RE: [TANKS] M1 Abrams plans
I agree with Doug - 16 swingarms with overlapping road wheels is probably not the best idea for your first build. Whatever tank you choose, I think the best way to get your plans is to buy a plastic kit (1:35 or larger) and measure off the kit to scale up the measurements. Ben From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Doug Conn Sent: Sunday, 5 September 2010 11:39 AM To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [TANKS] M1 Abrams plans There's a reason there are so many Tigers in the hobby. They're big, boxy, and comparatively easy to build. If you go that route, I suggest not building overlapping road wheels like on the real thing. Use a nice, simple (but less accurate) in-line road wheel arrangement like on T01. - Doug From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of zachary thomas Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 7:19 PM To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [TANKS] M1 Abrams plans H it looks like il be going for a WWII era tank. thanks for the info From: David Cansler dc...@verizon.net To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, September 4, 2010 7:12:46 PM Subject: Re: [TANKS] M1 Abrams plans German WWII designs have few bends and mostly made up of flat pieces Zach. On 9/4/2010 7:00 PM, zachary thomas wrote: very true, i never thought of that. What do you think would be better to start with? somthing like a T-34, or Tiger or somthing? Zach From: Gregory Kampjes sockles...@gmail.commailto:sockles...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.commailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, September 4, 2010 6:53:02 PM Subject: Re: [TANKS] M1 Abrams plans The Abrams would be a harder tank to start out with, since being a modern tank, it has a rather low profile. This gives little space for a marker inside. -Gregory On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 8:06 AM, jackal...@yahoo.commailto:jackal...@yahoo.com jackal...@yahoo.commailto:jackal...@yahoo.com wrote: Hey I am wanting to build an M1 Abrams tank, and am looking for some plans. I would be most gratefull if sombody had some for build an Abrams, i could get. Ive seen two on the Tank Combat website so far. one builts by Mark Massey, and one build by Matt Theiss. Im probably going to be building it out of wood ( it being my first tank and all ). And i also wanted to say, all of you guys and girls out there that keep this hobby alive are awesome! keep up the great work! Zach -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.commailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto: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.commailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto: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.commailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto: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.commailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto: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.commailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto: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.commailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto: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
Re: [TANKS] M1 Abrams plans
That was probably the most time consuming part of my build was getting those road wheel and suspension done on those 16 road wheels. Derek T065 SV016 KV-2 on hold until I return from the sandbox... On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 6:45 AM, Ben Holko b...@holnet.net wrote: I agree with Doug – 16 swingarms with overlapping road wheels is probably not the best idea for your first build. Whatever tank you choose, I think the best way to get your plans is to buy a plastic kit (1:35 or larger) and measure off the kit to scale up the measurements. Ben *From:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto: rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Doug Conn *Sent:* Sunday, 5 September 2010 11:39 AM *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com *Subject:* RE: [TANKS] M1 Abrams plans There’s a reason there are so many Tigers in the hobby. They’re big, boxy, and comparatively easy to build. If you go that route, I suggest *not*building overlapping road wheels like on the real thing. Use a nice, simple (but less accurate) in-line road wheel arrangement like on T01. - Doug *From:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto: rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *zachary thomas *Sent:* Saturday, September 04, 2010 7:19 PM *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [TANKS] M1 Abrams plans H it looks like il be going for a WWII era tank. thanks for the info -- *From:* David Cansler dc...@verizon.net *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Sat, September 4, 2010 7:12:46 PM *Subject:* Re: [TANKS] M1 Abrams plans German WWII designs have few bends and mostly made up of flat pieces Zach. On 9/4/2010 7:00 PM, zachary thomas wrote: very true, i never thought of that. What do you think would be better to start with? somthing like a T-34, or Tiger or somthing? Zach -- *From:* Gregory Kampjes sockles...@gmail.com sockles...@gmail.com *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Sat, September 4, 2010 6:53:02 PM *Subject:* Re: [TANKS] M1 Abrams plans The Abrams would be a harder tank to start out with, since being a modern tank, it has a rather low profile. This gives little space for a marker inside. -Gregory On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 8:06 AM, jackal...@yahoo.com jackal...@yahoo.com wrote: Hey I am wanting to build an M1 Abrams tank, and am looking for some plans. I would be most gratefull if sombody had some for build an Abrams, i could get. Ive seen two on the Tank Combat website so far. one builts by Mark Massey, and one build by Matt Theiss. Im probably going to be building it out of wood ( it being my first tank and all ). And i also wanted to say, all of you guys and girls out there that keep this hobby alive are awesome! keep up the great work! Zach -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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: M1 Abrams plans
Also ask yourself if a working suspension is something you MUST have. It is not neccesary to have full independent wheels when the most successful tanks (ie. Pittelli's T001 Tiger) have thrived without it. Going with fixed wheels will save time, money, and a whole lot of work. True, tigers are big, boxy, and easier than most to build. But look into the British stock as well, like the Comet or Cromwell. Even the Sherman is pretty straight and clean cut, tho narrower than most and harder to fit the innards inside. Aaron F SCAB M4A3E8 Sherman -- 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: M1 Abrams plans
Yeah im looking at Frank P's T01 right now and i like its simplicity. I see he used kiddie car motors for it, im thinking about useing 18V drill motors with the Mini relay control from Anvilus. do you think thet that will be a good combo and will they have enough power to drive an all wood tank if i build it as small as the rules allow? (i think 3 feet is the smallest?) On Sep 4, 9:38 pm, Doug Conn dwconn...@comcast.net wrote: There's a reason there are so many Tigers in the hobby. They're big, boxy, and comparatively easy to build. If you go that route, I suggest not building overlapping road wheels like on the real thing. (but less accurate) in-line road wheel arrangement like on T01. - Doug From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of zachary thomas Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 7:19 PM To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [TANKS] M1 Abrams plans H it looks like il be going for a WWII era tank. thanks for the info _ From: David Cansler dc...@verizon.net To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, September 4, 2010 7:12:46 PM Subject: Re: [TANKS] M1 Abrams plans German WWII designs have few bends and mostly made up of flat pieces Zach. On 9/4/2010 7:00 PM, zachary thomas wrote: very true, i never thought of that. What do you think would be better to start with? somthing like a T-34, or Tiger or somthing? Zach _ From: Gregory Kampjes mailto:sockles...@gmail.com sockles...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, September 4, 2010 6:53:02 PM Subject: Re: [TANKS] M1 Abrams plans The Abrams would be a harder tank to start out with, since being a modern tank, it has a rather low profile. This gives little space for a marker inside. -Gregory On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 8:06 AM, jackal...@yahoo.com jackal...@yahoo.com wrote: Hey I am wanting to build an M1 Abrams tank, and am looking for some plans. I would be most gratefull if sombody had some for build an Abrams, i could get. Ive seen two on the Tank Combat website so far. one builts by Mark Massey, and one build by Matt Theiss. Im probably going to be building it out of wood ( it being my first tank and all ). And i also wanted to say, all of you guys and girls out there that keep this hobby alive are awesome! keep up the great work! Zach -- 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 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 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 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 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: M1 Abrams plans
I think your best bet would be to forget about the kiddie car motors (Frank replaced his). Also, unless you build your Tiger super light I would also suggest the 24v 350w MO1 motors, also from alnvilus, over the 18v drill motors. They are cost effective and plenty powerful for these perposes as they have become the unofficial standard for the hobby. I belive Fred Thompson may still have a couple available if you wish. http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat/browse_thread/thread/544b08b451386f63# Good luck. Take lots of pictures. Aaron F SCAB -- 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: Motors For Sale
Do you still have any M01 or EV Warrior motors left? i am working on getting all the parts for my first tank. On Aug 20, 3:19 pm, Fred Thomson f...@thomson-online.org wrote: Garnet and I have a 'few' extras for sale and we thought we give you guys first dibs before they go on ebay. 6 EV Warriors (2 have mounts) 4 MY1016 24v 250w 2 MY1016 24v 300w 4 MY1016Z3 (Geared) 24v 350w 2 Micro Motor EJ47 24v gearhead wheelchair motors. $40.00 each plus postage. Cheers, Fred -- 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: M1 Abrams plans
Ah ok i see. yeah i figured the M01's must be good cause i see mostly those and EV warriors being used. which would be better to use, M01's or EV warriors? and if the M01's are best should i go for the geared or ungeared versions? On Sep 5, 12:04 am, Cobra afreem...@live.com wrote: I think your best bet would be to forget about the kiddie car motors (Frank replaced his). Also, unless you build your Tiger super light I would also suggest the 24v 350w MO1 motors, also from alnvilus, over the 18v drill motors. They are cost effective and plenty powerful for these perposes as they have become the unofficial standard for the hobby. I belive Fred Thompson may still have a couple available if you wish.http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat/browse_thread/thread/544b... Good luck. Take lots of pictures. Aaron F SCAB -- 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] Brummbar vids
Kurt's T012 Brummbar was fired up for the first time since coming home to the desert. To mark the special occasion videos were taken and placed to show Desert Dog's hi-performance machine and So. Nevada's lush green battle grounds. http://s752.photobucket.com/albums/xx165/cobra9431/?action=viewcurrent=230.mp4 http://s752.photobucket.com/albums/xx165/cobra9431/?action=viewcurrent=231.mp4 Upon completion of SCAB's second tank, the M4A3E8 Sherman, a special invitational event may be offered to any and all who wish to make the trek to the Blasted Lands. SCAB awaits. Aaron F SCAB -- 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: M1 Abrams plans
MO1s are superior to the EV Warriors. Always go with a geared motor over a non if you can help it. It will save you mas troubles, money, and weight. The Warriors were the first choice of motors years ago due to thier surplus nature, but have become scarce as of these last few years. Also the merits of the geared motors make the others obsolete. Most warrior driven tanks have switched over by now. Aaron F SCAB -- 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: M1 Abrams plans
M01s it is then :) thanks a ton for all the info. oh and il deffinatily take loads of pics once i get started on my tank. i have some pics on my facebook of the project i was working on. Its a Nitro powered tracked vehicles made mostly out of VEX robot parts lol. On Sep 5, 12:48 am, Cobra afreem...@live.com wrote: MO1s are superior to the EV Warriors. Always go with a geared motor over a non if you can help it. It will save you mas troubles, money, and weight. The Warriors were the first choice of motors years ago due to thier surplus nature, but have become scarce as of these last few years. Also the merits of the geared motors make the others obsolete. Most warrior driven tanks have switched over by now. Aaron F SCAB -- 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: Motors For Sale
Make that geared M01s On Aug 20, 3:19 pm, Fred Thomson f...@thomson-online.org wrote: Garnet and I have a 'few' extras for sale and we thought we give you guys first dibs before they go on ebay. 6 EV Warriors (2 have mounts) 4 MY1016 24v 250w 2 MY1016 24v 300w 4 MY1016Z3 (Geared) 24v 350w 2 Micro Motor EJ47 24v gearhead wheelchair motors. $40.00 each plus postage. Cheers, Fred -- 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
