[TANKS] Re: Casting treads question

2009-02-19 Thread OdysseySlipways
In a message dated 2/18/2009 10:42:40 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, phil...@defnet.com writes: One day, I would like to give one of these a go: http://www.granthams.com/Spincast/ Gonna stick with gravity for now. Not ready for another project just now. Paul H. you don't have to get

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2009-02-19 Thread Paul Hilton
To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 3:12 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re: Casting treads question In a message dated 2/18/2009 10:42:40 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, phil...@defnet.com writes: One day, I would like to give one of these a go: http

[TANKS] Re: Casting treads question

2009-02-18 Thread Paul Hilton
: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 6:19 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re: Casting treads question I would also like to know about the mold your going to use for the treads, I cast items using Lead Free Pewter. And I mix in pure tin to make it a bit harder. Only problem I have is not being able to make the mold

[TANKS] Re: Casting treads question

2009-02-18 Thread Doug Conn
@googlegroups.com Subject: [TANKS] Re: Casting treads question I still need any info on what the best type of resin for treads is. Anyone have any suggestions? Andy _ From: Paul Hilton phil...@defnet.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:42

[TANKS] Re: Casting treads question

2009-02-17 Thread Paul Hilton
I'm going to try tin alloy. Perhaps later I'll give zinc a try. Paul H. - Original Message - From: AES To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 4:37 PM Subject: [TANKS] Casting treads question What is the recomended material to cast treads from?

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2009-02-17 Thread Andy Schwartz
I am asking about resin not metal material. Andy - Original Message - From: Retired Rider tinsmi...@gmail.com To: R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 6:19 PM Subject: [TANKS] Re: Casting treads question I would also like to know about