hello again Keith & all [TANKS]

[<funkyneroc-at-ntlworld.com>]

I`ve just been testing an idea in my workshop,try this for size, 12v drills turning 
guitar tensioning worm screws, giving 15-1 down ratio. I`ve spent the eve rigging up 
a test (felt sure it would get too hot,but no(upto now)) 
it sounds wacky,but it might work. I`m sure it`ll be too slight for a drive 
system(being about 5mm shaft) but no harm trying.
to answer your question Keith, Im in head scratching stage of building a 1/6th scale 
Leopard.I`m trying to cut corners and get away with it.  
I wanted to build a British tank but the leopard has less rounded bits and I just 
like it.(funny coz my grandad didnt)
this is my first tank and I want to build everything from  scratch.
Loe will be powered by 2 x 12v drills(found a good deal at Maplin).constructed from 
ply + alluminium sections and fitted with a Piranha R6 marker.what sort of speed 
control I`ll have will be limited only to my imagination.
I have some rubber matting but I`m thinking of useing layer(s) of roofing felt 
sandwiched by oak strips for my traks (has anyone tryed that?)modern roofing felt is 
very strong,tough and totaly flexable.
Neroc (from Mancherter UK)


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