RE: Backyard armor.com?
Try this address: http://www.rctanks.ru/ Not sure of the business affairs but this is the updated link.
Posted on: 11/3/2009 11:26 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Tank Museum 2nd RC Tank Raffle winner
Gratz Bret! He is a great guy and one of the few that has a battle system equiped Imai Elefant. Hope to see that and his KV this weekend at the AAF (if he pulls an all nighter to build it)!
Posted on: 11/3/2009 11:21 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: A.R.C.C. show report
Sounds like a great meeting with lots of battlefield detail, congrates. Look forward to the pics and your Mother's quick recovery!
Posted on: 10/28/2009 8:28 AM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: What IR System should I buy????
Here is a good chart showing the "spear" and ballooning in the signal dispersion: http://www.sead.us/technology.html
Posted on: 10/27/2009 2:37 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 2nd Tamiya Raffle - Tank Museum
I'll be checking my number![;)] Great chance to get a KV2!
Posted on: 10/26/2009 3:42 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: How many
Nice topic! Here are my favourites, well, my only scratchbuilds: KVI (pre-Tamiya production), FT-17 (French WWI tank), Zrinyi I (Hungarian SPG prototype) and Black Eagle (Russian prototype)[;)]
Posted on: 10/8/2009 4:14 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Wiring Diagram
Here is one for reference: http://www.sead.us/technology4.html
Posted on: 9/29/2009 10:50 AM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Different Zimmerit question
Many modern tanks use kenetic energy panels or bricks made from polymers or ceramics honeycombed or spaced which basically accomplished the same task while only secondary to anti-balistic defense.
Posted on: 9/10/2009 8:52 AM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "War Room"
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RE: FRAG Battleday
Hello Paul and FRAG Glad to see your continued events. The pictures are superb and really have an eye for scale and vantage point. My hats off to the photographer. And looks a beautiful day for the event as well. Appreciate the update!
Posted on: 9/10/2009 8:37 AM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: TAMIYA KV-1 - TX ARMOR ONLINE ASSEMBLY
What a wonderful build! Thanks for sharing Tomas. I was happy to see how Tamiya would address some items from the relatively scratch KVI that I modeled a few years ago. I especially like the flash and emitter combination in the barrel, had no idea the bore would be large enough to do that!
Posted on: 8/26/2009 11:21 AM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Tamiya Leo 2 machine gun led
The machine gun LED is an ordinary LED that gets a pulse signal to flash. If you connected the LED incorrectly (where is there 2.4V? ) then the LED itself may be damaged. Try another LED before returning the unit.
Posted on: 8/18/2009 8:03 AM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Danville Tank Museum
The museum is a great find and the professionalism and hospitality is unequaled. Extensive collection all indoors. Even so nice as to let us RC tankers 'play' in their sandbox! I especially enjoyed seeing the Iraqi T54/55.
Posted on: 6/6/2009 8:25 AM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: All Tamiya recoil units the same?
The recoil units are also different in operation especially the Leopard, it has a spring loaded kick back for realistic firing. It is also stronger and more reliable than the WWII model recoils. I bet it has a longer recoil than the KT as well, Panther (between 1 and 1.25 inches)![;)]
Posted on: 4/3/2009 10:36 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Stator Ring for Speed 400 Electric Motor
The stator ring will store more magnetic flux, sort of like a stronger magnet in effect.
Posted on: 3/25/2009 1:56 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Tamiya KV-1 tank announced
I will be interested to see the idler adjustment is as the real adjustment. Looks easy enough to model in 16th. And probably more reliable too![;)]
Posted on: 3/20/2009 4:17 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Alex Shlakhter RIP
Tragic, I admired him for his skill and enthusiasm to create wonderful (and affordable) models. I do wish the family the best in their loss.
Posted on: 3/20/2009 11:34 AM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Tamiya KV-1 tank announced
Do you think Tamiya really got a real KVI engine for sound? Where is a running KVI?
Posted on: 3/19/2009 2:20 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: How well does CA glue work?
CA glue in my experience is a better glue than traditional cement, especially for specialty plastics such as ABS which is used in the Leo kit quite often. Additional care must be used as CA is rather quick and permanant!
Posted on: 3/17/2009 10:13 AM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: KV-1, 2 Reference
The man's name is Phil Edwards with his own Record Models company, however he distributes via Cammet.[;)]
Posted on: 3/17/2009 9:58 AM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: battle system
Is that a USB connector? I can see someone plugging into a computer thinking its the next cool Flashdrive! Looks very well made, I am impressed! The system is only for HL interface, right?
Posted on: 2/27/2009 4:24 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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Snow Tractor
Well not exactly a halftrack in the traditional sense, but it does have incredible traction in the grass now![;)]
Posted on: 2/22/2009 9:35 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Battling with a Leopard 2
An option for modern tank battles is to set them all tanks to light and those 'equipped' with ERA or spaced armor set to medium and if active protection like Trophy or Thrush can be set to heavy. It's a different world out there and tank protection is different too.[;)]
Posted on: 2/11/2009 11:52 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Desert Leo
Nice to see more Leo's being modeled, a much under rated model. You guys really show the Leo well with your paint and weathering techniques. The Leo may be the last heavy fighter for quite some time so keep a hold of your models!
Posted on: 2/11/2009 11:43 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: cheap tamiya king tiger idler fix
A pretensioned fixed idler is a good solution for most RC tanks. I use this method for most of my tanks. It just makes more difficult removing and installing tracks!
Posted on: 2/11/2009 11:33 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Renault Ft-17
That will be an interesting build and when complete will be only the second WWI RC model in 6th scale that I am aware of. Quite the project.[;)]
Posted on: 2/4/2009 4:55 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Battling with a Leopard 2
Danville has battles with Moderns like the Leo and any other people bring. It is really about demand, if a couple people show up with Moderns, then modern battles will be had. Personally I have run my Leopard 2 and Black Eagle as much as I care to in NATO or post war scenarios. Most clubs (including mine) adopt a 'run what you bring' attitude, so don't worry about not geting tank time in!
Posted on: 2/4/2009 4:51 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: M1A2 verses Leo 2A5
Whoever fired the first shot... really its that simple.
Posted on: 1/29/2009 12:53 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "War Room"
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RE: Renault Ft-17
At 6th scale you may want to look at bicycle chain and sprocket for the track movement. This option would be very strong, cheap and assured tracking. Adding the pads may involve spot welding plates to the chain or perhaps a bolted solution could be fashioned. At least the width of track could be anything you wish.
Posted on: 1/27/2009 10:18 AM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Renault Ft-17
The FT-17/18 was a heavy modification of an industrial tractor. All tractors have the drive sprocket in the rear. If you look closely you can see many similarities in the Renault and a Caterpillar tractor. If you are doing 6th scale, have you thought of how you will do the tracks?
Posted on: 1/26/2009 8:24 AM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: KING TIGER MANTLET
You are correct, it really was about production expediancy (the machined piece). The first King Tigers captured/KO'd in Russia were the machined type.
Posted on: 1/20/2009 4:56 PM by Author "heavyaslead" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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