Re: [TANKS] New Track Idea

2015-02-09 Thread srwh74rn
Just want to mention some tracks have the horn (teeth) in pairs or a single horn in the centre. The dual horns have the tank road wheel roll between them. The single centred one go through the centre of a double road wheel (think oreo cookie on its side). Many modern armour vehicles use this ty

Re: [TANKS] New Track Idea

2015-02-09 Thread Joshua Updyke
Well it seems I cant upload a video here. Or at least I don't know how. So here is a link to the youtube version. It didn't load correctly for me the first time I watched it, but if I hit replay it worked fine. It is only 7 seconds long, so watching it twice is not a big deal. :) https://www.yo

Re: [TANKS] New Track Idea

2015-02-09 Thread Joshua Updyke
First off I want to thank everyone for the help in the design so far. The feedback has been great and being able to get answers to some questions has really pushed my design forward. I have done some redesign and was curious about peoples thoughts. I looked through the various links and that gav

Re: [TANKS] Finaly, an RC tank

2015-02-09 Thread isaac goldman
Looks great. Im going to guess he lives in Quebec :) On 2015-02-09 1:59 PM, "neroc1" wrote: > That is some very good work, nine years well spent, > what part of the world are you in ? > > Neil R > > -- > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send

Re: [TANKS] Finaly, an RC tank

2015-02-09 Thread neroc1
That is some very good work, nine years well spent, what part of the world are you in ? Neil R -- -- 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

Re: [TANKS] Re: Offering my help machining part

2015-02-09 Thread dwconn404
That's very generous, Joshua, thank you. I'll keep it in mind :)   - Original Message - From: "Joshua Updyke" To: "rctankcombat" Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 11:09:23 AM Subject: [TANKS] Re: Offering my help machining part I figured that I would publish answers to questions th

[TANKS] Re: Offering my help machining part

2015-02-09 Thread Joshua Updyke
I figured that I would publish answers to questions that people email me here. That way the next person can benefit from it too. I have access to three of these lasers. They are 80 watt machines. http://www.troteclaser.com/en-US/Laser-Machines/Mid-Size/Pages/Speedy300.aspx They can cut many mate

Re: [TANKS] Digest for rctankcombat@googlegroups.com - 10 updates in 3 topics

2015-02-09 Thread Robert Currie
WELL DONE! NICE WORK !!! On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 1:35 AM, wrote: > rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > > Google > Groups >

[TANKS] Re: Finaly, an RC tank

2015-02-09 Thread TyngTech
Jean-Maxime, Very nice work. I'd love to see details on the TTS components manufacture! Steve Tyng > -- -- 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...@googl

Re: [TANKS] Finaly, an RC tank

2015-02-09 Thread Frank Pittelli
It's always nice to hear when someone uses the challenges of this hobby to improve their skills either personally or professionally. Well done. On 2/8/2015 8:15 PM, Jean-Maxime Cyr St-Pierre wrote: Thanks you very much all for this hobby. It's been now nine year that I'm looking forward to mak

Re: [TANKS] New Track Idea

2015-02-09 Thread TyngTech
Josh, A TTS track (short for Tyng Track System) uses a continuous loop of treadmill or conveyor belting as the main tension member. The "tracks" are mating pads adhered to the inner and outer faces of the belt. Guide horns are incorporated on the inner pads. Guide horns engage the roads wh