Re: Market Survey [TANKS]

[Rick v100 <rickv100-at-yahoo.com>]

Plans pack is a good idea as there are many more plans
sold then items built be it boats, planes, machines,
etc. 

If you have the plans file you could then maybe have
the parts laser cut or CNC Router Cut for kits for
builders then add parts to the line with completed
vehicles or semi-completed being the last ones. 

Rick 


--- Derek Engelhaupt <derekengelhaupt-at-rocketmail.com>
wrote:

> Steve,
>  
> Having just the plans like you have posted for your
> T34/85 is a really good start.  Before buying the
> Tiger I was considering doing the T34 (still am
> considering it after the Tiger build is done)
> because all of the measurement work had been done
> for me.  I think one of the biggest obsticles is
> obtaining all of the information/measurements needed
> to actually start building.  Having that info in the
> beginning cuts down on the development time and
> re-working time when your measurements just don't
> add up.  Speed controllers are another big issue for
> me also.  I was going to go with the Anvilus type
> setup, but adding SSR's and finding the right ones
> scared me (I scare easily...hehe).  I agree too that
> tracks are next BIG headache in the process.  Seeing
> as a set of metal tracks and sprockets for my
> Bradley are $750 shipped, the TTS track system
> unassembled would have to come in at a better price
> point than that :).  I would say that I would pay
> somewhere in the order of $100-$200!
>  for an
>  unassembled track system (goes back to me being
> lazy and not having a bunch of fancy woodworking
> machines).  My next concern would be the turret
> since they have a bunch of round and/or funky angles
> to play with.  I would say that I would shell
> another $100 for the turret.
>  
> As far as a whole kit goes (unassembled), I think
> that would be the way to go.  By the time I have
> spent all of my time and money buying materials and
> such, a ~$500 "kit" would be welcome.  Make it a
> static suspension kit with an upgrade for those that
> want a working suspension.
>  
> I think the motors, batteries, and transmission
> parts should be left up to the builder/buyer.
>  
> Well, those are just my opinions.....some of the
> prices might be a little high for what others are
> willing to pay, but if no money is made on the items
> the producer tends to stop producing them.
>  
> Derek
>  
> 
> 
> Steve Tyng <STyng-at-acptrust.com> wrote:
> To really kick start this hobby it seems apparent
> that some form of kit needs to be made available. 
> Since I've built MY last tank for awhile I thought a
> nice winter project would be to develop a basic
> running chassis kit.  The idea is to provide all the
> pre-cut mechanicals for a running TTS chassis
> without the body.
>  
> If anybody's interested, I'm wondering what people
> would be willing to pay for the following modules?
> Motor and transmission assembly:
> Chassis kit:
> Drive wheel kit:
> Road and idler wheel kits (priced per pair
> left/right):
> TTS kit (unassembled):
> Turret rotate kit:
>  
> Complete kit (all of the above):
> Options/Upgrades
> Sprocket drive TTS (drive wheels and TTS Kit)
> Suspension kit (priced per pair left/right):
> Turret kit (baseplate with mounted marker):
> Turret cover:
> Chassis cover:
>  
> Steve "Looking for a lucrative midlife career
> change" Tyng   ;-)
>  
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