Re: [TANKS] Re: Expanding the S.C.C.'s Arsenal: M3 Halftrack Build

[OdysseySlipways via R/C Tank Combat]

looking good so far!
 
not sure how the rudder will help steer a land vessel, but you have me  
curious
 
chris
 
 
In a message dated 3/8/2015 5:00:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
3219ca...@gmail.com writes:

 
Worked on framing out the body today.




Front hood ready to be drilled and pinned. 




 
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ve4bRPaSuNs/VPy1g105Z6I/AYU/DOTjrgyFiQ4/s1600/IMG_9174.JPG)
 
Drilled and pinned.  If any of you are wondering, those are ship's  rudders 
being used.


 
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-IvezGPHuNks/VPy2OkkSSmI/AYk/03pTZRuJa_s/s1600/IMG_9176.JPG)
 
And cut.  Penny for size reference.


 
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HoGrui8C1_Q/VPy2gjSo-7I/AYs/2PZYDB9jLB4/s1600/IMG_9178.JPG)
 
On the frame.


 
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rRRQi4j5lNI/VPy2s20CteI/AY0/Qw8KH0RrjcQ/s1600/IMG_9180.JPG)
 
And the motors.
 
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-nA5jAykZPgQ/VPy2x3EoC7I/AY8/1I8nwcIOTDs/s1600/IMG_9181.JPG)
  


When the hood is done it will be hinged to make it easy to take a peek  and 
make sure everything is OK.
Caleb










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Re: [TANKS] "Small Fry" lives

[OdysseySlipways via R/C Tank Combat]

i think it's a mistake showing a video of it getting bogged down in  the 
snow - you know the powers that be will try to change the battle  dates to 
increase the chance it snowing
 
I was a little too aggressive and I  got stuck in the deep snow and slush
 
no snow tracks/cleats?
 
chris
 
 
In a message dated 3/8/2015 7:40:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
dwconn...@comcast.net writes:

 
Check out the video here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYynSfIdzng&feature=youtu.be 
It’s the chassis for my new tank, “Small Fry”. It also  shows a test of 
the new track system with attachment chain and injection  molded grousers. It 
works great so far ! I was a little too aggressive and I  got stuck in the 
deep snow and slush but it did great otherwise. I especially  like that the 
tracks stay on without a lot of tension. 
The tank is a VPX-110 from the late 70’s. The French  exported a few to 
their customers, and also built a mortar carrier version of  it. 
-   Doug
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[TANKS] "Small Fry" lives

[Doug Conn]

Check out the video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYynSfIdzng

&feature=youtu.be

 

It's the chassis for my new tank, "Small Fry". It also shows a test of the
new track system with attachment chain and injection molded grousers. It
works great so far ! I was a little too aggressive and I got stuck in the
deep snow and slush but it did great otherwise. I especially like that the
tracks stay on without a lot of tension.

 

The tank is a VPX-110 from the late 70's. The French exported a few to their
customers, and also built a mortar carrier version of it.

 

-  Doug

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RE: [TANKS] Re: Expanding the S.C.C.'s Arsenal: M3 Halftrack Build

[Doug Conn]

Looks like it’s coming along nicely. What size is it going to be ?

 

-  Doug

 

From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com] On 
Behalf Of Caleb Smith
Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2015 5:01 PM
To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: Expanding the S.C.C.'s Arsenal: M3 Halftrack Build

 

Worked on framing out the body today.

 

 

Front hood ready to be drilled and pinned. 

 

 

 

 

Drilled and pinned.  If any of you are wondering, those are ship's rudders 
being used.

 

 

 

And cut.  Penny for size reference.

 

 

 

On the frame.

 

 

 

And the motors.

 

 

 

When the hood is done it will be hinged to make it easy to take a peek and make 
sure everything is OK.

Caleb

 

 

 

 

 

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Re: [TANKS] Re: Expanding the S.C.C.'s Arsenal: M3 Halftrack Build

[Caleb Smith]

Worked on framing out the body today.


Front hood ready to be drilled and pinned. 




Drilled and pinned.  If any of you are wondering, those are ship's rudders 
being used.


And cut.  Penny for size reference.


On the frame.


And the motors.



When the hood is done it will be hinged to make it easy to take a peek and 
make sure everything is OK.
Caleb




 

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Re: [TANKS] Re: Expanding the S.C.C.'s Arsenal: M3 Halftrack Build

[Caleb Smith]

Hey Doug, 
If I hadn't already acquired everything I need for a TTS style track, I 
would definitely want them. They look perfect for a tankette or halftrack. 
:)

Thanks for the offer though, 
~C~

On Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 11:12:32 PM UTC-5, RocketMan wrote:

> Hi Caleb –
>
>  
>
> I have some of the attachment chain pictured below. Its #40 with 1 ¼” 
> plastic attachments snapped on.
>
> I don’t think there’s enough for a tank (unless it’s pretty small), but 
> there’s plenty for a half-track. Do you want it ? I can bring it to the 
> next battle, or can probably ship it to you for a few bucks.
>
>  
>
> I’m not sure if the attachments will stay on while running or not. You may 
> need to come up with some way to secure them better.
>
>  
>
> -  Doug
>
>  
>
>  
>
> *From:* rctank...@googlegroups.com  [mailto:
> rctank...@googlegroups.com ] *On Behalf Of *Caleb Smith
> *Sent:* Monday, March 2, 2015 6:54 PM
> *To:* rctank...@googlegroups.com 
> *Subject:* Re: [TANKS] Re: Expanding the S.C.C.'s Arsenal: M3 Halftrack 
> Build
>
>  
>
> Thanks for the suggestion, I'll will have to look into it. :)
>
> On Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 11:47:23 AM UTC-5, Tyler Porter wrote:
>
> You could get a block of delrin and have the gears machined out of that 
> for a more durable replacement that won't break the bank
>
> On Mar 1, 2015 11:18 AM, "Caleb Smith" <3219...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I doubt it.  The motors are surplus and I would be surprised if they had 
> replacement parts.
>
> On Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 1:02:23 AM UTC-5, odyssey...@aol.com wrote:
>
> too bad that motor unit wasn't smaller as it looks like it would a great 
> shoe-in for a gun elevation motor
>
>  
>
> as to the plastic gear, i'm going to guess that's there as some sort as 
> buffer in case things got jammed up somewhere - do they offer replacement 
> gears for it?
>
>  
>
> chris
>
>  
>
> In a message dated 2/28/2015 7:01:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
> 3219...@gmail.com writes:
>
> The motors came on Monday.  I'm pretty pleased with them.  They are very 
> easy to tear apart in case they need cleaning.  
>
> One of the things that concerns me though, is that the main reduction gear 
> is plastic (nylon?).  I hope it will take the torque. :)  The 
> main difficulty with these motors is the shaft.
> It's threaded, and I am a little stumped on how to mount the drive 
> sprocket securely to it.  I would appreciate any ideas/suggestions. :)
>
> Here's a link to the motor. 
> http://www.surpluscenter.com/Electrical/Linear-Actuators/DC-Linear-Actuators/2-25-STROKE-LH-12-VDC-LINEAR-ACTUATOR-F681N-5-1762-L.axd
> On Friday, February 20, 2015 at 10:14:21 PM UTC-5, odyssey...@aol.com 
> wrote:
>
> i still think that's a cool camo paint job you did on that road sign, 
> looks just like wood!
>
>  
>
> chris
>
>  
>
> In a message dated 2/19/2015 9:01:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
> 3219...@gmail.com writes:
>
> Motors and front wheels were ordered from Surplus Center; should arrive on 
> Monday.  
>
> If work progresses quick enough, this might be seen on the battlefield 
> this year. :)
>
> On Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 6:33:09 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote:
>
> BREAKING NEWS<
>
> We 
> have just received this report from our chief spy C S after sending 
> him on 
>
> a mission 
> to investigate some strange sawing noises coming from the S.C.C's 
> headquarters.
>
>  
>
> * General Goopinstopen,*
>
>  
>
> *Upon reaching the designated investigation point, I immediately found two 
> guards in front of the gate.  I figured that this could be troublesome to 
> me, but fortunately, they asked me if I was the chief inspector.  Thinking 
> this would be an easy way inside, I answered affirmatively.  After making 
> my way into the building, I saw Joshua S  bending over a scroll 
> saw cutting a very large piece of wood.  Trying not to bring too much 
> attention to myself, I just stayed in the doorway and proceeded to watch 
> with fascination.  After he completed, he turned around and saw me.*
>
>  
>
> *   "Ahh, inspector, I've been waiting for you to arrive."  *
>
>  
>
> *   "Oh, sorry for being late, now what is it that you wanted me for?" *
>
>  
>
> *   "Well you see, after the last battle I decided that I needed to be 
> able to move around the battlefield.  My lack of mobility caused me to miss 
> some very good shots." *
>
>  
>
> *   "Ahh I see!" I replied.  *
>
>  
>
> *   "So, I decided to build a vehicle so I can maneuver around the 
> battlefield." *
>
>  
>
> *In an effort to complete my mission, I asked him what vehicle he had 
> decided to build.  *
>
>  
>
> *   "The vehicle that I have selected to lead our forces into battle is 
> one that has not been built yet.  It will have the mobility of a tank, but 
> the speed of a truck." *
>
>  
>
> *   "Ok, I understand that,