RE: Stug with winterketten tracks
[quote]ORIGINAL: Buckeye36 [quote]ORIGINAL: philipat looking good...where does one order the DBC from? is there a website? [/quote] You can get a DBC from YHR at: http://battlearmorrc.weebly.com/ [/quote] Thanks. Those tracks look like Impact's.
Posted on: 5/17/2013 4:12 PM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Stug with winterketten tracks
looking good...where does one order the DBC from? is there a website?
Posted on: 5/16/2013 7:45 PM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11513808

RE: Taigen Tanks
Features update: it DOES have a plug for the tail lights. It's in the lower right corner with the smoker plugs. This is good for tanks where the tail light is part of the lower hull rather than the upper hull. Configuration question: Where do you solder the antenna wire to the Taigen 2.4 GHz control board? Pics please. It doesn't show this on the instructions.
Posted on: 5/16/2013 7:44 PM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11513804

RE: For my Australian Brother
Looks awesome! Great work! [:D]
Posted on: 5/15/2013 5:15 AM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11512058

RE: Is there such a thing as 4:1 gearboxes?
Those look like the steel 3:1s that RCCommand used to sell. His were custom-made from a pair of regular ratio steel gearboxes, though. Either way, they look good.
Posted on: 8/18/2012 3:23 PM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11198091

RE: Asiatam Lower Hulls?
Panther makes sense since it used a torsion bar suspension in real life. The PzIV used leaf springs; so, I'm not sure that we gain anything other than stiffness with a metal hull. And that stiffness can be gained with styrene reinforcement. Would love to see metal hulls for the Bulldog, Pershing and Panther... [:D]
Posted on: 8/14/2012 5:11 AM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Hen long, asiatam and taigen
Karen, any pictures of what you're talking about? The Tigers sound like these: http://www.rctank.de/product_info.php?cPath=123_124&products_id=1836 Possible unpainted versions: http://www.rctank.de/product_info.php?cPath=44&products_id=715 http://www.rctank.de/product_info.php?cPath=44&products_id=1727 The Pershing and Bulldog sound interesting. Do they have metal hulls, or just paint jobs?
Posted on: 8/12/2012 2:20 AM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11190107

RE: panzer iii ausf m question
math is right...thanks for looking it up for me. Anyone know where I can get a 2-mm circle-cutter? leather punch is looking more and more like an option to create the circle. Any else try something like this and have a good way to do it?
Posted on: 8/12/2012 2:05 AM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11190099

RE: panzer iii ausf m question
Gonna re-open this thread... Can I get the dimensions for the bolt head circled in the picture in a previous post? Diameter of the circle and the length of one side of the square inside of the circle? Also, anyone know where I can get a circle cutter that size? is a leather punch best? better tool? I figure the square would have to be cut using a hobby knife. I'm not aware of any square punches. TIA
Posted on: 8/11/2012 3:16 AM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11189075

RE: small scale fasteners
www.microfasteners.com
Posted on: 8/11/2012 3:11 AM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11189074

RE: M1 Abrams in a battle with congress
The M1 (and other vehicles) will not go back to diesel vehicles. They're using JP8, which allows a much more common fuel across the battlefield and refueling from aviation assets. Multi-fuel vehicles are being developed, but even they have an "optimal fuel" and diesel generally isn't it. M1 needs to be replaced. It has never seen combat against a pier - T-80, Leo, etc - and I'm not sure that it would fare as well as we want to think. It's a great system and part of "faring well" is crew proficiency, but the evolution of weaponry is continuous and we need to be looking at the next "generation".
Posted on: 7/31/2012 1:06 PM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11176197

RE: Torro metal hull for HL and Mato 3/1 gearboxes
okay...so the HL upper fits with its Porsche. Of course, the Torro metal upper fits, too, with its Henschel turret. Cool Choices...choices...choices...[:D]
Posted on: 7/31/2012 4:45 AM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11175656

RE: Torro metal hull for HL and Mato 3/1 gearboxes
This one? http://www.rctank.de/product_info.php?cPath=44&products_id=1296 Got any pics, Pete? I've been eyeing this one for some time...just can't decide if I like the Henschel turret or the Porshe turret better. If the HL upper will fit on this, that opens possibilities.
Posted on: 7/30/2012 5:17 AM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11174268

RE: M41 lights not working?
sounds like a wire inside broke or separated from the large plug on the upper hull.
Posted on: 7/26/2012 4:49 AM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11169781

RE: Heng Long 1/16 rc M41A3 Walker Bulldog
Before you go with Tamiya parts, read that thread carefully. They are not plug-and-play. You'll have to do some work to modify everything.
Posted on: 7/25/2012 5:35 AM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11168381

RE: Tank Carry Bags
more pics...inside, all sides, etc?
Posted on: 7/25/2012 5:34 AM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11168376

RE: Heng Long 1/16 rc M41A3 Walker Bulldog
That was an HL Bulldog modded to accept Tamiya Pershing swing arms. Got all excited when read about there being metal swing arms for the bulldog...but, alas...still just the wheels. I've ordered all of those parts - road wheels, struts, swing arms - from Mato. You have to email them and request a quote, but they sell them. They're good for all of those little parts.
Posted on: 7/24/2012 1:02 PM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11167530

RE: Tank Carry Bags
[quote]ORIGINAL: YHR I never lock my suitcases, so have no expereince on this. I am wondering if you had a large pelican case with a couple of tanks and radio gear in it and wanted to send it with your luggage on the plane, do they allow you to lock it, or is that a no no now? [/quote] You can lock your luggage. But, it has to be done with a TSA-approved lock. You can get those (look for the symbol on the package) at Wal-Mart, Kohls, Target, etc. It's not much of a lock. Just keeps the zippers from accidentally separating or the opportunist from doing a quick grab on unlocked bags. The TSA folks have a universal key for the "approved" variants.
Posted on: 7/24/2012 4:16 AM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11167013

RE: Tank Carry Bags
Agreed...Pelican is the Cadillac of cases. The rolling ones make multiple tanks in a case an option. For a carry bag, it needs: - removable inserts that create hard sides (top, bottom, ends, sides) that would support stacking up to 2 tank bags on top of it. - inside that should be configurable softer foam (like Pelican where you can pull out squares) that can customize the shape for a snug fit - should accommodate the largest tank and a hobby grade radio w/ radio standing vertically at one end of the tank (customer does the layout...see last bullet) - should accommodate two batteries and a hobby grade battery charger - should include both handles and a shoulder carry strap with pad - should have two exterior straps that wrap the circumference for added stability - should close via two zippers (#8 minimum) that can be locked with a basic luggage lock - outside/overall width should be almost exactly half the outside/overall length of the bag (allows stacking via cross-hatching for stability) Price: can't come anywhere close to Pelican, needs to be cheap enough with good features to compete against buying a Rubbermaid tote or making our own. Optional: - End or side pockets...all pockets should close via zipper - Camo color...(personally I don't like it...I prefer to be able to choose amongst dark or subdued colors - green, grey, blue, red, etc. One color per nationality, for example) Hope that helps some.
Posted on: 7/23/2012 1:12 PM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11166097

RE: Tank Tow hooks-shackles
sweet...great info with pics! [:D] Thanks.
Posted on: 7/22/2012 12:53 PM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11164649

RE: S.C.A.T. Battlefield Update!
drat...used to live in Wildomar and would have enjoyed coming out to help.
Posted on: 7/19/2012 2:13 PM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11161536

RE: M4 SHERMAN DOZER RC... in action!
[quote]ORIGINAL: flamme Sorry. there is the link, it was a mistake http://www.tecnimodel.com/verins-electriques/4232-verin-electrique-92-30-122-ehz-13-30.html [/quote] Okay...so, it's just the lifting arm and not a kit for the whole dozer blade, correct? I was hoping for a kit. Do you have the plans for the blade that you scratch built?
Posted on: 7/18/2012 1:01 PM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11160172

RE: M4 SHERMAN DOZER RC... in action!
[quote]ORIGINAL: flamme here you buy the system http://rc-panzer.xooit.com/t5212-SAUMUR-EDITION-2012.htm You need too this one. I don't know how to say it, but when you use it it cut automaticaly the run in both side when it detect the final course. Hope you understand http://www.tecnimodel.com/modules-electroniques/4227-module-de-commande-thor2-678.html [/quote] Was the first link for a place to buy the dozer blade and the motor? It seems to go to a thread (with a lot of great photos ).
Posted on: 7/17/2012 1:08 PM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11158893

RE: panzer iii ausf m question
ohhh...got it. Thanks, guys. Love the pics...they help a ton. [:D]
Posted on: 7/16/2012 12:57 PM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11157593

RE: panzer iii ausf m question
Something like this, but countersunk? http://www.scalehardware.com/simulated-square-nuts-c-9 Nuts would be on the inside?
Posted on: 7/15/2012 1:21 PM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11156247

RE: panzer iii ausf m question
Excellent...thanks for the pictures. Are those countersunk bolts? I guess I was thinking that they'd bolt them from the inside, although this way makes more sense. Any pictures in Panzer Tracts that show what kind of heads are on them - Phillips, slotted, hex-head bolts, etc? I might be able to model them...maybe. Looks like I have the wrong convoy light. I have the older box version rather than the single bar. Oh well...that's a detail I'm just going to leave as is.
Posted on: 7/15/2012 5:18 AM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11155819

RE: panzer iii ausf m question
hmmm...good info. Thanks. Look forward to the drawings.
Posted on: 7/12/2012 5:05 AM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11152330

RE: M41 up for grabs
if you still want to build on this one, you could build a scale, airsoft main gun tube. The build on Hobby Havoc shows you how. You say all of the road wheels are metal? Or, just the idlers with the HennTec upgrade?
Posted on: 7/12/2012 5:04 AM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11152329

RE: My New Heng Long Panther G Late Version
Sounds great...pics?
Posted on: 7/12/2012 5:01 AM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11152327

RE: panzer iii ausf m question
Thanks for the answers. Wasn't even aware of the Panzer Tracts until this post. Anyone willing to share a scan of the Panzer Tacts that says what it should be? Having both on the N makes sense. From everything that I've read, the N's weren't made in the factory brand new. They were modified in the field from existing L's and M's...and a few J's. So, that would give them a mixture of hull features.
Posted on: 7/11/2012 5:26 AM by Author "philipat" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11151139