Re: [TANKS] power switch question

2014-07-28 Thread Frank Pittelli
I think that's a good idea, Doug. In fact, I was going to do the same thing in the Semovente but never got around to it. I normally use a separate 12V switch for my control circuits that I turn on before the main 24V switch. So, it would be easy to take power from the 12V switch to drive a sufficie

Re: [TANKS] Time to get ready Act 2

2014-07-28 Thread OdysseySlipways via R/C Tank Combat
will these be linked in the battle report at some point? In a message dated 7/28/2014 9:21:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rctankcombat@googlegroups.com writes: More from that first battle session. The dialog is hilarious. Pay attention to when it dawns on Frank there is an unholy allianc

Re: [TANKS] Time to get ready

2014-07-28 Thread OdysseySlipways via R/C Tank Combat
i at least want a quarter horse out of it chris In a message dated 7/28/2014 9:29:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rctankcombat@googlegroups.com writes: On Monday, July 28, 2014 1:45:09 PM UTC-4, lo...@fieldofarmortanks.com wrote: Loved the video John. I posted it on FOA Facebook

Re: [TANKS] Time to get ready

2014-07-28 Thread 'jvragu47' via R/C Tank Combat
On Monday, July 28, 2014 1:45:09 PM UTC-4, lo...@fieldofarmortanks.com wrote: > > Loved the video John. I posted it on FOA Facebook page to get some > comments from our customers, I hope it’s OK. > > Of course Loic, it's A Okaay. Just don't forget my royalty check. 1 sou > per view. LOL > J

[TANKS] Time to get ready Act 2

2014-07-28 Thread 'John Pittelli' via R/C Tank Combat
More from that first battle session. The dialog is hilarious. Pay attention to when it dawns on Frank there is an unholy alliance , temporarily, of tanks versus artillery. Later, watch as Pauls PzII wades into a hailstorm of hurt.  Love the dance. LOL. I forgot that this battle was the debut for

[TANKS] Re: QF 25 Pounder Build

2014-07-28 Thread Caleb Smith
> > I got the wooden pushrod system all cut out today and it's ready to > install. I'm going to wait till I have a better idea of where things are > going before I glue anything though. I'll take some photos of it tomorrow > for evaluation. > I've been doing some research on what I want to do

[TANKS] power switch question

2014-07-28 Thread Doug Conn
I have a very basic question about the power switch for our tanks. The rules wisely require an externally accessible switch that kills power to the tank. I've seen those huge, ugly, battery kill switches with the giant red removable key handle. Other than that, what's a good choice for a main switc

RE: [TANKS] future RC Tank Combat vehicle

2014-07-28 Thread Doug Conn
Kåre Halvorsen (aka Zenta) is a regular poster on the Trossen Robotics forums and I’ve seen his morphing robots before, but I’ve never seen that video. Pretty amazing ! Can you imagine getting a paintball marker in there ? Good luck ! From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcomb

Re: [TANKS] Re: Time to get ready

2014-07-28 Thread OdysseySlipways via R/C Tank Combat
i did miss (i think) that one painful shot to the back of the head (not sure who that was) chris In a message dated 7/28/2014 5:41:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, steve...@gmail.com writes: I see Chris captured a "lets back the Cromwell into a tree and turn the power switch off" moment

[TANKS] Re: Time to get ready

2014-07-28 Thread TyngTech
I see Chris captured a "lets back the Cromwell into a tree and turn the power switch off" moment! LOL On Sunday, July 27, 2014 6:31:53 PM UTC-4, jvragu47 wrote: > > With four weeks till the next battle, I thought it would be a good > time to pulish some new video. Courtesy of Chris, Mr.

Re: [TANKS] Time to get ready

2014-07-28 Thread TyngTech
> > > After the Tiger's track broke, I saw the Cromwell moving up behind the > Tiger. Trying to save my teammate, I moved the S-tank between the two > tanks and facing the Cromwell ... so the Cromwell fired over top of the > S-tank to take out the Tiger. :P > Size does matter! ;-) -- --

Re: [TANKS] future RC Tank Combat vehicle

2014-07-28 Thread OdysseySlipways via R/C Tank Combat
forget the paint ball maker, i think it needs an eye ball looking out of the top of it whe it opens up. when it was at the end on the court, i thought it would be something to paint it up like a basketball and leave it sit there until some kid tried to pick it up and have it spring to life

Re: [TANKS] Time to get ready

2014-07-28 Thread 'Mike Mangus' via R/C Tank Combat
   A couple quick stories about the S-Tank during that weekend ...    While the S-Tank was backing full speed (which is pretty quick), Will M made a great medium long range shot to plug the S-tank's side.  He immediately started crowing, "I hit it!  I hit that thing!"  lol.    After the Tiger's t

[TANKS] future RC Tank Combat vehicle

2014-07-28 Thread Joe Sommer
Doug, I recommend that PUFF should subcontract Kåre Halvorsen to install a paintball marker in his latest creation. http://www.industrytap.com/norwegian-engineer-creating-creepy-transformer-like-robots/19478 Joe -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a me

RE: [TANKS] Time to get ready

2014-07-28 Thread loic Anthian
Loved the video John. I posted it on FOA Facebook page to get some comments from our customers, I hope it's OK. There seem to have lots of assets at this 2012 battle. And that Swedish S-Tank looks . "wicked awesome"! That low profile probably made it difficult to hit (unless there is a charge a

Re: [TANKS] Re: QF 25 Pounder Build

2014-07-28 Thread OdysseySlipways via R/C Tank Combat
that springed door hinge will help some (at lest in one direction) chris In a message dated 7/28/2014 8:00:14 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 3219ca...@gmail.com writes: Hey, Chris, I forgot to mention that the marker is attached to a springed door hinge. The hinge doesn't have quite enoug

[TANKS] Re: QF 25 Pounder Build

2014-07-28 Thread Caleb Smith
Ok, that's good to hear. I'll start working on installing everything today. Next up, rotate! Caleb On Sunday, July 27, 2014 10:18:05 PM UTC-4, jvragu47 wrote: > Caleb, > My first tank, T-12, the Pz IV used a servo for the elevate > for years. It will be fine for the upcoming battl

Re: [TANKS] Re: QF 25 Pounder Build

2014-07-28 Thread Caleb Smith
Hey, Chris, I forgot to mention that the marker is attached to a springed door hinge. The hinge doesn't have quite enough strength to balance the marker, but I think once the outer pvc barrel is mounted, the marker will be just about balanced on the pivot point. Seems that a standard servo wi