Re: tank cost [TANKS]

[Frank Pittelli <frank-at-rctankcombat.com>]

JOHN PITTELLI wrote:
>>>Rick:
> 
>          Here is the current cost of my new tank.
> 
> 1.Sypder victor marker and sniper barrel        $70
> 2.Steel tube and rod for chassis                 50
> 3.wood supply 3/4 and 1/4"                       25
> 4.Elevate servo and gears                        35
> 5.rotate motor                                   25
> 6.road wheels and return rollers                 50
> 7.new transmitter and receiver 6 channel        160
> 8.transmission parts                             60

Add the following to make it operational:

9.  Anvilus Speed Control                        $100
10. Drive Motors                                  $60
11. Drive Batteries                              $160

12. Scrap Conveyor Belt                            $0
13. Wooden inner/outer treads                     $20
14. Glue/screws/tacks                             $10
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                                           TOTAL  $825
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Of course, that cost assumes that virtually everything is made from 
scratch and you don't have to experiment and replace things to find the 
right combination of stuff.  So, I would use $1,000 as the low estimate 
and Steve's $1,300 as the likely estimate for first-timers.

        Frank P.