[TANKS] Thinking of 250w motors

2009-09-27 Thread Modena
For my next vehicle I'm thinking of 250w scooter motors to save a bit of space. T067 has the 350 watt M01's, and they seem like they're hardly breaking a sweat pulling around nearly 200lb's, what are people's thoughts on using a 250w version? Specificaly the motor MOT-24250G at http://www.electr

[TANKS] Re: what kind of metal

2009-09-27 Thread OdysseySlipways
In a message dated 9/27/2009 10:00:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mike082...@gmail.com writes: Well, aluminum is very light and durable, but there is much debate to its ability to be welded that was welding it to steel, aluminum to aluminum is very doable as long as you have worked wit

[TANKS] Re: what kind of metal

2009-09-27 Thread Mike Måne
Well, aluminum is very light and durable, but there is much debate to its ability to be welded, which is very difficult. Steel is less expencive, about as strong, and heavier, but that should be simple enough. I would be impressed if you built reactive armour-plating! :) -Mike M. On 27/09/2009,

[TANKS] what kind of metal

2009-09-27 Thread Kamron Duncan
I know how to weld but i dont know what tipe of metal to make my tank out of or if i should use would instead? what are some sugestions? i would also like to know were i can get some kidy motors with gears and battery? -- Conar () __)(__

[TANKS] Re: a tank other than the maus

2009-09-27 Thread jvragu47
If you want large, German, no turret, and lots of nice straight edges to work with, I would suggest the Hunting Tiger. At 1/6 scale you'll have plenty of room for wheelchair motors and plenty of space in the fighting compartment for your gun, bottle, tray and electronics. If you want 3 foot , Id

[TANKS] Re: legal question

2009-09-27 Thread Paul Hilton
This might help: http://jbwid.com/scalcalc.htm Paul H. - Original Message - From: David Cansler To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 10:04 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re: legal question Because I'm too lazy to look through my books and do the math

[TANKS] Re: a tank other than the maus

2009-09-27 Thread OdysseySlipways
In a message dated 9/27/2009 8:40:07 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ki4...@gmail.com writes: For motors, go to Ebay and type '350W motor' in the search block (or whatever power level you want)... you will get many many hits, with the prices starting around $25 each. Not too horrible. fo

[TANKS] Re: a tank other than the maus

2009-09-27 Thread Clark Ward Jr
My first advice is to go through all the tanks on the list at www.rctankcombat.com and see what the guys who have finished tanks have done. I still go back and look at them for inspiration and ideas.For motors, go to Ebay and type '350W motor' in the search block (or whatever power level you wan