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Post by the2ndranger on Jan 4, 2010 21:41:07 GMT -5
Im 14 and my dad and I rebulit a 67 dodge charger so dont think i dont know what im doin. What type of ww2 tank should I build for airsoft purposes? As of now i can potray any country. I would really like to do a german tiger or panzer but I can do a bren carrier or something like that. What do you think.
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petermartin14
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Post by petermartin14 on Jan 4, 2010 21:45:49 GMT -5
hahaha, may need a bren to carry eh?
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CptJericho
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Post by CptJericho on Jan 4, 2010 21:55:55 GMT -5
I say an M4 Sherman! ;D
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Post by the2ndranger on Jan 4, 2010 22:08:36 GMT -5
Well i wanted to do a tank in which i could use plywood for armor
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Post by werekiss on Jan 4, 2010 22:18:43 GMT -5
What about a Ersatz M10? It's basically a panther that has been modified to look like a US M10. It was used in the Ardenne offensive.
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oberst42
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Post by oberst42 on Jan 4, 2010 22:29:30 GMT -5
do the panther! it would be awesome
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Post by sarge12 on Jan 4, 2010 23:53:22 GMT -5
The m3 Stuart was fairly small and had flat armor, not sloped, so it looks like it would be easier to build.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jan 5, 2010 3:16:13 GMT -5
The late war Shermans with the welded not stamped hull would be far easier than the stamped hull shown above. The turret however would be challenging. For German tanks a Hetzer would probably be the easiest (No turret) and since it was quite small you could probably do it at scale and still be able to use it on most fields. Whatever you decidee to do if you're going to do it reasonably well I hope you have a decent budget to work with
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Post by Lev on Jan 5, 2010 11:38:10 GMT -5
Panthers and Tigers, when done full scale, are incredibly large and will require a freaking semi-truck for hauling. I'd recommend an armored car or something smaller for ease of portability with a standard trailer and pick-up. Or, you could do a 3/4 scale Panter or Tiger.
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Post by sir veilance on Jan 5, 2010 12:10:40 GMT -5
Panthers and Tigers, when done full scale, are incredibly large and will require a freaking semi-truck for hauling. I'd recommend an armored car or something smaller for ease of portability with a standard trailer and pick-up. Or, you could do a 3/4 scale Panter or Tiger. Ditto! Go with an armored car, wheels are easy to come up with, but replicating any kind of tracks, drive sprockets and road wheels is a major engineering challenge
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petermartin14
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Post by petermartin14 on Jan 5, 2010 16:09:39 GMT -5
armored car sounds sweet. go with that.
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Post by the2ndranger on Jan 5, 2010 19:08:35 GMT -5
armored car sounds sweet. go with that. Okay well what type of armored car should I do Russian German? I have a m606 jeep I bought the other day.
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Post by petermartin14 on Jan 5, 2010 20:56:46 GMT -5
im going to say....german.
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Post by MAS on Jan 5, 2010 21:02:11 GMT -5
german 222
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Post by the2ndranger on Jan 5, 2010 22:18:24 GMT -5
OK I think is between a 3/4 scale tiger or panzer, or a german 222. I also want to clarify that I live in Bellville, Illinois<The very very very nice side of east St. Louis and I live on 8 acres so If anyone wants to help?
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Post by biged on Jan 8, 2010 7:28:33 GMT -5
The only issues with vehicles is safety. Insurance companies see them as a liability. Usually a rep will rite up the safety precautions before allowing them.
Operator must 18+ and have valid driver's license, and be qualified to operate the vehicle safely. This includes safety equipment, procedure and operations. Know the boundries of the AO (Area Operations). Onboard equipment: Fire extinguisher, 1st Aid kit, Communications equipment, Map and or GPS. Set a maximum speed limit. If possible a governor to prevent the vehicle from going too fast. The exhaust system must be intact and interior must be properly vented. Strobe light on top of vehicle. This indicates whether or not the vehicle is in play or not. Horn and or siren. Horn to signal anyone around the vehicle it is about to move. Siren for emergencies. Warning Signs on vehicle: Not a Step, Do not Stand here, Do not crawl under, Do not climb onto, Hot surface area. Extra viewing capabilities. People love to use a vehicle as cover, if the vehicle moves you can crush someone. (We had a APC tank at one event and it had several onboard cameras for front, side and underneath viewing.) Baby monitors work great for this application. Extra Rules: Do not drive into smoke or screened areas, Do not ride ON a vehicle in motion, Seatbelts for driver passenger RTO, Occupants in flatbeds cannot stand while vehicle is in motion.
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Post by hairy apple on Jan 8, 2010 13:02:17 GMT -5
You already have a jeep... Although your's is postwar, you could probally rework the front end to look more ww2.
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Post by the2ndranger on Jan 8, 2010 22:58:21 GMT -5
You already have a jeep... Although your's is postwar, you could probally rework the front end to look more ww2. I looked at it and the engine is built up more instead of the flat long thin m38 engine
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Post by hairy apple on Jan 8, 2010 23:18:00 GMT -5
Right, the m606 was the export version of a CJ3B. The 3B is the "ugly jeep" of the flat fenders... I've actually always liked the 3B. With the ammor it wouldn't look to out of place as a ww2 jeep.
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