Re: Re: musings on infantry [TANKS [TANKS]

[<funkyneroc-at-ntlworld.com>]

Phil , If i`ve set you off on an infantry crusade again then I`ll very regret 
sending you that pic, I hope your a happy tank builder now and your over any 
infantry adiction.
Please tell how you are getting on with your tracks.
I hope I`m not sounding "bossy" :-)  

"glad you liked my walker idea, but a bit silly really,"

Neil R 


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> From: sasquevaneach-at-aim.com
> Date: 2007/07/03 Tue PM 08:51:59 BST
> To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
> Subject: Re: musings on  infantry [TANKS [TANKS]
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> 
> I like it. How come your stuff always looks more solid than mine? 
> 
> That would work pretty well I think with alu. instead of wood to reduce weight and 
>friction on the leg/base joint. Those little motors are quite strong, but the 
>weight of batteries slows you down. 
> 
> ?
> 
> I never liked the idea of 2+ soldiers linked together. To?me each soldier has to 
>be individual (just? another of the impossible design criteria I set myself). 
> 
> I know you expected me to laugh but sadly I find myself staring out of the window 
>and redesigning it. 
> 
> It's all in the power-to-weight ratio. Now, nuclear power...
> 
> Phil
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: funkyneroc-at-ntlworld.com
> To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
> Sent: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 7.59pm
> Subject: musings on infantry [TANKS]
> 
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> 
> 
> "see pics first for maximum laughs"
> Remembering the word prototype
> 
> I was thinking of fixing 3 of these together in a triangle,each holding a one shot 
>6mm bb paintball pistol,
> 
> My girlfrind decided I had to do something more 
> useful, like get a job .so I did
> 
> 
> Neil " make your own tea " R
> 
>  
> > 
> > I'm interested to see your photos. Frankly wooden figures are likely to be more 
>robust than actin Man even if stationary.
> > 
> > One of these days I'll write up my infantry-making experiences. You can build a 
>walking 12" figure, I should think, but it won't go faster than perhaps 1mph or 
>operate on anything rougher than carpet. You can build one with wheels, which gives 
>you a lot more latitude as it won't have to carry its own weight, but building that 
>with some sort of weapon system on board, plus some sort of remote control, plus 
>building something that is sturdy enough to cope with 1/6th tanks (see the 
>"Marlowville" thread) is pretty near impossible. 
> > 
> > I have considered using clockwork or rubber-band power, as per model aircraft 
>(good power to weight ratio) which would give you a figure which could move under 
>its own power. My latest idea is to make a padded figure with a weight at the 
>bottom which can be thrown by means of a strap attached to its back. This 
>"flingbot" would have a paintball in its base so you could attack a tank by 
>throwing to hit it. Probably not very effective, though there's a chance your 
>opponent will die laughing....
> > 
> > Phil
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: funkyneroc-at-ntlworld.com
> > To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
> > Sent: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 6.00pm
> > Subject: Re: Re: Phils tracks [TANKS]
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Excellent, Do send pics in ,
> > you say you have few carpentry skills but the infantry you were building looked 
> > fine, as far as you got.
> > I thought it was almost impossible to build 12" walking men out of wood.
> > I never said at the time but I had a go at it myself , I`ll send you a pic next 
> > time , its quite funny.
> > 
> > Neil R
> > 
> > 
> >
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