RE: SNFF 01 01 2012
Very nice YHR. I myself haven't really messed with any of my RC tanks at the moment. Not a whole lot of time I can invest at the moment. But, they are on stand by! Anyhow, got this 1/35 model M2 Bradley for Christmas and finally had a chance to build it yesterday. As stated, don't have a whole lot of time these days so I decided to ignore the urge to research and study accuracies, so this model build is simply going to be an out of the box build. Close to the middle stages of painting......if I could stop critquing, backtracking, and just move forward.
Posted on: 1/1/2012 5:54 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Sherman for you.
Very cool! Here's a Sherman for you too! In fact....your Sherman![:D] [IMG]http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy21/dedmonwakin1/YHR.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 12/15/2011 8:11 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: New Winter Coat
Wow Pah co!! The digi camo came out great! Wish I could say I got far on my leo build, but it's exactly where I left it off, lol! The winter camo is a great idea, especially since you have the luxary of snow. Me being in Florida.....I suppose netting with palm tree frawns would look.....okay? Meh...me don't think so. lol
Posted on: 12/14/2011 5:27 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Home Made Spray Booth
No problem, to be honest many people have used and built booths like yours (including myself) and never had problems. But, I suppose it really depends on how often you spray with flammables for it to be of concerns. But aslong as you're aware (and prepared) I don't think it's much of a worry. Hell, I've used computer case fans on the fly years ago, lol. Here's a great site for building a paint booth and even gets into theroies and calculations. http://www.modelersite.com/Abr2003/english/Spray-booth-design_Eng.htm
Posted on: 12/14/2011 5:23 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Home Made Spray Booth
Very nice! There is caution to consider when using electrical fans for a paint booth, especially when the whole assembly is flammable. When I built mine some years back, I used a squirrel cage blower which moves a little over 300cfm of air. The blower only cost 50 bucks and everything else such a wood I already had, so the upfront cost wasn't much at all. At the time, I went through 2 different builds before settling on a down draft paint booth because the amount of air I was moving with a cross draft set up (such as yours) was pulling in plenty of dust on items painted. At any rate, great job and be careful with the flammable paints!
Posted on: 12/14/2011 5:03 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Idea for RC battlefield
Pretty nifty place to go to..............but. Unfortunately the couple overpasses that are in my area shelter vagabonds and I don't think they'd like me taking over their space, nor would I be able to tolerate the constant begging. [&:]
Posted on: 7/31/2011 5:34 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Pah co's 2A6 build
It appears that the biggest problem will be eliminating all possibilities of over spray. I'm a stickler when it comes to over spray and the absolute thought of this happening towards the final stages of the camo really terrifies me. I'm half tempted to just buy a decal maker and print the patterns out and say "to hell with painting it" altogether! lol
Posted on: 7/13/2011 8:31 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Pah co's 2A6 build
I agree, being able to conform around angles and obstacles is surely a requirement for clean lines, which is why I'll likely use masking sheets that I can print on and peel from. I wonder what masking over unsealed paint multiple times will do? I guesstimate that you're going to have to repeat your procedure several times to achieve the digi effect and if you're working with smaller squares......who knows?
Posted on: 7/13/2011 1:21 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Pah co's 2A6 build
I think you have a good method going on there. As for me, my method would have been no easier. My intention was to create 3 templates (one for each color) on either clear masking sheets or acetate. The first step will be to get the scaling perfect of course. Then on Adobe or Corel, create 3 overlapping layers that I could print onto the acetate or masking sheets separately. Cut out the patterns, then hope for the best thereafter! lol
Posted on: 7/13/2011 12:26 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Pah co's 2A6 build
Moving right along there Greg! Seems we both have similar taste cause that was the same Digi camo I was going to do.[:D] Any reason why you're only replacing the bushings for the idlers? Me personally, I may have went overboard with replacing all the bushings for bearings (not to mention metal swing arms which I think that was likely a waste of money) but for 76 bearings at 40 bucks, why not? lol
Posted on: 7/13/2011 7:24 AM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Pah co's 2A6 build
Greg, As for the sprockets coming apart, I really feel Tamiya could have designed them better. For a tank that is capable of greater speeds than any Tamiya/Heng Long tank on the market, one would think the sprocket assembly would share similarities to the sprockets of slower tanks. But instead, the inner half of the sprocket is what is actually screwed into the axle and the outer half is just glued on. What would have been better is if both halves screwed into the axle and then a hub cap hides the screw........but I guess that would have made too much sense. lol Anyhow, J.B. Weld has done the job that Tamiya's factory cement could not do. So, I personally wouldn't worry about the sprockets until it happens...cause after all, it may not happen to you. (But I doubt it, lol) At any rate, , I'm looking forward to your build!
Posted on: 7/9/2011 5:44 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The Tanker's Lounge
[quote]ORIGINAL: pattoncommander Hard to see, but from this angle those look like M-48s and know a couple years ago they had about 200 M-47s is running condition, earmarked as hard targets. M-26s have been long gone as well as a few m-46s. [/quote]I think there are a couple of M-48's there, but in pieces. Not really sure....but here's a glimps. I'll post the vid later. Gotta try to clean it up some. Steel tracks and Padded tracks, 1000cfm and 400cfm blower side by side. Roughly 32 tanks down this row. [IMG]http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy21/dedmonwakin1/row2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy21/dedmonwakin1/Rows.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 7/7/2011 6:17 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The Tanker's Lounge
[quote]ORIGINAL: (RC)Tanker Dude, if you made the national terrorist watch, doesnt that mean people are watching 24/7??? [/quote]I was just joking/exaggerating about that.....I hope. They did look at my I.D. and record my vehicle tag...so who knows? lol I'm sure they'll watch out for me in the future, but if it were anything as severe as they led me to believe, I wouldn't have been home with in 30 minutes of being escorted out of the area. But I'm going back, that's for sure. Just gotta find me a different vehicle and someone to go with me this time so I can actually get some great shots. It's an M26/M41 grave site.
Posted on: 7/7/2011 11:45 AM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The Tanker's Lounge
Well I did it! I made the National Terrorist Watch list, lol. My idiotic self got a little overzealous and exposed myself to an area I knew I would encounter confrontation when I seen a couple tripods setup that appear to have weapons mounted. But ah well, at least my curiosity has been satisfied. I'll post pics/vids later. [IMG]http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy21/dedmonwakin1/gun.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 7/7/2011 8:26 AM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Resin air bubbles
Well, 2 part epoxy putty works well. There are putties exclusive to hobbies, then there is the handy man/plumber/home improvement stuff which is virtually the same thing. You can go with a loctite 5 minute drying time 2 part putty and then there is Tamiya's. http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamiya-87051-Epoxy-Putty-Quick-Dry-Type-freeship-/230636192844?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b2fd044c#ht_3083wt_1139
Posted on: 7/6/2011 5:24 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The Tanker's Lounge
[quote]ORIGINAL: Airbrushler see if you can find out some more stories about it maybe the news paper did a story on it at sometime when it first cropped up there find someone that is close to it see if they know anything about it [/quote]I don't think there are any stories on it. It certainly is a bomb testing area....the craters left a telltale sign as seen in areas of the pic. What I NEED to know is when NOT to show up durring testing or you'll be reading about ME in the newspapers! lol Headline reads, "Civilian Ignored Common Sense......He Blowed Up."
Posted on: 7/5/2011 7:00 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The Tanker's Lounge
[quote]ORIGINAL: Pah co chu puk Take pictures and movies as you do the drive through, have maps out and appear lost. [/quote]Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I was even planing on putting some of my Tanks in the front seat to prove I'm just an enthusiast.......but the fear that they'll be confiscated makes me question it. lol If only my camera had night vision I'd go tonight.....$1000 bucks for a camcorder and no damn night vision, w.t.f? lol
Posted on: 7/5/2011 6:53 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The Tanker's Lounge
[quote]ORIGINAL: yellowshaker Sooo Tony, where can I meet you? I'll take my chances. LOL [/quote]lol! Meet me at Latitude: 30°30'27.84"N Longitude: 86°35'24.28"W I think I may have missed my window of oppurtunity. I should have went there yesterday during the 4th. Lots of people off duty. But I'm tempted to make it there this Thursday....if anything, just to drive thru and make plans to get out some other time. Many of the tanks are demolished, I can tell. That's because many of them have been test bombed....but I can still see many of them with turrets intact.... Some have my curiosity up really high cause the barrels on some of them are extremely looonnng.
Posted on: 7/5/2011 6:48 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The Tanker's Lounge
Okay, I need someone to talk some sense into me. For a few months, the temptation to go to a semi-Tank graveyard is killing me, (I say semi because I've been told many of the tanks may still have keys in them and are still functional.) I'm more curious to see what tanks are there and I'm almost certain that they'll be more turret-less tanks than there will be complete ones, but judging by the areal view....I may be wrong. It's not gated, guarded, nor is the site in public view but is certainly accessible by the public.....if it were widely known by the public. Fortunately in my case, I happen to sell a car to a government contractor who was revealing little knowns about the local area. Once he mentioned tanks, he had my full attention. He even confirmed again that anyone can drive through it......but he kept repeating...DO NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR. That's going to be my problem. Will it be worth having assault rifles pointed at my face and the possible legal ramifications? I'm thinking yes, but my pockets say hell no. lol [IMG]http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy21/dedmonwakin1/Tankgraveyard.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy21/dedmonwakin1/Tankgraveyard2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy21/dedmonwakin1/Tankgraveyard3.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 7/5/2011 6:10 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: question with MG plug
I could be wrong, but I believe if you look up Micro JST 1.25 connectors, they'll be a match. Like this on Ebay.http://cgi.ebay.com/Micro-Mini-JST-Connector-1-25-2-Pin-w-Wire-x-10-sets-/120738487235?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c1c931bc3#ht_2214wt_905
Posted on: 7/2/2011 6:46 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The Tanker's Lounge
[quote]ORIGINAL: Pah co chu puk So, BiggTony, how is your Leo build going? I'm stuck at step 12 with no Tamiya paint in western Colorado to be had. My project is over, 2 years building a log cabin, now I have no work at all. I bought myself a Leo as a bonus for all my hard work, and now I have time to build it and no paint to complete it. I'm sure by the time I can get paint
Posted on: 7/1/2011 7:17 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The Tanker's Lounge
Well guys, it sucks having less time to indulge in this hobby or participate in the forums, but trying to collect as much money as I can is the new objective! So far, not doing so well. Especially after today. I spent more time fiddling with the new limited paint "Green With Envy" SRT8 Challenger we got in today than I did helping customers. Ah well, maybe I can persuade the sales manager to get it out of the show room so I can finally get some work done! [IMG]http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy21/dedmonwakin1/srt8.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 7/1/2011 6:56 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: PDF File KV-2
[quote]ORIGINAL: yellowshaker Hmm, yes. i have spent alot of time working at dealers as a tech...none of the salesmen had a conscience. At least, not the ones that made money. Hope things get better for you soon brother. Did you ever get that Leopard going? I am still awaiting pics! [/quote]Tell me about it. I honestly don't know how some of the guys I work with sleep at night. But...then again, they're the ones making the fat checks, while I could wipe my bottem with mine. But....I sleep well for the most part. But nope, haven't had a chance to get back to the Leo or any tank for that matter. Working 6 days a week from 8am-9pm for the past 3 months, leaves me very little time to enjoy anything. But, hopefully I'll be able to get back to it soon! Especially after seeing your KT! Makes me want to say, "To hell with sleep!" and build mine! lol
Posted on: 6/27/2011 8:38 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: PDF File KV-2
I've been...well, meh. In the midst of coping with career change shock. Never in a million years would I have ever thought myself to be a car salesman...... I don't recon I'll be doing so well in this career field. It's not that it's alot of hours to devote, nor sole commission based. Car salesman don't do well when they have a conscience. lol
Posted on: 6/27/2011 8:14 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: PDF File KV-2
Hey Joe, If you're reffering to the Tamiya 1/16 kit, contact customer support.....they are slow as hell by email, but they will eventually send a pdf file to you. I had to do this for several model kit manuals that I lost......I personally thought it was a boo mission since they apparently didn't have the manuals posted in their public archives, but lo and behold they came through............two weeks after sending an email, that is.
Posted on: 6/27/2011 5:54 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Solutions to the Leopard's chronic turret sag?
Whitewolf, I have since then solved that problem and I reluctantly admit that it was user error. Even though I went through a very dangerous step to heat the bottem half with a heat gun to create a greater incline, it proved as a temporary remedy and slowly sagged back down revealing that this was not the solution. So,........this is what actually fixed it. If you missed this one very important detail such as I (and it's likely that you did since you're experiencing this same thing) You're going to have to back track to this stage and man was that a pain. If you still find that you have this issue, then...the other possibility is stripped screws towards the front that is no longer holding the turret ring firmly down in place or you've installed the turret ring in the wrong direction. But I'm willing to bet that the issue is due to what I've circled in the pic below....very easy to overlook. [IMG]http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy21/dedmonwakin1/if10735.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 5/5/2011 5:19 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: I want One
As mentioned in the video, that tactic has been used since WWII. Is there a true purpose for this in the day and age of thermal technology and satellites surveliance that have the ability to see through barriers and detect underground bunkers?
Posted on: 3/17/2011 7:45 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: getting ready for the forthcoming HL Leapoard 2
[quote]ORIGINAL: cmpang [quote]ORIGINAL: rivetcounter OK so someone is testing the suspension on a Tiger hull, I see no evidence of a Leopard, you do realise that within a very short time there will be numerous boring posts titled “Where can I purchase a Heng Long Leopard II” and “Why can’t they release it today” all from grown men with no sense. [/quote] so I don't have any idea when will the L2 be released either desprite HL has put the L2 on their product list.. no I am not testing the Tiger suspension, I am really testing out the new power plant making it ready for the forthcoming L2...do you feel it has enough power on this particular plant? any comment? [/quote]I don't see the Leo 2 on their site. I see the 1/24 scale ones that have been out for years. But not 1/16.
Posted on: 3/16/2011 7:14 AM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Hobby King HL Tanks
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jeff489 These guys are just as cheap...if not cheaper. And they're in the US. Just make sure it's in stock before sending the ol' credit card number. Still, I've been to their warehouse and walked out after purchasing a case of PZ4s with metal tracks and upgrades and had no problems (with the company...that is) www.emaxinc.com/1sctawismand.html [/quote]These guys are Raidentech. That's their wholesale site....gotta buy them in bulk for the price you see.
Posted on: 3/15/2011 12:12 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: anyone out there making a stug 3 tensioner upgrade
[quote]ORIGINAL: city hunter are they pretty sturdy? I suppose I would need some nice metal idler wheels that would accept bearings to go with it :) [/quote]Well mine is fairly sturdy. It wasn't because these came on the asiatam PIII lower hull and it was no fault to the tensioners, but the actual hull itself. My PIII is down for the moment, but from what I remember, I was able to use the standard metal idler that came with HL's metal version PIII instead of the asiatam version with the metal bearing. But, don't hold me to this.
Posted on: 3/12/2011 12:15 PM by Author "BiggTony" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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