RE: Stripped allen bolt
[quote]my HSS bit doesnt even scratch it.[/quote] HSS are garbage for any but wood. A good cobalt or carbide bit would work, carbide is more brittle if trying to drill by hand.
Posted on: 9/13/2012 12:08 PM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The Tanker's Lounge
I think MEK would melt what ever tank part you put it on. At work we use MEK for cleaning up tools when using epoxy based floor coatings.
Posted on: 8/28/2012 12:22 PM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Hobby engine M1A1 Abrams
[quote]ORIGINAL: bowlman Is there return rollers on the real Abrams Tank I'm going to be running the metal Kenny Kong Tracks and wonder if they are to heavy with out return rollers . Jimmy [/quote] Yes there are 2 rollers on each side.
Posted on: 8/24/2012 9:48 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: M1 Abrams in a battle with congress
[quote]ORIGINAL: skipper_gr In 1995 or there abouts, the contract for the turbine engine was not renewed, and the entire engine facility was closed. From then till now engines have been being rebuilt. By now, the power reduction due to increased tolerances must be incredable.To comtinue, a new powerplant would be essential. So, practially, I guess it is time to design a new main battle tank based on present and future requirments. Say a prayer for the old workhorse! Skipper [/quote] Honeywell has the current engine contract also provides a so called "warranty" that encompassed most engine failure as long as you use mobile 1 turboshaft.
Posted on: 8/1/2012 2:18 PM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: M1 Abrams in a battle with congress
Ok the tanks pictured in the article was my Company, C Co 2/37Ar Bn 1AD in Najaf back in 2004. The lead tank was our commander Cpt Moore (now LTC). I agree with THE BREED for the majority that the current versions of the M1 are so different from the original XM1 they only look similar. One major point of the powerpack is its far quieter than a turbo diesel hence the nickname "silent death".
Posted on: 7/31/2012 11:02 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: For those who wants full 360 turret rotation.
I bought one off ebay about a year ago for my Pershing but then lost interest in my tank but might work on it again soon.
Posted on: 3/2/2012 10:06 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: What Gearbox ratio with Bradley Vehicle
[quote]ORIGINAL: Baron Fel I got my M-3 well over 41mph. lol! Baron  [/quote] Yeah that's the governed speed. Same goes for M1's governed speed 45mph, I've had plenty of M1's over that and even a M1 Panther close to 70MPH!!! Just don't make any sharp turns [:D]
Posted on: 3/2/2012 10:00 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Armor Pics from The War Memorial of Korea
Its is a great museum! I have been there a few times when stationed in South Korea. Last time I was there I remember an old Imperial war ship hanging from the ceiling it was very cool.
Posted on: 2/28/2012 9:59 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: What The heck is This Thing
[quote]ORIGINAL: Panther F They definitely need to do some weathering on it and the tracks. Umm, maybe lengthen the barrel too? [:D] The exhaust & shovel are correct and they do need to re-locate that antenna!!! [:)] ~ Jeff [/quote] I just bought a non S&S version and need to know how to add S&S, also what is the correct mantel and camo paint? JK lol
Posted on: 1/9/2012 6:44 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: M-60 or what?
The M60 would be great and provide the chassis for the M88 [:D]
Posted on: 12/22/2011 7:13 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Turret plug for Bulldog
Matomart carries 2pin wires(2sets) for $2
Posted on: 11/6/2011 6:03 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
RootBreaker Most of the original members of this thread have moved on to other helis and also we had to abandon this thread as the Mod's told us it was getting to big. There are a few other threads here that can help you with you Blade cp my suggestion would be fix it try to sell it get a different heli the cp is just not very good anymore.
Posted on: 10/28/2011 10:32 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
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RE: A new Heng Long T-99 Tank?
[quote]ORIGINAL: no12skyline I'd rather Heng Long stop making the M41 and Pantiger, so they can have some space on their production line for modern armor. Heck, I'd even settle for a T72. [/quote] +1 on the T72 or anything modern! I agree its a new tank so thats cool enuff for me. Im still holding out for any Abrams version or M88 that is reasonably correct.
Posted on: 10/20/2011 6:55 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Iraq Freedon Abrams
[quote]ORIGINAL: rctankrt is there a real m1 tanker here? [/quote] Former M1 mechanic here! But I have also filed in as needed in combat. C co 2/37 Ar 1AD
Posted on: 5/24/2011 10:41 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Testing prototype sound card
Startup, shutdown, and 50cal are good. I think only be cause I have been around M1's for so long the drive sound isn't right to me, that drive sound is with the engine out of the tank and goin thru the gears. Overall very good work
Posted on: 3/21/2011 6:08 PM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 1/16 M1A1 Abrams new motors and new pics!
Yep unless your behind the M1 you don't really hear the engine while its moving and gun and turret movement doesn't make too much noise until the turret brake engages.
Posted on: 3/20/2011 6:30 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 1/16 M1A1 Abrams new motors and new pics!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Martellus Hey, Oracus would you mind doing that? I think the community as a whole could always benefit from fresh sound recordings if its not to much in the way of the recorder :) But, I have no idea how big the sound files can be lol. [/quote] Yeah sure I just need to know from someone Approx max file size. And what M1 sounds the group would like?
Posted on: 3/18/2011 11:35 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 1/16 M1A1 Abrams new motors and new pics!
Hey about the sound. How big can the sound files be? I ask because I can record live M1(mostly new M1A2 SEP V2) sounds possibly start up, idle, gear shifts, turret traverse sound. Might have to wait for the next live fire to get cannon fire.
Posted on: 3/17/2011 5:33 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 1/16 M1A1 Abrams new motors and new pics!
Ill try again with the pics
Posted on: 3/16/2011 1:41 PM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 1/16 M1A1 Abrams new motors and new pics!
You are very close with the color and pattern. The pattern is the same black, brown, green on all. Here is a very good pic of the camo pattern on the skirts of a M1A1. I think the hull is what needs some work it looks shiny and toy like.
Posted on: 3/16/2011 1:39 PM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 1/16 M1A1 Abrams new motors and new pics!
Thanks for the USMC info!
Posted on: 3/16/2011 7:41 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 1/16 M1A1 Abrams new motors and new pics!
There was a 4 color camo used by the US from 1975 - mid 80's. The manual that covered paint and patterns was TC 5-200 [link]http://www.olive-drab.com/od_mvg_camo_patterns.php[/link]
Posted on: 3/15/2011 4:24 PM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 1/16 M1A1 Abrams new motors and new pics!
Just my opinion but since it is a A1 and not an A2 I would go with NATO pattern as most A1's are not painted tan. Or the other way there are very very few NATO color A2's.
Posted on: 3/15/2011 7:50 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: (Soliciting ) for people to join a new RC website??
Its ok we all start out the same. I have only been flying planes for 3 years and just now getting ok with ailerons, still pretty much stick to high wing planes only.
Posted on: 3/11/2011 1:41 PM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10393750

RE: (Soliciting ) for people to join a new RC website??
[quote]ORIGINAL: YHR Thanks Ken for looking after this. Hello to all who are browsing into the tank forum from other places. Stop in, read a few threads, and see some of the tanks. You can get your feet wet for for under $160.00, and the modeling possibilites are endless. Maybe you want a tank to put on the shelf. How can buying One tank hurt you.????? [/quote] LOL great you should be in marketing.
Posted on: 3/11/2011 9:56 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10393361

RE: (Soliciting ) for people to join a new RC website??
[quote]ORIGINAL: ka9fax About 5 times a week i check the TOP 15 Most Active Threads Last 24hrs in Forums. and click on the ones most helpful or interesting to me. so happens there was a tank thread with alot of great pics. Then i thought how great it would be to terrorize the family with one and give the micro helli a break. lol. Tony [/quote] How long have you been flying heli's? Im a heli flyer also for about 5 years now and tanking can be a relaxing break from helis.
Posted on: 3/11/2011 9:55 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: (Soliciting ) for people to join a new RC website??
[quote]ORIGINAL: strmnd54  Now I'm not the type of person to pick on another individual on a public forum like this one ; but there's something that has bug me for a while about the way Sgt Pearce presented himself in here...   First , here's a definition of '' sergeant '' in the canadian forces ; according to Wikipedia :   Sergeant (Sgt) (French: sergent or sgt) is an Army or Air Force non-commissioned officer (NCO) rank of the Canadian Forces. Its Naval equivalent is Petty Officer 2nd Class (PO2) (French: maître de 2e classe or m2). It is senior to the appointment of Master Corporal (MCpl) and its equivalent naval appointment, Master Seaman (MS), and junior to Warrant Officer (WO) and its naval equivalent, Petty Officer 1st Class (PO1). Sgts and PO2s together make up the cadre of senior non-commissioned officers (Sr NCOs).   I'm raising the issue because my oldest son , now 31 years old ; has been a '' land weapons technician '' for the canadian forces for more than 10 years ...   My son is now stationed in Edmonton with the rank of '' Master Corporal '' and is due to be promoted '' Sergeant '' this spring if , ( like he says himself ) he doesn''t screw up big time meanwhile ...   Furthermore , my son's wages are such that he doesn't need to beg for parts to sustain his hobbies ....   So you guys can draw your own conclusions about SgtPearce .... [/quote] From what I remember (his very 1st few post)he was kid in something equivalent to our ROTC. But I agree he make us real soldiers and retired soldiers look bad.
Posted on: 3/10/2011 10:40 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: (Soliciting ) for people to join a new RC website??
Ken Last email I got was 2days ago on March 8
Posted on: 3/10/2011 10:37 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10391122

RE: Battling Helicoptors
Its DSM2 which is backwards compatible, It will work with DSM and DSM2 but not DSMX. Unless it is the newer DX5 with DSMX module then it will work with all DSM air RX's
Posted on: 3/8/2011 2:57 PM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10387356

RE: Battling Helicoptors
[quote]ORIGINAL: HondoBob [quote]ORIGINAL: YHR I have a Spektrum DX 6 and it works fine. I was just wondering if the battling helicoptor radio from spektum would work with my DSM 2 receivers. Like you mentioned with fire buttons, this might be good for tanks [/quote] I have been looking for a receiver to put in a project I'm working on and learned that my Spektrum 6 will only work with DSM1 receivers.  It's not a problem since there is still a fair supply of these units around (thanks Phil!), but I think the Spektrum 6i was the first from that company to support both DSM1 and DSM2.  Newer controllers/transmitters should have no problem communicating with both specs.  I'm sure someone around here can provide more info about the specs and legacy compatibility. [/quote] The Dx7 was the first DSM2 TX released from Spektrum, now the DX8 is compatible with DSX , DSM2, and DSM1
Posted on: 3/8/2011 11:02 AM by Author "Oracus" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10386934