Re: hello again?

["Brian Kraack" <bkraack-at-siscom.net>]

Well, the tanks I am talking about are RC tanks used in combat against each
other.

What is this DDay scenario you are talking about?  is it some human
paintball thing?

----- Original Message -----
From: Dale DuPont <ahcp-at-worldnet.att.net>
To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2002 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: hello again?


> I know less than you Brian.  I'd be happy to help but don't know how to
> contribute constructively.
>
> And that this point I'm a little confused.  Is this a paintball tank for
use in
> a paintball scenerio game or just a modeling project for a RC controlled
tank?
>
> I've been talking to people about both lately.  I'm on a special forces
team to
> take out German tanks at the D Day scenerio war game in June.  So if you
think I
> could help somehow, help get me back on track with your project.
>
> Brian Kraack wrote:
>
> > Well, here is where I am:
> >
> > I have a scale 'model' of a Tiger I tank that I plan on using to get my
> > dimensions off of.  In case anyone cares, it's the Tiger tank from the
model
> > quality WW2 toy line they sell at toys-r-us - and it is really nice.
> >
> > So, I will be ready to start framing up the tank itself very soon.  More
> > pics of the inside of the tanks would be nice, and/or more info about
the
> > framing, etc.  Also, more detailed shots of the cannon system would be
> > helpful.
> >
> > any tricks or traps you know of (besides what's on the page already)?
What
> > thickness sheeting did you use, and how did it stand up to paint hits
...
> > What kind of batteries are you using?
> >
> > Basically anything more you have would be great to see (from an
> > inspirational point of view).
> >
> > thanks,
> > /brian
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Frank Pittelli <frank-at-navius.com>
> > To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2002 1:05 PM
> > Subject: Re: hello again?
> >
> > > In Reply To Brian Kraack Who Wrote On  8 May:
> > >
> > > > So, is anyone besides the two on the website actually building
tanks?
> > > > anyone near dayton, oh?  I'm getting ready to start on my Tiger I,
so
> > > > more (and more detailed) pictures on the site would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > We've heard reports of numerous tanks being "started" around the
> > > country, but we haven't seen any photos of works in progress yet.
> > >
> > > I've got some additional photos of the existing three tanks and we can
> > > always take custom shots for those who are interested.  What would you
> > > like to see?
> > >
> > > As far as the email traffic on this mailing list, I think it will
> > > increase as people start building things and there are more
> > > questions/comments to be made.  Since the beginning, it has always
been
> > > a quiet list ... but perhaps that will change ;-)
> > >
> > > Frank P.
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
>