RE: Raidentech first experience...
Your lucky you got an intact tank, I got 2 from them in the beginning and both had broken parts and the Tiger I had a smashed turret, they wanted me to pay shipping to get another. The good news is you can make an antenna from some wire :)
Posted on: 11/4/2009 4:00 PM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: A.R.C.C. show report
When you hit the button to start a reply or make a new thread at the very bottom are some hyper linked words "Click here to upload images and files! " in blue, hit those and upload what you want off your hard drive. If you still have trouble just give me a call :) Paul
Posted on: 11/3/2009 9:14 PM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: I ordered a Mato Sherman
It looks like a good tank and as for the Sherman tank itself I luv my Tam Sherman and hope to add one of these matos to my collection soon enuf. I look forward to the thrashing you will give it Curt :)
Posted on: 11/2/2009 10:35 PM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Panzerkampfwagen M4A1(76)W - Review
I think I see a 'Alice' boogie ! ;) Paul
Posted on: 11/2/2009 8:17 AM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Central Florida Check in
Your uncle's club has quite a spread, very nice setup and camping on site. If a Florida club could have access to land thats half the battle ( no pun intended ) right there. Lets keep the ball rolling here and finally get a club formed in Florida! Paul
Posted on: 11/2/2009 7:25 AM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Central Florida Check in
I would think it would be a Tank club first and secondly would do battles with I/R if enough members were interested. James, you bring the Glenfiddich and I'll make room :P Paul
Posted on: 10/29/2009 7:24 PM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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Central Florida Check in
Someone is trying to start a central florida tank club, figured I'd post here and see how many people are interested. Keep in mind the other guys travel hours to attend events and sometimes get hotels and such for overnighters. So don't bet on ever having a club in your backyard :) Paul
Posted on: 10/29/2009 5:21 PM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: RC Tank Clubs
Yup..I am in the Saint Cloud area, there are a few more of us, let me poll the main channel. Paul
Posted on: 10/29/2009 5:19 PM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Panzerkampfwagen M4A1(76)W - Review
Looking forward to the review and pics ! Paul
Posted on: 10/29/2009 5:17 PM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: A.R.C.C. show report
Sounds like you had a great time, wish I was there, I will have to go visit the next time! Post pics when you can :)
Posted on: 10/27/2009 6:20 PM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: RC Tank Shops/Manufactures
Good list Spike, I concur on the condemnation of Raidentech and I bought tanks from them at one time, you'll find a long and sorted thread on the topic but as Dugster stated most have had bad experiences.
Posted on: 10/20/2009 8:12 AM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Almost done Bandai Hummel 150mm
Nice work, now how do we incorporate artillery into I/R combat ;)
Posted on: 10/18/2009 10:35 AM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Any R/C WWII Japanese or Italian tanks out there?
Japanese tanks make for nice details on one's Sherman ... [:)] [image]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CbwnjooteyI/SCrOUbtsk9I/AAAAAAAAMBk/aueysyd6YZ0/s1600/29.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 10/18/2009 10:33 AM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: King Tiger in Panzer Grey?
Mine is a Tamiya, the skirts were optional but if yours is the matorro they are molded on i think, not impossible but more work to remove. I'd use a x-acto and carefully cut them off, other people have used other methods
Posted on: 10/16/2009 10:33 PM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: King Tiger in Panzer Grey?
I also wanted a grey KT, after reading alot about the final days of the war a panzer grey KT was looking more probable, paint was scrounged and applied by the crews with little regard to directives. Photos are more scarce for this time leaving artistic license the only option. With these caveats in place here is my KT build :) http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6553011/anchors_6553011/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#6553011
Posted on: 10/16/2009 8:21 PM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Heng Long Tanks
Another source for tanks is Mato Toys, looks like we have another Florida tanker ! www.matomart.com Paul
Posted on: 10/14/2009 9:40 AM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Caska : The Panzer Soldier
I have that song and The Green Berets with John Wayne is in my war movie library. I just finished this Caska and I have to say, very creative interpretation of the rise and fall of the Third Reich. Paul
Posted on: 10/14/2009 9:30 AM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: IR Emitter in Mantlet
Good idea !
Posted on: 10/13/2009 10:01 AM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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Caska : The Panzer Soldier
I downloaded the audio book from Audible.com and listened to it while working on the JagdPanther, what a great story and from what I could discern during numerous tank battles and references to german and russian materiel accurate in its assertions. I have been a member for about a year and they allow you to keep your library on their site, so unlike itunes music you don't have to back it up yourself. Here is a link for a free trial and that makes this audio book free! http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/LandingPages/friends.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes Enjoy, Paul
Posted on: 10/13/2009 9:37 AM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: HELP ....Gluing Painted Parts
I will add that I use an x-acto knife to lightly scrape away unwanted paint on parts I am going to glue. I use medium and thick Zap, sometimes using the medium for areas I can't get to and rely on some running. Paul
Posted on: 10/11/2009 9:45 PM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Kingtiger with lots of stored stuff!
I like what you did, I am sure there are more things carried and strapped to the late german tanks than photos ever caught, one question though, what rife is that on the front right side - looks a little ak-47ish.
Posted on: 9/29/2009 6:53 PM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: New Mato RC tank parts
Good deals, $2.90 for Tiger I chassis with arms and wheels
Posted on: 9/28/2009 10:17 AM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Darkith..... are you out there?
I know the feeling, i am still unpacking and organizing, then need to get office and shop up and running, crazy ! Where did you move David? You were in Canada I think? Paul
Posted on: 9/19/2009 7:14 PM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: new ad for KV-2
I remember buying a 1/72 KV-2 back in the 70's for our wargames, it was a fun and ugly behemoth but I do like some of the monstrosities that came out of Russia such as the SU-152.
Posted on: 9/16/2009 8:53 AM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: ON THE BATTLE FRONT MAGAZINES
Looks like a good effort, I wonder what the subscription base would need to be to justify making such a thing again? Paul
Posted on: 9/16/2009 8:37 AM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: JAG IR RECOIL ISSUE RESOLVED!
Hey Curt, nice pics ! That micro switch looks like the type we used for speed control years back on the RC warships. Radio Shack has them, they are not the same shape but if you glue it so the activation arm is in the same spot I think it might work.
Posted on: 9/16/2009 8:30 AM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: - PERSHING ONLY PICTURE THREAD !
Yes James, the same Alice tracks :) Looking closely I wonder if the Alice tankers did it for better traction, I think the cleats would have more bite in this direction, a field improvisation ?
Posted on: 9/15/2009 9:53 AM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: possible soviet green?
I was looking into this for my KV-1 and this statement sums up what I found: "The Red Army preferred its armor painted olive green and you won't have problems finding this color in any store. As an alternative, you can use olive drab which looks very similar. Testors Model Master makes a color named "Russian Armor Green" which is almost blue. Most modelers have no idea what that color is and why it's so blue. Olive green was the predominant color throughout the war but it was impossible to guarantee regular paint shipments to tank factories so the assembly lines often used whatever green was available. If some kind of tractor green was the only paint in stock it was applied without hesitation. Some tanks were not painted at all due to lack of time. A few tanks had a brown camo pattern painted over the olive green but this was applied in the field by the crews and there was no specifications describing it. If you want to try it your guess is as good as anybody's."
Posted on: 9/15/2009 9:49 AM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Home brew half track.
Nice, is he a machinist ?
Posted on: 9/15/2009 12:43 AM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "War Room"
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RE: KV-1 HAS ARRIVED
Actually, 200 springs ! http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93323
Posted on: 9/13/2009 12:22 AM by Author "ArmChairGeneral" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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