RE: Aluminum frame quote

["Scott Seltzer" <Scott-at-csshosting.net>]

Have you considered using foam or wood core fiberglass?  It may require a
bit more engineering, but you should be able to construct a hull that's just
or almost as strong as a wooden hull, but *much* lighter.  Not to mention
cheap.  Woven mat fiberglass only costs a few dollars a yard. 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com 
> [mailto:tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com] On Behalf Of adt22-at-drexel.edu
> Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2004 11:41 AM
> To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
> Subject: Aluminum frame quote
> 
> Hey guys,
>   I got a quote of $375 for an aluminum frame - I'm 
> definitely going with wood for the first take.  Partly 
> because its cheaper and partly because my I won't be thinking 
> of my mistakes as $25 blunders.  Once I get everything 
> mounted I might design a stripped down chassis.
> 
>   Is anyone able to make two sets of bushings for the EV 
> warriors for me.  I'll pay cost plus shipping.  
> 
>   Also does anyone have extra/cheap #35 chain for sale?  The 
> cheapest I've found is $16 for 10'.  Is that about right?
> 
>   I'll keep an eye out for the rctankcombat marketplace.
>  
>   -Amir
>