Re: Next project, some questions... [TANKS]

["Marc en Wendy" <marcmethorst-at-zonnet.nl>]

Steve,

Thanks for the info!
About the turretless issue: apart from Joe's statement earlier today I think 
a turretless tank will suit me better. Having played with my new Playstation 
2 I discovered I'm not too good operating 2 joysticks so this started me 
thinking about the S-Tank. KISS, you know...

Too bad the dollar is at an all time low.
I attached a photo of something you might be interested in buying now?

Marc


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "SteveT44" <SteveT44-at-comcast.net>
To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 12:10 PM
Subject: RE: Next project, some questions... [TANKS]


> Marc wrote:
>
>> I am thinking of mounting the road wheels on a frame and let the
>> hull pivot. With the weight of the components evenly placed only
>> limited force is needed to elevate the entire hull. When the frame
>> pivots around a point halfway the distance between the idler wheel
>> and the drive wheel (they will be mounted in the hull, not to the
>> frame) the track length will not vary because of the elevation.
>
> I was once considering the S-Tank and thinking along the same lines.  That
> is until I drove Joe's Hetzer during the last battle.  I've decided I need 
> a
> turret!   ;-)
>
>> I am worried however about the fact that the elevation servo will
>> be damaged by absorbing (or rather: not) the shocks when driving,
>> especially when > driving and elevating simultaneously.
>> So there's food for thought!
>
> The elevate servo (or hull tilt servo) needs to be very durable.  I was
> thinking of using an automotive wiper motor and converting it to a super
> duty servo with this kit from Oatley Electronics in Australia,
>
>    http://www.oatleyelectronics.com/kits/k165b.html
>
> Here's a construction article using this kit,
>
>    http://www.siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_101536/article.html
>
> I know Frank has ordered several of these kits and has not received any
> after several weeks and a reorder.  Maybe Oatley ships quicker to the
> Netherlands?
>
>
> BTW: The declining value of the U.S. dollar against the euro has forced me
> to postpone my planned extended canal cruise through Europe.  Since I 
> first
> started planning and saving for this trip the euro has gained 20 cents on
> the dollar.  Puts a real dent on your buying power.  :-(
>
>
>    Steve "Need to build a tank quick" Tyng
>
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>
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