Re: New to the group [TANKS]

[Derek Engelhaupt <derekengelhaupt-at-rocketmail.com>]

Which version were you considering?  The LTV A1, A2, A3, A4 or A5?  A guy named James DeSimone actually makes one in 1/6 scale, but it would be quite the task to R/C his version since it is entirely made from plastic.  The tracks definately wouldn't hold up to being R/C'd.  Info on his is below:

 

http://www.gijoeinformation.com/photos.html

 

Derek

Todd Hutchins <zouave114-at-hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hello to all,
> I new to the land bound element of R/C'ing, but eager to learn. I have been 
> building an flying planes off and on since about 1980. Nothing spectacular, 
> just self taught in vacant fields. I also played paintball for a sometime 
> and have two markers gathering dust. Now I would like to move "onto"
>  the 
> ground element and put both "skills" to work.
>
> Years ago (early 1960's) my father had a LVT that he bought to clean out a 
> lake. ("twas before the Clean Air and Water regs) He sold it in the late 
> '60's because it kept catching fire whenever he started it. Anyways, when 
> looking for an R/C tanks I came across this site and it peaked my interest 
> and desire to build an LVT. Now I need to get started.
>
> First, has anyone attempted or complete this type of tank?
>
> Second, I have a couple of old models with their plans and some decent 
> drawings, but how do I determine what size of motor to use? Building 
> aircraft was pretty straight forward, and engines didn't require any 
> difficult calculations, which this hobby will.
>
> Anyways, time to get busy. Thanks,
> Todd Hutchins

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