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- Sun Jan 17, 2010 4:15 pm
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: Hover tank challenge
- Replies: 143
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- Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:28 am
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: Hover tank challenge
- Replies: 143
- Views: 702345
- Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:21 am
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: Cabal Hover tank
- Replies: 51
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- Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:19 am
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: " Vickers FV4210 Chimera"--1st Pics--19/01/10
- Replies: 8
- Views: 31070
Hi TonyG2 I've seen these links before, some of the simpler designs are good and have potential - i like the Schneider HT. But the converted Hover cars don't make sense as they look to much like a car, right down to the wheel arches. If you were designing a Hovering vehicle from the start you'd be u...
- Sat Jan 16, 2010 6:27 am
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: The Practicle aspects of Hover Tank design. Discus not Argue
- Replies: 113
- Views: 361540
- Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:09 pm
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: The Practicle aspects of Hover Tank design. Discus not Argue
- Replies: 113
- Views: 361540
- Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:15 am
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: The Practicle aspects of Hover Tank design. Discus not Argue
- Replies: 113
- Views: 361540
Sorry for the delayed responses - time difference. Hello Kylwell Do you know if any modern AFVs have the fuel arrangement you mention? I would guess that the foam while making the fuel storage more stable, would significantly reduce the amount able to be stored in the same space, and a reason the mi...
- Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:01 am
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: " Vickers FV4210 Chimera"--1st Pics--19/01/10
- Replies: 8
- Views: 31070
" Vickers FV4210 Chimera"--1st Pics--19/01/10
Pictures will follow, and It will be interesting to hear you spot the parts in use. My first build goes well, and offically is called FV 4210 CHIMERA by Vickers unsurprisingly :) So far the massive rear engine grill is built, and the body shape has been roughed out but the parts need tidying and san...
- Thu Jan 14, 2010 3:37 pm
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: The Practicle aspects of Hover Tank design. Discus not Argue
- Replies: 113
- Views: 361540
Hi Kylwell , Surely fuel would be a draw back as during its use constant balencing to trim the hovering tank would be needed? If power was needed to high volumes maybe batteries would be better as they are a constant weight and fixed. Also a battery is less likley to cook off than a fuel tank if the...
- Thu Jan 14, 2010 3:19 pm
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: The Practicle aspects of Hover Tank design. Discus not Argue
- Replies: 113
- Views: 361540
I know what you mean Dr Yo Conventional design would need a balence of fuel weight against a very powerful engine just to generate anough powerr to lift an armoured vehicle. ( a bit like lifting a Harrier Aircraft, then having enough fuel to do stuff with it) However an antigrav vehicle would be in ...
- Thu Jan 14, 2010 2:30 pm
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: The Practicle aspects of Hover Tank design. Discus not Argue
- Replies: 113
- Views: 361540
- Thu Jan 14, 2010 5:00 am
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: The Practicle aspects of Hover Tank design. Discus not Argue
- Replies: 113
- Views: 361540
As mentioned in the intial challenge, my first design will be more about look than functionallity but certain things will be incorperated. 1. A wide flat body form. = To trap maximumn ground effect to aid in bouyancy to the hull as it rides a cushion of air. 2. Turret.= I know there isn't a need as ...
- Thu Jan 14, 2010 4:52 am
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: The Practicle aspects of Hover Tank design. Discus not Argue
- Replies: 113
- Views: 361540
The Practicle aspects of Hover Tank design. Discus not Argue
Thread dedicated to having fun but informed discussion on all things related to Hover tanks and how they might really work May as well get this thread up straight away as I know nearly everyone will have some ideas or counter thoughts about HT design. I ask on behalf of Sean and One zero:- keep in ...
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:15 pm
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: Hover tank challenge
- Replies: 143
- Views: 702345
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:47 pm
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: Hover tank challenge
- Replies: 143
- Views: 702345
:D So Sean, are you building something now? I'm not so much as taking apart stuff to free up parts. Design idea roughed out- and it uses some of the nozzles you saw before for vectoring thrust. ( but that was on a kit bash from an afv hull so not being used now, plus it wasn't a great design anyway,...
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:40 pm
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: Hover tank challenge
- Replies: 143
- Views: 702345
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:32 pm
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: Hover tank challenge
- Replies: 143
- Views: 702345
Hello John , I think it may be a good idea, I'd expect this thread to run with the same longevity as the Post apoc Car build. However I defer to HWR MkII as this is his baby. So far I have come to the following conclusion, If I really think about a hover tank design then form will follow function, a...
- Tue Jan 12, 2010 4:36 am
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: Hover tank challenge
- Replies: 143
- Views: 702345
i'M IN! HWR MKII Considering how much we talk tanks I don't know why you've never suggested this before. Maybe One Zero could officalise this by setting it up on the special boards as a challenge? I can see it being a runner? So flesh out the details, when to be complete? how to be revealed etc. And...
- Fri Aug 11, 2006 11:55 am
- Forum: Construction
- Topic: Scratchbuilding 1/32 logs
- Replies: 6
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Hi, instead of tree branches look to a smaller plant. I find the dead wood from Rose stems very good as it replicates the rings of a larger log but is smooth and straight on its outer surface matching a trunk of younger tree. If you need twisted old logs then the older stems of Heather are nice and ...
- Thu May 15, 2003 10:11 am
- Forum:
- Topic: Should we have another "contest" or should we stop
- Replies: 39
- Views: 761
- Fri Apr 11, 2003 3:03 pm
- Forum:
- Topic: Should we have another "contest" or should we stop
- Replies: 39
- Views: 761
- Thu Mar 13, 2003 6:38 pm
- Forum:
- Topic: Should we have another "contest" or should we stop
- Replies: 39
- Views: 761
- Sat Mar 08, 2003 2:17 pm
- Forum:
- Topic: Should we have another "contest" or should we stop
- Replies: 39
- Views: 761
Hey sorry to hear about your accident G'Kar. Still the silver lining is the extra modelling time. I Think its good that people are still continuing to build there TIEs despite the Competion being over. I've done more this weekend than i did in the last 6 weeks of the comp. To give Tin man a little b...
- Sat Feb 22, 2003 1:42 pm
- Forum:
- Topic: Should we have another "contest" or should we stop
- Replies: 39
- Views: 761
P S
sorry, one last thing i forgot to put before.
I REALLY don't think we are in this for prizes and would prefer not to see that as the reason to continue with a Non S M comp. The love of modelling, Star wars or fun should and is for me the basis.
yours in glue and sprue
DEC
I REALLY don't think we are in this for prizes and would prefer not to see that as the reason to continue with a Non S M comp. The love of modelling, Star wars or fun should and is for me the basis.
yours in glue and sprue
DEC
- Sat Feb 22, 2003 1:35 pm
- Forum:
- Topic: Should we have another "contest" or should we stop
- Replies: 39
- Views: 761
TIE comp the return
HI Tinman, I've not been able to access the net as much recently so only just seen this new train of posts. I was one of the good intentioned starters who never completed, Ironically when packing away the parts of my proposed AWACs TIE I rearranged the parts and WOW fresh inspiration and i'm working...
- Fri Jan 17, 2003 6:44 pm
- Forum:
- Topic: The Rules (Rough Cut)
- Replies: 46
- Views: 1172
the new comp idea
It looks to be a very intresting if wide open catogory for a competion, the key will be the rules, but also I supose the submission of back stories along with entries. Will they be as important as the actual model? Or prehaps if dioramas are allowed; that they should be able to get across to the vie...