Problem with battling for me now is there is only one other tank, a Sherman, nearby that doesn't have an operational gun yet but goes like stink in the desert. I have a Go Pro Hero camera but haven't used it yet. The videos on the combat site are the best for battle footage. The sport (?) seems to be growing some but I'm afraid the economy is keeping all of it from it's true potential. I'll get more/better pics of the tank and the internals. And may let paint inside where you don't want it.Īlso have a 21st Century Humvee on the bench now that I am redoing electronics on to be used as a supply vehicle. Precise details tend to get blown off in a battle. They look good from a little distance with just enough detail to identify the tank. I'll work on better pictures and I have to say that these tanks are generaly what I call "10 foot" models. I did not order it with the wheels and tracks as I plan on doing a treadmill (known as TTS) based track system. Paint gun will be the sponson mount and turret will either be paint hopper or electronics housing.There are some nice white plastic detail pieces that came with the kit. Should keep weight down and enable use of smaller (lighter) batteries. That hull and turret is made from similar plastic that you find big garbage cans made from.I plan on a similar control system with Dewalt 18V right angle drill motors over volted to 24V. There is a Plastic Panzers 1/6 scale Grant/Lee still on the shelf waiting it's turn. the gearing gives plenty of torque and allows me to do an entire one hour long battle without changing batteries. ![]() It uses a PS2 wireless controller to operate and has two 350W geared scooter motors. The thing is built from wood/fiberglass, and weighs about 120 pounds ready to battle. I had the pleasure of battling with them before bringing it home to Las Vegas.It is on it's second or third itteration. ![]() The Brumm was scratch built by John Pittelli from.
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