springs [TANKS]

["ltmeszaros" <ltmeszaros-at-comcast.net>]

Thanks for the response Steve. Do you think this would work for a King Tiger 
(I like the simple set-up versus all the angle iron,etc..) and would be 
robust enough?

I am planning on a luan and fiberglass matt shell, with reinforcing as 
needed (1/6th scale).

Thanks again,

Lou (in freezing Atlanta)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Tyng" <STyng-at-acptrust.com>
To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 8:17 AM
Subject: RE: Elevate sevo. [TANKS]


> Lou wrote:
>
>> Looking over your construction of the "White Knight", have
>> you had any issues with the springs mounted on the outside of
>> the hull (dirt, paint,etc...)? Looks easier to build than
>> using the angle iron inside the hull.
>
> The only issues so far are the springs getting compressed and on a few,
> distorted.  Before the last battle I stretched them back to length, and
> on the few that needed it, bent them back into shape.  I'll be getting a
> supply of springs over the winter and just consider them a consumable
> item, replacing them as needed.  Dirt and paint haven't been much of an
> issue.
>
>
> Steve Tyng
>
>
>
> Tip of the Day: Store your suspended vehicle on blocks with the
> suspension hanging.  This helps to conserves your springs for the battle
> day.
>