Re: New to tanks. [TANKS]

["Michael Kouridakis" <mrdingleberry-at-comcast.net>]

Evening all and thanks for the info and replies.  I think that I've found
the one that I'll build:  the Jagdpanzer E 10.  Following is a cut and paste
from an online article:

"Of all the types less is known about the E-10 type, mainly because the
development was cancelled when the new Jagdpanzer 38(d) got in the state of
being technically superior to the E-10.
The main aim of development of the E-types was to enlarge the combat-section
of the tanks by replacing the torsionbar-suspension by using the new
developed disc-springs and placing all drive components to the engine
compartment at the rear.
The E-10 type was developed at Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz AG at the
Magirus-facility in Ulm. Their plans showed an armoured model which was
armored at the upper front plate 60mm and 30mm at the lower. Side and rear
should get 20mm thick plates.
The vehicle was about 6.55m long, about 2.7m wide and 1.76m high. The ground
clearance was 40cm. For better hiding while combat the hull could be lowered
mechanically, so that the height was reduced to 1.4m and so a very low
silhouette was achieved. Because of that the firing height was reduced to
about 85cm. The track width was 40cm. Four overlapping roadwheels each side
were used with a diameter of about 1m and the drive sprocket was at the rear
end!
The engine should have been the Maybach HL-100 with a piston displacement of
9990 cm3 and power of 400hp. this would give the E-10 a maximum speed of
70kph. For this type of tank the manufacturer J.M.Voith developed a drive on
hydrodynamic base. The transmission and steering-gear inclusive cooling-unit
were put into the rear as one compact unit and so it saved a lot of space
for the fighting compartment.
The E-10 should have been armed with the 7.5cm PaK39 L/48 with a crew of
three men.
Unfortunately no more technical data is known (to me) about armament (ammo
storage, secondary armament). Also nowhere is said something about fuel
storage or the approximate weight, so important data like road-range or the
specific ground pressure couldn't be calculated."

The length in 1/6th scale should be 1.09 meters, so about 40".  While the
hull shape is technically simple the suspension will certainly be
interesting if constructed as operationally adjustable.  Seem too ambitious
a plan for a first tank?

Mike
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Amir Tahvildaran" <adt22-at-drexel.edu>
To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 7:38 PM
Subject: Re: New to tanks. [TANKS]


>
> > Amir, if you read this chime in.  We're probably not located too far
from
> > one another.  I'm located very near to Princeton University;  about 30
> > minutes or so from downtown Philly.
>
> Hey Mike,  I'm actually in NE philly so you are pretty close.  I've been
too
> busy with school and work lately to work on the tank but its always in the
> back of my mind.
>
> If you wanna stop by sometime to take a peek at a tank in progress feel
> free, just send me an email and I'll get you directions.
> A previous version of my tank is here:
> http://www.rctankcombat.com/tanks/T034/
>
> Another member, Chris "Odyssey Slipways" just signed off for a couple
months
> but I think he was in the area too....
>
> Take care,
> Amir "veteran-rookie in the making" Tahvildaran
>
>
> > Thanks again,
> > Mike
> >
> > PS- Exit 9
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Frank Pittelli" <frank-at-rctankcombat.com>
> > To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 11:01 AM
> > Subject: Re: New to tanks. [TANKS]
> >
> >
> >> Michael Kouridakis wrote:
> >> > I'm in New Jersey.  Any RC tank battlers/battles near me?
> >>
> >> Jersey ... what exit? :-)
> >>
> >> Any battlers near you .... Mike, let's just say that you're just a few
> >> hours from the hallowed birthplace of the R/C Tank Combat hobby and
home
> >> of the world famous Maryland Attack Group.  With over a dozen very
> >> active members, we've thrown more paint at each other from R/C tanks
> >> than the rest of the world combined!!!   So, if you want to come down
> >> and chat, look at our gear or participate in one of the battles feel
> >> free to give us a holler.  We'll probably hold the 4th annual winter
> >> building session sometime in January/February in Annapolis.
> >>
> >> We also have a member in Philly (Amir) who has built lots of systems
and
> >> has attended lots of battles, taken lots of photos/video, but hasn't
> >> battled yet (I think he's vying for the veteran-rookie award).  He can
> >> certainly help you get started.  There are also a number of newbies
> >> within an hour or so of you that are/were building vehicles.  We
haven't
> >> heard from them recently, but maybe your email will bring them out of
> >> hiding.
> >>
> >> What tank are you thinking of building?
> >>
> >> Frank Pittelli
> >>
> >>
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