RE: CHURCHILL BRIDGELAYER
Incredible !! How did you achieve the transition between the two different pivots ?
Posted on: 9/10/2012 1:25 PM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: CHURCHILL BRIDGELAYER
Hi, I spoke with my friend Flamme on the phone and we came to the conclusion that we do not have all the elements to well understand the cinematic of this system. First, the piston course does not seem long enough to extend the bridge from the stored position to the laid down position. This point taken into account, it seems obvious the deployment of the bridge is done in two steps : - the bridge arm, in stored position on the tank, is PULLED by the piston rod until the the vertical position (90° angle). Then the rotating pivot that allowed this movement is unblocked to let the bridge arm go to the laid down position (180° angle), the rotating pivot being now the wheels axle. For this last step, the wheel structure must be temporary attached to the front of the tank and this time, the piston PUSHES the bridge arm. What do you think of this theory based only on the study of the resin model seen above...?
Posted on: 9/6/2012 1:09 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Off topic - rant
Maybe its because Im french but I didnt really understand Jerrys topic...[:D]
Posted on: 8/31/2012 4:56 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Elimination of HL M41A3, 3rd. and 4th. roadwheel struts
Very nice project ! May I suggest you, if it were ever to be produced as a kit, to change the buddhist calendar for the gregorian calendar in the drawings (for export purpose) ? [:D]
Posted on: 8/26/2012 1:23 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 2.4ghz to RX-18
Thanks borealis ! Dominique just sent me the instructions by email too. Many thanks to both of you ;)
Posted on: 8/3/2012 8:39 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 2.4ghz to RX-18
Hi, Anybody knows where I could find a copy of the IPI4HL instructions ? Dominique didnt include one in the parcel. Thanks ;)
Posted on: 8/3/2012 1:02 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: RX-18 with 6V battery ?
Thanks for your reply. The draw issue might not be one finally as I will only use the Rx18 to control the motors (no turret, no sound nor smoke...). I should get a low speed with this voltage and 5:1 gearboxes but not an issue neither.
Posted on: 7/27/2012 3:03 PM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RX-18 with 6V battery ?
Hi, I wondered if a RX18 board would work with a 6V lead battery ? I do not have the possibility to test one for the moment, if anybody could check for me so I can place (or not) an order for the battery (currently on holidays...) Thanks in advance,
Posted on: 7/27/2012 12:25 PM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Looking for photos of T55 snorkel
[quote]ORIGINAL: B.A.D.A.S.S.Force How about this ...[/quote] Awesome ! Thanks !
Posted on: 6/9/2012 10:43 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Looking for photos of T55 snorkel
[quote]ORIGINAL: Panther G Thats no really neet stuff [/quote] Plaît-il ????? What do you "meen" ? [:D]
Posted on: 6/9/2012 10:06 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Looking for photos of T55 snorkel
Excellent videos ! Many thanks. I wonder where they stored that very long type of snorkel...[X(]
Posted on: 6/9/2012 7:56 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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Looking for photos of T55 snorkel
Hi, For deep wading, T55s were fitted with snorkel (or schnorkel ;)). They could then cross up to 5 meters deep water obstacles. It seems quite difficult to find good infos about these devices, I tried Google and found only few materials. Does one of you have documentations about that ? It would help me a lot. Thanks !
Posted on: 6/9/2012 4:27 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: FLAMZENPANZER!!!
Two videos of another Flammpanzer based on the same concept...enjoy (but don't touch [;)]) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ5xH4LQA20[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzazQX1qIuM[/youtube]
Posted on: 6/2/2012 10:55 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The painting of a Tamiya Jagdpanther
Post respawning...[:D] Just a video (recorded at Saumur) of this JP. [;)] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBE5fyDM4xU[/youtube]
Posted on: 6/2/2012 9:32 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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My week-end at the tank museum in Saumur, France.
Hi gents, Here are few videos of this great WE I spent with some good friends at the museum. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBE5fyDM4xU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlOaQ2TTrcw[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE3IipPpWbk[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBEdFnv68Wo[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVMbJ4zS8Wo[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik6k-HBiGUA[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9V4b8ZUQE8[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9eU99tC6c[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPBqbLaAzdQ[/youtube]
Posted on: 5/27/2012 1:10 PM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Exhausts on the Ferdinand/Elefant
Thanks for your reply but I am pretty sure the exhausts are not there (if I have well understood where you put yours). The smoke should not be blown in the front area but certainly at the back or on the sides (backward). What do you think ? I still may be wrong...[:(]
Posted on: 5/23/2012 3:40 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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Exhausts on the Ferdinand/Elefant
Hello, It may be already answered here but I really do not know where is located the exhausts exit on the Ferdinand/Elefant. A drawing or photo would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance,
Posted on: 5/23/2012 3:21 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: My gift to you : IMAI Elefant
The file is back. Here is the URL Enjoy ! [link=http://antoine.lenormand.pagesperso-orange.fr/IMAI%20Elefant%20instructions%20book.pdf]INSTRUCTIONS[/link]
Posted on: 5/7/2012 1:06 PM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: My gift to you : IMAI Elefant
Ok, I have changed the way to host this file, here is the new URL (previous post edited too) [link=http://antoine.lenormand.pagesperso-orange.fr/IMAI%20Elefant%20instructions%20book.pdf]INSTRUCTIONS[/link]
Posted on: 5/7/2012 1:06 PM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: My gift to you : IMAI Elefant
What's the problem Tom ?
Posted on: 5/7/2012 10:58 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: nightfighter tiger1 update
Very nicely done !
Posted on: 5/2/2012 3:04 PM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: nightfighter tiger1 update
Is the IR stuff of the tank scratchbuilt ?
Posted on: 5/2/2012 7:17 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Elefant Zim Optional?
I strongly recommend the ATAK Zimmerit for the 1/16th Elefant. A real time saver.
Posted on: 4/11/2012 9:16 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Elefant Zim Optional?
Yup. They were modified (to become Elefant) after this battle during which they showed many weakness such in close defense protection (against magnetic mines or infantry).
Posted on: 4/11/2012 9:02 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Elefant Zim Optional?
The best source for Ferdinand/Elefant is 2 books by K.Münch, Combat History of the 653th Schwere Panzerjager Abteilung and Combat History of the 654th Schwere Panzerjager Abteilung. The first is very hard to find and the last one can be found on the internet. I do not remember having seen an Elefant without Zimm in these books, I'll check...
Posted on: 4/11/2012 8:30 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Elefant Zim Optional?
[quote]ORIGINAL: karel47 Even the later ones wich were active in the ardennes area in dec '44[/quote] I do not think the Elefant were ever deployed in the Ardennes. In summer 1944, they were mainly on the italian front, after, the survivors were sent on the eastern front. Only 3 were supposely seen flighting in Berlin (I cannot confirm this info).
Posted on: 4/11/2012 6:33 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Elefant Zim Optional?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Panther F Heck, I still can't decide on which one to build.[/quote] Before choosing one Elefant, decide what theater : East, Italy or Berlin, the last battle ? If you really chose to build an Elefant, forget the spider web camo, they were all sand based with green and brown airbrushed spots or only green spots and of course Zimm.
Posted on: 4/11/2012 6:28 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Elefant Zim Optional?
What is an Elefant ? The answer is quite simple : it is a Ferdinand with big ears and a long trunk...arrhmmm...I meant, a Ferdinand with new things such as additionnal armor, new cupola, a MG and Zimm (talking about the main improvements). So, for me, all the Elefant, out of the factory, had Zimm applied.
Posted on: 4/11/2012 6:23 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Elefant paint decisions
IMHO, the Aberdeen camo is a real shame and it would be a crime to reproduce it in 16th scale :) The 2 others are Ferdinand and not Elefant, so you would be good for scratching the difference between the two versions (plus buying the right tracks...) An accurate Elefant should be 2 or 3 colors camo + zimm (the Berlin Elefant would make a really nice model but only based on written description
Posted on: 4/7/2012 8:10 AM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Tamiya flash unit...extended
Being an "electronic engineer", you should not have asked this kind of question...[:D][:D][:D][;)] But thanks for the others who maybe wondered if it was possible (easy) or not...
Posted on: 3/3/2012 8:40 PM by Author "Elefant" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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