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

[James StewartNewman <jstewa41-at-earthlink.net>]

Ted,

I started moding the marker today. (moved cocking knob to right side  
successfully) I have a question about the servo's
what make/model did you use.

and yes I want to get the skid-steer mixer chip. can you email me  
directly at jstewa41-at-earthlink.net

Regards,

James StewartNewman

On Dec 12, 2005, at 4:35 PM, Bruder John R LTC USA NORAD USNORTHCOM  
J22 wrote:

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>
> 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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