Re: [TANKS] Anvilus unveiled this Hetzer kit

[Joe Sommer <anvilus9-at-adelphia.net>]

Chris,

At 09:37 PM 3/13/2006 -0500, OdysseySlipways-at-aol.com wrote:
>Okay, so I hide in basements and cast my heart away or go stur krazee 
>sitting in this apt.................. has anyone bought the tank or it is 
>too flimsy? Also, what scale is it?

I am evaluating several components for a potential 1/6 scale Hetzer
kit as shown in
http://www.rctankcombat.com/press/TankExpo2006/04Hetzer.jpg

Major components shown in the photo are:
plastic Hetzer from James DeSimone - $100 - eBay item 6043134240
ABS track from Major Midnite - $100 - eBay item 6042996088
two DeWalt DW960 right angle drills - $75 each - eBay item 7598700214
eight 5 inch wheels - $2 each - Herbach & Rademan item TM89WHL2677
two flange mount bearings - $11 each - McMaster-Carr item 5913K51

I am currently getting nylon drive sprockets cut by water jet.

The goal is a VERY light weight vehicle.

The plastic Hetzer hull was graciously donated by Leif Goodson.
It was used as a static prop in the Battle for Smallville.
http://www.rctankcombat.com/battle-reports/Smallville/photos/03Strategy.jpg
http://www.rctankcombat.com/battle-reports/Smallville/photos/06DugIn.jpg

Joe


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