RE: Newbie's first tank arrived today! [TANKS]

["Bruder John R LTC USA NORAD USNORTHCOM J22" <John.Bruder-at-northcom.mil>]

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Ted,

How many volts are there coming through the javelin firing circuit?

John R. Bruder
LTC, USA
Intelligence Chief
Bi-National Planning Group
(719) 554-5186

-----Original Message-----
From: tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com [mailto:tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com] On
Behalf Of flier
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 7:58 PM
To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
Subject: RE: Newbie's first tank arrived today! [TANKS]

Hi James,

Ted here.  Got your email via my foxflier site so figured I'd simply respond
via the list.

The problem you're going to have with the Stuart is the relatively small
turret.  It's a tight fit to get a Splatmatic .40 in there much less any
larger caliber.  With a larger caliber you'll also have to deal with the CO2
tank and hose routing as opposed to the disposable cylinders in the
Splatmatic.  The stock javelin firing mechanism in the Stuart isn't powerful
enough to move the trigger of a marker.

There may be another sidearm type self-contained marker that will work that
I just don't know about.  I've stuck with the Splatmatics simply because
they're affordable and pretty easy to hack.

If you need a PIC micro I do still burn'em but be aware that the PIC mod for
using the stock radio isn't a beginner type project.  I mostly recommend it
only for folks that are comfortable with digital electronic projects and
have some experience troubleshooting.

Regards,

Ted

-----Original Message-----
From: tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com
[mailto:tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com]On Behalf Of James StewartNewman
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 4:11 PM
To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
Subject: Newbie's first tank arrived today! [TANKS]


Hello,

As a short cut while I learn the skills needed to build from scratch
( I plan on taking some welding and carpentry courses at the local
community college)

I purchased the M5 Stuart 1:6 and have been looking over the
modifications needed.

Fortunately my wife (Kay) used to build circuit boards for TVA so she
is real good with electronics (and has agreed to help!)

but I have several questions about marker choice

the articales mention using the .40 cal splatmatic

I was wondering if using GTVe would be possible I thought it might
take less work since it feeds on the right side.

Would the fire button from the standard receiver be enough to trigger
an electronic marker?

I guess what I am really asking about is for some size information
about the markers.

At this point I am not sure if I will try the first radio mod or go
straight to the skid-steer mod listed in the article
If I do go with a new radio setup any suggestions?

Once I have at least started the modifications I will send in pics
and request a tank designation number.

I look forward to meeting you all at some point. I grew up in
Maryland and still have family in Bowie.

Thanks for the help

Regards,
James  (NoSpace) StewartNewman





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