Re: tank cost [TANKS]

[Rick v100 <rickv100-at-yahoo.com>]

What type\size batteries are typically used in an R\C
tank? 

Thanks,
Rick 

--- Frank Pittelli <frank-at-rctankcombat.com> wrote:

> JOHN PITTELLI wrote:
> >>>Rick:
> > 
> >          Here is the current cost of my new tank.
> > 
> > 1.Sypder victor marker and sniper barrel       
> $70
> > 2.Steel tube and rod for chassis                
> 50
> > 3.wood supply 3/4 and 1/4"                      
> 25
> > 4.Elevate servo and gears                       
> 35
> > 5.rotate motor                                  
> 25
> > 6.road wheels and return rollers                
> 50
> > 7.new transmitter and receiver 6 channel       
> 160
> > 8.transmission parts                            
> 60
> 
> Add the following to make it operational:
> 
> 9.  Anvilus Speed Control                       
> $100
> 10. Drive Motors                                 
> $60
> 11. Drive Batteries                             
> $160
> 
> 12. Scrap Conveyor Belt                           
> $0
> 13. Wooden inner/outer treads                    
> $20
> 14. Glue/screws/tacks                            
> $10
>                                           
> -----------
>                                            TOTAL 
> $825
>                                           
> -----------
> 
> Of course, that cost assumes that virtually
> everything is made from 
> scratch and you don't have to experiment and replace
> things to find the 
> right combination of stuff.  So, I would use $1,000
> as the low estimate 
> and Steve's $1,300 as the likely estimate for
> first-timers.
> 
>       Frank P.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 



                
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