Re: Muzzle-loading [TANKS]

[<adt22-at-drexel.edu>]

I don't claim to be a guru but I think the advice you got was meant for optimizing 
accuracy in selecting the paint to match your barrel.  That level of accuracy isn't 
needed in our hobby.

Btw, speaking of accuracy, I'll check in with our resident paintball sharpshooter?  
Steve, how was the barrel doo-dad you got for human paintball?  (I forgot what its 
called "flatline killer" or something)

-Amir

----- Original Message -----
From: mxlyons-at-cox.net
Date: Monday, February 12, 2007 10:59 am
Subject: Muzzle-loading [TANKS]

> 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.
>