[simpits-tech] Sharman tank pit :)

simpits-tech@simpits.org simpits-tech@simpits.org
Fri, 14 Mar 2003 11:55:05 -0600


Matt Bailey wrote:
> 
>         Not quite sure what you mean by powering the tank with a generator, you mean
> powering the drive motors with a gas-powered generator?

Exactly, with a bank of deep cycle batteries in there for silent
running.
 
>         We could cheat and use dummy treads, with four wheels under tank keeping
> treads slightly above ground......but who wants to do that? Wait........using
> this method would make it simpler to take an old car from the junkyard and
> turn it into a tank..........hmmm imagine cruising down main street in that
> thing. :)

That takes all the fun out of it! Gotta have real treads, just have to
figure out a better way to do 'em than wood.
-- 
Steve
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