Re: [TANKS] Re: few pic's

2013-11-12 Thread Dave D.
Hey Chris, And please take no disrespect from this, but that was the best thing I think I've ever heard you say on this site. Well put!! From someone who hasn't said much, and can't keep his mouth shut when he has something to say...(me) Dave D. - Original Message - From

Re: [TANKS] Battery find

2013-09-20 Thread Dave D.
Hey Derek, I know I ain't built nothin' yet... But the bean counter in me tells me that the final cost with ext. warranty comes to 357 buckaroonies!! Sounds abit steep, even if you waive the warranty... (A hundred and four dollars shipping, were are they making these things, Mars?!!) Yeah,

Re: [TANKS] Countdown to battle

2013-09-17 Thread Dave D.
Hey Johann, A very witty and yet informative piece!! Looking forward to the second installment... Dave still... D. - Original Message - From: John Pittelli To: tank club Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 9:21 PM Subject: [TANKS] Countdown to battle Well tankers, 10

Re: [TANKS] September Shoot-out

2013-08-26 Thread Dave D.
Hey Stu, Looking forward to seeing your Sherman up and running, terroring the establishment, come the end of September!! Dave gonna build something someday D. - Original Message - From: teddy cameron To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 9:22 AM

Re: [TANKS] Re: suspension in and ready for testing

2013-08-26 Thread Dave D.
Funny Neil, I thought he was states side too... the dumb Yankee that I am... Dave D. - Original Message - From: Neil Rochford To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: suspension in and ready for testing Ah ! yes I

Re: [TANKS] Not tanks but an Obscure and Cyptic Aviation Quiz

2013-07-22 Thread Dave D.
... Never question the wife, I find!! SO, Tiny Tim the ROCKET, I see now... LOL. Dave D. - Original Message - From: Pete Arundel To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 4:29 PM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Not tanks but an Obscure and Cyptic Aviation Quiz Not bad

Re: [TANKS] Not tanks but an Obscure and Cyptic Aviation Quiz

2013-07-21 Thread Dave D.
Me again, Actually, my answer to question #7 is abit weak... I'll have to take another crack at it. Again, my thanks!! Dave D. -- -- 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

Re: [TANKS] Not tanks but an Obscure and Cyptic Aviation Quiz

2013-07-21 Thread Dave D.
Oh yeah, One more thing, Pete, Can we say that all of the answers have some tie to Duxford? D. - Original Message - From: Pete Arundel To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 4:37 PM Subject: [TANKS] Not tanks but an Obscure and Cyptic Aviation Quiz

Re: [TANKS] Not tanks but an Obscure and Cyptic Aviation Quiz

2013-07-21 Thread Dave D.
hints... Also a better answer to #10 may be in order... Thanks for the fun Pete!! Dave D. PS Oh yeah, too bad you couldn't supply us with an e-mail address, thus ensuring that only YOU see our answers, but I realize that carries with it certain risks.. I know they do that over here when you

Re: [TANKS] Some vids for your pleasure

2013-05-21 Thread Dave D.
Hey John, Just tried the links you posted, and they aren't working... Can't wait to see what I missed... Dave been lying low D. - Original Message - From: John Pittelli To: tank club Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 6:58 PM Subject: [TANKS] Some vids for your pleasure Here

Re: [TANKS] paintball combat with full-size vehicles

2013-03-01 Thread Dave D.
SPY VS SPY!! Gone PAINTBALLS... Neat Joe, thanks for the link... Dave D. - Original Message - From: Joe Sommer To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 2:06 PM Subject: [TANKS] paintball combat with full-size vehicles Paintball combat with full

Re: [TANKS] Provisional Tank Designation Requested

2013-02-07 Thread Dave D.
Hey Joe, That was awesome... cone of silence!!! Thanks for the much needed laugh, Dave D. - Original Message - From: Joe Sommer To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 2:49 PM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Provisional Tank Designation Requested

Re: [TANKS] Re: Gas powered tanks (Yet again)

2013-01-28 Thread Dave D.
... Hope these comments have made things more clear. Dave D. (LIJagdpanther888) - Original Message - From: coneham...@yahoo.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: Gas powered tanks (Yet again) On Saturday, June

Re: [TANKS] Tyng Project Extreme Reaches First Milestone!

2013-01-28 Thread Dave D.
Bravo, Steven, BRAVO!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: TyngTech To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:48 AM Subject: [TANKS] Tyng Project Extreme Reaches First Milestone! January 28, 2013 Tyng Technologies announces that major chassis

Re: [TANKS] Two new tanks under construction part 1.

2013-01-21 Thread Dave D.
Looking sharp Neil, nice work!! I'm sure you're making a happy bunch of future tankers. Dave D. - Original Message - From: ROCHFORD NEIL funkyne...@ntlworld.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 5:59 AM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Two new tanks under

Re: [TANKS] Re: Here's some more...!!

2012-12-19 Thread Dave D.
Hey Neil, Your work in the hobby is definitely the dog's boll... ( I did some homework...) on several fronts. From a person that has built zero vehicles, I applaud your efforts in giving the hobby a solid boost in your area. Building enough vehicles to create a match deserves recognition.

Re: [TANKS] Re: Here's some more...!!

2012-12-18 Thread Dave D.
, not your psychological status at the moment... LOL Dave bemoan the point abit longer D. - Original Message - From: Dave D. To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 5:05 PM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: Here's some more...!! Hey Neil, Now that's

Re: [TANKS] Re: Here's some more...!!

2012-12-17 Thread Dave D.
else is either a relative or an acquaintance... Life goes on. Thanks again for the input, Dave D. - Original Message - From: Neil Rochford To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 7:41 AM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: Here's some more...!! Well Dave

Re: [TANKS] Re: Here's some more...!!

2012-12-16 Thread Dave D.
Hey Neil, Funny, but I meant could you verify that it's most likely from SCOTLAND?!! (Ardwell, Scotland?). Perhaps, based on the shrubbery present, the look and composition of the mud, and the prevailing weather conditions for the day... But thanks for the input regarding infernoed jeeps...

Re: [TANKS] STOP THE PRESSES!

2012-12-16 Thread Dave D.
Congratulations Steven!! Much good fortune in launching the latest in RCTankCombat suspension design! Looking forward to seeing the T-70 marauding about! Dave SMoftheTTFC D. Funny, I actually did some in depth research via the US Patent website, regarding a board game I developed... -

Re: [TANKS] Best Wishes

2012-12-15 Thread Dave D.
Hey Fred, Thanks for the kind thoughts... Speaking of shades of participation this holiday season, my wife and I will be putting up a tree this weekend, and it's more her thing than it is mine surprisingly, despite me being raise RC, and her parents choosing not to raise their kids with a

[TANKS] Cool Video...

2012-12-15 Thread Dave D.
, is the layout of the country side they created...VERY IMPRESSIVE!! Don't want to put too much spoiler into this, SO CHECK OUT THE VIDEO. Good bits start at the 4 minute mark... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voSvm1ip25Q Dave D. -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group

[TANKS] Here's some more...!!

2012-12-15 Thread Dave D.
Me again... This person, is a HOOT!! RCTANKSRME is his tag on YouTube... Another great one, different vein... FUNNY!! Unless you're the JEEP... I believe they are out of Scotland... Ardwell. Peter, Neil, does it sound right, can you verify this?

Re: [TANKS] Re: Best place to get Paint ball guns from ??

2012-12-09 Thread Dave D.
My next tank will...?? Care to share any preliminary status reports... Or perhaps a name of said tank? Inquiring min... ah shut up Dave - Original Message - From: TyngTech To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 10:55 AM Subject: [TANKS] Re: Best

Re: [TANKS] I have been away, but stayed busy.

2012-11-29 Thread Dave D.
have anywhere near the great hills that CA (and Nevada) has. We're basically FLAT!! Oh well.. Thanks for sharing. Dave D. - Original Message - From: Aaron afreem...@live.com To: R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 11:37 AM Subject: [TANKS] I

Re: [TANKS] Re: Cool Site...

2012-11-20 Thread Dave D.
://kostructor.altervista.org/modelli.htm I wonder if his shop is at his home or where he works? I don't know Italian, hehe. I wish I had one-tenth of the shop he has. Dave D. -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email

Re: [TANKS] MAG Skunkworks Part Deux

2012-11-20 Thread Dave D.
A guide to get the axle holes for each side of the tank perfectly aligned?? Dave - Original Message - From: John Pittelli To: tank club Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 5:12 PM Subject: [TANKS] MAG Skunkworks Part Deux A future paperweight or door stop. I like it. --

Re: [TANKS] Re: Cool Site...

2012-11-20 Thread Dave D.
And, as a follow-up... Drumroll please...LOL, E ora il mio cane spara paintballs il suo culo! Gotta love RC Tank Combat language classes!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: Dave D. To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 10:48 PM Subject: Re

Re: [TANKS] Re: Cool Site...

2012-11-19 Thread Dave D.
-2rch is insane!! And the ski gondolas... well... http://kostructor.altervista.org/modelli.htm I wonder if his shop is at his home or where he works? I don't know Italian, hehe. I wish I had one-tenth of the shop he has. Dave D. -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank

[TANKS] Cool Site...

2012-11-17 Thread Dave D.
of a BRDM-2rch is insane!! And the ski gondolas... well... http://kostructor.altervista.org/modelli.htm I wonder if his shop is at his home or where he works? I don't know Italian, hehe. I wish I had one-tenth of the shop he has. Dave D. -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group

Re: [TANKS] Gettysburg Battle Report

2012-10-31 Thread Dave D.
a call to your home owners insurance carrier!! Thanks for your concern. Dave D. - Original Message - From: jvragu47 To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 1:16 PM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Gettysburg Battle Report Dave , It was a great

Re: [TANKS] Hurricane Sandy

2012-10-31 Thread Dave D.
I've got a sister-in-law named Sandy--- NUFF SAID!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: Buck Cronk To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:20 PM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Hurricane Sandy stay safe. lol bill. i figured it was named after the girl down

Re: [TANKS] Gettysburg Battle Report

2012-10-28 Thread Dave D.
Hey John, Sounds like you guys had a ton of fun... Sorry that I couldn't be there, but with this storm brewing... Glad to see that you guys keep things creative, in terms of new ways to engage RC tanks... Can't wait to hear of the results of the time trials and any new rule mods... Dave D

[TANKS] Technical question...

2012-10-15 Thread Dave D.
Hey Steve, Me again... Awhile back I heard some banter about return rollers on tanks, and how you made the comment that they are every tank builder's nightmare... But you did clarify that if one had to build return rollers on a tank, the JS series of tanks had the best ones, because they are

Re: [TANKS] ;^]

2012-10-13 Thread Dave D.
Very impressed, Aaron!! How does your JS-III look? LOL. Dave D. - Original Message - From: Aaron afreem...@live.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 12:02 AM Subject: Re: [TANKS

Re: [TANKS] ASCII Tanks...part II

2012-10-13 Thread Dave D.
OKAY, okay, so it was an ice pick!!! D. - Original Message - From: Dave D. To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 2:36 PM Subject: [TANKS] ASCII Tanks...part II Well, here are my feeble attempts... I hope my real JS-III build goes even just

Re: [TANKS] Re: ASCII Tanks...part II

2012-10-13 Thread Dave D.
Tanks...part II very nice, i like it On Oct 13, 11:40 am, Dave D. degeck...@optonline.net wrote: OKAY, okay, so it was an ice pick!!! D. - Original Message - From: Dave D. To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 2:36 PM Subject: [TANKS] ASCII Tanks...part II

[TANKS] try this one on for size...

2012-10-13 Thread Dave D.
Sweet!! I think I've seen that one somewhere before, but still very impressive. Thanks for sharing... I didn't look at the site behind the picture, but is it one of those Italian Ammaretto Carvaletto tanks, you know, the ones that Gepetto built in his spare time? With many guffaws, Dave D

Re: [TANKS] Re: ASCII Tanks...part II

2012-10-13 Thread Dave D.
Fancy Schmancy!! Nice image Steve, but was it hand typed?!! LOL. Dave D. - Original Message - From: TyngTech To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 5:32 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re: ASCII Tanks...part II You all are so 80's

Re: [TANKS] Inexpensive Motors (or are they just Cheap?) and Elevation Controls.

2012-10-01 Thread Dave D.
on the drills, and with all seriousness, I really do applaud your enthusiasm for this hobby. Hope to speak to you soon. And hope someday to have our trusted builds sharing paint on the battlefield... With sincerity at level RED, Dave D. - Original Message - From: Stu To: rctankcombat

Re: [TANKS] Bazooka Joe's Debut

2012-10-01 Thread Dave D.
Hey Mike, Thanks for sharing the day's synopsis. May Joe have a long and productive military life!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: Mike Lyons To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Cc: John Pittelli Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2012 11:42 AM Subject: [TANKS] Bazooka

Re: [TANKS] Re: A Bridge too Far / Bazooka Joe's Debut

2012-10-01 Thread Dave D.
You see Chris, you need to make travel arrangements for the next battle, and GET YOUR ASS DOWN THERE!! If you can't get the Tiger up and running, at least you can help in the photodocumentation of the next event!! Then, you could be taking the clips, instead of pining to see them... Dave I

Re: [TANKS] A Real Tank LOL

2012-09-30 Thread Dave D.
You are right again Peter, Many people wrongly believe that Heineken is German, but as a person of Dutch ancestry, I've always been correcting people about this... Dave D. - Original Message - From: Pete Arundel To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 30

Re: [TANKS] Gettysburg 6-23-2012

2012-09-29 Thread Dave D.
Hey Chris, Thanks for sharing the photos!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: odysseyslipw...@aol.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 10:52 AM Subject: [TANKS] Gettysburg 6-23-2012 okay, this link should work http://s262

Re: [TANKS] New tank crew member

2012-09-24 Thread Dave D.
Hey Mike, C-O-N-G-R-A-T-S!!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: Michael Butts buttsakau...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 6:41 PM Subject: [TANKS] New tank crew member She's here... my newest crew member:) Name: Rilynn Kynnedi Birth

Re: [TANKS] Re: A Bridge Too Far-the photos

2012-09-24 Thread Dave D.
-mostly the wheels-sprocket. Then it was off to the JS-III for a more in-depth round of measurement. Now it's simply a matter of drawing up a set of plans, then git 'er started and git 'er dun!! Definitely psyched!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: jvragu47 To: rctankcombat

[TANKS] Aberdeen Ordnance Museum...

2012-09-21 Thread Dave D.
vehicles. I got pretty good directions from Greg on how to get there. Now, if someone can just step forward and give this damned Yankee some directions to the field down in Hampstead, MD, I'd certainly appreciate it!! Dave D. -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group

Re: [TANKS] Re: And now the MOMENT YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR...

2012-09-17 Thread Dave D.
LOL!!!... D.D. - Original Message - From: jvragu47 To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 12:56 AM Subject: [TANKS] Re: And now the MOMENT YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR... On Saturday, September 15, 2012 5:52:31 PM UTC-4, LIJagdpanther888

[TANKS] upcoming batlle...

2012-09-17 Thread Dave D.
was in 2006... see the numerological connections... six and twelve, one and two... I thought of it... Anyhow, FALL BRAWL TWO it is then!! Dave D. (This should be good...) -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat

Re: [TANKS] My T34/85

2012-09-15 Thread Dave D.
, but I suspect that if he can build one, almost anyone can... Good luck with it!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: Buck Cronk To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 2:04 PM Subject: Re: [TANKS] My T34/85 Thanks guys. Return idlers was the word

Re: [TANKS] My T34/85

2012-09-14 Thread Dave D.
introduce his Cromwell to the battle scene. I wonder what Mr. Wacker does with his tank... oops, that's not gonna sound too good--LOL!! Good luck with your build, Comrade!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: Buck Cronk To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 13

Re: [TANKS] My T34/85

2012-09-14 Thread Dave D.
time!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: TyngTech To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 9:18 AM Subject: Re: [TANKS] My T34/85 I don't think I'll be building any of those suggestions, Dave... it seems at least the M18 is different. A quick

Re: [TANKS] Re: Hey Stu, you still planning a

2012-09-14 Thread Dave D.
there. Again, I'm looking forward to your reply and the trip down to Aberdeen!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: Nary lethotep To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 11:45 AM Subject: RE: [TANKS] Re: Hey Stu, you still planning a Dave, Yep, still

Re: [TANKS] For those on a budget

2012-09-14 Thread Dave D.
picture, Bovinton will definitely be on my list if the wife ever decides to see England. I know I'd go in a heartbeat... I can't wait to check out London's music-pub scene!! And some other English cities as well. Dave D. PS Pics coming soon, (I know, I said that at least once before)... Had

Re: [TANKS] Re: Hey Stu, you still planning a

2012-09-13 Thread Dave D.
Hey Stu, I will go if they still have the JS-III at APG. If the Jagdpanther is still there, all the better. We are talking about Aberdeen, Maryland, right? Just want to be on the same page... Keep me posted, so I can make overnight arrangements. Thanks, Dave D. - Original Message

Re: [TANKS] For those on a budget

2012-09-13 Thread Dave D.
Hey Steve, Yeah, you got me thinking that I was losing my marbles... I know I was looking at day one e-mails... I see that Frank chimed in, it's good to see that we agree on some things... LOL!! Steve, still haven't found any of your poetry... Ballpark timeline for said prose? Dave D

Re: [TANKS] My T34/85

2012-09-13 Thread Dave D.
a little donkey). Dave D. - Original Message - From: TyngTech To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 8:02 AM Subject: Re: [TANKS] My T34/85 However, should you ever decide to take it to battle, just remember that you aim the gun by aiming

Re: [TANKS] For those on a budget

2012-09-11 Thread Dave D.
some relevance today!! My how the hobby has changed... and in some cases, it's remained the same. I guess that is what makes us all human. Thanks again Steve, Dave D. - Original Message - From: TyngTech To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 5:27

Re: [TANKS] For those on a budget

2012-09-11 Thread Dave D.
. What it did say was that there's only one surviving vehicle... and it's displayed in a very famous miltary vehicle museum... abroad. That should keep you busy for a while. Dave D. - Original Message - From: odysseyslipw...@aol.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday

Re: [TANKS] For those on a budget

2012-09-11 Thread Dave D.
the finally time tally I spent on this toy!! Finished pics of the boar coming soon... And I found out that the only surviving one resides in Bovington... Cheers!! Thanks for the reply. Dave D. - Original Message - From: Pete Arundel To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday

Re: [TANKS] My T34/85

2012-09-11 Thread Dave D.
you do on the 100... BUT, and this is a big but, the SU-152 does show side panels on the superstructure that would count as hit, if attacked frontally. But this only has meaning if you decide to get down to Maryland or surrounding areas, and do battle with it. Dave D. - Original Message

[TANKS] Hey Stu, you still planning a

2012-09-11 Thread Dave D.
, let me know, get back to me ASAP so that I can make the necessary arraignments. Dave D. -- 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

Re: [TANKS] Re: Home made speed controller (ESC) 24V 160A continuous, 400A peak

2012-08-28 Thread Dave D.
Hey Steve, AHA... a eureka moment!! So that's why you picked the off white for the White Knight... Smarter than the average bear. Like I've said once before, Nothing runs (nor looks) like a TYNG!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: TyngTech To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com

Re: [TANKS] looking to step up to plastic injection

2012-08-28 Thread Dave D.
Hey Doug, Did a little math... based on Mike B.'s quote... Average hobby tank = 40 inches long lets say... One side of track would equal approximately 85 inches, give or take... Two tracks per tank, 85 x 2 = 170 inches... 170 inches divided by 1.25 inches per tread = 136 pieces of tread per

Re: [TANKS] Re: A Bridge Too Far

2012-08-28 Thread Dave D.
would definitely be interested!! What are the going rates? Just putting dibs in... Thanks, Dave D. -- 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

Re: [TANKS] New School vs Old School

2012-08-27 Thread Dave D.
Hey Aaron, Without having seen any of the ensuing replies yet, I have my opinion on why most builders chose WWII tanks over more modern makes... I'm guessing that many are definitely on the older side of 40, probably even 50. With that said, I think most of have been exposed to WWII tanks to

Re: [TANKS] What tanks do you want more info on?

2012-08-27 Thread Dave D.
Hey Stu, Yes the clock is ticking... as to getting down to APG before they're all shipped to Fort Lee. Throw out a weekend (or during the week, it may work for me) and I'll see if I can get down there... May even bring down the wife and make a holiday of it all!! Just kidding...right honey,

Re: [TANKS] Re: A Bridge Too Far

2012-08-27 Thread Dave D.
Hey Steve, Nice reply to the Old vs New tanks... I echoed your thought process, more or less. Oh yeah, as I wipe this brownish err... nose...err... So I hear you have a guest room or two... I would definitely be interested!! What are the going rates? Just putting dibs in... Thanks, Dave D

Re: [TANKS] Rules and other things

2012-08-26 Thread Dave D.
. Also do you have a drawing with all the hull angles and whatnot like that IS-4? Mike B On 8/22/12, Dave D. degeck...@optonline.net wrote: Hey Mike, Me again... I was rereading your post and you mentioned that you thought the JS-III had sloped sides/bottom... Hull: I like Steve Tyng

Re: [TANKS] Rules and other things

2012-08-26 Thread Dave D.
Hey Steve, Very nice detective work, I have to say I've never tried that one, very clever. Thanks for sharing. PS. Just wondering Steve, how many viruses, Trojan horses and such did you have to remove from your machine after this little Russian Net excursion...LOL. I had to import a new

Re: [TANKS] Tape-toting Tank Tour

2012-08-17 Thread Dave D.
, and would be able to take any time off. I can do a trip during the week, the wife wouldn't be thrilled, but that's another e-mail. Get back to me Stu, thanks. Dave D. - Original Message - From: Stu To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 11:32 AM Subject

Re: [TANKS] My friend Kurt

2012-08-16 Thread Dave D.
I'm sadden to hear of Kurt's passing. My condolences to his family and to you John. The hobby can bring out the best in people, the picture speaks a million words. I'm sure John that you'll treasure those memories. Sincerely, Dave D. - Original Message - From: John Pittelli

Re: [TANKS] Re: looking to step up to plastic injection

2012-08-09 Thread Dave D.
Hey Steve, Is that the solid 24K gold model, or just the gold plated one?? I'm sure Chris will be asking that eventually Dave D. - Original Message - From: TyngTech To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2012 6:19 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re: looking

Re: [TANKS] Gas powered tanks (Yet again)

2012-07-20 Thread Dave D.
Yikes, if the hobby ever went all gas powered, it would turn into a log splitters convention!! But you are right Derek, the gas models seem more robust. D. - Original Message - From: Derek Engelhaupt To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 10:25 PM

Re: [TANKS] Gas powered tanks (Yet again)

2012-07-20 Thread Dave D.
Thank you Derek, thank you. LOL... Please, PLEASE Lord Tyng, no offense meant, no offense MEANT!! Forty lashings for me, forty lashings is all I ask!! LOL... Steve, great to hear of your newfound laboratory and its progress. May the fruit it bears nourish us all !! Dave D. - Original

Re: [TANKS] Desert One- AKA Kurt

2012-07-04 Thread Dave D.
Kurt, Hoping that all goes well with your surgery and recovery. Dave D. - Original Message - From: John Pittelli To: tank club Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 11:01 PM Subject: [TANKS] Desert One- AKA Kurt Fellow tankers, My friend Kurt in Las Vegas

Re: [TANKS] Re: Gas powered tanks (Yet again)

2012-06-23 Thread Dave D.
for the piece was top notch, he even got Jerry's name right !! And then a little later on... Host- That sounds like my leaf blower... But what do you expect from Hollywood... Dave D. - Original Message - From: Buck Cronk To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, June

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

2012-06-17 Thread Dave D.
that the steel was not allowing you to get the joint you desired. Just my two cents...(note the non-ferrous pun---intended!! LOL). Dave D. - Original Message - From: Norman James To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2012 3:35 PM Subject: [TANKS] Brazing, Round 1

Re: [TANKS] New inadvertent camo job

2012-05-31 Thread Dave D.
Wow Neil, thank goodness nothing worse!! I recall putting out three or so fires at the antiques place I used to work at-all caused by welding. The worst one was started in the bins overhead, somehow a spark flew up into one, and got going pretty good before anyone noticed it, being

Re: [TANKS] anyone own a copy of this?

2012-05-28 Thread Dave D.
Wow, way cool, but if I didn't know any better, I'd swear that it's some sort of Photoshopped goof... Dave D. - Original Message - From: odysseyslipw...@aol.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 1:58 PM Subject: [TANKS] anyone own a copy

Re: [TANKS] Re: Education + Work = Tanks

2012-05-03 Thread Dave D.
Sorry about the not on topic piggyback... Hey Neil, I'm seriously getting into Premiership soccer, and the question begs (since you've just told us you're from Manchester...) ARE YOU a CITY or a UNITED FAN?? Soccer following R/C tank wannabees are dying to find out!! Dave (Gunners all the

Re: [TANKS] I say we do allow....

2012-04-15 Thread Dave D.
I'm just gonna sit back, put a cheeky smile on my face, and watch how this one plays out, with hopes of keeping my big mouth shut as it starts to boil over... LOL. Not that my opinion really matters all that much anyway. Dave There's No Use Using Logic In This Hobby D. Or as Frank likes to

Re: [TANKS] Re: Cromwell Tank

2012-04-04 Thread Dave D.
it, and give you his blessings. He just took the opportunity to have alittle fun. Dave D. - Original Message - From: Buck Cronk To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 8:47 PM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: Cromwell Tank I disagree. Although in real combat

[TANKS] Good elementary starter on electric motors...

2012-04-01 Thread Dave D.
Hey All, I'm looking for a good starter book on electric motors... I've gotten afew books out from my library, Electric Motors and Their Controls--Tak Kenjo, and Electric Motors and Mechanical Devices for Hobbyist and Enginners--Bill Davies but they both seem to start at sixth grade

Re: [TANKS] Re: What If tanks

2012-03-10 Thread Dave D.
Tyng, you're a NUT!!! A bicycle built for ... a bunch of machine gun nests!! By the way, would it be a three or a four on the defensive rating? Horizontal or angled measure? LOL. Dave D. - Original Message - From: TyngTech To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday

Re: [TANKS] Handy Armor Thickness Calculator

2012-03-07 Thread Dave D.
I see that the RCTC semi-anual armor thickness rating debate is heating up nicely!! Where do I begin... LOL. Dave D. - Original Message - From: TyngTech To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 11:37 AM Subject: [TANKS] Handy Armor Thickness

Re: [TANKS] Handy Armor Thickness Calculator

2012-03-07 Thread Dave D.
was spot on on two of the three calculations I made (side and rear, 57 and 44 respectively). I came up with 145 for the front, while the calculator came up with 139.475 ... Can't win 'em all. Let the armor rating wars begin!!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: Dave D

Re: [TANKS] Still kickin

2012-01-10 Thread Dave D.
Hey Chris, Thanks for the reply, and for the useful tips... Dave D. - Original Message - From: Chris. b To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 2:32 AM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Still kickin If you take a look at my idler wheels on the blog page

Re: [TANKS] Still kickin

2012-01-08 Thread Dave D.
look forward to your reply! Sincerely, Dave D. - Original Message - From: Chris. b To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 4:46 PM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Still kickin Cheers Dave. I'm glad I could be of inspiration. This new stug is a completely

Re: [TANKS] Still kickin

2012-01-07 Thread Dave D.
build, as your older Stug T44 was made from wood. Did you swap out the guts of T44 to reinstall into the steel hull? Just wondering... You've rekindled my urge to get my idea off the ground!! Curious, what part of the planet(US or other) do you inhabit-seriously? Dave D. - Original

Re: [TANKS] Gettysburg

2011-10-28 Thread Dave D.
a thought for the higher powers to chew on... AND, maybe, just MAYBE I'll have a hull completed by then!! CTM. Dave D. - Original Message - From: Mike Mangus To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 5:24 PM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Gettysburg Heya all

Re: [TANKS] Tyng Technologies Announces Upgrades for 2011 Battling Season

2011-10-25 Thread Dave D.
tank building, your Cromwell Block2 enhancement program has some excellent pointers. Dave D. Original post Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 12:12 PM Subject: [TANKS] Tyng Technologies Announces Upgrades for 2011 Battling Season May 18, 2011 Chevy Chase, MD Tyng Technologies Announces

[TANKS] Hey Neil...got a

2011-10-25 Thread Dave D.
Treat for you... Up on one of my all-nighters...Insomnia, a wonderful affliction Anyhow, perusing through some old e-mails and uncovered this gem... I figured you'd enjoy it, figuring you haven't seen it yet... http://www.monstertanks.com.au/videos2007.html Cheers!! Dave D. -- You

Re: [TANKS] Re: Gettysburg

2011-10-25 Thread Dave D.
there is a physiological increase in the temperature set point of the body. Treatment involves rapid mechanical cooling. Here's to floating the day away with daquari in hand, Dave D. - Original Message - From: Cobra afreem...@live.com To: R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday

Re: [TANKS] Re: Gettysburg

2011-10-25 Thread Dave D.
heat or heat and humidity. Got to give that humidity some respect too!! Dave D. -- 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

Re: [TANKS] Re: just in case we need another rules question

2011-10-18 Thread Dave D.
with the existing rules, as to ease the pain of the ones that are abit more resistant to change... There's that damned voice again!!! Someone pass me the basking lotion!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: neroc funkyne...@ntlworld.com To: R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat

Re: [TANKS] Apprentice King Tiger update

2011-10-16 Thread Dave D.
on the Jagdkitty that I WILL BE BUILDING!! sincerely, Dave D. - Original Message - From: John Pittelli To: tank club Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 8:51 PM Subject: [TANKS] Apprentice King Tiger update Just 2 pics of what our apprentice has accomplished these past few weeks

[TANKS] Fw: T-70...

2011-10-14 Thread Dave D.
speculating that it will be close, as it had some slope to it's armor. But we can save that for another rant, err, I mean posting. More food for thought, Dave D. -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com

Re: [TANKS] Re: Another Rule Change Proposal

2011-10-14 Thread Dave D.
this, from many different sources, that this is something that the hobby needs to address, on some level. Wouldn't it seem logical to make that address now, rather than to totally ignore it? Dave D. - Original Message - From: Joe Sommer anvil...@comcast.net To: R/C Tank Combat

Re: [TANKS] Re: Another Rule Change Proposal

2011-10-14 Thread Dave D.
(for lack of a better term) than I'd be having in the field!! WOW. Dave D. - Original Message - From: Steve Tyng To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:11 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re: Another Rule Change Proposal Great minds think alike

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