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From: foster-at-ns.sympatico.ca (Mike Foster)
Subject: Re: Welcome Tank Enthusiasts
Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2001 13:15:10 -0400



Frank Pittelli wrote:

>
>
> 2) I was told that cheap, spring loaded paintball guns exist that could
> be used to make hand-held or boxed rocket launchers.  (By definition, a
> rocket launcher is any single-shot weapon).  That means that the
> cheapest entry point into the hobby is an old GI-Joe (or Barbie if you
> prefer), mounted on a board, holding a bazooka that is fired by a long
> string or a simple electric solenoid arrangement.  The total cost
> should be less than $30.
>
> 3) A couple guys were trying to figure out how to make a relatively
> cheap box rocket launcher, capable of firing their tubes in succession.
> There must be something in the world of pneumatic valves that can
> provide the "switching" needed, so a little detective work is probably
> in order.
>
> So, it looks like the technology issues are starting to materialize and
> be tackled and that, as they are, more people are starting to feel that
> this is something fun and not-to-expensive to pursue.  Clearly, the
> more we keep the cost down, the more people will want to play.
>
> All ideas, questions and comments are welcome ... even if you think
> we're crazy.
>
>

Hi,

So there is no set scale for anything?
As long as the tanks and transports are over 3 feet?
Does this mean that you can build in any scale? Could I build a 6 foot long
Tiger tank if I wanted too,or do all models have to be scaled to 3 feet?

Also just another question, How come you can build tanks from WW1 to today?

Wouldn't it mame more sense to maybe have 2 seperate battle types,Maybe
like
1914-1950 and then 1950 onwards.

Also would mines be allowed?
You could use a spring launcher put in the ground or something like that.

I hope to build a Japanese light tank.

Is there a speed list somewhere? How fast do these puppies go per real
speed?

-SF