Re: [TANKS] Re: Negotiations

2012-06-17 Thread Kurt
Aaron, You know I saved you from embarrassing yourself Sent from my iPad On Jun 17, 2012, at 11:09 AM, Aaron wrote: > very nice, I wish I could have made it (thanks Kurt!). Loved the reports and > the vids. > > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post

Re: [TANKS] Brazing, Round 1. AKA Oooo! Glow-ey Hot Stuff!

2012-06-17 Thread Dave D.
Hey Norman, Although I'm NOT a welding/brazing expert, I have several ideas as to why things may not have gone well for you... You mentioned that the tubing you were brazing had steel in it. I'm 99% sure that you can not braze steel together. If the steel tube were coated with copper, brass o

Re: [TANKS] connector removal

2012-06-17 Thread todjones
There is usually a catch that can be released with a small screwdriver. It inserts from the wire side. Tod - Original Message - From: "Neil Rochford" To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2012 3:15:54 PM Subject: [TANKS] connector removal Does anyone know

[TANKS] Re: My first tank build

2012-06-17 Thread Dirk Pitt
> > the turret is a custom design after working with the leopards. not sure >> about the scale, as the turrets are the same size as the body, so placement >> will have to be just right. another reason i widened the body. plus this >> way, i can mount a machone gun with 1500 rounds and an air

[TANKS] Re: connector removal

2012-06-17 Thread Dirk Pitt
it's not worth it. trying to get a tiny little thing in there to release the wire usually destroys the plastic housing. I just cut them off and buy standard crimped wiring fittings from an auto parts kit. $20 bucks at lordco. it even comes with the wire cutters/crimper tool dirk. --

[TANKS] Re: connector removal

2012-06-17 Thread Pete Arundel
You can't, mate, but inside they are probably standard spade connectors. On Sunday, 17 June 2012 20:15:54 UTC+1, Neil Rochford wrote: > > Does anyone know how to remove these connectors without destroying them so > it can be used again please ? > is there a trick to it that I just dont get ? > >

[TANKS] connector removal

2012-06-17 Thread Neil Rochford
Does anyone know how to remove these connectors without destroying them so it can be used again please ? is there a trick to it that I just dont get ? Neil R -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsub

[TANKS] Re: Negotiations

2012-06-17 Thread Aaron
very nice, I wish I could have made it (thanks Kurt!). Loved the reports and the vids. -- 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

[TANKS] T064 - Damaged in the relocation

2012-06-17 Thread Fred Thomson
Sadly, T064 was badly damaged in our relocation and will be retired. T064, Big Dog to his friends, was liked by all. Even tho he had never fired a shot in a battle, he was a demon on the target range. He is survived by T013, 'Lil' Joe, and his embryonic little brother, a Stug III who is as yet,

[TANKS] Re: Highlights from G Burg

2012-06-17 Thread Fred Thomson
Great video. I may have to mount a camera as well. Hmm... I have an Acer Aspire One around here that's not doing anything...built in video, wireless, soundI think it will make a nice little on board 'puter for the Stug I'm building. After a little modification, of course. :-) =Fred -- You a

[TANKS] Negotiations

2012-06-17 Thread Frank Pittelli
When the veterans of the R/C Tank Combat hobby have some rule changes to discuss the resulting negotiations are almost always a multi-colored event, with paint and proposals flying in all directions. Such was the case during a 2-day event held at the Gettysburg Conference Center which included

[TANKS] Re: starting to build first Tank, StuG 3

2012-06-17 Thread Ragresen
Here are the first shots of the Hull as part fitment and initial gluing of the joints b

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2012-06-17 Thread wgas gasser
Nice little movie that some may enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=GFlwtsi5O84 Regards Alex -- 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+unsubsc