Re: Introduction [TANKS]

[Frank Pittelli <frank-at-rctankcombat.com>]

Peter Arundel wrote:
> So, since I cannot make up my own mind I would like to ask you, the RC 
> TANK COMBAT mailing list to advise me. Should I attempt a Crusader III, 
> Churchill III or a Centurion? 

All vehicles have pros and cons, and your first vehicle will not be your 
best work, so trying to optimize the decision based on simply facts 
won't get you very far.  In fact, it usually just delays the point at 
which you jump in with both feet and just start building the sucker.

So, my advice is this:  Build the one that you'll be proud to talk about 
when your friends ask you about your new bizarre hobby. You've got the 
right idea ... build British because you are British ... despite the 
fact that they have no good tanks to build :-)  Nonetheless, pick one 
you can proud of and don't worry about which is "better".  There is no 
single design or feature that can overcome battling skills on the 
battlefield.  Build something you like, trumpet the virtues of your 
choice (even if you have to lie about them) and, most of all, actually 
battle it and have fun.

        Frank "We Need More British Targets, er I mean, Tanks" Pittelli