Re: [TANKS] FW: Death by Phosphorous
Still, pretty awesome example of a bad time to be in a tank. Aahz. On 7/20/2011 6:56 AM, Steve Tyng wrote: Apparently it's a Bofors BILL missile test from the 80's. The consensus is that someone posted a version of the video from an Israeli TV show which had some overlaid Hebrew text. Some unknown individual then fabricated a BS story and another internet myth was born. -- 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] FW: Death by Phosphorous
I am fairly certain that this is a well known internet myth. That's a remote controlled tank being hit by a rather conventional round. Aahz. On 7/19/2011 1:16 PM, R Bottomley wrote: Read below and then click on the attachment above. *What you are about to watch is an actual event. The Israeli Armed Forces filmed this in real time. What you'll see is a fully armored Syrian tank being hit by an Israeli laser-guided, steel-penetrating, phosphorous-filled hand held rocket. The rocket is small, very portable and is a tightly controlled weapon. Each one is accounted for when they are checked out and back in. There must be no fewer than 2 soldiers present to verify the use, one must be a senior officer with a minimum of 10 years military service.* * This tank was headed for one of Israel 's settlements. There were four more tanks one mile to the rear of this tank. They turned around before getting to this area after learning what had happened to the lead tank. You can hear the ammunition going off after the initial strike. No Syrian tank crew member survived this event and it did not make the news. It is an everyday event for Israel 's Armed Forces and they do not permit the embedding of news reporters with their armed forces like Americans do. This weapon and its tactical use is for their survival, not for news entertainment! Perhaps we should take a page from the Israeli Military Handbook.**Amen* -- 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
Re: [TANKS] Re: any unusual or interesting designs you'd be interested in?
Despite it's non-production status I've always said that would be my 2nd project. :) Aahz. On 10/19/2010 12:57 AM, Chris. b wrote: Objekt 279 Chris. b -- 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: Auto door actuator
Just found door actuators on American Science and Surplus (http://www.sciplus.com) for 3.95 each. Aahz. On 10/4/2010 8:37 AM, Steve Tyng wrote: http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/DLA-1/DOOR-LOCK-ACTUATOR//1.html On Oct 2, 10:38 am, gettysburg11...@aol.com wrote: Looking for a source for a cheap 12 volt auto door lock actuator? Thanks, Bob -- 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] Tank Transmission
I've had some conversations with the guy as well. The max weight his transmissions can pull is 20 to 30 lbs Aahz. On 8/5/2010 11:18 AM, dwconn...@comcast.net wrote: Has anyone ever searched the discussions before asking that question ? :) Yes, someone rediscovers that site about every four months. -- 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] anyone know of a source for light weight fiberglass cloth?
Tap Plastics had some when I was there last. Aahz. On 7/23/2010 9:46 AM, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: i always seem to only find heavy weight glass cloth either in the automotive stores or even in Home Depot. i am looking for the light weight stuff that looks like silk, very light weight, but great for doing hard corners inside and out 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 -- 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: cheap and easy moldable home made plastic for tank parts or ...
Michael Clark wrote: It is called Polymorph as a brand. I don't know what the actual material is. You boil it hot water and it becomes pliable until it cools. I've heard of a product called ShapeLock that works like that. Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: What's stopping you ?
Doug Conn wrote: I can understand why distant tankers can’t travel to Maryland or Pennsylvania for battles. To date, however, I don’t think any U.S. battles have occurred outside of that region. I could be mistaken about that. For example, Kelly, both you and Aahz say that lack of nearby opponents keep you away from being active in the hobby. What keeps you two from meeting up somewhere in Washington ? I would guess it’s because there are no battle-ready assets in that area. Is that right ? If so maybe this becomes the vehicle completion issue. Heh, I was unaware Kelly was so close till just now. Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Possible construction technique
Tango71 wrote: For the tank guys. Go to http://julescrafter.com/ It's not the most difficult thing in the world to go from papercraft to fiberglass models. I've seen it used to make Stormtrooper and Halo armor. Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Brushless Robotec Controller
Michael Clark wrote: http://roboteq.com/brushed-dc-motor-controllers-selection/brushless-dc-motor-controllers.html I just got this email. I've got an AX2500 I am going to use if I can ever cut enough straight lines to not have a rhombus shaped tank. The companies that make them are awful proud of them, but surely they pop up on Ebay or surplus every once in a while. That is slick. I have got to build a tank with smaller motors someday so I can use something like that. I am still not sure what I am going to run my motors with. Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Roller chain track - lube job
Modena wrote: Those who have experience in roller chain tracks, was your chain pre- lubed when you built your tracks? Did you leave the lube on? Did you strip it off? Mine didn't come with lube at all, it came covered in Cosmoline which is supposed to stop rust but is about the exact opposite of lube. I stripped it off and replaced it. Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Roller chain track - lube job
Derek Engelhaupt wrote: Cosmolineis that what's on Will's track? No wonder the stuff is so sticky. Maybe I should strip it off. Yea, it's nasty sticky stuff. If you do plan on taking it off plan on spending a few hours at it. Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Weight distribution.
odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: looking at the assembled set, i would think if you were to connect the brackets above the wheels (guessing this is where you'll attach the springs somehow) like you did with the central housing (part your holding) with a piece of tubing, i think that would help stiffen the entire unit. another thing i just saw, where the brackets attach tot eh central housing, is there any way to add a piece of tubing between them like you have further up? i would think that this mounting point, as is, could be a weak point if the wheel set where to deflect too much from one side to another causing the corners on the main plate and the brackets to bend a bit. but with the piece of tubing behind it, it should add more support surface for them - if you can follow what i'm trying to explain (not always good at explaining things when not in person). There is a 3/4 axle between each tire set and across the middle of the hub and a 3/8 bar between each pivot point. Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Weight distribution.
I am continuing to work on my suspension and I'm a bit worried. The weight of this tank is a lot higher than I originally planned on, in excess of 200lbs if my estimates are correct. If the swing arms of my suspension are made of 16 gauge steel will they hold? The arms look like this http://www.slackratchet.com/T35/T-35%20Build%20Journal/slides/DSC00360%20(2).html and assembled the unit looks like this http://www.slackratchet.com/T35/T-35%20Build%20Journal/slides/sus.html Are 8 sets of these mounted on 3/4 axels going to hold the weight? At this point I think my plan is to try it and find out. Aahz. Real T35 suspension for comparison here. http://www.slackratchet.com/T35/T-35%20reference/slides/t35_3.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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: Tank Expo 2009
Xirus wrote: I would love to attend this event but, unfortunately, I'm 10 hours north ... I would love to go too but its about 32 hours east of me :) Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Check out this church tank
Phil wrote: Apparently it's a model, based on a Warhammer 40K Baneblade. Let us prey. He has a lot of other models too.http://kuksi.deviantart.com/ Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Miter Gears.
Thomas Lum wrote: Says more than 10 available... Ah cool, thanks Thomas. Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Miter Gears.
Doug Conn wrote: Those things are expensive. I've looked all over for lower prices and haven't had any luck. Bevel gears mate like miter gears but allow ratios other than 1:1. They are even more expensive ! American Scientific Surplus had a great set of bevel gears available years ago and I kick myself for not buying several pairs. Oddly enough I bought some of those, they are about 15~25lbs EACH and quite large. My tank already has weight issues as it is. I think those gears were from outboard boat motors, so maybe you can scrounge some from a boat junkyard. Do those exist ? This place has gears, but they are often much heavier than our tanks need. Also, they don't update their site often, so it's hard to tell what they have in stock without calling. http://www.youngssurplus.com/gears.htm I keep my eye on Young's as well as Surplus Center though they don't seem to carry gears of any type. Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Miter Gears.
Derek Engelhaupt wrote: Could you possibly mount the motors on top of each other and drive the main drives with chain? Or, the Centaur (T046) has the motors mounted one in front of the other: http://www.rctankcombat.com/tanks/T046/03tank208-large.jpg One chain is longer than the other which I thought might cause one motor to work a little harder, but I don't think it would have that much effect. Might be another idea to shoehorn them in. It's the Dustin like Dewalts, correct? Unfortunately due to some odd design ideas I can't run them like that. I have a wealth of space longways but a very narrow cross section. And yes the motors are the same 24v models the first Dustin motors were built off of. Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Tank Expo 2009
Chris. b wrote: How do I participate? Chris. b On Jan 13, 7:40 am, Steve Tyng steve...@gmail.com wrote: Holy cow ! The Tank Expo is going world wide ! Does this mean I have to shave? :-( In the Expo or the shaving of Steve? Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Small progress.
Crooks, Steven M wrote: The T-35 is a truly inspiring project. This tank is going to be very interesting. Hiow much do you think it will weigh, and whats the wattage of the motors? I estimate it will weigh in at around 200lbs and at stall the motors pull nearly 4500 watts. Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Small progress.
Crooks, Steven M wrote: Good God! We may have the same size gear wheels! (This means I have to get some heavier steel) Your T35 looks like it wioll be large, do you have any specifications on the length? Since the T-35 was never made in great numbers the stats on it can vary a lot. I used the T35b, the last of them, which was 36' long. The drive gears are about 12 across and really need to go on a diet, those hubs are seriously too heavy for this application. Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Small progress.
Paul Hilton wrote: Looks great, Aahz. What do you plan for tracks? Roller Chain I bought from Will years ago. Have a linky: http://www.encycl.atsar.ru/tanks/t35 Thanks :) Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Small progress.
Steve Tyng wrote: Continues to look good Aahz. I was wondering if your planning on a trailer to move this beast around when you finally get it done? Yes. My wife recommended it since it doesn't fit in the car with anyone other than a driver. Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Small progress.
Mike Måne wrote: Amazing work! That is the largest 1/6 tank I've seen yet. Can you imagine the controller you will use rotating all those turrets? :D Actually, I'm working on a microcontroller for it. I'll point the main turret and the little ones will follow if the main is pointing in a direction they can match. Still just a bunch of servos on wires on my desk but it's coming along. Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: M01's - battery current
Paul Hilton wrote: I had to look these things up. I know very little about new battery tech and was wondering about cost vs service life. I found this: http://www.instructables.com/community/LiFePo4-batteries/ A pair of 20Ah 12v SLAs would cost about $100 plus postage, more or less. One 24v 20Ah LiFePO4 battery might be had for about $200, more or less. If it lasts twice as long You may also factor in the number of recharges a battery can take before it needs to be replaced. I believe it is much more for LiPo than SLA. Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Look what I found
Crooks, Steven M wrote: 80lbs of road wheels, 60 lbs of tracks 100 lbs of motors and gears Not an ounce of common sense. Fubarence, v, the act of putting up with Fubar. How much does your chassis weigh? Those weights don't sound too unfamiliar :) Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: smallest tank
Steve Tyng wrote: Steven, A tank may be built to 1:6 scale OR must be a minimum of 3' IF NOT built to 1:6 scale. So if you went with 1/6 scale and it was under 3' it would be classified as something other than a tank? A support vehicle maybe? Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: smallest tank
Steve Tyng wrote: Aahz wrote: So if you went with 1/6 scale and it was under 3' it would be classified as something other than a tank? A support vehicle maybe? Nope, still classified as a tank. The rules state that a Tank is Any fully tracked vehicle. The Vickers-Carden-Loyd Model 1937 is definitely a fully tracked vehicle. Hm, if sub 3' tanks became a common thing Tankette rules could be fun. Aahz. (still working on the 1/6 T-35 at the moment though) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Got a Metal Brake and Realized I want to restart a whole new tank project.
She asked what I needed. I told her and showed her. That is almost exactly the same story behind my brake too :-) Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Got a Metal Brake and Realized I want to restart a whole new tank project.
...and if so where would I go to find them? Pawn shops? Craigslist.com Aahzl --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: switches
Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos wrote: Damn! on top of everything I forgot the marker cocked for 2 days after the battle and after I thought I had cleaned and checked everything thoroughly. Where was my mind? Did this damage the spring? No, springs only wear when they are in transition from loaded to unloaded, it does no harm to leave them cocked. Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: For those mad scientists on the list
Frank Pittelli wrote: Three or four of them on a small PCB can yield some truly powerful control systems. Modular designs are always better than monolithic designs and the PIC is the world leading module when it comes to price/adaptability. If you find yourself needing more CPU speed, more memory or more ports, just add another chip or two and break the problem up. At $1.50 each, with very few external components, why not? I wish it hadn't required a 200.00+ purchase for me to figure that out. ;) Aahz. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
