Very, cool, Mr Tyng. Sometimes I wish I had the time and tools to actually
do something in this hobby rather than just think about it :-)
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 8:46:10 PM UTC+1, TyngTech wrote:
>
> Here's a really cheap 43amp ESC option I've been testing. It's a $9 Vex
> ESC driving a $
I didn't worry about dual motors or mixing, Frank, as most RC systems can
be programmed to mix throttle and steering functions.
There seems to be a shortage of good, high power ESCs in the UK. The only
affordable ESCs available are the dual motor sabretooths (25 and 60 amp
units). They're simpl
Would it be possible to control a SSR via a low power, relatively cheap,
reversible ESC connected using a Y-harness to a servo operated micro-switch
to control direction?
The primary motors speed would be controlled by the SSC proportionate to
the output of the low output Speed controller whils
Spotted an advert while I was browsing another forum and, when clicked, the
following popped up;
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__53908__T_Rex_Metal_Robot_Tank_Chassis_1pc_.html?gclid=CNeKwpHGqsUCFajHtAodUjEAGg
Look like someone is subbing out Tiger tracks and sprockets to me!
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Spotted this on
Ebay;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/electric-motor-and-dual-clutch-robotics-/291215161916?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item43cdc6ba3c
Not much detail on the listing but a single motor with dual output pulleys
with electric clutches could make for a compact, but r
Are you planning on visiting anywhere other than London?
On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 7:57:29 PM UTC+1, TyngTech wrote:
>
> Okay you Redcoats, I've been talking about this trip for years and it's
> finally happening. The wife and I will be visiting London this September
> arriving on the 4th an
Nice CMP - can't tell if it's Chevy or Ford without seeing the axles ;-)
On Wednesday, July 23, 2014 9:35:49 AM UTC+1, odyssey...@aol.com wrote:
>
> just came across another really basic truck - this one has some sort of
> suspension (also really basic). this one was found here:
> http://www.a
That's not much of a threat - it leaves the 90% free to destroy you . . .
On Monday, March 31, 2014 12:50:27 AM UTC+1, Frank Pittelli wrote:
>
> The improved accuracy of Tri-Pact elevate and rotate systems means that
> there is only one last hurdle towards the goal of extreme accuracy ...
> fi
Not sure if this stuff is any good for tracks but this chap on ebay has
ten unopened boxes of 3 metres each going at a tenner plus an 8 foot long
extra bit (that's the bit in the link. It's out of the box so you can see
it)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8-ft-length-Rexnord-Table-Top-Chain-Conveyor
Should be fun - just as soon as you manage to make magnetic gelatine . . .
On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 1:12:52 AM UTC, jvragu47 wrote:
>
>
>
> Herr General Oberst,
>
>Per your instructions on increasing the efficiency of
> FA003. Given that R&D has already revamped the elevate
Remember that Lili Marlene is acceptable to both British and German tankers
. . . :-)
On Monday, February 17, 2014 5:07:41 PM UTC, Loic atFOA wrote:
>
> Oberst Johann PLEASE SEND ME MORE MUSIK! My email is
> lo...@fieldofarmortanks.com
>
> This is GREAT! I'm also looking for American music
Armoured car frontal immunity gets a thumbs up from me but as for the rest?
I shall forebear to comment . . .
On Monday, February 10, 2014 9:51:57 PM UTC, TyngTech wrote:
>
> "At the recent Tank Expo held in Annapolis, a Rules Committee was
> convened to discuss a number of proposals, with the f
And fish and chip shops . . . I know my way around the Wakefield area but
am quite happy to visit anywhere, really . . .
On Monday, January 27, 2014 10:36:06 PM UTC, neroc1 wrote:
>
> We are lucky enough to share the planet with a fine fellow called Peter
> Arundle, a colorful character ( no st
Tippman 68 special.
https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1599288_10151949574822545_899606568_o.jpg
https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/1599565_10151949574802545_675838277_o.jpg
It's huge compared to modern guns but it's rearkably accurate (14" solid
brass barrel) and ut
Makes sense if you have the HPA kit already but tanks don't fire at
multiple-balls-per-second rates so I can't imagine freezing being a problem
unless you really screw up your installation.
To put my paintballing experience in context, I still use an inline
blow-back gun that has no external a
There are some simple ways to alleviate many of the drawbacks of Co2. An
anti-syphon tube in your bottle will stop your gun sucking liquid Co2 but
it needs to be set up correctly according to how the bottle is fixed in the
tank. This will stop your gun freezing in all but the coldest weather. Th
M3 half-track by the looks of it. Be interested to see how you do the
tracks.
On Thursday, January 2, 2014 10:02:19 PM UTC, morrdubay wrote:
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151680521777544&type=1&l=4cd4e5be30
>
> added a few more pics anyone guess what the last 4 pics are
>
>
-
When it comes to reliable feeds in my experience it's hard to beat the
system Neil uses in T051. It has proven to jam very rarely.
http://www.rctankcombat.com/tanks/T051/005-large.jpg
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Mmmm . . . oscillating . . .
On Nov 18, 11:51 am, Steve Tyng wrote:
> Great video!
>
> Thought that was a French tank at first but it's a Steyr SK 105
> Kurassier. It's only half French with the turret off of the AMX-13
> light tank.
>
> http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/sk-105.htm
>
>
Brits in the forum are all mischievous and with a
> > great sense of humour, so something like that would be something to expect.
> > Turn teh lights on Peter.
>
> > Chrys
>
> > - Original Message -
> > From: "Pureteenlard"
> > To: "R/C
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Pureteenlard"
> To: "R/C Tank Combat"
> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 11:47 PM
> Subject: [TANKS] Re: next UK battle
>
> > Chrys, I'm hurt that you could think such a thing!
>
> > On Nov 16
rolling on its own, and therefore it is not a rolling chassis
> (It is like my 150 mls Soda cans that convert scale 1:8 to 1:6th, but at
> least I confessed within hours I cheated!)
>
> Chrys
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -
> From: "Pureteenlard"
>
hat Nurse Nellie will be attending in person!
>
> Phil
>
> On Nov 15, 9:04 pm, Pureteenlard wrote:
>
>
>
> > Yes, Neil, my friend Richie does want to use the Marder if he can and
> > as for the Valentine, it's a rolling chassis that needs some final
> > bod
Yes, Neil, my friend Richie does want to use the Marder if he can and
as for the Valentine, it's a rolling chassis that needs some final
bodywork, mud guards and painting. Everything works!
http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/puretee
I have proof that the Valentine is a rolling chassis - just not very
good proof . . .
http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://
vid156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/pureteenlard/DSCF1536.flv">
It's dark when I get home from work these days so you'll have to wait
a
Just a couple of points, one from experience and the other from what
I've read. Firstly the .40 (10mm) paintballs fired by Phil's Locust
ricochet more often and make a much less obvious splat on a tank than
a .68 calibre ball. They are also a lot less easy to see in flight
which makes correcting y
My favourite? The original, prototype Covenanter. As designed, the
Covenanter was a great tank. Sloped, welded armour, low profile, high
speed and the best armour piercing weapon in the western world. By the
time it entered production it had been compromised by being forced to
use rivetted constru
By 'you lot', I really mean Neil . . .
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Well that's the last time I share my progress with you lot.
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I have the the 5 channel version and, like Derek says, it's a good bit
of kit. He's also right about changing the receiver. The aircraft type
that came with my set had the unfortunate feature of cycling the
controls on being powered up. This resulted, if the marker was cocked,
of the tank firing a
The thing I noticed most about our War in the Woods was that the
change of terrain from our usual billiard table playing field to
rough, leafy, ivy strewn woodland made the little Locust far more
effective than usual. Shorter ranges made it's small calibre gun
useful and it's hinge type tracks cop
over-volt my motors to 18v - still comfortable for my ESC. The motors
have ducted cooling fans and the ESC has it's own cooling fan too.
On Oct 5, 1:32 am, Frank Pittelli wrote:
> Pureteenlard wrote:
> > I need to know because my speed controller is rated well above 15 amps
>
Thank you, gentlemen. The best advice seems to be 'try it and see'
with the proviso that a cooling fan wouldn't be a bad idea.
My speed controller is comfortably over-rated at 12 volts so I may
give the motors a spin at 18v and see how things go.
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Ah, that's the point. If the POWER goes up proportionately to the
VOLTAGE then the CURRENT won't change - 180w motor at 12v would, if
the power goes up in proportion to the voltage, at 18v become a 270w
motor but the current would remain at 15a.
I need to know because my speed controller is rated
Despite qualifications in Electronics I have no idea what happens when
you over-volt an electric motor. My motors are 12v, 180w units which
will pull about 15 amps under normal circumstances. Now, if I over-
volt them to, say, 18v, then what is going to happen to the power
output (I would guess it
Well I'm sure that Neil would see it as just a very BIG target!
On Sep 26, 8:47 pm, Derek Engelhaupt wrote:
> I do believe I heard the powers that be say if someone had the gumption to
> build one
> that they would allow it. ;) But don't quote me on that. I would vote for
> allowing it, if
>
Alright, I give you this one . . . :-)
On Sep 17, 9:22 pm, Frank Pittelli wrote:
> Pureteenlard wrote:
> > Err . . Frank? That link says it can't be done. It says, as the FVRDE
> > found, that to weld steel to aluminium you have to actually weld them
> > to a third m
Err . . Frank? That link says it can't be done. It says, as the FVRDE
found, that to weld steel to aluminium you have to actually weld them
to a third metal that they will accept a weld to both aluminium and
steel. FVRDE used stainless steel for this. The other solution in you
linked page is a te
Can't be done - if you believe the Fighting Vehicle Research and
Development Establishment (FVRDE). They had to sandwich a stainless
steel fillet between the Aluminium and the steel.
http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/7413/fv4601_mbt80.html
Can't imagine what they'd been smoking when the
Simple hull shap and tall turret = Challenger.
http://www.wwiivehicles.com/unitedkingdom/cruiser/mk-viii-a30.asp
of course it is box of frogs ugly. . .
The tank destroyer version, Avenger, is prettier but has an open
topped turret.
http://military.sakura.ne.jp/army/uk/avenger.jpg
As for the s
Shouldn't be a problem, Phil
On Aug 28, 5:54 pm, Phil wrote:
> I'd pencilled this in for next weekend 5-6 September here in Surrey.
> Can you indicate if you are able to come? I was planning a timetable
> similar to the Summer War in Chelmsford, ie set-up 11am; battles
> afternoon; BBQ evening h
Plastic pipes can support a lot of weight - at least 65 tones in this
case;
http://www.pearson-eng.com/products/viewProduct.aspx?id=12&type=m
On Aug 6, 8:03 pm, Derek Engelhaupt wrote:
> Well, my track pads are a little under 1/4" ABS plastic. The aluminum
> rivets have failed before any of
Tyng
http://www.rctankcombat.com/archive/2005-03/msg00082.html
Well I'm inspired and I've come up with this;
http://s156.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/pureteenlard/slowmotion.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1
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Shhh! Quiet - or Neil will hear you . . .
As a joiner he has views on MDF and they aren't favourable.
mind you, if you can build a car out of it I should think that a model
tank would be no problem
http://www.locust.org.uk/about/brochures/wrv/index.htm
On Aug 5, 1:15 am, "Ben Holko" wrote:
> W
Zzz..
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> Pete and his Valentine. When will he finish it?
Never?
Might break it to build something else.
Might sell it for parts.
Might burn it on a pyre dedicated to some strange, pagan god.
Really the options are limitless.
On Jul 6, 2:04 pm, Chris Malton wrote:
>
> Chris "T-5 days and counting"
Fennek, Chris.
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/fennek/
On Jun 27, 4:55 am, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote:
> what was the armored car there?
>
> Chris,
> _Odyssey Slipways_ (http://hometown.aol.com/odysseyslipways/index.html)
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A secret new 1/6th scale Tiger I perhaps?
BTW, what's the MICV? Is it a CV9035?
On Jun 25, 10:10 pm, Marc wrote:
> Yesterday we (the r/c tank club) were invited to join the family day
> of the Dutch army armour workshop, to show our tanks. There was plenty
> of tank fun: tank and armoured car r
Please don't dilute the sensible nature of the vast majority of the
posts on this board with corporate bollocks.
Thanks,
Pete (I fed a caterpillar on privet today)
On Jun 18, 5:24 pm, Jason R Schafer wrote:
> Caterpillar is a registered trade mark. Please refer to the products as
> treads/trac
I shall be there with a Valentine - hopefully a mobile Valentine - and
possibly a supply vehicle or conceivably two (but don'y hold your
breath)
Pete.
On Jun 8, 10:35 pm, Chris Malton wrote:
> To all UK battlers,
> You are now being made aware that a battle will take place on July
> 11
On the US side I doubt that anything but Shermans and Sherman DD's
were used in the initial assault with Stuarts coming later with the
recce units.
The British used Sherman DD's, Churchills of various types, the Royal
Marine armoured support group used 95mm howitzer armed Centaurs and a
few Tetrar
You could always build one of these instead;
http://www.missing-lynx.com/gallery/britain/jpmpheasant-1.jpg
A bit more potent when it comes to killing tanks.
Pete.
On Jun 3, 9:09 pm, Steve Tyng wrote:
> Doug wrote:
> > Are you planning to build an artillery piece and not a tank, Steve ?
>
> I'
I wanted one myself and culdn't find anything better than this;
http://www.daswolf.co.uk/25pounder
Not much help.
What you need is to find a 1/35th Tamiya model cheap on E-bay. . .
Pete.
On Jun 3, 6:11 pm, Steve Tyng wrote:
> Does anybody have a scale drawing of the British 25-pounder Field
Hmmm . . . Huge target, thin armour, poor field of fire.
Nope. Never thought about building one.
It would look impressive as it trundled back to base though.
Pete.
On May 24, 4:47 am, Jason R Schafer wrote:
> Anybody think about building the
> Karl?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%B6rser_Ka
I have all the suspension parts (including the recently re-drilled
walking beams) plus all bolts, nuts, bearings and wheels required. I
do NOT have the front axle or the two hubs for the drive sprockets.
I'll have to nip down and find out what my engineering friends are up
to on that one. As you k
Well I got your message too, Chris . . .
On May 8, 6:11 pm, Chris Malton wrote:
> Thanks Neil - I'd come to that conclusion earlier, but thanks for
> clarifying.
>
> Perhaps I'll start sending messages in code Top Secret memos. Hmm,
> perhaps try this: J hpu zpvs nfttbhf
>
> Trust me, the
If it was external three pair then it comes with an integral stay-wire
that is very stiff, strong and, depending how you cut it, sharp.
And talking of telephone wire, might I suggest that you never strip
jumpers with your teeth since ring current will smart. Take it from
me, you only do THAT once
> *How CAN you stab yourself with a telephone wire?
Dunno, but I have injured myself in some pretty stupid ways. I once
cut my tongue whilst licking an envelope that I then found out was one
of those self-sealing jobs that don't need licking - indeed they won't
stick after being licked so I then
>better than mine can shoot at there’s.
Not there's, Neil . . .
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D'oh!
That'll teach me for having a certain catalogue sitting on my
desk . . .
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/default.asp?cls=MSPORT
On May 6, 4:09 pm, Frank Pittelli wrote:
> Pureteenlard wrote:
>
> >> You're, not your, Mr. Tyng
> >>
> >>
rules are set in stone and nobody will cry
foul if you change rules to suit your particular group of tank
battlers.
Pete.
On May 6, 12:39 pm, Pureteenlard wrote:
> > Build an asset if your so inclined, come to some of the battles,
>
> > Steve Tyng
>
> You're, not your
>
> Build an asset if your so inclined, come to some of the battles,
>
> Steve Tyng
You're, not your, Mr. Tyng
I'm not for realism in this sport (or we'd all have to wear helmets
that restrict vision to a 3x1 slit) but I think I must insist on
correct spelling and grammar . . .
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the vehicles are
> completed with live-ammunition machine guns and other seemingly
> ordinary objects that are transformed into powerful weapons.
Well there we have the fundamental difference between the US and the
UK. Here in britain a machinegun is never considered an ordinary
object but is act
Well, Phil, if you want to make it a two day even I'll come early and
give you a hand to clear some undergrowth. Just say the word.
Pete.
On Apr 29, 2:14 pm, Phil wrote:
> I took the tank round to the possible site yesterday. Here is my
> report:
>
> http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff13/sas
The location is;
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=back+lane++brereton+cw11+1rl&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=uk&ei=eSL2SZW3EcWx-Qb03LmrDw&ll=53.182051,-2.349422&spn=0.003028,0.010943&t=h&z=17
The site is in that small wood.
The reason that friday is looking like the likely day for any battle
is that t
I assume you're all getting worked up about this;
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4048371.stm
As usual it's not anywhere near a bad as it's painted - still OTT in
my book, but then I've got my 16th edition inspection course under my
belt . . .
On Apr 18, 11:45 pm, Cold comfort wrote:
> Sad,Sad,S
On Apr 15, 6:00 pm, Steve Tyng wrote:
> Due to the impending introduction of speed limits in this soon-to-be
> unreasonable hobby ;-), I am evaluating several options for slowing
> the Cromwell down. I would like to know what sprocket combination's
> M01 motor users are using on their motor
I feel unqualified to offer advice since I've ignored every bit of
advice offered which is why my Valentine is incomplete after several
years of desultary building. However I would suggest that picking any
tank you fancy and getting stuck in is better than (what I did) making
lists of tanks and co
Ha! Now who knows best. I told you suspension was the way to go. Go
on, repeat after me;
"Pete was right! Pete was right!"
Not that I want to gloat or anything . . . but I was RIGHT!
On Apr 4, 11:10 pm, funkyne...@ntlworld.com wrote:
> I now have the little fella moving and have posted a Vid on
by now.
>
> Neil R
>
> On Mar 27, 8:16 am, Pureteenlard wrote:
>
>
>
> > Marder III Ausf M versions (like Neil's) had german PaK40 guns . . .
> > I'll get my anorak and go now . . .
>
> > On Mar 26, 9:34 pm, jvragu47 wrote:
>
> > > Nicely
Marder III Ausf M versions (like Neil's) had german PaK40 guns . . .
I'll get my anorak and go now . . .
On Mar 26, 9:34 pm, jvragu47 wrote:
> Nicely done Neil. Great vehicle choice. Very, how you say, EU
> compatible? Czech chassis, Russian 76mm and German crew. Excellent.
> Can't wait to see
Actually, I thought that the M2/M3/M5 series half-tracks did have a
sprung idler.
http://data3.primeportal.net/apc/greg_smith/m15a1_aa/images/m15a1_aa_04_of_23.jpg
On Mar 27, 5:47 am, Derek Engelhaupt wrote:
> I don't know of anyone who has a "sprung" rear idler with a designated tank,
> but
Well, ladies and gentlemen (and Neil), I bit the bullet and bought
some Intralox belting and sprockets - expensive but worth it. So,
armed with my purchase I nipped in to see Neil on my way home. He
liked my new tracks and has agreed that, since I have now got wheels,
suspension and tracks ready f
talog/Online_Catalogue_3_Channel_40MHz_217.html
On Mar 11, 7:09 pm, "Sgt.A.Johnson"
wrote:
> I'm in Cambridgeshire. I have no map to hand at the moment and dial up
> won't let me use an online map so i have no idea how far that is.
> Probably too far as im in eaast
>
>
If you only want a two channel system I can probably give you one of
the many cluttering up my garage.
If you live within the North West of england or within 50-odd miles of
Stoke I could even drop it off for you.
Pete.
On Mar 10, 5:52 pm, "Sgt.A.Johnson"
wrote:
> Im not buying it anyway as i
PEDANT WARNING: Read no further unless you are a dismal pedant.
Err . . . those are roll pins not split pins. These are split pins
http://images.toolspot.co.uk/Ironmongery/144pc%20Large%20Size%20Cotter%20Split%20Pins.jpg
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I should like to point out that I popped in to see Neil during my luch
break. I do not dress in flourescent trousers under normal
cirumstances . . .
And yes, I do know that it makes me look like a Hi-vis teletubby.
Pete.
On Mar 4, 6:20 pm, funkyne...@ntlworld.com wrote:
> Cast your minds back t
That's three of the 17Ah batteries, I mean ...
On Feb 28, 2:59 am, Peter Arundel wrote:
> I just got three of those for free.
>
> Pure luck, of course . . . although I can't be sure that they're in tip-top
> shape. All documented herehttp://pureteenlard.blog.co.uk/
>
> > Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009
I have a TECHNOBOTS sticker. Would you like it?
On Feb 27, 6:59 pm, Frank Pittelli wrote:
> funkyne...@ntlworld.com wrote:
> > The manager of technobots has asked if the RC tank combat website
> > could display a return link :-
> >http://www.technobots.co.uk
> > So Frank, could you please find a
ash into you.
>
> Really!
>
> Chris "H&S is taking over, where will it end?" M
>
>
>
> Pureteenlard wrote:
> > I suppose I'll just have to get Niel to build two half tracks that are
> > identical in every way EXCEPT for the steering - then
I suppose I'll just have to get Niel to build two half tracks that are
identical in every way EXCEPT for the steering - then we'll know
definitively.
I'm working on the manicured lawn problem. I find battling on a
billiard table boring but Neil seems to like it . . .
On Feb 25, 6:26 pm, Frank Pi
Count me in. I've just bought forty odd quids worth of gear from
them . . .
On Feb 24, 11:45 am, funkyne...@ntlworld.com wrote:
> All the UK chaps will be familiar with Technobots ,They provide
> almost all my tech stuff. They have just started a `discounts for
> clubs` arrangement. I don’t know
Keith! We thought you'd left the country . . .
How's the king tiger coming on?
Pete.
On Feb 22, 7:45 pm, KEITH JACKSON
wrote:
> i will see if i can make it up there keith
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OK, Neil, I shall have to check the call-out rota. If I'm on call that
weekend I'll try to get someone to swap with me - usually not a
problem.
Pete.
On Feb 21, 4:48 pm, funkyne...@ntlworld.com wrote:
> The Funky Tank Foundry has an event to announce .
> This event could be described as a tank e
Chris Malton has modified a servo for his turret drive to have no
stops - it can rotate left or right infinitely.
On Feb 22, 7:10 am, "Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos"
wrote:
> Has anyone used or thought of using these drum servos for rotation of
> turrets? It's a costly solution, yet it takes up
Have a look at http://www.supacat.com/pdf/Supacat_ATMP_A4.pdf
Of course the actual vehicle has conventional AND skid steering with
drive to the middle axle with chains to drive the front and rear wheel
pairs. No suspension except balloon tyres.
Would make a nice supply vehicle.
On Feb 21, 5:10
I'm going back on monday to pick up some samples. If you're around
I'll pop in a nd show you.
Pete.
On Feb 20, 4:07 pm, funkyne...@ntlworld.com wrote:
> Sounds good
> Do you have any links/pics so we can have a look ?
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> Neil R
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No problem. Just tell me where to find you and I'll drop a belt off.
Pete
On Feb 20, 1:36 am, Gadget wrote:
> Thanks guys, I look forward to meeting you all across the field of
> battle (or table of pub, eithers good).
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> On the advice of Chris I decided to go against my better judgement and
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Hi, Jon.
I'm in the midlands too - Stoke, to be exact - and am quite happy to
drive all over britain since the company pays for the diesel. I think
that a small get together for a little tanking and some paintball will
be taking place in the region soon and you will be most welcome to
join us.
I did today what I've been trying to do for the last three years and
finally got a quote on some modular belting for use as tracks.
The standard belting used on tanks seems to be INTRALOX series 900
mold-to-width with tracking tabs. Two three metre lengths can be
obtained, along with suitable spr
Oh you're probably right . . . ;-)
On Feb 16, 9:30 pm, Thomas Lum wrote:
> Pardon me...
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> On Feb 16, 2009, at 4:25 PM, Pureteenlard wrote:
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sy and would probably double
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> Maybe you have different wipers in mind however.
> Tom
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> On Feb 16, 2009, at 1:21 PM, Pureteenlard wrote:
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> On Feb 14, 2:26 pm, Pureteenlard wrote:
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> > On the subject of crawlers, I came across this;
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> >http://www.thegoodiesmartrc.co.uk/hsp-18th-scale-electric-radio-contr...
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> On Feb 14, 2:43 pm, Pureteenlard wrote:
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> > Anyone else think that modern 'flat' wipers could be made into RC tank
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> >http://www.carstyleplus.co.uk/Windscreen_wipers/windscreen_wipers.html
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something you could research in the scale 4X4 forum.
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> http://www.scale4x4rc.org/home/
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> On Feb 15, 2:16 pm, Pureteenlard wrote:
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On Feb 14, 7:43 pm, Pureteenlard wrote:
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> >http://www.carstyleplus.co.uk/Windscreen_wipers/windscreen_wipers.html
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0" long and 14.5" wide at 1/6.
> The Coventry Mk III would be 31" long and 17" wide.
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> On Feb 14, 2:26 pm, Pureteenlard wrote:
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Anyone else think that modern 'flat' wipers could be made into RC tank
leaf springs?
http://www.carstyleplus.co.uk/Windscreen_wipers/windscreen_wipers.html
Basically all they are is a 6-10mm wide, rubber coated leaf spring.
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On the subject of crawlers, I came across this;
http://www.thegoodiesmartrc.co.uk/hsp-18th-scale-electric-radio-controlled-off-road-crawler-4105-p.asp
and a video;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6JkWpENhvk&feature=related
Comparatively cheap and the track and wheel size is just about smack
on
Damnit that's cheap . . . The question for me has to be; "Is it cheap
enough to compensate me for the hassle of contacting and arranging
payment and postage when i can nip up the road and order it from my
local supplier"
Definitely worth considering - thanks for the link.
Pete.
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