Re: [TANKS] Down Time or Fun Time?

2024-03-22 Thread Steve Tyng
I'm slowly building a new set of tracks for the Cromwell. Hope to be ready for any battles this year. ST On Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 12:11 AM 'odysseyslipw...@aol.com' via R/C Tank Combat wrote: > I haven't seen or heard anything for a little while and was about to start > writing this email to se

Re: [TANKS] SCC -> PAGin™

2023-10-22 Thread Steve Tyng
my tank is taken >> apart and gathering dust. I can probably get it together with a little >> battle notice. I can host here, too. >> >> - Doug >> >> On Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 7:29:38 PM UTC-4 Caleb Smith wrote: >> >>> That's how y

Re: [TANKS] SCC -> PAGin™

2023-10-14 Thread Steve Tyng
aolapp> > > On Thu, Oct 12, 2023 at 6:36 PM, Steve Tyng > wrote: > > A new wife huh? Well congrats! > > I might be up to a tank battle. It would give me the incentive to build a > much needed new set of threads for the Cromwell. Might even convert it to > LifePO

Re: [TANKS] Digest for rctankcombat@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

2023-10-13 Thread Steve Tyng
I'd be up for a battle. Good to see old friends. Might bring a gkid or two. On Friday, October 13, 2023 at 3:55:13 AM UTC-4 Derek Engelhaupt wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/groups/809524229962511 > > Derek > > On Thu, Oct 12, 2023 at 9:37 PM 'odyssey...@aol.com' via R/C Tank Combat < > rcta

Re: [TANKS] SCC -> PAGin™

2023-10-12 Thread Steve Tyng
A new wife huh? Well congrats! I might be up to a tank battle. It would give me the incentive to build a much needed new set of threads for the Cromwell. Might even convert it to LifePO4 while I'm at it. https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOCjAY-_3AAc2wykWedFImroHvkRTeZ2d9S3b8c Steve T. On

[TANKS] Any life left in this group?

2021-04-29 Thread Steve Tyng
I dusted the old Cromwell off to give my gkids wagon rides around the yard. Got me thinking of the old group. Steve T. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+

Re: [TANKS] Re: Interest in Pennsylvania

2021-04-29 Thread Steve Tyng
Hmm... Look at that, people still have tanks laying around. I dusted off the Cromwell the other day to tow the gkids around the front yard in a wagon and thought about the old group. Might be interested in battling again. Steve On Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 11:32:53 PM UTC-5 odysseysli

[TANKS] Re: track talk

2011-11-02 Thread Steve Tyng
If you go this route color choice is the most important factor. My vote is for http://store.makerbot.com/nuclear-green-abs-1kg-spool-1-75mm-filament.html -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscrib

[TANKS] Re: Are tank destroyers a liability in rc combat?

2011-10-31 Thread Steve Tyng
A TD is completely viable. Just make sure it turns really well. IMO, TD's are best played in longer range sniper rolls as compared to a knife fight. If your limiting yourself to a TD for easer construction. There's no reason to limit yourself to just TD's. You can build a turreted tank with

Re: [TANKS] Are tank destroyers a liability in rc combat?

2011-10-31 Thread Steve Tyng
Build some pontoons for the thing and you'll have a sailboat. -- 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.go

Re: [TANKS] Re: photos from Gettysburg

2011-10-29 Thread Steve Tyng
Was not referring to you Bill. Steve -- 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/rctankcomb

[TANKS] Re: photos from Gettysburg

2011-10-29 Thread Steve Tyng
event should have been called off Friday morning when they were forecasting 100% chance of rain and 5 to 8" of snow. IMO this was one big FUBAR. Steve Tyng -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat

[TANKS] Re: right angle motors.

2011-10-28 Thread Steve Tyng
Pandora's box... -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat

[TANKS] Re: Gettysburg

2011-10-28 Thread Steve Tyng
Their calling for 8" now. If anybody is fool enough to go, take plenty of food and water, otherwise it might be another Donner Party! Steve "Not Getting Stuck in the Mountains" Tyng -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@go

Re: [TANKS] Gettysburg

2011-10-28 Thread Steve Tyng
Unless there's a dramatic change in the weather report this afternoon. I won't be driving up the mountain tomorrow. Steve -- 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+u

[TANKS] Re: T-79 is operational

2011-10-28 Thread Steve Tyng
Nice work John. With that control setup the Abomination is going to be a very good long range gunner. Steve -- 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...@goo

Re: [TANKS] Re: battle time ?

2011-10-26 Thread Steve Tyng
For those first timers coming to the Gettysburg battle. If you have or can borrow a paintball mask bring it. Steve -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr

[TANKS] Re: curved hull photos

2011-10-26 Thread Steve Tyng
Nice joinery. Steve -- 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] Tyng Technologies Announces Upgrades for 2011 Battling Season

2011-10-25 Thread Steve Tyng
If you think that was good you should dig through the old list. Such bantor was the norm back in the day. Maybe you can find some of the tank Haiku I used to post. Steve -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroup

[TANKS] Re: Gettysburg

2011-10-24 Thread Steve Tyng
Were talking East Coast heat buddy! Your Nevada 120 degree 1 percent humidity stuff is child's play. -- 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

Re: [TANKS] Re: curved hulls

2011-10-23 Thread Steve Tyng
Another lamination technique is ply/cork/ply. I built the turret of T047 using this method. Basically, you glue a sheet of 1/4" cork on a sheet of 1/32" plywood. Once dried, this is bent around a form (ply on the inside) and a second sheet of ply is glued to the outside. Once dry, the part

Re: [TANKS] Missiles

2011-10-21 Thread Steve Tyng
I can see this is going to get technical so let me head it off at the past. Rule Proposal: Any weapon system that does not utilize a closed breach are considered one-shot weapons. Examples: Bazookas Recoiless Rifle Rocket Launcher Missile Launcher Ballista Slingshot Steve Tyng -- You are

[TANKS] Re: T081 Designated

2011-10-20 Thread Steve Tyng
Three week build huh? Mike your a beast! Great work and good looking vehicle. Can't wait to see how it plays with the fixed gun and suspension elevate. Steve -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsu

[TANKS] Re: Another Interesting Product

2011-10-18 Thread Steve Tyng
The price point looks good but Dimension doesn't have a very good reliability record with us. Steve -- 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.

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

2011-10-18 Thread Steve Tyng
Street cred depends on your ranking on this list: or was it this list? I forget. ;) On Tuesday, October 18, 2011 2:45:48 PM UTC-4, Ryan W. wrote: > > How much street cred does one who is half way done with a tank, and who is > willing to battle have? So I know my standing > > Ryan

[TANKS] New Interesting Product from ServoCity

2011-10-18 Thread Steve Tyng
Just saw this. http://servocity.com/html/servoblocks.html It's a means to reinforce the output of a servo against lateral loads. This is basically what I home-brewed for the elevate servo on my Cromwell. Steve -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message

[TANKS] Re: Its a baby . . . tank

2011-10-18 Thread Steve Tyng
Excellent work! Looking forward to baptizing the new baby on the 29th. ;) Steve -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group

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

2011-10-18 Thread Steve Tyng
Dave, As far as I know, nothing has matured yet as no changes have been implemented, only discussions. And discussions have been going on regarding these subjects since 2000. Before taking any more credit, I'd suggest getting that tank built and battling and get yourself some street cred. T

[TANKS] Re: Rocket launch system

2011-10-18 Thread Steve Tyng
I have a box of 50 of those 12g cartridges if your interested. Give you a good deal. Steve Tyng On Monday, October 17, 2011 11:48:25 PM UTC-4, Ryan W. wrote: > > My new idea would require co2 so more psi. But I wonder if I could use > those " awful 12 gram Cartrige things"

Re: [TANKS] Clarification needed

2011-10-17 Thread Steve Tyng
own with rocket armed jeeps and tankets and such. A Weisel 2 Ozelot with four tubes would be wicked. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ozelot.jpg Steve Tyng -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegro

Re: [TANKS] Re: Fw: T-70...

2011-10-17 Thread Steve Tyng
s classes? By weight? > > The speed differences are novel too. It would be interesting to see a > battle played to the speed chart. > > Mike > > *From:* Steve Tyng > *To:* rctank...@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Monday, October 17, 2011 9:35 AM > *Subject:*

[TANKS] Re: Fw: T-70...

2011-10-17 Thread Steve Tyng
adopted, I would slow the Cromwell down to 5mph. Steve Tyng -- 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 grou

[TANKS] Re: Goblin single-shot markers

2011-10-17 Thread Steve Tyng
wanted to run with it. I imagine a solenoid or spring loaded system would be the way to best trigger them. http://goblinpaintball.com Steve Tyng -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com

Re: [TANKS] Apprentice King Tiger update

2011-10-17 Thread Steve Tyng
The hull is fiberglass and the wheels are metal. It's a Russian kit and in typical Russian style, massively built. Steve -- 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+uns

[TANKS] Re: Re rule change proposal

2011-10-15 Thread Steve Tyng
Ryan, To my keen eye that looks like a very good looking A7V Sturmpanzerwagen. I can't wait to see it "rolling" onto the battlefield. ;-) Steve -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send

Re: [TANKS] Re: Another Rule Change Proposal

2011-10-14 Thread Steve Tyng
nse but the slowest speed and the lights are the fastest but weakest armor. This scheme would offer battling styles for all tastes. Steve Tyng -- 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: Another Rule Change Proposal

2011-10-14 Thread Steve Tyng
I was commenting on his thought on historical basis which jives with my last posting under the T-70 thread. Steve -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...

[TANKS] Re: Another Rule Change Proposal

2011-10-14 Thread Steve Tyng
Great minds think alike! ;-) > In our opinion, any reference to historical accuracy > beyond Rule II.1 is preclusive rather than inclusive. > Why argue about gun size, or armor thickness, or ground > speed, or magazine capacity, or ... ? All of these > issues are relative to the time peri

[TANKS] Re: Fw: T-70...

2011-10-14 Thread Steve Tyng
s built so into the heavy bucket it goes. That Sheridan was a light so goes into the light bucket. Each bucket would have an assigned defensive rating, a max speed, and a max ammo load. For me, this makes the most sense for the hobby IF you want to open vehicles from all era's. Steve Ty

[TANKS] Re: Cool little micro tank

2011-10-14 Thread Steve Tyng
It's a tank with a main gun of under 70mm so would get 30 rounds. As to production, they only built 22 of the PII J's so that's setting the bar pretty low. Don't see why a production of 15 wouldn't suffice? -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, s

[TANKS] Re: Cool little micro tank

2011-10-14 Thread Steve Tyng
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=pF3nnBJh7J4 -- 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/

Re: [TANKS] Re: Cool little micro tank

2011-10-14 Thread Steve Tyng
Maybe some sort of width allowance could be given to the WW1 tanks. They were built to cross trenches where a longer and narrower design was advantagious. I wouldn't mind shooting at and extra wide FT-17 or 1914, that is after I've finished off that PII squadron! ;-) Steve -- You are curr

[TANKS] Cool little micro tank

2011-10-14 Thread Steve Tyng
The Wiesel 1. It would only have two defense points and thirty rounds of ammo but it sure would tear up those supply lines. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiesel_AWC Steve -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroup

[TANKS] Re: Stug III photos posted

2011-10-14 Thread Steve Tyng
Bob, I'm impressed with your ability to work in 3D so well. That tank doesn't exactly have the easiest upper hull to replicate. Steve -- 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] Re: Another Rule Change Proposal

2011-10-14 Thread Steve Tyng
John, I'm actually looking forward to seeing the two PII's on the field. All this posturing on my part was to get a rule passed. Been trying to do it for 10 years now with no luck. I could care less whether you're little beauty has 4 or 3 hit points and I'll build the T-70 no matter what def

Re: [TANKS] Re: Stug III photos posted

2011-10-14 Thread Steve Tyng
I am very much looking forward to this battle. Should be the best on in years. Steve -- 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

Re: [TANKS] Re: Another Rule Change Proposal

2011-10-13 Thread Steve Tyng
4 PM > *Subject: *Re: [TANKS] Re: Another Rule Change Proposal > > What tanks would a sloped armor rule effect? > > Mike > > *From:* Steve Tyng > *To:* rctank...@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Thursday, October 13, 2011 1:13 PM > *Subject:* Re: [TANKS] Re: Another Rul

Re: [TANKS] Re: Another Rule Change Proposal

2011-10-13 Thread Steve Tyng
Any modern MBT is considered a heavy (four hit defensive rating). If you want to get technical, a 510mm thickness, being more than 70mm would qualify for a four hit defensive rating. If measured at an angle, the thickness would be in excess of 510mm (the amount depending on angle) and therefor

Re: [TANKS] Re: Another Rule Change Proposal

2011-10-13 Thread Steve Tyng
Any tank that has an angle to its front armor. Steve On Thursday, October 13, 2011 2:21:34 PM UTC-4, Mike Mangus wrote: > > What tanks would a sloped armor rule effect? > > Mike > > -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat

Re: [TANKS] Re: Another Rule Change Proposal

2011-10-13 Thread Steve Tyng
So exactly how does the horizontal measurement rule not benefit the hobby? It's sole purpose is to bring parity between the slab and sloped designs. Yes, I'm interested in building the T-70 light to counter that abomination of a Panzer II but it would also benefit all sloped designs. Sloped a

Re: [TANKS] Another Rule Change Proposal

2011-10-13 Thread Steve Tyng
This is a factor I did not consider. I withdraw my sliding scale addendum. My proposal for the horizontal measurement rules still stands. Steve Tyng On Thursday, October 13, 2011 12:20:03 PM UTC-4, Bill Byrnes wrote: > > I don't have the rules in front of me, but it seems to m

Re: [TANKS] Another Rule Change Proposal

2011-10-13 Thread Steve Tyng
I disagree. The front hull plate thicknesses are generally well documented for most tanks. In comparison, the turret armor thicknesses are generally not well documented. Front armor angles are usually documented or can be easily derived from published plans. If one may recall, the T005 tank (

[TANKS] Another Rule Change Proposal

2011-10-12 Thread Steve Tyng
the asset, using the following table: Steve Tyng -- 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.

[TANKS] Re: Motor and Motor Controller

2011-10-12 Thread Steve Tyng
EV Warriors. There's some on eBay currently. http://www.robotcombat.com/products/0M-EVCCW.html Steve -- 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...@googlegrou

Re: [TANKS] Re: Rules change proposal

2011-10-12 Thread Steve Tyng
k Pittelli wrote: > > On 10/12/2011 4:05 PM, Steve Tyng wrote: > > On that Steyr RSO, it's amazing what a little Googling will find: > > > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Steyr_RSO_w-Pak_40.jpg > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Rso_pak.jpg > > What

[TANKS] Re: Rules change proposal

2011-10-12 Thread Steve Tyng
Frank's not going to change the rules unless someone takes a baseball bat to him. My never ending quest to get an horizontal armor measurement amendment is a case in point. If need be, to get around this and any other rules I may find restrictive, I'll just ignore them on the battlefield! ;

[TANKS] Re: Motor and Motor Controller

2011-10-12 Thread Steve Tyng
10mph at only .6hp is probably a bit unrealistic. My tank (T040) when first built was measured at 8+mph on flat pavement. It's weight is in the range your talking for your vehicle and it's running two 950w motors at 24v (3hp) with a commercial motor controller. With 350w motors we are seeing

[TANKS] Re: Motor and Motor Controller

2011-10-11 Thread Steve Tyng
sions: MOT-24250G MOT-24450G These motors are nice as they incorporate a reduction gear. Steve Tyng -- 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...@googleg

Re: [TANKS] Re: EV Warrior motors for sale

2011-10-10 Thread Steve Tyng
EV Warriors where supplied in pairs, one timed to operate faster in the CW direction and the other in the CCW direction and were marked as such. Any bot builder from the day would know this. There's several on eBay right now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/EV-Warrior-Electric-Motor-CW-CCW-Matched-Set

[TANKS] Re: EV Warrior motors for sale

2011-10-10 Thread Steve Tyng
Are they a matched pair? Steve -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat

[TANKS] Re: Driving thru DC to Gettysburg

2011-10-10 Thread Steve Tyng
Stay on the beltway and gut it out. There's a bunch of construction in VA which makes it a real pain but hitting the other roads in VA at this time of day will save you no time. Traffic should be flowing OK as you will be against rush hour traffic until you get close to MD where there will be

Re: [TANKS] Hats

2011-10-07 Thread Steve Tyng
Well I have one. Guaranteed to have been worn by a bonafide star and world points leader of RCTankCombat. ;) Taking bids! -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat

Re: [TANKS] Re: Batteries...

2011-10-07 Thread Steve Tyng
I haven't had a set of SLA's give decent performance past two years. I figure the factors of over-discharging, bouncing around in the tank, and the cheap Chinese batteries I've been using have attributed to this. This last battle I bit the bullet and purchased a better quality of SLA's so will

[TANKS] Re: Batteries...

2011-10-07 Thread Steve Tyng
Four Headway LifePO4 38120S cell's in series will give you a 13v 10ah pack for $60. http://www.evassemble.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=18 Steve -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To

Re: [TANKS] Just a test

2011-10-06 Thread Steve Tyng
Mike, It will be good to see you behind the wheels of your tanks finally. Can't wait to see those LifeP04's in action. Steve -- 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

[TANKS] Re: Just a test

2011-10-05 Thread Steve Tyng
I decided I was spending to much time with WOT and unloaded from my PC. Started fleshing out a design for a T-70 light in my head and on the computer. Trying to think of a way to do a TTS kit in laser-cut ply. Starting to work on my Mogador warship again. Looking for a decent house to buy t

[TANKS] Re: Model T Experiment

2011-09-29 Thread Steve Tyng
A minimalist tank: - Radio Shack rock crawler toy - Cardboard box covering the rock crawler with a Stug III drawn on the side in Crayon - Kmart paintball gun duct taped to the box - A string is tied to the gun trigger for firing - A supply of cheap off brand alkaline batteries

Re: [TANKS] Re: Model T Experiment

2011-09-28 Thread Steve Tyng
A point to remember, the Hobbyking radios require a separate PC to program them (even to make trim adjustments). Not necessarily a bad thing but the cost of a portable PC needs to be factored in if you want to be able to make adjustments field-side. Steve -- You are currently subscribed to t

[TANKS] Re: T076 Overhaul

2011-09-28 Thread Steve Tyng
Reminds me when I started building my first tank. It was my birthday and all I asked for was one full day uninterrupted in the shop. Steve -- 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 t

[TANKS] Re: Gettysburg Address?

2011-09-27 Thread Steve Tyng
The field is a 10 to 15 minute drive west of Gettysburg. As it is private property the address is withheld from the public forum. Steve -- 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 r

[TANKS] Re: Model T Experiment

2011-09-27 Thread Steve Tyng
Agreed, I missed your point. Steve -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat

[TANKS] Re: Model T Experiment

2011-09-27 Thread Steve Tyng
battling tanks could run circles around them. Here's a thought, give me $4K and I'll make anybody a competitive tank. Steve Tyng -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send e

[TANKS] Re: anyone ever think of this tank?

2011-09-23 Thread Steve Tyng
An AMX13 would be kick ass. I'd love to see someone do that articulating turret. Steve -- 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: I'll float this idea again...

2011-09-23 Thread Steve Tyng
o at least two MAG battles and show us your battlefield domination. If you score more net points than everyone else during those battles, we'll allow you to change whatever rules you want." So does this challenge apply to only Dave or can it apply to say me? ;-) Steve Ty

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

2011-09-21 Thread Steve Tyng
umboids to battle competivaly against M1's and I think that would be very cool indeed. Go ahead and build the Jagdpanther and build it to the three foot rule. It would be a terror on the battlefield. Steve Tyng -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To p

Re: [TANKS] Re: panzer II's at play

2011-09-21 Thread Steve Tyng
I almost dropped my radio when I first ran the Cromwell. Steve -- 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.g

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

2011-09-21 Thread Steve Tyng
Neil, These new Panzer II's coming out of Tri Pact have got me thinking of building a new smaller tank. If I'm going to go through the trouble of designing something smaller I might as well see if I can make it to fit airline baggage restrictions because I would love to battle with you guys.

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

2011-09-20 Thread Steve Tyng
ots on a couple of episodes and the machines are similar enough. Steve Tyng On Monday, September 19, 2011 7:19:44 PM UTC-4, Modena wrote: > > With appropriate prior arrangements with the airline you can take firearms, > so I would imagine a paintball marker

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

2011-09-19 Thread Steve Tyng
I guess my next tank will have to built to fit airline luggage restrictions. The question now is check-in, over-head, or under-seat? ;) Steve "Need to Kick Neil's Bottom" Tyng PS: I will not be getting to the UK this year. We took a west coast vacation instead. On Saturday, September

[TANKS] Re: New member saying hi

2011-09-07 Thread Steve Tyng
Jason, Welcome. You'll have to do the Panther. All the Tiger slots are filled up! ;-) Steve Tyng -- 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

Re: [TANKS] Gettysburg .......

2011-09-04 Thread Steve Tyng
Looks like the next Gettysburg battle will be on October 29th. -- 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.g

Re: RE: [TANKS] A Practicle Use for this Hobby

2011-08-30 Thread Steve Tyng
Yes, you are correct. I usually work with much larger UPS's. Steve -- 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: A Practicle Use for this Hobby

2011-08-29 Thread Steve Tyng
If you have a "Smart-UPS" branded APC UPS so much the better. They produce a pure sine wave as compared to the modified sine wave of my cheaper "Back-UP" branded APC UPS. -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroup

Re: [TANKS] Re: ?dual receivers?

2011-08-22 Thread Steve Tyng
This is good to know. -- 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] 2011 Open House at the American Wartime Museum

2011-08-22 Thread Steve Tyng
The MAG participation in the 2011 AWM Open House was a great success and fun was had by all. It was great meeting those list members that made the trek to Nokesville VA on Saturday. John Pittelli was the Iron Man, manning the Nazarone gun most of the day and instructing would be combatants on

[TANKS] Re: ?dual receivers?

2011-08-21 Thread Steve Tyng
The seven channel rx in the turret is controlling elevate and trigger functions. As far as I know, this can only be done using the older analog radios and not the newer 2.4ghz systems. Steve Tyng T005, T040 -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a me

Re: [TANKS] Homemade esc

2011-08-19 Thread Steve Tyng
So when is one of our pic guru's going to develop a simple little board that will drive a reversing relay and provide a PWM signal for an off board SSR? Just a simple little single channel reversing speed control that the enduser can scale to whatever amperage level is required by sizing the re

Re: [TANKS] Homemade esc

2011-08-19 Thread Steve Tyng
I'll pass on the cheap Chinese scooter controllers. Might try cheap Chinese SSR's though. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-SSR-Solid-State-Relay-DC-DC-50A-220VDC-/180706899480?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a12f87618 Steve T. -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To pos

Re: [TANKS] Homemade esc

2011-08-18 Thread Steve Tyng
Any reason Tri-Pact did not go with the Yi-Yun Model YK42-2 which doesn't have all those annoying extra wires and connectors? Unless of course Tri-Pact is installing brake and turn signals on their next generation battlefield emasculated vehicles. Steve T. -- You are currently subscribed to

Re: [TANKS] Homemade esc

2011-08-18 Thread Steve Tyng
Frank, What wattage controllers are you running in Paul's tank? Steve -- 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://

[TANKS] Re: T-030 paintball gun

2011-08-16 Thread Steve Tyng
No one has made a successful DIY marker for our hobby. It's cheaper in the long run to buy a commercial marker. Do yourself a favor and forget about DIY markers. -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com T

Re: [TANKS] 2011 Open House at the American Wartime Museum

2011-08-16 Thread Steve Tyng
I'll see if I can bring along Red Rider wagon. We can tow smaller kids around the field with the tanks. Might be fun. Steve -- 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: World of Tanks

2011-08-16 Thread Steve Tyng
No consistent time, depends what kind of mood the wife is in! ;-) Steve -- 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: Esc help

2011-08-16 Thread Steve Tyng
Scooter controllers are controlled by a standard 5K potentiometer. It would be easy enough to fabricate some form of connection between a servo and the pot. Steve -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To

Re: [TANKS] Re: World of Tanks

2011-08-16 Thread Steve Tyng
The RAM II and Lowe are popular because you can buy them (no experience required). Good to see your up to a medium, not that it wasn't fun having you tag along in your little light. ;-) I just got my T-34-85 upgraded to the high velocity 85mm gun this morning. Looking forward to putting more

[TANKS] Re: Esc help

2011-08-16 Thread Steve Tyng
controller relays would effect the scooter controller (if at all). I'd consider the described setup as halfway between on/off and a full blown proportional mixing ESC. Steve Tyng -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email

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

2011-08-15 Thread Steve Tyng
Francisco, Very nice work. What island do you live on? Steve Tyng -- 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 gro

[TANKS] Re: Pz38t progress

2011-08-13 Thread Steve Tyng
Nice start and attention to detail. Steve -- 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/rctan

[TANKS] Re: SEAR adjustment?

2011-08-12 Thread Steve Tyng
he Spyder based guns is that you can always upgrade to a better eHandle or install a mechanical. The Spyder handles are all interchangeable. Steve Tyng -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To u

Re: [TANKS] ESC vs "on/off"

2011-08-11 Thread Steve Tyng
Can the C12C be configured to PWM a Crydom D1D40 SSR, or even better, an opto isolated n-channel MOSFET (diy SSR)? Not that the Chinese controllers aren't bad, but I've taken one apart and was a bit dubious of build quality. Steve -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" g

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