Re: Update - New Australian Jagdpanther [TANKS]

[Jim Neifert <jneifert-at-shaw.ca>]

Amir
The parts I cast up have the drill holes dimpled, so I can pre drill all of 
them. I cast up the outer and inside part rather than use wood. Not sure 
why, just at the time decided to do it that way. The glue I am using has no 
smell, at least none that I can smell. Its Pro Form black Urethane, same 
stuff they glue windows in cars with. You can buy a tube of it and use a 
chak gun, can't beat the price, and if it holds windows in, has to work on 
my plastic track.
Same thing for the casting, useing smooth cast 326, and no smell that I 
notice. I add a couple of drops of black dye, figured that was easier than 
trying to paint it.
Jim
Abbotsford, BC


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <adt22-at-drexel.edu>
To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 3:32 PM
Subject: Re: Update - New Australian Jagdpanther [TANKS]


> Hey Jim,
>
> I think I need more time off AND faster hands.
>
> That's my next step, I was thinking of doing it tonight but the picture 
> you sent made me realize I would make a total mess!  Not to mention it has 
> to be indoors because of the weather.  I think I'll work on the 
> electronics instead.  (Although I'll probably wind up playing Xbox live, 
> oops)
>
> I was gonna drill out holes for the rivets, it seems like its gonna be a 
> pain with the glue regardless.  I haven't decided on spacing yet - any 
> tips?  I admit I've become less concerned about track system number 4 
> because I've realized I'll have to replace it rather quickly for a couple 
> reasons, mostly because the maple I got has the grain going the wrong 
> way - its pretty easy to snap a peice in half . . . live, learn and waste 
> money.
>
> I also note the pergo board - if only building a tank was as easy as 
> installing a floating floor!  Come to think of it - it would be nice if 
> building a tank was as easy as Steve's pictures make it seem!  Steve - you 
> tricked us!  I wanna see the blooper reel for this next tank - no glory 
> shots!  :-)
>
> -Amir
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jim Neifert <jneifert-at-shaw.ca>
> Date: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 5:34 pm
> Subject: Re: Update - New Australian Jagdpanther [TANKS]
>
>> You will have your next tank done by Mid Jan,,darn,, I either need
>> more time
>> off, or faster hands. Spent the last couple of evenings glueing
>> track parts
>> on the belt, then poprivet the outer part on, then cleaning up the
>> glue...ect ect. And still do not have one complete track built.
>>
>> Jim(sniffiing glue) Neifert
>> Abbotsford, BC
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Steve Tyng" <stevet-at-stcharlesmd.com>
>> To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 8:22 AM
>> Subject: RE: Update - New Australian Jagdpanther [TANKS]
>>
>>
>> > Amir wrote:
>> >
>> >> Maybe then I can get T034 for my T-34 (provided Steve isn't
>> >> working day and night on his new tank)
>> >
>> > As it's predecessor was generations ahead of it's competition, so
>> will my
>> > next R/C Tank Combat creation.  In recognition of the landmark
>> vehicle
>> > being created at Tyng Industries.  When "rolling chassis" status
>> is
>> > reached (projected mid January).  Designation number "T100" will
>> be
>> > requested whether it's the next available number or not.  ;-)
>> >
>> >
>> >   Steve "Going Metric" Tyng
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>
>