Re: [TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- War Stories

2010-05-22 Thread OdysseySlipways
In a message dated 5/22/2010 10:22:23 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, sasquevane...@aol.com writes: Phil PS I wouldn't call slaughtering puppies "sick". More like "a challenging case to argue". nope, i'll go with sick and cruel Chris, _Odyssey Slipways_ (http://hometown.aol.com/odysseysl

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- War Stories

2010-05-22 Thread Phil
Now I know how Claire ended up operating the Valentine. I think I must have been doing the "curse you, why don't you work!" dance at the time. Phil PS I wouldn't call slaughtering puppies "sick". More like "a challenging case to argue". -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" g

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- War Stories

2010-05-22 Thread Steve Tyng
Pete... Sick SickSICK! ROTFLMFAO!!! Steve On May 21, 7:17 pm, Pete Arundel wrote: > Later, in a secret location close to the Staffordshire Moorlands . . . > > Transcript Dated 09/05/2010 > > PA: I have the stiff stats from yesterday. > OC: Can't you call them 'casualty reports

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- War Stories

2010-05-21 Thread Pete Arundel
Later, in a secret location close to the Staffordshire Moorlands . . . Transcript Dated 09/05/2010 PA: I have the stiff stats from yesterday. OC: Can't you call them 'casualty reports' like everyone else? PA: Sure, whatever, but they make for a very wobbly read. OC: That's the printer,

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- War Stories

2010-05-21 Thread Steve Tyng
Phil, Are you saying the lovely Ms. Claire drove a vehicle in actual combat? If this is indeed the truth then I believe this is a first for the hobby! Steve On May 20, 4:35 pm, Phil wrote: > Some elaboration of Baby Eric's text is apparently necessary. The > mighty forces of Camp Eric were o

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- War Stories

2010-05-21 Thread neroc
Hi Chrys , the only tank with DW 960 is Phils Hetser ,(T057) and it didnt participate in the recent battle, the motors havent had any kind of proper test yet because in its first and only battle ( Anarchy in the UK ) I ran it at only 12v and at low gear with a knocked up MAG esc inside it. It manag

Re: [TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- War Stories

2010-05-20 Thread OdysseySlipways
In a message dated 5/20/2010 4:35:36 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, sasquevane...@aol.com writes: how times have changed, they'll be driving cars next*. Phil *But not cleaning them. ya, then the next thing you know they'll be wanting equal pay and the right to vote (depending what part

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- War Stories

2010-05-20 Thread Phil
Some elaboration of Baby Eric's text is apparently necessary. The mighty forces of Camp Eric were opposed to the brave powers of Camp Albert. Neil supplied the house and, to make the task of shooting the doors more difficult, he'd built a moving barrier comprising a square of glass mounted on a 100

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- War Stories

2010-05-19 Thread neroc
Baby Eric has very advanced letter writing skills considering he was only conceived around 10 months ago. must be a southern thing. we is a bit dim up North ! some great pics Phil .everyone in my party had a great time, thanks for hosting the event.well done to all who made it to the battle . When

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- 8/9 May

2010-05-10 Thread neroc
That was a real shame , wasnt quite the same without a `PETE` on the battle ground . only one battle was managed on the sunday as the tanks took a beating from the punishing location . The Saturday event was much smoother thanks to your unselfish act to become Contest Director for the two battles.

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- 8/9 May

2010-05-09 Thread Pete Arundel
I thought that german engineered cars were supposed to be reliable. However, while Neil, Phill and others are flinging paint, scoring points and ravishing Nurse Nellie, I ended up looking at this; http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/pureteenlard/rescue2.jpg?t=1273409167 Curses! -- You are c

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- 8/9 May

2010-05-07 Thread Pete Arundel
I can't remember how to get your place, Phil. E-mail me some directions, will you? Ta! Pete -- 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

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- 8/9 May

2010-05-06 Thread neroc
Phil . your scenarios sound good if a little confusing , Mr Albert Tacklebottom has expressed his disgust in your slanderous name calling , He was heard from miles away to say how could he be refereed to as " Osama Bin Albert " from one who blatantly creates suicide bombers , gives them a German so

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- 8/9 May 2010

2010-04-06 Thread Marc
> ... any others from Belgium and Holland (or > Greece, Chrys?) who can make it are warmly invited. Thanks! I happen to be in the UK that week BUT unfortunately the itinerary doesn't allow me to attend the battle. We are visiting a friend of ours in Redcar (near Middlesborough) and the saturday i

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- 8/9 May 2010

2010-04-01 Thread Phil
I knew it, Neil's lost it completely... Great plot! Phil On Mar 31, 4:50 pm, James Murdey wrote: > lovely to know, cheers lads. I will do my best to be there :) > > > > On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 2:43 PM, neroc wrote: > > war in the woods II will be held on the 8th and 9th of May , in the > > woo

Re: [TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- 8/9 May 2010

2010-03-31 Thread James Murdey
lovely to know, cheers lads. I will do my best to be there :) On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 2:43 PM, neroc wrote: > war in the woods II will be held on the 8th and 9th of May , in the > woods near Guildford ,Surrey . > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > great information to tell people about wars in wood...

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- 8/9 May 2010

2010-03-31 Thread neroc
war in the woods II will be held on the 8th and 9th of May , in the woods near Guildford ,Surrey . > > > > > > > great information to tell people about wars in wood... > >http://bit.ly/6cZnOp -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctank

Re: [TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- 8/9 May 2010

2010-03-30 Thread James Murdey
"great information to tell people about wars in wood... http://bit.ly/6cZnOp"; Cough. Spammer. Cough. Apologies if I'm being foolish, but I've missed the date. When's it? On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 2:49 PM, mase1995 wrote: > > great information to tell people about wars in wood... > http://bit.ly/

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- 8/9 May 2010

2010-03-30 Thread mase1995
great information to tell people about wars in wood... http://bit.ly/6cZnOp On Mar 18, 5:25 am, neroc wrote: > Chris my good man , If you organise something later in the summer you > know we will be there , look forward to it , > > neil R > > On Mar 16, 9:13 am, Chris Malton wrote: > > > This on

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- 8/9 May 2010

2010-03-29 Thread neroc
The Funky Tank Foundry is in preparation for further unnecessary violence against the generally peaceful population of Surrey . The FTF director has spotted `the chosen one` in a leaked photograph carelessly published by an operative belonging to the Palmer Alliance Ltd Society . The individual ter

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- 8/9 May 2010

2010-03-17 Thread neroc
Chris my good man , If you organise something later in the summer you know we will be there , look forward to it , neil R On Mar 16, 9:13 am, Chris Malton wrote: > This one I shall have to miss, unfortunately. > > Exams start on the Monday morning, and I could do with that weekend to > be revisi

Re: [TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- 8/9 May 2010

2010-03-16 Thread Chris Malton
This one I shall have to miss, unfortunately. Exams start on the Monday morning, and I could do with that weekend to be revising. Sorry to disappoint on this one, but hopefully I can organise something for the summer, once I find time to put the tanks back together again. It has been demand

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods II- 8/9 May 2010

2010-03-15 Thread neroc
James , your 90% finnished !! fantastic !! , post some photos please. You and your T-34 are whole heartedly embraced back into the KOR fold . all you require your self to do is compleat the turret and you will be in the fight as a FA , this time with your own creation ,however a 100% finnished

[TANKS] Re: War In The Woods

2009-10-23 Thread Phil
Just checked with Charlie- woods available! Is that just 22nd? Who can come? Looking forward to meeting Albert! I will get a 1/6th bowl of water for his whippet! Phil On Oct 22, 8:54 pm, neroc wrote: > Thanks to everyone involved in `war in the woods` and thanks to Frank > for posting the even

[TANKS] Re: War In The Woods

2009-10-23 Thread Bill Hamilton
2009/10/23 Mike Mane : > Why not use less LEDs and simply reflective cones around them like > flashlights? That might save a few hundred bulbs. LEDs are highly directional. The problem with them isn't too much scatter, it's actually getting enough scatter. That's why those LED flashlights you s

[TANKS] Re: War In The Woods

2009-10-23 Thread Mike Mane
Why not use less LEDs and simply reflective cones around them like flashlights? That might save a few hundred bulbs. —Mike M Message sent by way of mobile device On Oct 22, 2009, at 10:28 PM, Gregory Pwneror wrote: > Hmm, so you do movie work Frank? I have a mate who does movies too, > h

[TANKS] Re: War In The Woods

2009-10-22 Thread Gregory Pwneror
Hmm, so you do movie work Frank? I have a mate who does movies too, he wants to build a massive array of about 2000 LEDs for lighting a scene at night, he wasn't happy when he found the price, especially since I told him he could get them for 5 cents each. There's a story behind my price quote: He

[TANKS] Re: War In The Woods

2009-10-22 Thread neroc
Thanks to everyone involved in `war in the woods` and thanks to Frank for posting the event on the site. can we settle the next battle on the 22nd Nov if we can sneak another in this year ? Neil `Albert wants to kick more southern arse` R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You

[TANKS] Re: War In The Woods

2009-10-19 Thread Frank Pittelli
Ben Holko wrote: > what are you building Frank? I recently built the "APS 2014" for a theater project, a "mysterious device from the future" that prints out documents describing the lead character's life. The device had to shoot out paper about 4-8 feet on queue, with lots of mechanical sound

[TANKS] Re: War In The Woods

2009-10-19 Thread Frank Pittelli
Ben Holko wrote: > What ever happened to the battle report from Gettysburg in June? See http://www.rctankcombat.com/battle-reports/CorporateTakeover/ The event was spread over May 2 and June 14. Frank P. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You are currently subscribed

[TANKS] Re: War In The Woods

2009-10-19 Thread Pureteenlard
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

[TANKS] Re: War In The Woods

2009-10-19 Thread Phil
Excellent videos Neil. I am impressed by Albert Tacklebottom and look forward to many further conflicts! Phil On Oct 19, 12:56 am, "Ben Holko" wrote: > what are you building Frank? > > > > From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com on behalf of Frank Pittelli > Sent: M

[TANKS] Re: War In The Woods

2009-10-19 Thread Ben Holko
What ever happened to the battle report from Gettysburg in June? On 19/10/09 10:38 AM, "Frank Pittelli" wrote: > > Unfortunate Eric is on the run from the authorities and becomes trapped > in the woods of Surry. Forces on both sides rally to once again defend > what they believe to be the t

[TANKS] Re: War In The Woods

2009-10-18 Thread Ben Holko
what are you building Frank? From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com on behalf of Frank Pittelli Sent: Mon 19/10/2009 10:38 AM To: R/C Tank Combat Subject: [TANKS] War In The Woods Unfortunate Eric is on the run from the authorities and becomes trapped in the wo

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods

2009-09-07 Thread Phil
On Sep 7, 2:33 pm, Phil wrote: > Dear Aunt Ethel                                                     6 > September 2009 > > Well, I’ve been having an exciting time and no mistake! I came down as > you know to hide in the woods from Nurse Nellie and the Child Support > Agency. Some men came

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods

2009-09-07 Thread Phil
Dear Aunt Ethel 6 September 2009 Well, I’ve been having an exciting time and no mistake! I came down as you know to hide in the woods from Nurse Nellie and the Child Support Agency. Some men came to help me. They would not say where they came fr

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods

2009-09-04 Thread Phil
Yes, that's fine! Anyone else e-mail me for directions/phone no. Phil On Sep 4, 6:39 pm, neroc wrote: > Well , Pete and I are on our way to you Sunday morning , hoping to get > there bout 11.00 ,with 1 tank , 1 artillery piece and a jeep. shall we > come to your house Phil ? > if anyone else is

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods

2009-09-04 Thread neroc
Well , Pete and I are on our way to you Sunday morning , hoping to get there bout 11.00 ,with 1 tank , 1 artillery piece and a jeep. shall we come to your house Phil ? if anyone else is in ear shot of the event , please attend . Neil R On Sep 3, 10:37 am, Phil wrote: > How's your tank looking

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods

2009-09-03 Thread Phil
How's your tank looking, Pete? A Sunday event works for me. Weather should be sunny! Phil On Sep 1, 9:34 pm, neroc wrote: > If Pete has a fully operational and designated tank and is so good as > to offer me a lift down then I cant see a problem either . > However Im sorry but I cant do a full

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods

2009-09-01 Thread neroc
If Pete has a fully operational and designated tank and is so good as to offer me a lift down then I cant see a problem either . However Im sorry but I cant do a full weekend , Im busy on the Saturday night , so will have to be Sunday only if the event is still on . Neil R On Aug 28, 5:54 pm, Ph

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods

2009-08-29 Thread Chris Malton
Would love to, but both tanks are in various states of dismantlement, and I'm kinda busy Monday - Thursday, and probably Friday this coming week. And that's despite the bank holiday I'd love to make it over there, but it just isn't going to be possible this time. Not least I'm not allowe

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods

2009-08-29 Thread Pureteenlard
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

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods reconnaissance

2009-05-22 Thread Sgt.A.Johnson
my nearest paintball place has no nets. No spectators allowed. Break area is encolsed by a full wood and breezeblock wall On 22 May, 10:15, Phil wrote: >  This looks like the way to go. I doubt we will be operating in very > high winds. I just wonder whether it will stop (or rather slow down > s

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods reconnaissance

2009-05-22 Thread Phil
This looks like the way to go. I doubt we will be operating in very high winds. I just wonder whether it will stop (or rather slow down sufficiently) paintballs? It is very light- 80 gm/sq m is exactly the same weight as photocopying paper. Our local p-ball place uses netting whichis thicker I'm

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods reconnaissance

2009-05-20 Thread funkyneroc
I have been having ideas regarding netting , A quick internet search uncovered this :- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PAINTBALL-NETTING-GARDEN-NET-BIRD-SCREEN-BLACK-2MX-50M_W0QQitemZ400032307904QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_H_G_Ladders_RL?hash=item5d23c89ac0&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=%7C301%3A1%7C293%

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods reconnaissance

2009-05-19 Thread Phil
Right,I've been up to see Ray (who owns the access)who says Yes we can use it, so we are on for War in the Woods! In terms of dates, the only weekend I have free till September is the Bank Holiday w/end 22/23 August. Thereafter all of Sept is free. How does that suit people? To deal with Neil's

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods reconnaissance

2009-04-29 Thread Chris Malton
A well thought out set of questions Neil. I would say I was about to ask them myself, but never actually managed to get that far. I would be interested in hearing more, but everything is somewhat dependent on timing and travel arrangements. The latter in 8 weeks, the former now. The problem

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods reconnaissance

2009-04-29 Thread funkyneroc
Phil , you know my eagerness to battle , I will battle anywhere, any time, with anyone! I have a few questions . Concerning the gravel area ,who owns the land and white building at the other side of the gap in the fence ? or more to the point does anyone go wandering about who could get an eye

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods reconnaissance

2009-04-29 Thread Pureteenlard
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

[TANKS] Re: War in the Woods reconnaissance

2009-04-29 Thread Derek Engelhaupt
Gravel played hell with my old track design. The gravel got sucked up into the sprockets and caused the tracks to come off; although, that would make for an interesting battle since all the participants would be battling the terrain as much as battling each other. Derek On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 8