Re: weapons systems question [TANKS]

["WJ" <WJ-at-vdtogt.nl>]

I found some pics of it here:
http://hintofsarcasm.com/2005/12/16/usb-missile-launcher/

> Hey everyone,
>
> I just found something for all you people thinking of using rockets
> launchers for their vehicles.
>
> I found it while looking through a winter sales brochure, it's called a
> 'USB
> missile launcher' which connects to your computer. Why any one would want
> that is downright unknown,
>
>
> But it might be worth looking into, especially Bryan and his Sd.kfz.4, as
> it
> eliminates the need to supply each tube with propulsion, as it pushes the
> foam missiles with a spring. and without the possible bulkiness of a
> paintball gun mechanism. (it can also give you more barrell length for
> accuracy)
>
> If someone managed to find a similar way to shoot paintball's then it will
> make life a whole lot easier for rocket tube user's.
>
> The only problem is what the rules say about paintball guns ( Only CO2
> powered paintball markers may be used as weapons) , but this approach is
> probably much safer, but I don't make the rules, I just bend them ;)
>
> I belive that 'spring loaded' paintball rocket tubes will widen armoured
> car
> option's and open the rocket launcher section to more novice builders. I'm
> not planing to use them (unless I turn my tank into a Matilda hedgehog!),
> so
> everyone is free to try it. However if this is deemed against the rules
> I'll
> just drop it here, there's no point buliding something I can't use in
> battle.
>
> I have several other ideas coming that  might be useful, one is a new
> suspension type that looks hopeful. Could this be the start of Wade
> Engineering LTD?
>
> James Wade
>
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