Re: [TANKS] Rules and other things

The holes in the wheels could be for inserting something to dislodge mud or snow... You never know. Derek On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 7:40 AM, Michael Butts wrote: > Dave, > I was under that impression due to the models I had seen. Scale > modelers are really anal for the most part. Also because

Re: [TANKS] Re: An August UK battle date-

I did too...didn't see any pics... Derek On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 3:50 PM, wrote: > ** > did i miss something in this thread? > > Chris > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe, send em

Re: [TANKS] New

I think the Maus should be allowed... :) Always like it. Derek On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 10:35 AM, D wrote: > I think it is and thanks I'm from Saskatoon an grew up in moose jaw so > it's a small world > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 2012-08-16, at 8:34 AM, Aaron wrote: > > Welcome Dennis, and c

Re: [TANKS] Greetings from South Carolina

Assuming it's a ship battle since they know each other from that... Derek On Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 11:51 PM, wrote: > ** > In a message dated 8/15/2012 11:16:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > buttsakau...@gmail.com writes: > > I'll bring the Strv to the Labor Day battle. > > what battle? > > Chr

Re: [TANKS] New

Welcome...I just bought a 1/35 kit and scaled it up: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-35-DML-GERMAN-SUPERTANK-MAUS-6007-39-45-SERIES-SEALED-IN-BOX-/370639492847?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item564bd5d6ef#ht_1160wt_1396 Derek On Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 8:07 PM, D wrote: > Good day all , I just thought

Re: [TANKS] Greetings from South Carolina

Mike, Welcome. I love the way Russian tanks look. What I have done is buy a 1/35 scale model and scale all the measurements up to 1/6 or whatever scale you want: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-1-35-Scale-JS3-Stalin-Russian-Heavy-Tank-Kit-/170893427017?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27ca0ac149#h

Re: [TANKS] Re: 1/6 scale Parts Speicifically Tracks

I had a set of those tracks and sprockets I sold on Ebay a while back. They came from my defunct Viper Tiger that was destroyed falling off a shelf from about 5" up. They wouldn't be bad for a static model. Derek On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 3:32 PM, Saxondog wrote: > If interested in these tracks

Re: [TANKS] turret under construction

Looks nice. What scale is that? Derek On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 4:54 AM, Grant Stonnell wrote: > > Hay everyone, just thought i would drop in a pic of the progress on my > abrams, have started assembling the turret and sizing up barrels to get an > idea of proportions, am making the top of the t

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

That looks like a nice machine for the money... Derek On Thu, Aug 9, 2012 at 8:10 PM, Dave D. wrote: > ** > 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:*

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

I'm just using steel flat bar for my suspension arms with 1/2" carriage bolts. I cut a square hole in the steel and the square under the carriage bolt head interfaces with the square hole in the flat steel. The flat steel is a little less than 1/4" thick by 1.25" wide. Derek On Mon, Jul 30, 201

Re: [TANKS] Re: suspension design

Speaking of torsion bar suspension, anyone know how the simulated torsion bars are constructed on the 1/16 scale Tamiya type tanks? I've wondered if it would be possible to scale it up to our size tanks. I was able to rip my underwhelming suspension out of the KV-2 this weekend and put together a

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

Well, since the wife is gone this weekend I will try to get the tank moving so I can inspire you Neil. Just don't go blowin' me any kisses and we will be fine. :) Derek On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 9:46 AM, Neil Rochford wrote: > Its about time Tyng tech returned to the work bench. The newbies (and

Re: [TANKS] Re: suspension questions

Since I have been unable to fix the suspension on the KV-2, I have been seriously contemplating making it static just to get the tank complete. Derek On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 9:02 AM, Pete Arundel wrote: > I did manage a reasonable facsimile of the Vickers 'slow motion' > suspension as found on t

Re: [TANKS] Re: Turret ECS

Good to know. The turret on the KV-2 is very large and heavy so I'll just have to do some experimentation to figure out what the best voltage is to run it on for my application. At least it gives me the option of running it from 6V to 24V. Derek On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 9:36 PM, jvragu47 wrote:

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

Steve, I think he meant comparatively on that particular model tank. We all know about the Cromwell's superiority complex. :) I really need to get back to work on my KV-2... Derek On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 3:07 PM, TyngTech wrote: > "But you are right Derek, the gas models seem more robust." >

Re: [TANKS] Re: Turret ECS

Battery Elimination Circuit...provides power to your receiver typically instead of using an external battery pack to power it. Derek On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 2:39 PM, Aaron wrote: > Sorry, What is a BEC? > > > On Friday, July 20, 2012 7:29:18 AM UTC-7, TyngTech wrote: > >> The Scorpion Mini i

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

The gas powered one looks a lot more fun in the videos...:) Derek On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 9:09 PM, wgas gasser wrote: > Looks like these are Vantec model tanks > > http://www.fuyuanrc.com/en/detail.asp?id=17337 > > Quite a variety of Sherman Tanks for you Sherman lovers > > Regards > > Alex > >

Re: [TANKS] Re: Turret ECS

I have two of those motors like in the Navarone Gun. One is on the KV-2 and the other will be used in the future. Are you saying that the geared assembly and motor in the Navarone will work at 24V? I'm asking because I thought it was a 12V motor, but I could be wrong. Been a long time since I lo

Re: [TANKS] Re: Turret ECS

Oh, and a 1/4 scale servo for elevate. Derek On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 10:41 AM, Derek Engelhaupt wrote: > I'm using a Vantec RET411P single channel if I recall correctly. > > Derek > > > On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 8:28 AM, Doug Conn wrote: > >> I use the Dimension

Re: [TANKS] Re: Turret ECS

I'm using a Vantec RET411P single channel if I recall correctly. Derek On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 8:28 AM, Doug Conn wrote: > I use the Dimension Engineering 5A model for rotate and a ¼ scale servo > for elevate. No problems with either. > > ** ** > > **- **Doug > > ** ** > > *Fro

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

If it's the gearboxes by Iliya Cerjak, I have priced out the components minus the custom pieces that needed to be built. The cost was over $500 for the shafts, gears, spacers, etc. That was a couple of years ago so I'm sure the prices have gone up. An example of the gearbox is in this video: h

Re: [TANKS] Re: Hello from NZ

Hehehe...Pete is jealous of your equipment... :) I'd be scared if he starts winking at you. Derek On Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 4:34 PM, Pete Arundel wrote: > Oh shut up! I'm jealous enough of your equipment without you telling me > stuff like that! > > > On Tuesday, 3 July 2012 22:18:23 UTC+1, Grant

Re: [TANKS] Re: Desert One- AKA Kurt

He will be in my thoughts and hope he recovers swiftly. Derek On Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 3:44 AM, Neil Rochford wrote: > Heartbreaking news , Over the last few years I feel I have become friends > with these "tankers", people who although I may never meet, I share a bond > in this labour of love tha

Re: [TANKS] Hello from NZ

Looks like 1/6th. That suspension system is great. Wish I had it on my build... :) Derek On Sat, Jun 30, 2012 at 4:46 PM, wrote: > ** > i don't really use this one word, but > > That is just AWSOME!!! I love it! > > what scale is that? > > Chris > > -- > You are currently subscribed t

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

Oh, they also have the M36 Jackson available. Derek On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 5:08 PM, Derek Engelhaupt wrote: > Yes, you can get it with electric motors instead of gas. > > Derek > > > On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 4:42 PM, Kurt wrote: > >> Doesn't Fu yuan offe

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

Yes, you can get it with electric motors instead of gas. Derek On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 4:42 PM, Kurt wrote: > Doesn't Fu yuan offer the same tank in electric also ? > > Kurt > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jun 22, 2012, at 1:48 PM, pilo...@comcast.net wrote: > > found their main site >

Re: [TANKS] too cheap batteries?

No, not odd. By the time you buy enough of them to support one of our big tanks, you could have just bought a big battery. Derek On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 2:32 PM, Norman James wrote: > > I came across these in looking for some batteries: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rechargeable-Li-po-Battery-DC

Re: [TANKS] A Blast from the Past

RPK is an AK style machine gun. Derek On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 9:21 PM, Jean-Maxime Cyr St-Pierre < j-maxh...@hotmail.com> wrote: > MG 34 > > -- > Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:35:45 -0700 > From: jpl...@yahoo.com > > Subject: [TANKS] A Blast from the Past > To: rctankcom

Re: [TANKS] A Blast from the Past

RPG?...little skinny for that. I was going to say RPK. Derek On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 8:18 PM, wrote: > ** > In a message dated 6/19/2012 9:17:05 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > dwconn...@comcast.net writes: > > A prize will be given to the first person to correctly guess what I'm > holding in t

Re: [TANKS] Tracks arrived

Now if I can only get the suspension sorted, this thing will be ready for some movement on it's own. Oh, yeah. Need another battery since my batteries have sat so long while I was in Afghanistan that one of them is bad. Looking to go LiFePO4 though. I'm selling stuff on Ebay to generate the cas

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

I believe Armortec uses aluminum tracks, but I could be wrong. Gonna try out some table top chain that is all steel on my KV-2. Derek On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 6:26 PM, Ragresen wrote: > Steel Tracks? I am guessing you are using some of the Armortec ones? > > John P > > > On Tuesday, June 12, 20

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

Which is why I have some all steel tracks on the way. Texas has tons of stones too. I'll take some pics when I get them. Derek On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 2:52 PM, Kurt wrote: > Welcome , > I have T12 with intralox and I believe that between the weight, 120lbs, > and desert type gravel terrain, I

Re: [TANKS] Re: My first tank build

Neil, He just wants to "attach" a file. He has no reason to "attack" it. :) Derek On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 11:24 AM, Neil Rochford wrote: > If you click on "attack a file" it will attach any file you have in your > computer, pictures or otherwise. > Are you building this tank for paint ball co

Re: [TANKS] Moo

That's a mighty fine cow you got there Mr. Doug... :) Derek On Sat, Jun 9, 2012 at 11:37 PM, Doug Conn wrote: > Sure ! The week after that I’ll be printing out complete R/C Tanks ! > > ** ** > > *From:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto: > rctankcombat@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *K

Re: [TANKS] a few questions i meant to ask at Gettysburg

Why re-invent the wheel? The Brits just got done fully restoring a Tiger a few years ago so I'm sure that's why they sent it to them. That Tiger was shipped to the US from Britain in WW2 if I recall correctly to do ballistics testing. Aberdeen did a shell restoration of the Elephant (just did th

Re: [TANKS] Re: Err.....................Hi?

It's 1/16 scale. Derek On Sun, Jun 3, 2012 at 6:15 PM, Pete Arundel wrote: > So . . . just how big is that? :-) > > > On Sunday, 3 June 2012 14:21:06 UTC+1, karnevil wrote: >> >> Hello.I have just purchased a Heng Long Panzer IV. >> Not delivered yet. >> I am in Shotton,N.Wales.So what next? >

Re: [TANKS] Re: Twins final shakedown

Put them in their place Steve! :) Derek On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 9:09 AM, TyngTech wrote: > Mechanized Weeble's! > > Abominations wobble but they. don't fall down? > > > > On Monday, May 28, 2012 8:07:49 PM UTC-4, jvragu47 wrote: >> >> Five days to go, and the twins have there final s

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

I like the idea. Derek On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 1:26 PM, TyngTech wrote: > Aaron wrote: > > > I say we do allow certain prototype vehicles to be designated in this > > hobby. There are many examples of test vehicles that proved successful > > but never produced for one reson or another. > > I've

Re: [TANKS] tank lift?

I could use that for my motorcycle too... :) Derek On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 10:56 PM, Loren wrote: > http://www.harborfreight.com/high-position-motorcycle-lift-99887.html > > Might need a bit of work to do some tanks, but 2" should fit under > most with no problem. > > -- > You are currently sub

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

Or unarmed tracked APC's like the M113. http://www.rctankcombat.com/support-vehicles/SV016/ Kinda partial to that one...:) Derek On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 9:21 AM, Frank Pittelli wrote: > Might I suggest replacing "tanks" by "bull-dozers" and "cranes" for > educational purposes. Such vehicles pr

Re: [TANKS] Tanks, but no tanks

Sorry to hear that. What do you do for a living? Derek On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 1:19 PM, Bill Byrnes wrote: > I am bummed. I lost my job today, and I'll have to cancel my trip to > Gettysburg in June. If great things happen quickly, then I'll be glad to > come anyway, but you better sign me o

Re: [TANKS] Re: BCTS (Buck Cronk Track System)

Those M-01 motors pulled the 120lb. Sturmtiger and my 190lb. butt sitting on it. There is plenty of power IMO... Derek On Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 8:02 PM, Will wrote: > The problem I see is to much traction. Requiring to much power to turn on > grass. > > Will Montgomery > > On Saturday, April 21

Re: [TANKS] BCTS (Buck Cronk Track System)

Just keep in mind that you need to build the hull and see what fits or size the hull based on your motors. Some of the greatest solutions I devised in my head didn't pan out on the building table. Be realistic and prototype before committing things to expensive materials, Derek On Mon, Apr 23,

Re: [TANKS] BCTS (Buck Cronk Track System)

Oh, forgot to mention...any stick small enough to fit in between the track pads is gobbled up and spit out. Derek On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Derek Engelhaupt wrote: > I know even with the plastic pads on the same type of track as Guy, I've > only lost one plastic pad. That w

Re: [TANKS] BCTS (Buck Cronk Track System)

I know even with the plastic pads on the same type of track as Guy, I've only lost one plastic pad. That was due to a rivet failure, not failure of the plastic (1/8" ABS). Derek On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 9:32 AM, Buck Cronk wrote: > I thought maybe I would lay treadmill belt on the inside of the

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

sts. > >Frank P. > > On 4/20/2012 5:09 PM, Derek Engelhaupt wrote: > >> Whoops, I just implied that the powers that be >> are democratic in nature...please excuse the indiscretion... :) >> > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank

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

Or if the powers that be don't want to be the ones that make that decision as to which will be allowed, put it up to a vote from the group of designated tankers. Whoops, I just implied that the powers that be are democratic in nature...please excuse the indiscretion... :) Disclaimer: th

Re: [TANKS] cheap paintball gun

I got a used Spyder Compact off Ebay for about that price. Sorry, don't know anything about that particular gun. Derek On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 8:30 AM, HV wrote: > I see that Zephyr Paintball has a "JT USA Cybrid" gun available for > $37.95. Anybody have opinions about this kind of low end mar

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

LOL On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 12:02 AM, Kurt wrote: > Hey that's only about 1300 miles away for Aaron and me. > > Sent from my iPad > > On Apr 19, 2012, at 9:49 PM, Derek Engelhaupt wrote: > > The church near my house the we go to has tons of land. If people wanted

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

The church near my house the we go to has tons of land. If people wanted to come to Austin for a battle...I would be willing to host. :) Derek On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 11:43 PM, Kurt wrote: > Aaron, > > The rctankcombat rules only apply if you want to battle with those who > ascribe to them. >

[TANKS] IFI Victor 883s for sale on Ebay

Ebay find. The guy is selling two of them. They didn't sell the first time he listed them so the price was lowered. No affiliation with the seller. For $50/per controller, that's a great price. Even at the BIN price, it's half off. I would buy them myself and just store them, but after buying

Re: [TANKS] Motor swap anyone?

You can run that 36V motor at 24V or even 12V with no issues. It will just run slower and lower amount of torque. Do some testing first before dumping it. 1/3 the voltage will give you 1/3 the RPMs. Of course that is also, 1/3 the torque theoretically. Derek On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 9:49 AM, N

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

Too bad that one is truly fictitious. No way it would even move with one drive sprocket. It would shear the teeth off of it before moving an inch It has been discussed here before. Derek On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 5:33 PM, Buck Cronk wrote: > The KV-VI Behemoth would suit my purposes! I r

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

Unsubscribe from this mailing-list On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 4:53 PM, Timothy Hayes wrote: > hey y'all, > How do I get off the email list. I changed my email, but I guess it > changed with my google account. I'd like to be taken off the list. > Thanks, > Tim > > *From:* Aaron > *To:* R/C Tank

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

I've often thought the same thing Aaron...just giving you crap about WOT. BTW, if you ever see "nitzerebbhead" in a room...that's me. Derek WOT - M4A2E8, KV-2, IS, KV-1S, Grille, Tetrarch, and BGR (or whatever that Frenchie tank is) On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 11:06 PM, Aaron wrote: > Yes indeed I

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

I would build a Soviet Object 704...that thing just looks awesome. Derek On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 9:15 PM, Buck wrote: > I just have to reply to this. I believe there could be some leniency > concerning the prototype vehicles spoken of that never were built, but if > you have them you may as wel

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

And Aaron is asking because he's been spending too much time on World of Tanks and not time building tanks... :) I have the same problem sometimes. Derek On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 4:32 PM, Guy Gregoire wrote: > Hi, I would also like to see prototypes allowed for the hobby, as after > all its jus

Re: [TANKS] Re: Drive Motors

These are them: http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-Volt-350-Watt-Motor-Gear-Reduction-Razor-Dirt-Quad-Scooter-24V-350W-/330614848105?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cfa2e3a69&vxp=mtr#ht_500wt_1180 Like I said though you might find cheaper motors, but if you have to gear them up or down or cre

Re: [TANKS] Re: Drive Motors

8:43 AM, Buck Cronk wrote: > so, gear them back up... they're plenty powerful. I just looked at > T081... he used ATV starter motors for his tank, and at 12v it ran too > fast. He had to run it on 6v to go slow enough... sounds like a > definite motor possibility. > > On 4

Re: [TANKS] Re: Drive Motors

There is nothing wrong with using wheel chair motors. The issues are that they are very heavy in most cases and geared to run very slow (like 100-150RPM). Most of our tanks run on the rule of 4's...or something similar. *Joe's rule of 4's * *I recommend the *Rule* of *Fours* * *>4 inch

Re: [TANKS] 1:1 scale models at Fort Meade, MD

" of the Vietnam War, sort of > like the Jeeps in WWII. Very useful, cool vehicle. > > On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 4:10 PM, Derek Engelhaupt wrote: > >> I went to Meade High School and lived on the base for a time. Didn't >> even know there was a museum on base... &g

Re: [TANKS] 1:1 scale models at Fort Meade, MD

I went to Meade High School and lived on the base for a time. Didn't even know there was a museum on base... Derek On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 12:58 PM, Stu wrote: > Fort George G Meade Museum > 4674 Griffin Ave > Fort Meade, MD 20755 > > Outside: > M113 Personnel Carrier > http://www.ftmeade.

Re: [TANKS] Re: Suspension problem

of the stiffness required. > >Frank P. > > > On 4/4/2012 7:23 PM, Derek Engelhaupt wrote: > >> Does anyone have any idea what the pound rating is of the springs they >> use or how to calculate it? I believe some of the springs I have are >> rated for 18lbs, but tha

Re: [TANKS] Re: Suspension problem

Does anyone have any idea what the pound rating is of the springs they use or how to calculate it? I believe some of the springs I have are rated for 18lbs, but that is way too little. Derek On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 6:01 PM, Buck Cronk wrote: > How stiff? trampoline springs? that might be what

[TANKS] Suspension problem

I've been dreading working on the KV-2 suspension. Once I have that fixed the tank can have power applied, but the problem is actually gathering the motivation to tackle the problem. The suspension as it is will hold the tank up, but once the suspension is compressed it won't rebound. It's mainl

Re: [TANKS] Re: Cromwell Tank

I have been seriously considering building a Churchill. It has the same turret as the Cromwell in certain variants. Of course that's after I get off my butt and finish the M113 and the KV-2...:) Just bought a motorcycle last weekend so I've been working on it instead. Derek On Wed, Apr 4, 2012

Re: [TANKS] Re: Cromwell Tank

Steve was trying to deter you from another Cromwell because he wants to have the only one...LOL. Derek On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 7:49 PM, Buck Cronk wrote: > I like how the Cromwell looks and how some variants performed in combat. I > have plans from thedecoy.org for a 1:6 Cromwell. I don't plan

Re: [TANKS] Re: Post Detailed Instructions About Turret Rotation and Gun Elevation Here!

http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?cat=1,250,43298,43316&p=44014 These Lazy Susans don't look like you would have an issue with side loading them. Pretty hefty looking. Looks like the 9" can support up to 110lbs. Derek On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 11:18 AM, Aaron wrote: > Thats cool, wh

Re: [TANKS] Motor cooling

Muffin fan = same type in computers On Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 10:27 PM, wrote: > ** > In a message dated 3/25/2012 8:10:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > bb_ho...@yahoo.com writes: > > Does anyone ever have problems with motors overheating? I burned up my > drive motors during a long hard driving

Re: [TANKS] Re: New Member

For that price, I just buy a 1:35 scale model from Ebay or a hobby store and scale up the measurements to 1/6. Then I sell the model on Ebay when I'm done. Derek On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 12:35 PM, Stu wrote: > > > On Mar 9, 7:38 pm, Buck wrote: > > ...I also need ideas for the turret. I've cut

Re: [TANKS] Re: Gettysburg, Pa

Take out those frustrations on the battle field!!! Derek On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 11:37 PM, Kurt wrote: > Ah, no worries... The voices told me where they were hiding > > Now, where's this battle thing ? > > Truk > .B.A.C.S > > ecnailla eht evil gnol > > Sent from my iPad > > On Mar 12, 2

Re: [TANKS] " What If " tanks

A Maus or an E-100 would be on my list. Derek On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 11:07 AM, Aaron wrote: > The rules of our hobby only allow the building of tanks that made it > past the prototype phase and into active service. But what if we could > build any AFV that made it out of the military's R&D sho

Re: [TANKS] Re: how wide is your tank?

I'm sure the KV is at least 20" On Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 10:23 PM, Aaron wrote: > T076 Easy 8 Sherman is 19 inches wide. (and 19 high, 37 long) > > Aaron F > SCAB > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com

Re: [TANKS] Re: Handy Armor Thickness Calculator

Which is why I stated I didn't want to start a debate over it, but Steve sucked me in... :) I like Steve's idea, but I kinda like the 1/6th scale rule. Just so the sizes of the tanks are fairly relative to each other. That's just me though. Derek On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 9:40 AM, TyngTech wrote

Re: [TANKS] Handy Armor Thickness Calculator

> everyone to register their opinion. Should be some lively Saturday evening > discussions during the cookout. > >Frank "Debates Are Fun" Pittelli > > > On 3/6/2012 12:01 PM, Derek Engelhaupt wrote: > >> Not to start a heated debate, but do the rule

Re: [TANKS] Handy Armor Thickness Calculator

Not to start a heated debate, but do the rules allow for such a calculation? As I interpret them (and I could be wrong), there is no clause that says what the functional thickness of the armor is based on angle. The rule is vague in that it states, 1. Each asset will be given a *defensive rat

Re: [TANKS]

While I'm home this weekend, I could take a pic of my Vantec wiring on my M113. Mine is a RDFR38D. I added a custom muffin fan enclosure to it because it didn't come with a cover. Derek On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 7:50 PM, Andric Hays wrote: > Well, cool i took care of that. Is 12awg good? As for

Re: [TANKS] Re: testing electrical systems day 2

Vantec has a repair service. Not sure what it costs, but I have a small Vantec RET ESC I need to send in for repair. It won't reverse. The RDFR 23 is kinda small on amps, but it should be fine if you were using breakers or fuses? When I wire up an ESC, I always put a fuse or a breaker inline be

Re: [TANKS] Re: Tankfest 2012

Who knows, now that I'm back in the states I might be able to attend if I had enough notice. That would mean I would need to start finishing my tanks Derek On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 2:18 PM, Mike Mangus wrote: > If given the choice between those two dates, May 12th'ish would work > wonderfu

Re: [TANKS] electronic switches

Oh, and I replaced the toggle switch on my Spektrum DX6 radio with a momentary push button switch. Derek On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 11:53 AM, Derek Engelhaupt wrote: > My turret rotation uses a speed controller to control it. The trigger on > my marker is simply a micro servo that actu

Re: [TANKS] electronic switches

My turret rotation uses a speed controller to control it. The trigger on my marker is simply a micro servo that actuates a micro NO (normally off) toggle switch which in turn applies power to the door lock actuator. Works good. Derek On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 11:41 AM, Gary Warren wrote: > On 1

Re: [TANKS] Re: My König and Ferdinand 1:6

I like it. Looks nice. What kind of speed controllers are you using for the primary drive motors? Derek On Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 8:07 AM, Francisco Garcia Melero wrote: > Good morning, I finally ended Königtiger. some photos of the animal over: > > http://imageshack.us/g/835/dsc03259m.jpg/ > >

Re: [TANKS] Support Vehicle SV017 Designated

Part that Stu out...I made like $350 on mine parted out Derek On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 10:02 PM, Kurt wrote: > Thanks Doug. Only credit I can take is holding on to it for past few years > even tho the electronics sucked. > Just like I still have a 21st Century Stuart tank that runs but is ne

Re: [TANKS] Support Vehicle SV017 Designated

But that wasn't a hint or anything. :) Derek On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 12:16 PM, Kurt wrote: > Thank you Now if only a couple others would get their projects > done.. > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jan 17, 2012, at 8:38 AM, Mike Mangus wrote: > > Very nice and grats! > > Mike > > *Fr

[TANKS] Vantec on Ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110809306491&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 No association with seller. I have one of these in my M113. Works great. Derek -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googleg

Re: [TANKS] Still kickin

I'll update my location from Minnesota to Texas when I get home for good (site is blocked by our Fortigate). One day left in Afghanistan!!! Derek On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 4:51 AM, Gary Warren wrote: > I'm up in Idaho, with a half built T34-85.. If I'd get off my butt, it > wouldn't take much t

Re: [TANKS] modern tanks, fabricated parts

As I see it, there are very few folks that produce 1/6th modern parts. Personally with the economy the way it is, hobbies will take a back seat to providing for the family. I don't see anyone producing parts for a 1/6th Abrams, M113, Bradley, or Soviet tanks. You could start by producing parts fo

Re: [TANKS] Re: Tiger Day 3-31-12

Too bad I'll be passing through London on Monday instead of in a couple of months. Derek On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 12:39 AM, Pete Arundel wrote: > It's tempting . . . I'll have to see if I'm on call that weekend. If I'm > not then I'm up for it. > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tan

Re: [TANKS] Re: Still kickin

It is really looking good. Derek On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 8:02 PM, Fred Thomson wrote: > > Hi Chris, > Happy New Year and that Stug is looking really good. > > Cheers, > Fred > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@goog

Re: [TANKS] Merry Christmas

A Merry Christmas to all of you from Afghanistan... My present is that I'm leaving here on January 9th and starting work in Ft. Worth on the 20th... Derek On Fri, Dec 23, 2011 at 8:41 PM, Fred Thomson wrote: > I would like to take a moment and wish everyone a safe, Merry > Christmas and a Happy

Re: [TANKS] Re: getting close

With the 350W motors, I was able to sit on the Sturmtiger and it was still able to do neutral turns on pavement. It weighs about 120lbs. and I'm about 180. It handled the 300lbs. no problem. Derek On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 3:02 AM, Ben Holko wrote: > 350w is plenty. I had 350w M01 motors in T06

Re: [TANKS] Re: getting close

Just a word of caution...I'm using the IFI Victor ESCs rated at 60A for my 350W geared M01 motors. Probably the same type of motor you are using. I had a 30A fuse on the motors inline and I did blow that fuse once on the Sturmtiger when I pushed the tracks into a stall and kept gunning the motors

Re: [TANKS] Bofors gun restoration

Yes they are considered destructive devices and no they are not impossible to own. It depends on your state laws. Minnesota law forbid them even with an NFA tax stamp. Texas allows ownership of them with the proper NFA paperwork and tax stamp. The same goes for short barreled shotguns, short ba

Re: [TANKS] Re: Sdkfz 250 8 Neu halftrack

I use the 450W version of that motor. Work great on my M113. I am also using them on my not running yet, KV-2. Derek On 11/21/11, Forlorn Foundry wrote: > I just ordered the gears for the differential and aluminum to rebuild > the lower hull. > > I have never built a differential before so we

Re: [TANKS] Re: affordable, reliable RC unit

I would say at the minimum 5. One for the left track, one for the right track, one for elevation, one for traverse, and one for fire Derek On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 7:33 AM, MaleRN wrote: > How many channels is ideal for an RC Tank? So basicly how many are > most using for there tanks? My pr

Re: [TANKS] affordable, reliable RC unit

Both my DX6 and DX5e are great radios. Get the BR6000 receiver. It shuts down when signal is lost. The AR6000 keeps the last signal it received and holds it. Bad if that was pulling the trigger of your marker Good if you are flying Derek On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 7:17 PM, Frank Pittell

Re: [TANKS] Any Help Appreciated

I had (don't remember if I still have them) a pair of wheelchair motors. I decided against them because I would've had to make a rather complicated mount or gearing up on them to get them at the right speed for a tank. Plus they were heavy as hell. All of the normal speed controllers that we men

Re: [TANKS] Bicycle chain size

The base pitch is 40. I use 41 chain for my drive train mated with a 41 pitch sprocket on the drive shaft and I think the M01 type geared motors use a 42 pitch sprocket. Now, the difference is the width of the rollers on the chain. That's where the 41 and 42 come into play. They are both 40 pit

Re: [TANKS] 3' or 1:7 or 1:6?

I build all of mine to 1/6 scale for continuity sake and for any accessories I want to purchase for them. 1/6 stuff is widely available. So at 1/6th, the Sturmtiger is about 42" long and about 110lbs., the KV-2 is around 48" long and will probably be around 130lbs., the M113 is about 30" long and

Re: [TANKS] Saw blade recommendations

And I wear gloves...sensitive little Network Engineer hands... :) Derek On Sat, Nov 12, 2011 at 12:05 PM, Ben Holko wrote: > I cut a lot of al when building T067. I used my mitre saw with a blade > made fur cutting aluminium. Worked great, makes a hell of a mess though > with tiny bits of al a

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