Muzzle-loading [TANKS]

[<mxlyons-at-cox.net>]

Frank,

Who's the resident paintball guru?  If not you (modesty not required), please 
forward.

In reading up on paintball technology etc, I found a couple of sources that stated 
that a paintball should NOT be able to fall though a barrel, it should fit snugly 
enough not to move on its own.

If true, does this make muzzle-loading a problem?  Or do think it's feasible to 
gently push the ball down with a ramrod?

Regards, Mike


---- Frank Pittelli <frank-at-rctankcombat.com> wrote: 
> rcdude gt wrote:
> > I plan use a big sprocket under the turret turn by a 35 rpm motor by 
> > chain.  I would be using 10t motor sprocket, I would like to know 
> > roughly what size sprocket should I used under the turret to give a 
> > realistic speed?  
> 
> The Navaronne Gun, Flak88, Comet and Tiger all use 6 RPM turret rotates, 
> which provides excellent accuracy for long range shooting. Tanks that 
> battle at close range with high-speed passes like the Cromwell and T-34 
> use faster rotates, probably 2-3 times faster.  However, at those 
> rotational speeds, a proportional speed control is necessary in order to 
>   control it properly.  I suggest starting with a slower rotate (since 
> you'll be battling at longer ranges initially) and then adjust over time 
> if necessary.
> 
>       Frank P.