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From: Frank Pittelli <frank-at-rctankcombat.com>
Subject: Re: Question about a R/C kit please [TANKS]
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 21:27:18 -0400
Reply-To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com

Gordon Saunders wrote:
> THANKS !! Now, I have an idea to work on without  spending a ton on a
>  new "hobby" to start out with ! Will need some ideas and pointers on
> how to go about putting motors, etc. on board.

I think that the easiest way to motorize a plastic model is to build a 
wooden undercarriage using the plastic model as a template and than 
mount the plastic body on top.  That gives the resulting vehicle more 
strength and makes it easier to mount the motors and batteries.

Take a look at:

        http://www.rctankcombat.com/support-vehicles/SV001/
and
        http://www.rctankcombat.com/support-vehicles/SV002/

for examples of how to merge a plastic model, wooden chassis and used 
parts from monster trucks to make a support vehicle.

        Frank P.