Re: [TANKS] Re: Another Rule Change Proposal

2011-10-14 Thread Dave D.
I'll give you 4 to 1 odds... LOL I've always said as well, I really want to do this, and still do look forward to the day down in Maryland... Regardless of how the rules play out!!! I've got scale drawing for the shoebox as we type... Just gotta find a good marker!! LOL Dave D. PS

Re: [TANKS] Re: Another Rule Change Proposal

2011-10-14 Thread Dave D.
Yeah, it's based on a BIG, BIG pair of loafers!!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: Cobra afreem...@live.com To: R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 7:05 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re: Another Rule Change Proposal Is the shoebox 1:6 scale? Aaron

Re: [TANKS] Re: Another Rule Change Proposal

2011-10-14 Thread Dave D.
... Other points I totally am sincere about, though. And I agree, that while they never may be implemented, it never hurts to discuss things like this, or as Frank likes to say, whine about things like this... Dave D. - Original Message - From: Cobra afreem...@live.com To: R/C Tank

Re: [TANKS] Re rule change proposal

2011-10-14 Thread Dave D.
Very cool Ryan, only mine has a turret!!! Thanks for sharing, Dave D. - Original Message - From: Ryan W. rpw...@hotmail.com To: Tank Guys rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 9:24 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re rule change proposal Shoe box battle ready SIR

Re: [TANKS] Re: Rules change proposal

2011-10-12 Thread Dave D.
So, I'll need a baseball bat as well as a tank...H. Right up my alley. Amen Steve!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: Steve Tyng To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 4:05 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re: Rules change proposal Frank's

Re: [TANKS] Re: Rules change proposal

2011-10-12 Thread Dave D.
be Clubs win, CLUBS WIN !!! Just a thought, Dave D. - Original Message - From: Dave D. To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 4:21 PM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: Rules change proposal So, I'll need a baseball bat as well as a tank...H. Right up my

Re: [TANKS] Re: Just a test

2011-10-05 Thread Dave D.
Hey Neil, How are your bridge building skills?!! Enough said... Dave D. - Original Message - From: neroc funkyne...@ntlworld.com To: R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 9:32 AM Subject: [TANKS] Re: Just a test Personally Im just

Re: [TANKS] Oct 29th Battle

2011-09-30 Thread Dave D.
Hey Mike, So I guess all my ballyhoo over tank size and such did make a small, but meaningful difference in the hobby. Best of luck on the new project and my hopes that we can do some splattering of paint someday in the not to distant future!! Dave D. - Original Message - From

Re: [TANKS] Re: I'll float this idea again...

2011-09-22 Thread Dave D.
gladly share whatever input I can to help in making this transition. Dave D. - Original Message - From: Frank Pittelli frank.pitte...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: I'll float this idea again... On 9/21

Re: [TANKS] Re: I'll float this idea again...

2011-09-22 Thread Dave D.
Message received... It's time to put my money where my mouth is... I guess I tend to over-think situations, could ya tell? I still stand by my basic premise...BUT I just have to get down to building, have fun making the tank, and go from there. Thanks all for your input. Dave D

Re: [TANKS] Re: The Secret to Neil's Success?

2011-09-21 Thread Dave D.
- Original Message - From: Steve Tyng To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 7:56 AM Subject: [TANKS] Re: The Secret to Neil's Success? Neil, These new Panzer II's coming out of Tri Pact have got me thinking of building a new smaller

[TANKS] I'll float this idea again...

2011-09-21 Thread Dave D.
day, I hope to be out on the field with you tankers, zipping around with my Polish 7TP---NOT !!. No, wait---that's right, it'll be a Carro Armato L3... sheesh!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: Steve Tyng To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 7:56

[TANKS] Oooops...

2011-09-21 Thread Dave D.
was only the 20 mm I stated in that same post. Yikes, I'd better run for cover!! Ciao (referencing my upcoming Carro Armato L3 build--LMAO) 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

[TANKS] One more thing...while I'm at it...

2011-09-21 Thread Dave D.
those Pittellis!! Tschüss, 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat

[TANKS] Derek's KV-2

2011-09-21 Thread Dave D.
building minds want to know!! So much for all my garble about going to micro tank sizes!! Thanks for sharing. 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

Re: [TANKS] Re: I'll float this idea again...

2011-09-21 Thread Dave D.
tanks... Dave D. PS... Oh yeah Steve, definitely going for the three foot rule on the Jagdkitty's build, if I do decide to build it... Plus I don't own a truck, so hauling issues come into play. Definitely a rule I'll keep for the Long Island R/C Tanker's Club. Thanks again for your

Re: [TANKS] Pz38(t) on PhotoBucket

2011-09-13 Thread Dave D.
Hey Bill, Thanks for the heads up on the recharging issues. That's a neat video, I love the way you made the runner for the other side of your tank. Great idea!! Yard looks great too, LOL, beats my weedpatch... Thanks for sharing. Dave D. - Original Message - From: Bill Byrnes

Re: [TANKS] Re: T078 Overhaul (new track)

2011-09-09 Thread Dave D.
Hey Neil, Funny, I thought I noticed that you still skid turn on grass, from your most recent video... It's gotta be a wonderful pleasure to be able to sit and ride in the the very vehicle you constucted. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Dave D. - Original Message - From: neroc

Re: [TANKS] Pz38(t) progress 1, or Building a really good tank just to shut Neil up

2011-09-03 Thread Dave D.
Lotto tickets!!! All the best on the Pz38(t) build... Dave D. - Original Message - From: Bill Byrnes To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 9:56 PM Subject: [TANKS] Pz38(t) progress 1, or Building a really good tank just to shut Neil up

Re: [TANKS] Re: T078

2011-08-27 Thread Dave D.
to be running, as the wind seems to have picked up, LOL!! Cheers, Dave D. - Original Message - From: neroc funkyne...@ntlworld.com To: R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 2:05 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re: T078 Thanks Dave but T078 hasnt been

Re: [TANKS] Re: T078

2011-08-27 Thread Dave D.
Thanks Ryan, we're keeping our fingers crossed... So far, just some rain, a more steady rain as of now. No wind yet (emphasis on YET...). Dave D. - Original Message - From: Ryan P. rpw...@hotmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 11:35 AM Subject

Re: [TANKS] Re: T078

2011-08-27 Thread Dave D.
the worst is supposed to occur Sunday morning... Needless to say, I won't be starting any tank building for the next thirty-six hours...hehe. Come On Irene -- now what was the name of that band... hm, oh yeah DMR, that's them... Cheers, Dave D. - Original Message - From: neroc

[TANKS] T078

2011-08-24 Thread Dave D.
someone to share some paint with... Cheers, 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 at http://groups.google.com

[TANKS] Pitting Pittelli vs Pittelli...

2011-08-24 Thread Dave D.
be the skill of the operator that decides the course of the battle, as Frank likes to put it... Anybody care to place some odds?... Here's to FTB!!--(family tank battling!!!) Dave D. -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat

Re: [TANKS] Welding question

2011-08-19 Thread Dave D.
little knowledge of the other systems... thus my gratitude. Anyhow, thanks again for the input. Dave D. - Original Message - From: SmithD smit...@myfairpoint.net To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 5:49 PM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Welding question It sounds

[TANKS] What does Bill Gates have to do with TANKS??

2011-08-19 Thread Dave D.
is an A+++ businessman and a B- software guy. But the former absolutely ensures that we'll always have to put up with the latter. I guess I'll stop now, thanks for putting up with my little rant session... Feel free to comment. Dave D. PS The funny thing is, is I amended the above piece abit, so I

[TANKS] 2011 Open House at the American Wartime Museum

2011-08-15 Thread Dave D.
Hey Joe, Just wanted to confirm that you're still having that demonstration at the upcoming Open House. Any idea how many of you tankers will be attending/demonstrating. Thanks for the update... Dave D. -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send

Re: [TANKS] Re: Greatest tank battles

2011-08-03 Thread Dave D.
I think you nailed it Steve, I've noticed the exact same thing, they spend a minute and a half rehashing the things covered just before the c-break. Some are still fun to watch though, and aren't as prone to this practice. RCTDD LIVES!!! Dave D. (Perhaps why I like the DD, as I'm D.D. hehe

Re: [TANKS] Re: Greatest tank battles

2011-08-03 Thread Dave D.
Hey Chase, Now you're cooking with FIRE, great idea!! Can I be the Director?!! I have some college film course experience... Okay, roll'em. Just practicing... Dave D. - Original Message - From: Chase Hargraves absolu...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent

Re: [TANKS] Re: Greatest tank battles

2011-08-03 Thread Dave D.
Ooops, I forgot the second C... RCTCDD LIVES!!! There, that's better... Dave D. - Original Message - From: Dave D. To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 12:36 PM Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: Greatest tank battles I think you nailed it Steve

Re: [TANKS] Re: World of Tanks

2011-08-02 Thread Dave D.
RC TANK COMBAT DD (Death and Destruction)... Very Morbid, I know... Dave D. - Original Message - From: Steve Tyng To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 3:25 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re: World of Tanks We need to come up with a cool and descriptive

Re: [TANKS] sortie into the Old Dominion

2011-07-20 Thread Dave D.
to that recent dust-up near Gettysburg, had a neice's confirmation not come into play... Hope to make that open house event down in Virginia, as Steve T. said, it's only a once a year event!! Thanks again, Dave D. - Original Message - From: Joe Sommer anvil...@comcast.net To: R/C Tank

Re: [TANKS] FW: Death by Phosphorous

2011-07-20 Thread Dave D.
Regardless of what it is or isn't... I just gotta say one thing... OUCH!!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: R Bottomley To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 4:16 PM Subject: [TANKS] FW: Death by Phosphorous  Read below

Re: [TANKS] FW: Death by Phosphorous

2011-07-20 Thread Dave D.
Hey Steve, I think you nailed it!! Even the narrator's voice sounds vaguely familiar. Sort of looks like something my brother-in-law detonated on the 4th of July!! I found some back up... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqb6fzjBItU Thanks for the enlightenment. Dave D. - Original

[TANKS] Funny Line...

2011-07-07 Thread Dave D.
!! 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat attachment: mad.gif

Re: [TANKS] Re: M88

2011-07-06 Thread Dave D.
the face of the road wheels would be to scale. It can be done, with a steady hand, sharp eye, and a bit of patience. Plus, the Hercules is a bit on the boxy side, which should make matters easier. If I can be of further assistance. let me know... Dave D. (gonna hopefully break aluminum soon

Re: [TANKS] What constitutes front for an SU-152?

2011-06-27 Thread Dave D.
rating). I would think that the amount of ammo the tank carried would dictate the number of paintballs it could have. But my common sense makes me realize, this is how you need to make it for playability purposes... Thanks for the clarification. Dave D. - Original Message - From: Frank

Re: [TANKS] What constitutes front for an SU-152?

2011-06-27 Thread Dave D.
the front of the tank, Frank. Hence my original question. Dave D. - Original Message - From: Frank Pittelli frank.pitte...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 10:03 AM Subject: Re: [TANKS] What constitutes front for an SU-152? One of the nice things

Re: [TANKS] What constitutes front for an SU-152?

2011-06-27 Thread Dave D.
And trust me Frank, as this was not the intention of my original question But I believe the French have a word for it, Touché!! Hehehe, Dave D. - Original Message - From: Frank Pittelli frank.pitte...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 10

Re: [TANKS] Re: Marder Progress

2011-06-19 Thread Dave D.
from ever starting a 1/3er... That big pond between us will also pose a bit of a problem in allowing us to ever share paint, but we can always be battling in spirit!! Keep Tanking!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: neroc funkyne...@ntlworld.com To: R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat

Re: [TANKS] Marder Progress

2011-06-18 Thread Dave D.
Hey Neil, You definitely put a new twist on skid steering!! Nice job on the Marder chassis. Dave D. - Original Message - From: neroc funkyne...@ntlworld.com To: R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 12:02 PM Subject: [TANKS] Marder Progress

Re: [TANKS] Video from MAG compound

2011-06-06 Thread Dave D.
I still find it amazing that you would never see the real version of this tank hopping up on it's tracks the way this scale model did (scene just after the screen door opens)... Anybody on realism? Dave D. - Original Message - From: John Pittelli jpl...@yahoo.com To: tank club

Re: [TANKS] Re: RC armored car steering setup?

2011-05-25 Thread Dave D.
Derek, I just read the post... Our thanks for your commitment to our country's security and well being. We sincerely hope that your mission goes as smoothly as possible and that you return safely upon it's completion. Dave Tina D. - Original Message - From: Derek Engelhaupt

Re: [TANKS] Secret pics from Severn Proving Grounds

2011-05-25 Thread Dave D.
and it seems to work. http://durafix.com/ Cheers, (to borrow a phrase from our across the pond bretheren) Dave D .- Original Message - From: John Pittelli jpl...@yahoo.com To: tank club rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 10:44 PM Subject: [TANKS] Secret pics

[TANKS] Serviceable Distances with a radio controller?...AND a pipe dream...

2011-05-02 Thread Dave D.
this may stretch the limits of the radio controller, as some channels will be needed to control the cameras. I guess it depends on how many channels you can get on a radio controller...??? Sounds pretty neat, I think... Anyhow... the dream continues!! Thanks, Dave D. PS... Oh yeah, Derek, I

[TANKS] What is Stall Current - Part 2

2011-05-01 Thread Dave D.
and if I decide to jump into the pool that is R/C tanks!! Thanks for your time and understanding, 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

[TANKS] Hey Derek..Thanks again!! And...

2011-05-01 Thread Dave D.
, if not...I figured I'd ask. Thanks again, 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 at http://groups.google.com

Re: [TANKS] Hey Derek..Thanks again!! And...

2011-05-01 Thread Dave D.
, can't wait to see a video showing the gun assembly!! Dave D. - Original Message - From: Dave D. To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 5:55 AM Subject: [TANKS] Hey Derek..Thanks again!! And... Many thanks for your input regarding stall current

Re: [TANKS] What is Stall Current - Part 2

2011-05-01 Thread Dave D.
I second that... great suggestion Guy... 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 at http://groups.google.com/group

[TANKS] What is STALL CURRENT?

2011-04-30 Thread Dave D.
in the tanks direction/momentum...? Anyhow, can someone let us less informed tank wanabies know how stall speed relates to a tank, and are there any dangers inherent in it, as I'm getting a sense that there may be this issue. Thanks for the EMF lesson, Dave D. -- You are currently subscribed

Re: [TANKS] Re: please help

2011-04-24 Thread Dave D.
this tank is going to be up against?? 22, shotgun, anything with gunpowder perhaps? Just curious. 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

Re: [TANKS] Re: Radio Mixing? / T-76 questions

2011-04-21 Thread Dave D.
quip... may I borrow it from time to time? Soon to be R/C tanker--I hope (the hardest step often is that first one), Dave D. - Original Message - From: Cobra afreem...@live.com To: R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 12:27 AM Subject: [TANKS

Re: [TANKS] Re: what is it?

2011-04-08 Thread Dave D.
I found it...well hidden... It's a Tank Benese...!!??? Some sort of experimental World War II German/Czech hybrid tank in some bizarre AA role. Thanks Chris for the riddle, so to speak... Dave D. Chris, Odyssey Slipways -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group

Re: [TANKS] Re: what is it?

2011-04-08 Thread Dave D.
Daylight Time, degeck...@optonline.net writes: I found it...well hidden... It's a Tank Benese...!!??? Some sort of experimental World War II German/Czech hybrid tank in some bizarre AA role. Thanks Chris for the riddle, so to speak... Dave D. uhm nope, just found something

[TANKS] New To R/C Tanks

2011-04-01 Thread Dave D.
, helpful hints in getting a club off the ground I would be be greatly appreciative of your response. Thanks for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dave D. -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat

<    1   2