Re: Hello all [TANKS]

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

Carla and Joe Devine wrote:
> Is it possible to add channels to a tx/rx?

Yes. There are various add-on products that can be used to add 6-12 
auxilary controls to a standard Tx/Rx using various forms of encoding. 
There is also one of our members currently adding some micro-processors 
to a 2 channel tx and rx to create his own multi-channel radio.

But, keep in mind that it is usually cheaper to buy a stock 4-6 channel 
radio then it is expand a 2 channel radio to that many channels.  And 
you only need 5 channels for a fully operational tank with rotate & 
elevate.  And, if you're running a tank destroyer, you only need 4 channels.

> Amp Hour ratings, what do you suggest? I can get 12ah 
> - 24ar batteries, as usual size and cost increase with amp hour rating.

In my local battery shop, you can buy a 12v - 17Ah battery for $40 or a 
12v - 35Ah battery for $44.  So, needless to say, it's best to go with 
the larger battery.  Also, larger batteries have a better ability to 
suffer bursts of high current draw, but they weigh more and take up more 
space.

> Hull material, will this work? I plan on usein 1/8 luan (that stuff they 
> use on hollow core doors) with a fiber cloth layer on the inside as well 
> as out, same stuff for bulkheads and turret, ect.. And 1/4 or 1/5 for 
> the floor of the hull. Construction is straight forward using a method 
> called tack and tape then draping cloth over the halves first inside 
> then out. When cured trim, fit, and paint. I am sure I can get more info 
> by scanning the archives. But thats it for now.

That building technique works great.  And, you probably won't need to 
glass it inside.  Usually, a good layer of cloth on the outside (I use 2 
layers of 6oz or a layer of mat and a layer of 6oz) is plenty strong. 
Then, you only have to paint or resin the inside to keep out moisture.

        Frank P.