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

2012-08-20 Thread Chris Malton
Whoops. Please do be careful Neil. I don't want the entire UK Paintball industry falling into disrepute.. Chris On 20/08/12 11:32, Neil Rochford wrote: Thank you gentlemen, Saturday the 18th of August was a big day for the rctankcombat world on both sides of the pond. The UK even

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2012-08-20 Thread Neil Rochford
Thank you gentlemen, Saturday the 18th of August was a big day for the rctankcombat world on both sides of the pond. The UK event was a great day. Thanks to : - Phil for traveling long distance with his tanks - Claire for all the photos/videos/cups of tea and chocolate hobnobs - Iain for not m

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2012-08-16 Thread Ben Holko
[tan...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 8:20 AM To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: An August UK battle date- I did too...didn't see any pics... Derek On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 3:50 PM, mailto:odysseyslipw...@aol.com>> wrote: did i miss something in thi

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2012-08-16 Thread Derek Engelhaupt
I did too...didn't see any pics... Derek On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 3:50 PM, wrote: > ** > did i miss something in this thread? > > Chris > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe, send em

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2012-08-16 Thread OdysseySlipways
did i miss something in this thread? Chris -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rct

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2012-08-16 Thread Aaron
Very nice, I am amazed at how much our Brittish brothers can do on so little land. Cant wait to see more and read the reports. Aaron F -- 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

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2012-08-16 Thread TyngTech
Nice lines on that chassis! The tanks look good too. ;-) Steve On Thursday, August 16, 2012 4:05:05 AM UTC-4, Neil Rochford wrote: > > A few sneak pictures of the August 4th UK battle event have been released > to the public. > Battle "Olymp iain" was a fierce, high scoring battle, althoug

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2012-08-02 Thread Neil Rochford
Normally Id be very happy to use Mr Pots land, however If I hold an event at my house I can provide 3-4 assets and 2 extra people staring at 1 o`clock , if we battle in Stoke I can provide 2 assets and 1 extra person and I wont get there until 2 ish or later. Neil R -- You are currently su

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2012-07-31 Thread Pete Arundel
On Monday, 30 July 2012 22:45:21 UTC+1, Neil Rochford wrote: > > Hello Blake, nice to hear from you, Im having trouble joining your site . > From what I can see the work is very impressive, very fine attention to > detail. This isnt the quite the approach we take at `rctankcombat`, we > scratch

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2012-07-31 Thread Pete Arundel
Either I ought to check this page more often or Neil should ring me . . . Anyway, crisis averted, we have use of Mr. Potts land this weekend if we want it. Pete On Monday, 30 July 2012 14:09:52 UTC+1, Phil wrote: > > Oh and there's Charlie's Wood of course which I can almost certainly get > ag

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2012-07-30 Thread Neil Rochford
Hello Blake, nice to hear from you, Im having trouble joining your site . >From what I can see the work is very impressive, very fine attention to detail. This isnt the quite the approach we take at `rctankcombat`, we scratch build 1/6th paintball "toys" rather than "models", We build tanks that

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2012-07-30 Thread Phil
Oh and there's Charlie's Wood of course which I can almost certainly get again but it's a bit small. Phil -- 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...@google

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2012-07-30 Thread Phil
Hi Blake- thanks for contacting us. I'm just in the process of signing on to your site. I'll do an "advertising" piece on your site if I may. What we'd really really like is a field/wood/whatever Anywhere in England where we can indulge in the merry business of decorating home-made 1/6th tanks

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2012-07-29 Thread Saxondog
Hi Neil, My name is Blake (Saxondog). I am a Moderator on the UK Based forum RCTANKWARFARE.CO.UK and think the idea of binging this type of battle to the UK is great. So how can I help you to gain support in the U.K. for this Hobby? Regards,Blake On Thursday, July 5, 2012 2:41:22 AM UTC-

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2012-07-28 Thread Neil Rochford
This message is to all in the UK ,I wish to make this clear as the last message reads as though Im addressing James only. Neil R On Thursday, 26 July 2012 15:40:11 UTC-7, Neil Rochford wrote: > > well James I hope you do because I`ve just had some bad news from our > school business manager

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2012-07-26 Thread Neil Rochford
well James I hope you do because I`ve just had some bad news from our school business manager today. Stockport council have declared that non curricula weekend events on school grounds are no longer permitted. There are houses nearby and residents must get tired of the noise + abuse and have

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2012-07-26 Thread James M
I can't say I haven't considered it - something at the school playing fields or grounds isn't out of the question, but I'd obviously have to get the rubber stamp on it, which could be a challenge. I've got a couple of other ideas for venues, so yeah - watch this space in that respect... James "

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2012-07-26 Thread Neil Rochford
You could always hold a battle event near you, We usually sneak an October battle in before the season ends, . -- 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...@go

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2012-07-25 Thread James M
That sounds like a marvelous idea - means it can always be around for UK battles. I'm afraid I can't accept Pete's very kind offer, as I've already bought a replacement, but I'm very grateful for the offer. I'll see how much postage will set us back once she's back together and working, though

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2012-07-23 Thread Neil Rochford
Hello again James what would be the postage on an item like that ? What if I were to pay the postage and Pete donates a esc , it can then live at the FTF. It can always be ownership of James M but it can be used for all KOR battles. If we come down south to a battle that you wish to attend I

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2012-07-23 Thread Pete Arundel
I have a spare buggy speed controller if that's any use to you. Can't imagine I'll ever need it. On Sunday, 22 July 2012 23:27:03 UTC+1, James M wrote: > > Hi guys, > > It's been a long time since I've been active here, but I spotted the UK > thread and decided to bite the bullet and fix up SV01

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2012-07-22 Thread James M
Hi guys, It's been a long time since I've been active here, but I spotted the UK thread and decided to bite the bullet and fix up SV014, after I blew up the ESC about a year or more ago. I've got a replacement on order, but sadly on USPS' cheapest service from across the pond, so I doubt she'll

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2012-07-20 Thread Phil
Good news. Looking forward to it. Phil On Thursday, 19 July 2012 00:27:01 UTC+1, Pete Arundel wrote: > I have a surplus of batteries at the moment - both 12Ah and 7Ah. The > Morris can use either and I suspect that either will run her all day since > the motors are so small. > > On Wednesday

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2012-07-18 Thread Pete Arundel
I have a surplus of batteries at the moment - both 12Ah and 7Ah. The Morris can use either and I suspect that either will run her all day since the motors are so small. On Wednesday, 18 July 2012 22:53:38 UTC+1, Neil Rochford wrote: > > We have a few 12v 12AH that Mr Arundel has salvaged as he

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2012-07-18 Thread Neil Rochford
We have a few 12v 12AH that Mr Arundel has salvaged as he moves within the affluent select. We have some that could be used in your tanks. Technobots have stopped selling SLA`s . Neil R -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcom

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2012-07-18 Thread Phil
The Hetzer has been blowing fuses but I've fittted a bigger one and it's happy again. The locust seems happy. I'll keep testing them. I'm a bit concerned about batteries. Pete, have you got any more of those nice12V 12ah ones? If not I'll have another go at Technobots. On Tuesday, 17 July 20

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2012-07-17 Thread Neil Rochford
Like Pete I also find the picture disturbing , so much so in fact that I almost fell off my chair in disturbance. Liz seams to be enjoying it but I`ll bet Unfortunate Eric and Family wont be happy when they need to fork out for a new royal hip replacement. People have been sent to the tower and

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2012-07-16 Thread Phil
I didn't, but it explains the corgi bite marks. Moving on from thoughts of Pete attacking octagenarians, can you PM me Neil with the location of your top-secret location cunningly disguised as a school? We'll keep an eye on the weather. I speak as one who drove 100-odd miles to Kettering by 8:

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2012-07-13 Thread Pete Arundel
I find that disturbing . . . I didn't think anyone had actually seen me goose Her Maj. On Friday, 13 July 2012 20:55:12 UTC+1, TyngTech wrote: > > "Pete is very up for it , I answer for him because he is too busy enjoying > his exciting and rewarding life style. " > > >

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2012-07-13 Thread TyngTech
"Pete is very up for it , I answer for him because he is too busy enjoying his exciting and rewarding life style. " -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a m

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2012-07-13 Thread Neil Rochford
Pete is very up for it , I answer for him because he is too busy enjoying his exciting and rewarding life style. So the stage is set for a 4th August battle and if desired the 18th August also. Anyone who wishes to attend will be sent directions on request. Neil R -- You are currently subsc

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2012-07-06 Thread Phil
I'm in. You up for it Pete? On Thursday, 5 July 2012 23:55:19 UTC+1, Neil Rochford wrote: > What if we said the 4th and book the 18th as well in case the weather is > poor on the 4th ? > Then, if we do battle on the 4th and we want to battle some more then we > could do the 18th as well. I

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2012-07-05 Thread Neil Rochford
What if we said the 4th and book the 18th as well in case the weather is poor on the 4th ? Then, if we do battle on the 4th and we want to battle some more then we could do the 18th as well. If we wish . Why not ? I can offer accommodation if required. Neil R -- You are currently subscri

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2012-07-05 Thread Phil
I'm free 4th, 18th,19th, 25th. Phil On Thursday, 5 July 2012 14:29:52 UTC+1, Phil wrote: > Very keen! Will check dates this eve. > On Thursday, 5 July 2012 08:41:22 UTC+1, Neil Rochford wrote: >> >> I am seriously considering August (school holidays) dates for a battle in >> Blighty. >> It is

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2012-07-05 Thread Phil
Very keen! Will check dates this eve. On Thursday, 5 July 2012 08:41:22 UTC+1, Neil Rochford wrote: > > I am seriously considering August (school holidays) dates for a battle in > Blighty. > It is a strong possibility that we can use the playing field at my school > for a saturday,( sundays howev