[TANKS] Re: Daimler wheels

2009-03-08 Thread Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos
So, the INOX of my pins is not the hardest kind of steel, right? I had thought so. It can hardly be called a steel alloy. Magnets don't work on them. Chrys > Alternately, you can try bolts with a higher hardness than the ones > you are using. Bolts can be made from different materials, and t

[TANKS] Re: Daimler wheels

2009-03-08 Thread Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos
Split Pins or roll pins, it does not really matter here, Pete. I will ask for what I saw in Bob's message in Greek! > > Err . . . those are roll pins not split pins. These are split pins > http://images.toolspot.co.uk/Ironmongery/144pc%20Large%20Size%20Cotter%20Spl it%20Pins.jpg > > > > > > ___

[TANKS] Re: Rolling suspension under power, and hull sheating 85% complete

2009-03-08 Thread Derek Engelhaupt
Once it's rolling under it's own power with either R/C control on a tether you can ask for a designation. You would contact Frank Pitelli. Derek T065 Sturmtiger On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 8:55 PM, NavyShooter wrote: > > BTW, does this mean I get to ask for a tank designation number? > > > > > --~

[TANKS] Re: 3 stage transmission

2009-03-08 Thread George Mastoras
Some info on the video posted. That was the second time running on grass, the first was using a single battery pack and it struggled under load. This time had wired up 2 in parallel at 12 volts and it was running better, still needs some fresh new batteries and to work out its final voltage, am gu

[TANKS] Re: Rolling suspension under power, and hull sheating 85% complete

2009-03-08 Thread NavyShooter
BTW, does this mean I get to ask for a tank designation number? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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...

[TANKS] Re: Rolling suspension under power, and hull sheating 85% complete

2009-03-08 Thread OdysseySlipways
panzer or tiger? and that's what scale? Chris, _Odyssey Slipways_ (http://hometown.aol.com/odysseyslipways/index.html) **Check all of your email inboxes from anywhere on the web. Try the new Email Toolbar now! (http://toolbar.aol.com/mail/download.html?ncid=txtlnkusdown0027)

[TANKS] Re: 3 stage transmission

2009-03-08 Thread Modena
sorry brain fart On Mar 9, 12:37 pm, Tango71 wrote: > Awesome stuff. Great to finally see it drive. Good job and keep up the > great work. > > On Mar 8, 3:34 pm, Modena wrote: > > > Yes it was great to meet up and check out Chris' tanks, they really > > are beautifully engineered and very very

[TANKS] Re: 3 stage transmission

2009-03-08 Thread Tango71
Awesome stuff. Great to finally see it drive. Good job and keep up the great work. On Mar 8, 3:34 pm, Modena wrote: > Yes it was great to meet up and check out Chris' tanks, they really > are beautifully engineered and very very solid. > > Here are a couple of vids of the LeClerc running around

[TANKS] Re: 3 stage transmission

2009-03-08 Thread George Mastoras
On 9/3/09 9:34 AM, "Modena" wrote: > > Yes it was great to meet up and check out Chris' tanks, they really > are beautifully engineered and very very solid. Um, I think you mean George's tanks and the Dogs name is Osca --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You are currentl

[TANKS] Re: might have found a local battle field

2009-03-08 Thread OdysseySlipways
i just tried to do a search for the fire station / hall and didn't have much luck, i'll have to take a ride there and get the stations name / number i looked on google and the best aerial view i can find is here: _http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=pinecroft+fire+stat

[TANKS] Re: might have found a local battle field

2009-03-08 Thread Frank Pittelli
odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > depending on their rental fee, is there an interest to hold a major > battle here at least once a year? Looks like a good field, assuming the rent is reasonable and it is large enough (hard to tell the overall size from the photos). Can you send me the street

[TANKS] Re: Daimler wheels

2009-03-08 Thread Bill Hamilton
On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 3:44 PM, Robert wrote: > > Yes Chrys, They come in all lengths up to two or more inches. > Your local fasteners supplier will have them in metric sizes, which is want > you will want I am sure. Alternately, you can try bolts with a higher hardness than the ones you are usi

[TANKS] Re: 3 stage transmission

2009-03-08 Thread Modena
Yes it was great to meet up and check out Chris' tanks, they really are beautifully engineered and very very solid. Here are a couple of vids of the LeClerc running around being chased by the dog, available in HD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFoq_fjYzzc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFxJPIR

[TANKS] Re: Rolling suspension under power, and hull sheating 85% complete

2009-03-08 Thread Modena
good stuff, keep up the good work! On Mar 9, 12:37 am, NavyShooter wrote: > Hey folks, > > I have turned the page, I now have a tracked panzer that can move > under it's own steam.  (Albeit, with me just holding the motor wires > directly to the battery terminals!) > > http://rctankcombat.googl

[TANKS] Re: Daimler wheels

2009-03-08 Thread Pureteenlard
PEDANT WARNING: Read no further unless you are a dismal pedant. Err . . . those are roll pins not split pins. These are split pins http://images.toolspot.co.uk/Ironmongery/144pc%20Large%20Size%20Cotter%20Split%20Pins.jpg --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You

[TANKS] Re: Daimler wheels

2009-03-08 Thread Robert
Yes Chrys, They come in all lengths up to two or more inches. Your local fasteners supplier will have them in metric sizes, which is want you will want I am sure. Bob *** If a man speaks in the forest and there is no woman to hear him, IS HE STILL WRONG? __ Information from ES

[TANKS] Re: New battries

2009-03-08 Thread NavyShooter
Sold out! They still have the 12V 49AH batteries though. You interested in selling a pair of your 17AH batteries? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To

[TANKS] Re: Daimler wheels

2009-03-08 Thread Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos
Thanks, these are only half an inch long and will do the job. Will they do teh trick if they were 2-2.5 inches long? Chrys - Original Message - From: "Robert" To: Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 8:08 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re: Daimler wheels > Chrys, what you want is split steel pins (see a

[TANKS] Re: track link color (about to tint my resin)

2009-03-08 Thread OdysseySlipways
i went and checked out the first set of links i cast that were soft and they are much harder now. i'll have to put one in the vice and see if it snaps too easily. I haven't had the chance yet to look at the second set of links i cast yesterday as i was out looking at a possible battle field

[TANKS] Re: track link color (about to tint my resin)

2009-03-08 Thread OdysseySlipways
In a message dated 3/8/2009 11:53:26 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, gfcr...@hotmail.com writes: have a couple of open ones and I can't remember which is the older one. Getting rid of them will be a pain, recycling Nazis here are super anal. Greg what do you call old? i have had resin sit f

[TANKS] Re: Kill more little men

2009-03-08 Thread jvragu47
You found me out,it was only 29' 2". LOL. On Mar 8, 7:11 am, Michael Clark wrote: > Just say the camera adds 10 inches. > > On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 4:52 PM, Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos > > > > wrote: > > > > you have two designated tanks and another on the way. I don’t know why > > > you don’t ho

[TANKS] Re: track link color (about to tint my resin)

2009-03-08 Thread Cold comfort
Just checking. I have had items come out tacky to the touch if there was too much releasing agent, but the did dry up after a day or two, when they should have been dry in 20-30 mins. I think it's about time to get new resin myself. I have a couple of open ones and I can't remember which is the ol

[TANKS] Re: track link color (about to tint my resin)

2009-03-08 Thread OdysseySlipways
In a message dated 3/8/2009 7:51:30 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, gfcr...@hotmail.com writes: Chris, are you using a releasing agent in the mold? If there is too much and still wet when the resin is poured it can affect the chemical reaction of the resin. Greg never had that problem befor

[TANKS] Rolling suspension under power, and hull sheating 85% complete

2009-03-08 Thread NavyShooter
Hey folks, I have turned the page, I now have a tracked panzer that can move under it's own steam. (Albeit, with me just holding the motor wires directly to the battery terminals!) http://rctankcombat.googlegroups.com/web/Mar%2009%20017%20%28Small%29.jpg?gsc=CFvgFwsAAACh2GfOsU_O3YunoD_4AimX No

[TANKS] Re: track link color (about to tint my resin)

2009-03-08 Thread Chris. b
Na no release agent, cross checked everything mixed two seperat batches both didnt cure properly. Only other explaination is the resin is off. Chris. b On Mar 8, 9:51 pm, Cold comfort wrote: > Chris, are you using a releasing agent in the mold? If there is too > much and still wet when the resi

[TANKS] Re: New battries

2009-03-08 Thread Cold comfort
My tank is a T-34/85 (T061 in the tank index). Good luck, I hope they are still there. Greg On Mar 7, 11:28 pm, NavyShooter wrote: > Thanks Greg, > > I'll see if they're open tomorrow and wander over. > > What are you building? > > On Mar 7, 6:25 pm, Cold comfort wrote: > > > > > Brad, I live i

[TANKS] Re: track link color (about to tint my resin)

2009-03-08 Thread Cold comfort
Chris, are you using a releasing agent in the mold? If there is too much and still wet when the resin is poured it can affect the chemical reaction of the resin. Greg On Mar 7, 9:37 pm, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > well, something's really wrong. > > i just went to take out the track links i

[TANKS] Re: Kill more little men

2009-03-08 Thread Michael Clark
Just say the camera adds 10 inches. On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 4:52 PM, Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos wrote: > > > > you have two designated tanks and another on the way. I don’t know why > > you don’t host a battle following the rules . > > > We do, I just don't send reports. The third armed tank