Re: [TANKS] World of tanks

2011-08-31 Thread Ryan P .
> are like. :) > > Mike > > From: Ryan P. > To: "rctankcombat@googlegroups.com" > Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 7:36 AM > Subject: Re: [TANKS] World of tanks > > I'm just trying to convert 9000xp from my t1 cunningham. Should I put that xp

Re: [TANKS] World of tanks

2011-08-31 Thread Ryan P .
I'm just trying to convert 9000xp from my t1 cunningham. Should I put that xp towards m7 spg or towards t29? Ryan w. On Aug 31, 2011, at 7:19 AM, Mike Mangus wrote: > The free to play WoT should be worth it ... its free! :) > > Mike > > From: Ryan P. > To: Tan

[TANKS] Question

2011-08-30 Thread Ryan P .
Ok this is a semi-serious question. Has anyone figured out a way to make money off of their tank yet? I mean seriously is there not anyway to do it? How many people can say that they have tanks over 3feet long in there area? This just came to me at random. Ryan w. -- You are currently subscri

[TANKS] World of tanks

2011-08-30 Thread Ryan P .
Well I finally signed up for playspan. As it turns out if you do a 18question survey each day you get a 100 points. That was great and all until I realized that it would take days before I could buy any world of tanks item. So is free worth it? Ryan w. -- You are currently subscribed to the "

Re: [TANKS] Liability coverage for hosting battles?

2011-08-28 Thread Ryan P .
all groups can afford. Private property is the most > common venue. > >Frank P. > > On 8/28/2011 5:43 PM, Ryan P. wrote: >> I've always wondered what type of area people look for in a battle >> field. I mean would five acres that some of my family owns be cons

Re: [TANKS] Liability coverage for hosting battles?

2011-08-28 Thread Ryan P .
I've always wondered what type of area people look for in a battle field. I mean would five acres that some of my family owns be considered battle field land. Or is it paintball parks that some tend to lean to? And on the question of insurance has anyone ever needed it? Ryan w. On Aug 28, 201

Re: [TANKS] Re: Question

2011-08-28 Thread Ryan P .
??? Ryan w. On Aug 28, 2011, at 9:08 AM, neroc wrote: > As Aaron has pointed out there are only two members on here, Frank and > yourself, the rest of us are figments of Franks imagination , who > argue sometimes. > > Neil " not real " R > > > > On Aug 27, 7:01 pm, Cobra wrote: >> Two...

[TANKS] Question

2011-08-27 Thread Ryan P .
Well I would like to start off saying that I've started my second motor mount. But on to my question. How many people are on this mailing list total? I've often debated this number so please if someone could help that would be great. Ryan w. -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Com

Re: [TANKS] Re: T078 Designated

2011-08-27 Thread Ryan P .
I agree with Aaron. Ryan w. On Aug 27, 2011, at 2:42 PM, Cobra wrote: > I seem to remember a discussion about the "under construction" tanks > and whether they should be have thier designations revoked due to > thier inactive build proccess. Did this ever get any serious thought > or considera

Re: [TANKS] Re: T078

2011-08-27 Thread Ryan P .
Hope nothing happens due to that tropical storm. Ryan w. On Aug 27, 2011, at 8:58 AM, "Dave D." wrote: > Hey Neil, > > My "had" had nothing to do with it, I saw your tank up on the site (three or > fours days ago) as T078...LOL. > I guess "they" forgot to tell you about of the grand posting

Re: [TANKS] Re: T078 Designated

2011-08-25 Thread Ryan P .
I was wondering. What does the fact that they are designated mean? Ryan w. On Aug 25, 2011, at 9:12 PM, Cobra wrote: > Wow, first T079 is anounced, then T078. There must be rupture in the > space time contenum. I want to hear more! :) > > Aaron (Bad Spellers of the World Untie) F > > -- > Y

[TANKS] Less time to work on tank

2011-08-21 Thread Ryan P .
Well I'm sad to say that the time I have to work on my tank has shrunk. In 8 and 1/2 hours the first day on school starts and I will have a hard time finding ways to work on my tank during the week. Between school, golf, homework and house work I really only have the weekends to work on my tank.

[TANKS] ?dual receivers?

2011-08-19 Thread Ryan P .
Well I was just looking through the tank pages like always and I just had to ask. How does one go about using dual receivers in a rc tank? Why would someone use them like on the T-40? Are you just going for more realism by having a driver, gunner, and commander? I just had to ask. Ryan w. --

Re: [TANKS] Homemade esc

2011-08-18 Thread Ryan P .
Can you tell where you saw these? Ryan w. On Aug 18, 2011, at 11:02 AM, Frank Pittelli wrote: > Tri-Pact has standardized on the Yi-Yun Model LBD14 scooter controller for > our next generation of battlefield dominating vehicles. The LBD14 is rated > for 24V motors @ 500 Watts (max 30A). It

[TANKS] Homemade esc

2011-08-17 Thread Ryan P .
Well a thought hit me today. Since esc give proportion in speed by turning the motor on and off repeatedly could I not just build let's say four 555 timer circuits of various speeds that turn the motor on and off? So I could use a servo to move the connection to change from one 555 timer circuit

[TANKS] T-030 paintball gun

2011-08-16 Thread Ryan P .
How well did the homemade paintball gun on the t-030 work? What are the specs of it? Ryan w. -- 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 V

Re: [TANKS] Re: Esc help

2011-08-16 Thread Ryan P .
Do you have any suggestions on scooter controller types that a servo can move? Ryan w. On Aug 16, 2011, at 9:33 AM, Steve Tyng wrote: > You could wire a scooter ESC in front of the Tri-Pact controller. This would > provide the same throttle function to both motors. You could set the > cont

Re: [TANKS] Tanks in texas

2011-08-14 Thread Ryan P .
cert. > > Derek > > On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 4:36 AM, Ryan P. wrote: > I don't know why I'm rushing to finish my Sherman. Last I checked there > weren't any other operational tanks in texas. So the way I see it I won't > have anyone to battle until I build

[TANKS] Tanks in texas

2011-08-14 Thread Ryan P .
I don't know why I'm rushing to finish my Sherman. Last I checked there weren't any other operational tanks in texas. So the way I see it I won't have anyone to battle until I build a second tank which won't be until at least next year. Maybe I can pull my cousin into the hobby? Ryan w. -- Y

[TANKS] Esc help

2011-08-14 Thread Ryan P .
Ok I got a question. I was looking at potimeters to adjust the speed of my motors. But my question is would the potimeter's watt rating be equal to that of the motors 350 watts? Or can it be lower say .5 watt. If I'm a completely wrong than please respond ASAP to assist me. Ryan w. -- You are

Re: [TANKS] Re: Esc help

2011-08-14 Thread Ryan P .
Does anyone have suggestions. Ryan w. On Aug 14, 2011, at 2:12 PM, Chairman Miaow wrote: > Most light dimmer switchers use thyristors and only work with AC > electric circuits. . . > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to rctank

[TANKS] Esc help

2011-08-14 Thread Ryan P .
Is there any little circuit I can make that can make my tripact speed controller proportional? How about a light dimmer switch? Ryan w. -- 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 rc

[TANKS] Battery question

2011-08-13 Thread Ryan P .
How about two 12v 22ah batteries? What could I get from that? Ryan w. -- 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://g

Re: [TANKS] battery question

2011-08-13 Thread Ryan P .
eries. Then lets say i wire all four of >> these batteries in a series. Could i achieve 24v48ah? >> >> Ryan P. >> >> -- >> You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. >> To post a message, send email

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

2011-08-13 Thread Ryan P .
I'm impressed they look very good. Ryan w. On Aug 13, 2011, at 10:44 AM, Francisco Garcia Melero wrote: > Sorry for my English, I'm using the googel translator. > > Have helped me your ideas in the construction of these "animals". > > When I saw in the network that you panzer to 1:6 you bu

Re: [TANKS] Re: Lots of work

2011-08-11 Thread Ryan P .
I really dont mind getting hijacked. I was following the paint question also. Ryan p. On Aug 11, 2011, at 1:12 AM, neroc wrote: > Bill B (aka new fella) , please start a new thread of your own for > your "paint" question ,in this instance you have hijacked "lots of >

[TANKS] Lots of work

2011-08-10 Thread Ryan P .
Well today I was going to fix the size of the wheel supports. It was going great until I realized I'm going to have to take apart my hull to do all six sets of supports. So I might not see much improvement until after the weekend. Well unless my second motor mount gets finished. R

Re: [TANKS] Re: World of Tanks

2011-08-10 Thread Ryan P .
Thanks for the link. Turns out the fact that you sent me invite prevented me from joining manually. I'm in now. Ryan p. On Aug 10, 2011, at 12:04 PM, Steve Tyng wrote: > Ryan, > > Maybe your not registered on the website. Here's the KB article on the &g

[TANKS] Going to fix my mistake

2011-08-09 Thread Ryan P .
I get my motor mounts hooked up to some drive wheels. Ryan p. -- 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:

Re: [TANKS] Re: High tempatures

2011-08-09 Thread Ryan P .
Ok. I'll take that one. Ryan p. On Aug 9, 2011, at 2:10 AM, Ben Holko wrote: > You recognise that the group is quiet, yet you choose to post all your > progress over at rcgroups.com instead of on the board which is actually > dedicated to the hobby? > > Ben >

Re: [TANKS] Re: High tempatures

2011-08-08 Thread Ryan P .
Well the group has been really quiet lately so I wanted to start a discussion. It's been too quiet for my liking. Ryan p. On Aug 8, 2011, at 2:09 PM, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > when i first saw the subject, i thought maybe it had to do with the heat > within the tanks du

[TANKS] Motor mounts work

2011-08-06 Thread Ryan P .
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?s=65eb4da2afe1bea058b4f8213052ade1&t=1472829 there's a link on my shermans page that has a video of it working. Ryan p. -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcomb

Re: [TANKS] Re: High tempatures

2011-08-05 Thread Ryan P .
We I've heard that all these really high temps could mean very cold winter. Any thoughts? Ryan p. On Aug 5, 2011, at 2:01 PM, Cobra wrote: > Its been nice and cool here in Las Vegas, staying between 100 and 110 > for the most part. Must be that global cooling working for us. &

[TANKS] High tempatures

2011-08-04 Thread Ryan P .
I forgot some of y'all use celcius. I was speaking of farenhight I really need spell check. Ryan p. -- 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 rctank

[TANKS] High tempatures

2011-08-04 Thread Ryan P .
utive days in over 100' weather. So how hot is it in your area? Ryan p. -- 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 Vis

Re: [TANKS] Motor mounts

2011-08-04 Thread Ryan P .
What is wrong with 1/2 inch oak? Ryan p. On Aug 4, 2011, at 8:36 AM, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > what steve said, or you might even want to consider using plywood > > Chris, > Odyssey Slipways > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" grou

Re: [TANKS] Re: Motor mounts

2011-08-04 Thread Ryan P .
I'll try that. Im going to get more wood today anyway. I may do the second one the way you suggested. Ryan p. On Aug 4, 2011, at 1:22 AM, Steve Tyng wrote: > I like the concept. My only comment is that on the two pieces that are > holding the larger sprocket. I'd run the g

[TANKS] Motor mounts

2011-08-03 Thread Ryan P .
If you want to here about my motor mounts go to my rcgroups page- http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?s=c8e8f92d53b3db6e46259150e5bedf99&t=1472829 Ryan p. -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@go

Re: [TANKS] Re: Greatest tank battles

2011-08-03 Thread Ryan P .
Yes. That is a very cool Idea. For the fact that I've never seen an actual battle. Ryan p. On Aug 3, 2011, at 8:59 AM, Chase Hargraves wrote: > maybe its time for a mockumentary. "Greatest R/C Tank Battles" anyone? > --Chase > > On 03/08/2011, neroc wrote:

[TANKS] Greatest tank battles

2011-08-02 Thread Ryan P .
The episode about the battle of the bulge near killed me when the tried to make the allied tanks sound comparable to the Germans. Ryan p. -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, sen

Re: [TANKS] Re: Greatest tank battles

2011-08-02 Thread Ryan P .
I never really cared for that much. But the stories are interesting. Ryan p. On Aug 2, 2011, at 5:30 PM, Chairman Miaow wrote: > Found a few episodes on YouTube - as I expected, it's grossly > inaccurate. The testimony of veterans and eye-witnesses is fine but > the 'fact

Re: [TANKS] Re: Greatest tank battles

2011-08-02 Thread Ryan P .
It is very informational. Talks of all the great battles of ww2 and onwards. Ryan p. On Aug 2, 2011, at 4:26 PM, Steve Tyng wrote: > That explains it. I don't get the military channel. > > Steve > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat

Re: [TANKS] Re: World of Tanks

2011-08-02 Thread Ryan P .
Like the last one Ryan p. On Aug 2, 2011, at 2:25 PM, Steve Tyng wrote: > We need to come up with a cool and descriptive name for the proposed WoT R/C > Tank Combat clan. > > Some thoughts: > > RC Tank Combateers > The Combateers > RCTankCombat.com > P2V (Phys

Re: [TANKS] Re: Greatest tank battles

2011-08-02 Thread Ryan P .
What It is a great show on military channel! Ryan p. On Aug 2, 2011, at 2:18 PM, Steve Tyng wrote: > Never seen it. > > Steve Tyng > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@go

[TANKS] Greatest tank battles

2011-08-02 Thread Ryan P .
How many of y'all are fans of the show greatest tank battles? Ryan p. -- 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 th

Re: [TANKS] Re: World of tanks.

2011-08-01 Thread Ryan P .
I think they are vulnerable. Ryan p. On Aug 1, 2011, at 11:16 PM, Cobra wrote: > you should, they are awesome. I loved my Stuarts, and the M7 was epic. > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to rctankcom

Re: [TANKS] Re: World of tanks.

2011-08-01 Thread Ryan P .
I don't have light tank line. I only use medium tanks. Ryan p. On Aug 1, 2011, at 8:49 PM, Cobra wrote: > M4 is great, especialy with 105, but go with the T1 heavy instead so > you can travel the heavy tank line. your light tank line eventualy > will merge into your higher medi

[TANKS] World of tanks.

2011-08-01 Thread Ryan P .
Ok I need help. I have 10,000xp out of 13,000 to buy new tank. Do I choose T-1 heavy or M-4 Sherman? Ryan p. -- 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 rc

Re: [TANKS] Springs

2011-07-30 Thread Ryan P .
Well I haven't gotten them mounted yet they just seem like they are too strong. Of course I could be wrong. Time will tell. Ryan p. On Jul 30, 2011, at 10:19 PM, Derek Engelhaupt wrote: > Funny because 11lb springs aren't near enough for my new beast... > > Derek >

[TANKS] Springs

2011-07-30 Thread Ryan P .
I went to lowes today and bought some springs. Only to find out that the 11lb springs are too much. Does anyone have any suggestions? Ryan p. -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubsc

Re: [TANKS] Re: Tensioning axel

2011-07-27 Thread Ryan P .
I'll think about it. Ryan p. On Jul 27, 2011, at 1:19 PM, Cobra wrote: > If you want, I can send you a set of the springs I used on the T076 > Sherman. They are cheap, the shiping will be the greater portion of > the cost. > > Aaron F > SCAB > T076 > > -- &

Re: [TANKS] Motor orientation

2011-07-27 Thread Ryan P .
How about a little rubber in-between? Ryan p. On Jul 27, 2011, at 12:07 PM, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > the more i think of it i'm not sure it would do anything but if it where to > shot out and say the casing became grounded, i'm not sure how that would > effect th

Re: [TANKS] Motor orientation

2011-07-27 Thread Ryan P .
What would happen if it shorts out? Ryan p. On Jul 27, 2011, at 9:27 AM, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > putting motors side by side is fine, but i'd leave a little bit of space > between them, just in case one shorts out (not like i've heard of that > happening), it

Re: [TANKS] Tensioning axel

2011-07-27 Thread Ryan P .
I tried that. I just never liked it. Ryan p. On Jul 27, 2011, at 12:45 AM, Ben Holko wrote: >> I am going to try to get a cad program for christmas > > Google Sketchup is free. > > :) > > > > From: rctankcombat@

Re: [TANKS] Re: Rubber for tracks ( looking quite positive )

2011-07-26 Thread Ryan P .
Before the end of the week I will have more rubber to cut. How thick are your mats? Sounds interesting though. Ryan p. On Jul 26, 2011, at 12:55 PM, Andy_Basildon wrote: > just a thought, i brought some mats the type you take on a camping > holiday and lay on, these are great for pu

[TANKS] Rubber for tracks ( looking quite positive )

2011-07-25 Thread Ryan P .
ictures in zip file form. So you will have to open them to see them. Ryan p. -- 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...@googlegroup

[TANKS] Rubber for tracks

2011-07-24 Thread Ryan P .
rc groups in the next day or so. Ryan p. -- 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

Re: [TANKS] Re: Rubber for tracks

2011-07-24 Thread Ryan P .
I'm going to try friction drive at the moment. Ryan p. On Jul 24, 2011, at 2:19 PM, Cobra wrote: > Remind us, is this a friction drive TTS, or mechanical drive? > This may work for a friction, but I would not think it would for a cog > or sproket system. > > --

[TANKS] Rubber for tracks

2011-07-24 Thread Ryan P .
Tomorrow I will make a jig to cut rubber for tracks. By the way. If I find out that the track guides are too small I'll just add on to them. Ryan p. -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com

Re: [TANKS] Rubber for tracks

2011-07-24 Thread Ryan P .
Well the idea is still in testing, but I have a plan I'm working on. Ryan p. On Jul 24, 2011, at 1:35 PM, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > you want to sandwich the rubber parts around a piece of the same rubber like > on TTS tracks? > > i would think that would be a bit muc

Re: [TANKS] Rubber for tracks

2011-07-24 Thread Ryan P .
Well the idea is still in testing, but I have a plan I'm working on. Ryan p. On Jul 24, 2011, at 1:35 PM, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > you want to sandwich the rubber parts around a piece of the same rubber like > on TTS tracks? > > i would think that would be a bit muc

[TANKS] Wood for tracks

2011-07-21 Thread Ryan P .
What exactly is hardwood plywood? I'm asking this out of curiosity. Ryan p. -- 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 Vis

Re: [TANKS] 1/5 scale m4a3 sherman - RC Groups

2011-07-18 Thread Ryan P .
Was going great 'till my pine track pad guides were snapping off! So when I get the money I will buy smooth on products. Ryan p. On Jul 18, 2011, at 11:07 PM, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 7/17/2011 10:09:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > rpw...@hotmail

[TANKS] 1/5 scale m4a3 sherman - RC Groups

2011-07-17 Thread Ryan P .
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?s=d1c02ff84af1b031f47f17e83fe117fe&t=1472829 Ryan p. -- 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 rctankc

Re: [TANKS] www.rcgroups.com

2011-07-17 Thread Ryan P .
I'll send link. The page doesn't have much yet. Ryan p. On Jul 17, 2011, at 8:01 PM, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 7/17/2011 4:50:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > rpw...@hotmail.com writes: > I started a discussion page about my tank build on their.

[TANKS] www.rcgroups.com

2011-07-17 Thread Ryan P .
Well I have been a member of rcgroups for a month now. I never knew until today that they had a rc tank thread section! So I was wondering who else is on rcgroups? By the way I started a discussion page about my tank build on their. No photos yet, but hopefully soon. Ryan p. -- You are

[TANKS] Smooth-on product questions

2011-07-15 Thread Ryan P .
estimator) .81 cubic inches. I plan on using pop rivets and glue for the splice of the tracks. Ryan p. -- 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] To tts builders...

2011-07-13 Thread Ryan P .
How do you apply it on the track? Around the edges? Ryan p. On Jul 13, 2011, at 4:54 AM, Steve Tyng wrote: > Frank failed to mention the stretching he has had on the splices on the T001 > tracks due to no use of adhesive in this area. Mechanical fasteners WILL > work loose with

[TANKS] To tts builders...

2011-07-12 Thread Ryan P .
Ok I'm just throwing out a question I need to have answered. To anyone who have built a tts track system... How many things of goop did you use? Ryan p. -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com

Re: [TANKS] Re: Battery charger

2011-07-12 Thread Ryan P .
No I'm running 4 6v batteries in a series to get 24v. It's cheaper than buying 2 12v batteries. Ryan p. On Jul 12, 2011, at 2:33 PM, neroc wrote: > why are you running at 6v ? > > Neil R > > On Jul 10, 1:07 pm, Ryan P. wrote: >> Well since I like to plan ah

[TANKS] Battery charger

2011-07-10 Thread Ryan P .
Well since I like to plan ahead on what I'm going to need I thought about battery chargers for my sla batteries that I will buy. Should I get an automatic charger or should I buy a manual. My batteries I want will be 6v 12amp. Ryan p. -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C T

Re: [TANKS] Re: need track advice/ T005 question

2011-07-09 Thread Ryan P .
Thanks. Ryan p. On Jul 9, 2011, at 5:00 PM, Steve Tyng wrote: > If I recall the pads on T005 where 1/4" thick. Nails offer little holding > power. The strength is in the adhesive. > > Steve "TTS" Tyng > > > -- > You are currently subscribed to t

[TANKS] Quiet... Too quiet

2011-07-09 Thread Ryan P .
I noticed the email has been very quiet lately. So can anyone refer back to my earlier email and answer my question? Ryan p. -- 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 rc

Re: [TANKS] Starting track

2011-07-06 Thread Ryan P .
In 30min I have cut the rubber for the second track after I modified the guide. Ryan p. On Jul 6, 2011, at 3:49 PM, Ryan P. wrote: > This is the 2-ply rubber belt used to repair hay bailers. The part on the > right was cut from the left. I will show later on how the track w

Re: [TANKS] Starting tracks

2011-07-06 Thread Ryan P .
That is the store width. It only takes 20min to cut 8ft. I will send pic of before and after. Ryan p. On Jul 6, 2011, at 2:36 PM, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > the strip i am currently seeing, is that the final width or is that "as is" > from the store? > > and

Re: [TANKS] Re: First Tank - Suggestions

2011-07-02 Thread Ryan P .
I'm liking the Sherman I'm building. It really isnt hard finding angles or measurements. Are you speaking of the rc ship combat with BB guns and balsa wood hulls? Ryan p. On Jul 2, 2011, at 10:04 AM, "Marcus Ward" wrote: > Hey Neil, > > Thanks for the advice.

[TANKS] Re: m1a1 marker problems.

2011-06-26 Thread Ryan P .
Here is photo. Just imagine it was paintball and not bullets. would it work? By the by these pistol magazines could hold 50 bullets In one magazine. While it is only for a Pistol! Cool or what? Ryan p. <>-- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. T

Re: [TANKS] Re: Problem M1A1 marker - space

2011-06-26 Thread Ryan P .
the center that spins the paintballs could ride up the rod to the loader opening due to the screw. I will try to follow up with photos. Ryan p. On Jun 26, 2011, at 12:04 PM, Derek Engelhaupt wrote: > I personally still wouldn't have any money even if I wasn't married between

Re: [TANKS] Problem M1A1 marker - space

2011-06-26 Thread Ryan P .
Why not just use tubing and place a spring to push up the paint balls? Ryan p. On Jun 26, 2011, at 4:08 AM, Andy_Basildon wrote: > As I am sure you all know the M1A1 has restricted turret space, I have > compensated a little while still trying to keep to 1/6 scale, > increasing t

[TANKS] Batteries and safety

2011-06-14 Thread Ryan P .
s with the lawn mower... Can someone enlighten me? Ryan p. -- 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://gro

Re: [TANKS] Re: combat tactics?

2011-06-07 Thread Ryan P .
So can someone explain what frontal hits are? The rules on this are very hard to understand to me. Ryan p. On Jun 7, 2011, at 9:15 PM, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 6/7/2011 8:13:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > steve...@gmail.com writes: > Ramming?That br

Re: [TANKS] Re: wheels

2011-06-06 Thread Ryan P .
Right now I plan on using a keyhole drill attachment. Ryan p. On Jun 6, 2011, at 5:36 AM, Steve Tyng wrote: > How are you cutting the wheels out? > > Steve > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email t

Re: [TANKS] Re: wheels

2011-06-05 Thread Ryan P .
Do you know which tanks use the keyhole drill method? I need some advice on the subject. Ryan p. On Jun 5, 2011, at 11:16 PM, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > sorry, I never made wooden wheels. > > Chris, > Odyssey Slipways > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "

Re: [TANKS] Re: wheels

2011-06-05 Thread Ryan P .
I'm just wondering how do you laminate wood wheels? Sorry never looked into the subject. Ryan(I'm going to stop doing this)p. On Jun 5, 2011, at 10:42 PM, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:40:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > rpw...@hotmail.com writes: > With keyh

Re: [TANKS] Re: wheels

2011-06-05 Thread Ryan P .
tart Ryan and don't give up hope i still have tis stage to > as well although i'm thinking of using supermarket wheels 100mm for my > M1A1. what are you making? > > On Jun 4, 6:00 pm, Ryan P. wrote: >> I have started cutting the circles today to begin making my boggie whee

Re: [TANKS] Re: wheels

2011-06-05 Thread Ryan P .
gt; If so, laminate the 3 pieces together then cut out your circle. Might > save some time and aggravation. > > John " the Elder" Pittelli > > On Jun 4, 1:00 pm, Ryan P. wrote: >> I have started cutting the circles today to begin making my boggie wheels on >> my t

Re: [TANKS] 50 cal markers

2011-06-05 Thread Ryan P .
That is what I have heard. Ryan p. On Jun 5, 2011, at 12:55 PM, gettysburg11...@aol.com wrote: > Are the 50 cal. markers the wave of the future? > Bob > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to rctankcom

Re: [TANKS] Re: World of Tanks

2011-06-03 Thread Ryan P .
I go by rwells Ryan p. On Jun 3, 2011, at 7:53 AM, Cobra wrote: > I just started a 3rd account. Now I have cobra9431 for American tanks > (primary), Oddball_ for German, and Triumph for Russian. > > Am very excited for the adition of the US tank destroyer line up > adding thi

Re: [TANKS] Re: World of Tanks

2011-06-02 Thread Ryan P .
I just got it and I have t2 medium tank Ryan p. On Jun 1, 2011, at 10:34 PM, Steve Tyng wrote: > Just started playing last night. Have a maxed out MS-1 and BT-2 already. > > Steve > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > T

[TANKS] Sherman tank

2011-05-23 Thread Ryan P .
Did the Sherman tank's gun recoil? If so how much? Ryan p. -- 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 th

[TANKS] Paintball marker caliber

2011-05-21 Thread Ryan P .
Do paintball markers have to be .68 caliber or can we use the .50 caliber paintballs also? Would be easier for people building homemade markers Ryan p. -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To u

[TANKS] S-tank

2011-04-20 Thread Ryan P .
I wonder if anybody would attempt to build this tank. Swedish tank with no turrent. Plus you change the suspension to aim the gun vertically. It is a rather large stretch to think a tank like that could be used in battle yet it would be good for show. Ryan p. <>-- You are cur

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

2011-04-20 Thread Ryan P .
I'm sure I will be able to play around with it and find the proper tension. Ryan p. On Apr 20, 2011, at 11:25 PM, Cobra wrote: > The T076 (T-76 makes the Sherman sound Russian) 's track cleats are 1 > 1/8" from side A I'd cleat 1 to side A of cleat 2, with ea

[TANKS] C6c recommendation?

2011-04-03 Thread Ryan P .
Does anyone recommend the c6c servo controller? If so what is the maximum range you can achieve? Ryan p. -- 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 rctankcomba

Re: [TANKS] Re: off topic but amazing

2011-04-03 Thread Ryan P .
I've flown some quadrotors and finding a good mounting point for paint balls would be difficult. Ryan p. On Apr 3, 2011, at 6:40 PM, HV wrote: > As I recall in the toy store I saw that Air Hogs had a cheap ($40) > heli with a missile that fired spring loaded. > > The go

Re: [TANKS] Re: off topic but amazing

2011-04-03 Thread Ryan P .
I don't expect that airstrikes would be very accurate. And how would you fight back? Ryan p. On Apr 3, 2011, at 1:02 PM, Loren wrote: > I've wondered what people would do if someone brought say an RC apache > to a battle. Most tanks don't have guns set up to try to tak

Re: [TANKS]

2011-04-02 Thread Ryan P .
So it will help the tank hold together in the long run? What is the average strength of a homemade torsion spring? Ryan p. On Apr 2, 2011, at 11:19 PM, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 4/2/2011 10:23:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > rpw...@hotmail.com writes:

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2011-04-02 Thread Ryan P .
Does putting suspension on a tank give it an advantage? Or is it just another bell and whistle? Ryan p. -- 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 rctankcomba

Re: {Disarmed} RE: [TANKS] T-34 origins

2011-04-01 Thread Ryan P .
30 mm guns couldn't kill hardly anything by ww2. By then even 75mm guns had trouble. Ryan p. On Apr 1, 2011, at 1:02 AM, "Paul Hilton" wrote: > It did have a tiny gun. All other tanks of the era had similar tiny guns. > > > > From: rctankcombat@googleg

Re: [TANKS] T-34 origins

2011-03-31 Thread Ryan P .
It had a tiny gun for light weight. Ryan p. On Mar 31, 2011, at 12:06 AM, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > don't know what it was called before that, but i think there is a tank fan in > here that should know - it looks like one of them tanks that could run with > or without t

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