to announce that Mask Massey's M1A1 Abrams has been officially designated as T074 with photos and construction details located at: http://www.rctankcombat.com/tanks/T074/ Mark had a successful battle debut at the recent battle in Gettysburg, with all systems working properly and a solid performance on the battlefield. He can now be called The Battle King of the Mid-West. 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: Mid-Alantic Battle Video/Pix
You mean Doug's tank running over Steve's tank! John needs to brush up on his high performance tank driving skills. Doug needs to possibly beta his control system some more. Looks like some 802.11x latency to me (or plain old operator error)! ;-) Maybe I need to rethink this loaner thing! Steve Tyng On May 31, 4:31 pm, Mark_123522 gatlinggunm...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Doug's tank runs over John's tank. Joe S and Frank P. laying in ambush in the trees A bit of excitement in the final free-for-all battle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvcXuV4zcYc Mark -- 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: T074 Designated
Very well deserved !! On Jun 1, 2:52 pm, Frank Pittelli frank.pitte...@gmail.com wrote: I am pleased to announce that Mask Massey's M1A1 Abrams has been officially designated as T074 with photos and construction details located at: http://www.rctankcombat.com/tanks/T074/ Mark had a successful battle debut at the recent battle in Gettysburg, with all systems working properly and a solid performance on the battlefield. He can now be called The Battle King of the Mid-West. 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: i thought there was a link....
Having thought about my comments for a few days I would like to apologise for the use of the phrase pointless idiot I didnt intend to upset anybody with my unfortunate choice of words but I can see why it did. I do however believe that any adult in a developed country has the chance to build a tank for themselves. its a simple case of what your prepared to sacrifice to enable it to happen. obviously its harder for some and easier for others. If you dont think its worth doing , then dont do it. I would like to point out that Mr Bill Hamilton ,you are wrong in your statement that a Death Star trumps a tank . Paintball tanks are the best fun there is . and that comes from a devoted life long Starwars fan. I can only suggest that you build a tank and find out how much fun and reward can be had . Neil Tank commander since 07 but Jedi since 77 R On May 28, 7:08 pm, Bill Hamilton billw...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, May 28, 2010 at 12:15 PM, dwconn...@comcast.net wrote: That said, I can empathize with Neil. Even the elitist old boys are entitled to an opinion. It's extremely frustrating for me to see the same people write in for years without ever producing anything. Like Neil, I wonder why they bother. I am one of those people who have participated in this group for years without producing anything. I came across the rctankcombat site back in the late 90s, and I've been on and off this list (and before here, the old mailing list) as time allowed. Only recently have I had the means and opportunity to put together a workshop, let alone have several grand to spare to put together a tank. Now that I'm close to paying off the credit cards that got me through too many years of half-time classes and full-time work, I can turn my thoughts to actually building something. Heck, this year was supposed to be the year of the tank; it has since turned into the year of building my nephew a death star playset because my sister can't keep a secret for more than five minutes. :) Believe me, if I could have built one before now, I would have. Circumstances simply didn't allow it, but I did what I could to be a part of the community and help out those who were building tanks. However, if this community is becoming the sort that thinks it's fine to insult and look down on people who haven't had the opportunity to build a tank, people who think the only contribution one can make to this group is to build a tank, I'm not sure that I want to do so. There are plenty of things I can spend my time and money doing. I'd rather not spend them around the sort of person who thinks it's fine to knock down people contributing to this community just because they haven't had a chance to build a tank. (And, yes, Unca Bill's gonna bring me a Death Star! trumps building a tank any day.) -- -Bill Hamilton -- 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: Glass Ceiling
This is true ! Claire made many kills in the second battle against T051 and T055 . I will finish assembling all the photos/videos/scores and reports I have and send them to Frank. if anyone else who attended `War in the wood II` please send you reports directly . Neil R On Jun 1, 9:16 am, Pete Arundel pureteenl...@hotmail.com wrote: Nope, Claire was in charge of the Valentine - although it was operating as a fixed artillery piece because the wheels were away being machined . . . On Jun 1, 2:44 am, Frank Pittelli frank.pitte...@gmail.com wrote: Ben Holko wrote: Didn't the Brits shatter the ceiling over a week ago? It's my understanding that the Brit's only provided Claire with an un-armed supply vehicle. So, although the glass ceiling was clearly tested then it wasn't shattered until April and Tracy sent some tanks back to home base over this past weekend. In both cases, battling history has been made this spring on both sides of the pond. 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
Re: [TANKS] Re: Glass Ceiling
neroc wrote: This is true ! Claire made many kills in the second battle against T051 and T055 . I will finish assembling all the photos/videos/scores and reports I have and send them to Frank. Typical. One of the colonies makes valid claims to an historical first, then the Brits claim that they did it first, then they produce never-before-seen evidence to their claim :-) Can't wait to read about how Claire single-handedly defeated Mr. Funky on the battlefield. In the meantime, we're gathering funds to send our gals over there to battle in the next UK battle. That should settle the matter once and for all. Frank We Were First To Properly Documented Our Achievement 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
Re: [TANKS] Re: Glass Ceiling
In a message dated 6/1/2010 1:16:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, frank.pitte...@gmail.com writes: we're gathering funds to send our gals over there to battle in the next UK battle. That should settle the matter once and for all. Cat fight! Cat fight! Chris, _Odyssey Slipways_ (http://hometown.aol.com/odysseyslipways/index.html) -- 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
Re: [TANKS] T074 Designated
Frank: Thanks for the designation and all the cool write-up's. Can I edit my tank site (designation site)? If so, what user name / password? Also, I have a machine shop in my basement. If members need stuff built, I may be able to help. Thanks! --- On Tue, 6/1/10, Frank Pittelli frank.pitte...@gmail.com wrote: From: Frank Pittelli frank.pitte...@gmail.com Subject: [TANKS] T074 Designated To: R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 8:52 AM I am pleased to announce that Mask Massey's M1A1 Abrams has been officially designated as T074 with photos and construction details located at: http://www.rctankcombat.com/tanks/T074/ Mark had a successful battle debut at the recent battle in Gettysburg, with all systems working properly and a solid performance on the battlefield. He can now be called The Battle King of the Mid-West. 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 -- 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: Chieftain - The decision is made!
Hi Neil, Things are moving, slowly of course, but I guess that's the way of it. The steel for the hull is sitting in my workshop, and my welder's in the bin. Started welding up some test pieces and it just went 'Phut' and when the smoke cleared, no more welder! Replacement is on the way though. The tracks have moved on, I've negotiated a very good deal with a local(ish) foundry, I'll be making the waxes and they'll assemble and cast for the cost of material, sweet saving of £600 for them not making up the mould and waxes! I've just got to machine one pattern and then make a rubber mould then we're off. As I'm producing the waxes, they'll cast anything I supply in wax for the same cost per cast. The suspension arms will be the first pieces cast (when I complete the pattern and mould, then get some wax...) I've had to make a few minor adjustments to the track segment design, simply to provide a simpler and stronger linkage. I'm allowed to tweak things here and there as this isn't meant to be a 100% perfect scale model! I'm thinking of using a silver-grey PVC rod (150mm Dia) to turn the main road wheels from, I think it'll be strong enough. I'll make the double wheels as one piece, cut a deep groove to make it look like two wheels and put one bearing race each end of the wheel. The silver-grey of the PVC should look like steel without the effort (or rust problems)! As soon as I get something worth taking pictures of I'll start a new 'Build' thread (so you can all heckle) the only thing I'll need to work out is how to get pictures in my postings rather than putting them into the files section. But that's not urgent at the moment. Looking forward to having something to show! Phil. -- 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
Re: [TANKS] T074 Designated
Mark Massey wrote: Can I edit my tank site (designation site)? If so, what user name / password? I sent you a private email with that information. Did you receive it? 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: Mid-Alantic Battle Video/Pix
John, I just noted your score with the Cromwell on the second battle. I take back that comment about going back to tank school! Steve On Jun 1, 11:25 am, Steve Tyng steve...@gmail.com wrote: You mean Doug's tank running over Steve's tank! John needs to brush up on his high performance tank driving skills. Doug needs to possibly beta his control system some more. Looks like some 802.11x latency to me (or plain old operator error)! ;-) Maybe I need to rethink this loaner thing! Steve Tyng On May 31, 4:31 pm, Mark_123522 gatlinggunm...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Doug's tank runs over John's tank. Joe S and Frank P. laying in ambush in the trees A bit of excitement in the final free-for-all battle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvcXuV4zcYc Mark -- 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
Re: [TANKS] T074 Designated
frank - are you getting any of my emails? Chris, _Odyssey Slipways_ (http://hometown.aol.com/odysseyslipways/index.html) -- 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
Re: [TANKS] Re: i thought there was a link....
If this is the same Bill Hamilton from another one of the tank sights I frequent, he builds and runs tanks just not in 1/6th scale (or maybe it is a Stuart). Derek T065 SV016 KV-2 on hold On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 9:19 PM, neroc funkyne...@ntlworld.com wrote: Having thought about my comments for a few days I would like to apologise for the use of the phrase pointless idiot I didnt intend to upset anybody with my unfortunate choice of words but I can see why it did. I do however believe that any adult in a developed country has the chance to build a tank for themselves. its a simple case of what your prepared to sacrifice to enable it to happen. obviously its harder for some and easier for others. If you dont think its worth doing , then dont do it. I would like to point out that Mr Bill Hamilton ,you are wrong in your statement that a Death Star trumps a tank . Paintball tanks are the best fun there is . and that comes from a devoted life long Starwars fan. I can only suggest that you build a tank and find out how much fun and reward can be had . Neil Tank commander since 07 but Jedi since 77 R On May 28, 7:08 pm, Bill Hamilton billw...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, May 28, 2010 at 12:15 PM, dwconn...@comcast.net wrote: That said, I can empathize with Neil. Even the elitist old boys are entitled to an opinion. It's extremely frustrating for me to see the same people write in for years without ever producing anything. Like Neil, I wonder why they bother. I am one of those people who have participated in this group for years without producing anything. I came across the rctankcombat site back in the late 90s, and I've been on and off this list (and before here, the old mailing list) as time allowed. Only recently have I had the means and opportunity to put together a workshop, let alone have several grand to spare to put together a tank. Now that I'm close to paying off the credit cards that got me through too many years of half-time classes and full-time work, I can turn my thoughts to actually building something. Heck, this year was supposed to be the year of the tank; it has since turned into the year of building my nephew a death star playset because my sister can't keep a secret for more than five minutes. :) Believe me, if I could have built one before now, I would have. Circumstances simply didn't allow it, but I did what I could to be a part of the community and help out those who were building tanks. However, if this community is becoming the sort that thinks it's fine to insult and look down on people who haven't had the opportunity to build a tank, people who think the only contribution one can make to this group is to build a tank, I'm not sure that I want to do so. There are plenty of things I can spend my time and money doing. I'd rather not spend them around the sort of person who thinks it's fine to knock down people contributing to this community just because they haven't had a chance to build a tank. (And, yes, Unca Bill's gonna bring me a Death Star! trumps building a tank any day.) -- -Bill Hamilton -- 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
[TANKS] motor speed control
Is it possible to program a motor to operate at X speed when activated. And if so could you adjust the rpm it runs on during operation? Would I need to build a computer programmed control. Ryan P. _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendarocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 -- 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
RE: [TANKS] motor speed control
You could program a programmable motor controller to do this, but you dont program the motor itself. Electric motors only have one speed - flat out. Varying the speed of an electric motor is done by turning the motor on/off many times per second, this is what the motor controller does. Ben From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] on behalf of ryan wells [rpw...@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 1:21 PM To: tank guys Subject: [TANKS] motor speed control Is it possible to program a motor to operate at X speed when activated. And if so could you adjust the rpm it runs on during operation? Would I need to build a computer programmed control. Ryan P. The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. Get busy.http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendarocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 -- 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
