[TANKS] Re: New to this hobby

2009-04-14 Thread Rbunch00
Thanks for the advice, i can see that i will fit right in, how do i contact Joe ? Rick **Great deals on Dell’s most popular laptops – Starting at $479 (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220631252x1201390195/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B213968550%3B35701427%

[TANKS] Re: New to this hobby

2009-04-14 Thread Susan Gutbrodt
Rick, These guys are a buncha nuts..(thats my Brummbar they're building)I would also consider Plastic Panzers for a fast way of getting a hull built.Ask Joe for advice about extra support areas.and his great geared motors... Good luck Kurt (Long Live the Alliance) G

[TANKS] Re: T066 Designated

2009-04-14 Thread Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos
It'll cost you money, however NiCAd or NiMH batteries are not a bad choice for your super TIger. Looks like a heavy structure anyway and they'll save you space for your son. Are NiCads still allowed in the US? I am afraid you have to hurry with your tank. Kids grow up very fast at this age! Chrys

[TANKS] Re: T066 Designated

2009-04-14 Thread NavyShooter
Many thanks all! I'm still looking for a decent set of batteries to run it. I almost went to the local Canadian Tire and bought a new set of wheelchair batteries...but at $120 a battery, I couldn't do it. I'm still looking. The 3 UPS's I had here at home got cannibalized and two had bad batter

[TANKS] Re: T066 Designated

2009-04-14 Thread Doug Conn
Congratulations, Brad ! Looks good. - Doug -Original Message- From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Frank Pittelli Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 10:11 AM To: R/C Tank Combat Subject: [TANKS] T066 Designated I am pleased to annou

[TANKS] Re: Video

2009-04-14 Thread Fred Thomson
Thanks John. I started carving up the marker just before the Easter weekend. After visiting family, I have returned home to a snow storm but should get the turret fiberglassed this coming weekend. Once the turret is glassed, mounted, and spinning, I'll be mounting the marker. During the test in t

[TANKS] Re: Video

2009-04-14 Thread Cold comfort
Having bought the same batteries and not having a chance to use them yet, it's nice to know that they are performing well for you, hope I get the same results. Greg On Apr 14, 1:27 pm, Fred Thomson wrote: > Thanks John. I started carving up the marker just before the Easter > weekend. After visi

[TANKS] Re: T066 Designated

2009-04-14 Thread Fred Thomson
Looking good Brad. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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://gro

[TANKS] Re: (no subject)

2009-04-14 Thread jvragu47
Battle scheduled in Maryland, Saturday May 2nd. Just a short flight or 10 hour drive. The only battles on the North American continent and the esteemed birthplace of the hobby. We've even had some of the EU brethren make the journey. Hope to see you then. John On Apr 13, 4:15 pm, rbunc...@aol.co

[TANKS] Re: New to this hobby

2009-04-14 Thread jvragu47
Rick, Contact MAG Industries c/o Tri-Pact Foundry Inc. They have successfully built and battled, Tiger I, Panzer IV, KV-1, Comet, Navarone 16" Naval Gun, Pak 40 Anti-tank gun, and a 155mm howitzer. In conjuction with Tyng Industries, built the Goer supply vehicle. Current project is a commis

[TANKS] Re: Scooter motors at All Electronics.

2009-04-14 Thread Frank Pittelli
Paul Hilton wrote: > Thought I would give you all a heads up. www.allelectronics.com is definitely one of the places that I keep visiting when looking for electronic parts. They always have a nice assortment of useful things, although they don't always have exactly what you were looking for .

[TANKS] T066 Designated

2009-04-14 Thread Frank Pittelli
I am pleased to announce that Brad Browne's Tiger has been officially designated as T066, with a very nice collection of photos and construction details at: http://www.rctankcombat.com/tanks/T066/ If you recall, Brad's tank is being built so that his son can ride in it, which adds som

[TANKS] Scooter motors at All Electronics.

2009-04-14 Thread Paul Hilton
Thought I would give you all a heads up. In my regular browsing of surplus outlets online I found these: http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/DCM-130/24VDC-135W-MOTOR-W/-BELT-GEAR/1.html http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/DCM-1250/24VDC-250W-MOTOR-11-TOOTH-SPROCKET/1.htm

[TANKS] Re: New to this hobby

2009-04-14 Thread Modena
also, later on, use the search function on this group website, for example when you are looking for a motor, marker, or RC RX/TX, search this group and you will find experiences and advice that is actually relevant to using said system on a tank - this is something you cannot find anywhere else bu

[TANKS] Re: New to this hobby

2009-04-14 Thread Michael Clark
Joe Sommer's Hetzer had some plans and a parts list with sources, but it looks like it has been removed. Maybe send him an email and ask real nice. On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 6:58 AM, Bill Hamilton wrote: > > On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 10:39 PM, wrote: > > Very cool, so where do you get the batterie

[TANKS] Re: New to this hobby

2009-04-14 Thread Bill Hamilton
On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 10:39 PM, wrote: > Very cool, so where do you get the batteries,drive system and tracks ? Motors, batteries, chains, cogs and driveshafts can be purchased from a variety of places, at a variety of costs. What's available and at what price changes pretty quickly, so what

[TANKS] Re: New to this hobby

2009-04-14 Thread Steve Tyng
What experience do you currently have in designing and building models of any sort? What materials are you most comfortable working with? Steve Tyng On Apr 12, 12:44 pm, rbunc...@aol.com wrote: > Im new to this but have always been a ww2 history buff abd wouldnt > mind getting a rc tank but h

[TANKS] Re: New to this hobby

2009-04-14 Thread Thomas Lum
Batteries usually come from ebay or a local supplier (seal lead acid usually 12V18Ah), drive systems are varied but easiest is from Anvilus (look up on Google) Joe sells pre-geared motors at a reasonable price. ($60 each) Tracks can go from homemade w/ hinges, homemade w/ treadmill belts, b