Re: Muzzle-loading [TANKS]

[Polanik <polanik-at-sasktel.net>]

To properly size a paintball you put the ball in the barrel and you should 
be able to blow it thru without to much force. If it just rolls out you will 
get very inconsistant velocity.  A properly sized paintball should push down 
no problem. I have been playing paintball for 12 years.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <mxlyons-at-cox.net>
To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
Cc: "Frank Pittelli" <frank-at-rctankcombat.com>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 9:59 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.
>
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