Re: M41 spring test video [TANKS]

["Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos" <xchrysk-at-otenet.gr>]

Good job George.

 

it hops over the logs smoothly and gracefully and bounces still on its tracks! perfect stunts! mine falls like a safe or a trunk on wheels.

Have you seen this footage with tests on T34s?  They run over logs placed vertically, yes, upright!!!  not a good idea...

 

And, what kind of battery do you use?  size that fits in your hull , Amp and dimensions please? I am curious because my tank is same size as yours. I am using gel batteries, 12 and 6 Volts, 6 Amps.

 

one more question: why don't I see antennas in any of the RC tank forum tanks? That's because the transmittors are always close to the vehicle when you battle? I prefer my son to drive the tank away from us while I watch with binoculars and report on obstacles. It;s like watching a movie or a real battlefield.

 

CHrys

 

 

Nice day in Melbourne today, thought it was time for a test drive so placed
some square wooden posts down and drove over them to see how the springs
behave.

Its not really finished and the batteries and stuff where not secured at all
so had to behave a bit but still.

Running over the posts looks a bit ugly but it was just for a test to shock
it a bit, next video will be much better.

Feeling that there is too much tension in the springs, doubt there even
hitting the arm bumpers.
Any comments welcome regarding how a tank would bounce, guessing it needs
more dampening but will do some more tests soon, that is not its final speed
either and also have to think about the weight of the turret.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRsqnEJOhQ0

And yes I should have cut the grass.

George