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RE: RC Tank Clubs - 12/2/2009 6:12 AM   
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Hi Guys,

BIG news.... QPG/NEAD will be having its first IR RC Tank battle "Fun Run" this Sunday (12-6-09) in Hofstra Park in Prospect Park, Passaic, NJ. The tentative time is 10 AM til ???? This may change if those attending see fit. I'm flexible and AM or afternoon will work for me. Steve and I met today at the site he recommended and had a fantastic time. This is a rocky hill-top with great terrain and vegetation that is very suitable for RC tanking. I brought two simple buildings that I made a few years ago for airsoft tank fun with my kids for cover in the open area. There is some knee high straw nearby which simulates thick woods very well. There are paths thru it that are just like roads. Check the Pix.
The more guys the better. Bring what ever RC vehicle that you have to run as well (tank,car, truck in any scale). There is plenty of room but will need to watch radio frequencies. DO NOT WORRY IF YOU DON'T HAVE A IR BATTLE TANK, Come anyway. As long as you are a group member I will let you use one of mine. We will be battling Heng Long and Tamiya IR battle tanks. Airsoft may battle separately if you like, but be sure to bring eye protection.
Since this is the first "Fun Run" I'm asking for adults and mature teens only. Be sure all you batteries are charged and brings some snacks and drinks for yourself. NEAD will provide a FREE pizza lunch delivered to Hofstra Park for all combatants. It is in North Jersey a few miles NW of Paramus accessible by GS Parkway, RT 17 and RT 4/208. Sound off on the Group site when you get this and let me know ASAP whether you will be attending or not. Phone me if you have any questions regarding start time or specifics at 201-XXX-6945. As long as mother nature cooperates this will be a weather permitting event.
We will have a tentative or Dec. 13th, 2009. DON'T MISS THIS......

Lets get ready to RUMBLE...... ....Bob NEAD CO







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RE: RC Tank Clubs - 12/8/2009 3:15 AM   
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RE: RC Tank Clubs - 12/10/2009 12:46 PM   
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Bob,
what a fantastic war field!!! Welldone! What a scene for tankbattles!!! Congrats!

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RE: RC Tank Clubs - 12/13/2009 1:18 PM   
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ORIGINAL: HAL_HUSKER

2 THE COMMANDER NJ:
Bob,
what a fantastic war field!!! Welldone! What a scene for tankbattles!!! Congrats!


Thank you for your feedback Hal Husker,
Even though you are in Russia you are welcome to join our Group, Tavarich. We are probably the closest USA RC group to you in Russia. I hope all is going well on your end. Did you talk Mr. Tamiya into releasing the KV I & II.....

Here is more info on our event....
Tankers nervously went to bed the night before as freezing rain and snow fell all over the northeast. Steve carefully monitored the changing conditions but the NEAD tankers were itching for some trigger time and would not be deterred by a little foul weather. They were old hand at this in the northeast anyway. The phone calls, conferences, emails and constant weather updates had Bob feeling like Eisenhower mulling over D-Day decision of June of 1944. The NEAD D-Day would not be stopped either....

The snow that did accumulate froze hard as a rock overnight as temperatures plummeted into the 20's. They arrived at the field as the sun climbed over the New York CIty skyline that surrounded them from the east and found a crusty carpet of snow. The tall straw grasses that would have been a perfect forest toppled by the weight of the white stuff. Not a tanker was deterred or a negative word uttered as they broke out the tanks and a few reveled in the chance of driving their tanks in the snow. This group would roll with the punches. Bret Benson (a certified tank nut) jumped at the chance of battling his winter camo Walker Bulldog in the snow as if it had been a life long dream. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr2tniigasY

Bret, Kim and Bob had been battling IR tanks at the AAF Tank Museum ( aaftankmuseum.com ) in Danville, VA for several years and shared their experience with the new tankers. Heng Long IR, H L Airsoft and Tamiya IR battle tanks soon filled the field and the fur was flying. It was "run what you brung" time and the warming rays from the sun soon cleared the snow from the dark rock top of the battlefield. The cameras were clicking and the camcorders rolling as the tanks traversed the snowy battlefield.

Veterans were paired up with the rookies to ensure they had fun and learned as quickly as possible the nuances and techniques of IR tank battling. Alvin and his brother-in law, Steve, ran their Heng Longs and proved their ability as tank commanders. They soon were given Tamiya tanks to use and quickly became hooked on the TBS system. As the morning slipped away they took a break to warm-up and change batteries and discuss the unique terrain and the way the Tamiya system works. The rock gouges that covered the top of the hill were found to be ideal for the "slope defense" of the TBS. Gregg and his son Josh, had a TBS equipped Panther G for a year and had no one to battle with. No wonder a little snow and cold couldn't stop him. They needed some tigger time real badly.

NEAD had several buildings, tanks and a Hanomag to decorate the field, add realism and defensive features to the battlefield. Bob, Kim & Bret each loaned tanks freely and the rookies to TBS ate up each opportunity with a Tamiya tank like like kids set loose in a candy store. Wayne and his son Cody, arrived with their HL IR tanks and each was placed on opposing teams. This was probably the first time HL IR and Tamiya IR tanks were used in a mixed IR tank battle. The HL IR system, although less sophisticated, was exactly similar to TBS all intents and purposes. Each eventually took over the controls of a Tamiya and enjoyed the extreme realism and sounds they offered.

Teams were developed bearing in mind varying experience levels and tanks were flagged for battle. No one wanted to stop fighting and it was 2:30 pm before Bob realized that getting the promised lunch would not be a bad idea. Pizza was delivered compliments of NEAD and the inevitable bull session started. With table set-up for tanks they poured over each others tanks and radios. Stories and time flew as they resumed battling. Many of the rookies learned fast to seek cover and maximize the effectiveness of the rocky terrain. Steve took up a position on a rock slope near a KO'ed Tiger and mercilessly doled out hits to his opponents and the tried to out-flank him. Tankers were heard counting backwards trying to time shots and keep track of the ever-changing enemy positions. Kim was fighting with her Pershing she got from James in the HEAT club of NC. Bob was running his Panther G when it was not on a test drive with one of the other club members. His back-up was a H L Stug III he custom converted to Tamiya TBS. Bob also had a HL Panzer III with TBS and is converting a HL Panzer IV into a Jagdpanzer Lang.


A few hours later the sun started to disappear behind the mountains to the west and the cold air grew very cold. The group mustered at the work tables and each participant received camo patterned neckerchiefs and four door prizes were drawn. A Patton DVD, two 21st Century soldiers and an assortment of tank stowage accessories were given away. The last was custom trophy hand made by Dan Gasser from the AAF tank museum for a longest distance driven award. It was won hands down by Bret Benson who drove over 2 1/2 hours to get some trigger time from Delaware. All chipped in to clear the field and ensure it was pristine again. Everyone wanted to know when they would battle again and volunteered to work on the RC field Bob is pushing for locally.

PS Many NEAD members will be posting pix and video of this event on our Yahoo Group and Youtube. Please join us at NEAD if you like what you have seen and post some feedback comments on Youtube. Thanks again to all our participants. I'm glad we did it last Sunday as the weather as I'm fine tuning this report is bitterly cold and windy for this Sunday.
Thanks again, Bob NEAD CO








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RE: RC Tank Clubs - 12/18/2009 12:56 PM   
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ORIGINAL: thecommander  Did you talk Mr. Tamiya into releasing the KV I & II...


Appologies for my OFF:

frankly not, this was their decision.

When they came to Russia this passed summer, they brought the first KV-1 and we were realy amazed by the work... I would say the artwork, and the pricision of the model, the sound the movements etc... you know There they advised us about KV-2. After our show we had a 15 minites talk with "the Legend". My Friend and partner, Mikhael was so surprised by Mr. Tamiya visit that could not say a word during the whole conversation. We shared some of our ideas with Mr. Tamiya, so let's hope that He will implement them...


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RE: RC Tank Clubs - 1/22/2010 1:43 AM   
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Status: offline 		TANK CLUB: CCAD, (CLUB CHAMPLAIN ARMORED DIVISION)
First RC tank in Canada- One of orignally RCACN founding clubs
Location: Mirabel QC Canada
Portable battlefield only one of his kind, that I know about
Motor Pools: more than 50 tanks between 15 members,
website: www.model-art.com   click on Armored Division -we are division of Champlain boat clubs
Winter HdqOmni-Center, Pincourt QC
Battle schedule: every 3rd or 4th Sunday during Winter months
Mostly Tamiya tanks, and converted HengLong, Bandai,Mattaro, etc with battle system
extra features: electronics minefield, AT gun emplacement with single shot kill, smoke generator, exploding bridge, etc etc

we welcome any one with Tamiya compatible tank,,,scale 1/18 & 1/16 is no problems,
email for more info: ccad@videotron.ca
tel: Co JC-450-431-5519leave message
Yearly memberships fee is to cover Rental of war-room and Portable Battlefield with trailer.



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RE: RC Tank Clubs - 2/5/2010 3:48 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hi,anybody interested in this Tamiya King Tiger with battle system? I have it on display,original owner,never abused,only played a couple of times......everything works great


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RE: RC Tank Clubs - 2/19/2010 6:00 AM   
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