How about a Sd.Kfz.232 (8 Rad)

Jim Fowler · Post by **Jim Fowler** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 6:05 pm

OK here is an idea for a new Armortek vehicle: Sd.Kfz.232 (8 Rad)

Imagine, 8 wheeled drive on 4 steerable axles THat would make an interesting little RC vehicle.

Stewart Ashton · Post by **Stewart Ashton** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:05 pm

Or

Regards Stewart

Stewart Ashton · Post by **Stewart Ashton** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:30 pm

The PUMA

Regards Stewart

Stewart Ashton · Post by **Stewart Ashton** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:36 pm

Or

Idiot! They already make that one

Regards Stewart

Allan Richards · Post by **Allan Richards** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:13 pm

I'd like to see Armortek tackle 1:6 scale mechanical working Horses.

How about a Stalwart that is actually amphibious, it would make a very interesting model. Don't be daft, its modern (relatively) and allied - no one would go for that!!!

Joe Boylan · Post by **Joe Boylan** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:40 pm

HOW ABOUT A -"German Raupen Schlepper"
WHAT A GREAT TRACK VEHICLE FOR PULLING ALL OUR TRAILERS & CANNONS!
JOE

Jim Fowler · Post by **Jim Fowler** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:10 pm

Actually, there is a firm that makes/made a static 1/6 model of the Puma:
http://www.plasticpanzers.8k.com/photo_2.html
(and they make a M3 Lee/Grant too!)

This model even has a working suspension upgrade - made from resin parts (Why?) And, there is alread a good selection of accessory parts available too.

I see the challange as making RC version with the full manuvering capabilities as the real vehicle had.- that motion pak sound very expensive!

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:32 pm

Allan Richards wrote:I'd like to see Armortek tackle 1:6 scale mechanical working Horses.!

Allan, poor Mark will need therapy after figuring that one out. Let's keep him sane so he can focus on more armor.

German, preferably.

Jim, I think there's a few RC Pumas already out there as well.

regards

Tim

Jim Fowler · Post by **Jim Fowler** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:35 am

Tim,

Any of those RC Pumas on the web? I am interested in how their drive train works.

John Grima · Post by **John Grima** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:29 pm

This model even has a working suspension upgrade - made from resin parts (Why?)

Jim, I believe that the model and suspension is question is mine. The reason why I choose to make my functional suspension out of resin was because 97% of Battleground customers prefer to make their models as static display and My material is durable for this application. Another reason is because If I wanted to Convert my suspension into metal it would triple the price tag on the components. The Market is currently too small to justify the metal upgrade. John

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:22 pm

Mark 1 tanks in the UK sells a 1/6 RC Puma armored car. It is made by Alex Schlakter (sp?) in the USSR. The body is GRP but the drive train is metal. It is 8 wheel drive and 8 wheel steering. It sells for 2700GBP. Not promoting Armortek competitors, but just saying one is available. http://www.mark-1-tank.co.uk/puma.html

A full metal version from Armortek would be awesome!
bob

Antony Rowley · Post by **Antony Rowley** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:27 pm

Robert E Morey wrote:Mark 1 tanks in the UK sells a 1/6 RC Puma armored car. It is made by Alex Schlakter (sp?) in the USSR. The body is GRP but the drive train is metal. It is 8 wheel drive and 8 wheel steering. It sells for 2700GBP. Not promoting Armortek competitors, but just saying one is available. http://www.mark-1-tank.co.uk/puma.html

A full metal version from Armortek would be awesome!
bob

Hi Bob,

If that's not advertising I don't know what is

Antony

Jim Fowler · Post by **Jim Fowler** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:05 am

John,

On the working suspension, are you saying you intended to make it out of metal? are going to make it out of metal someday? Just wondering for the future?

I was unaware of the Russian Puma, it is a fine model! I saw a video on it that someone PM'd me - awesome!

I think I would like an earlier, command-car, version for me, but the Puma is a great subject to model.

Thanks everyone.

Adrian Harris · Post by **Adrian Harris** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:55 pm

> I think I would like an earlier, command-car, version for me

Ditto, in DAK colours to go with the 222

Adrian.

John Grima · Post by **John Grima** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:25 pm

Jim, I currently have no plans or interest on converting my suspension into metal, nor have I had any requests to do so. John