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nemesis4u -> TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (8/15/2007 4:43:40 AM)
TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY!! FINALLY after 4 years of searching and negotiating with CAMP MABRY in AUSTIN TEXAS we were BLESSED to have the TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD find its home in MONAVILLE, TEXAS on the BOMBERFIELD GROUNDS!!! www.bomberfieldusa.com The generous and prolific R/C BOMBER/AIRPLANE Modeler offered to let us build a battle field on his property as long as we use AMA Guidelines for FREQUENCIES!! SO we have us a site!!! First things first.... WE staked out the land.. approx 60ft x 50ft... Next we mowed the coastal hay short.. very short... FOLLOWED the mowing up with (2) Passes with ROUND-UP weed and grass Killer.... READ... 2 VERY saturated spray passes with ROUNDUP spaced 5 days apart... WELL.... Larry walked in and found ERIN and RANDY "RESEARCHING and BRAINSTORMING" some TANK BATTLE TACTICS int the A/C...HMMMM....that was thier story..... and they stuck to it!!!! More to come!!! www.texasarmor.com www.bomberfieldusa.com www.vqwarbirds.com

nemesis4u -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (8/15/2007 5:30:03 AM)
NEXT with a lot of help from MIKE we layed out the anti-weed mat/cloth... THIS IS for use anywhere you want to keep weeds and grass from growing through... AT least it prevents that stuff for a while.... We rolled out and staked down 17 rolls of 3ft x 60 ft anti-weed cloth... IT was a looooooong day!!![;)][:@][:D]

nemesis4u -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (8/15/2007 5:55:45 AM)
TODAY 14th, AUGUST we received (4) DUMP TRUCK LOADS of "bank sand".... This is a soil that has mostly rich red dirt with some sand in it... It is perfect for tanks.... NO small rocks in it no large rocks...100% soil.... So no pebbles to get stuck in your TANK TRACKS!! Got to spread the DIRT out with a SKID STEER tractor.... THAT WAS a ton of fun..... WE now have enough dirt to make varying elevations/terrain.... ALSO CLEANED up the PERIMETER of the BATTLEFIELD TO MAKE room for the "COMMAND CENTER" / storage unit.... ALL done with the cool little diesel powered skid steer (BOBCAT)..... NOTE the BIG PILE of GRASS/WEEDS/WOOD/POLES etc... THAT is the BONFIRE PILE for SUNDAY!![>:][:D][;)] WE have plenty of room for EXPANSION!!!! .... OUR NEXT WORKDAY is this coming SUNDAY..... MORE TO COME!! -TOMAS www.bomberfieldusa.com www.texasarmor.com www.vqwarbirds.com

nemesis4u -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (8/20/2007 3:35:33 AM)
MISSION : RAILROAD TIES DROP OFF AND INSTALLATION -36 RAILROAD TIES WERE NEEDED TO ENCLOSE THE BATTLEFIELD AREA. WE WERE ABLE TO ACQUIRE THEM FOR ONLY $7.60 EACH.... THE LOCAL RAILYARD WAS NOT EASY TO GET IN TOUCH WITH SO WE JUST WENT AHEAD AND PURCHASED THESE FROM A FEED STORE... TRUSTY 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREWMAX 2WD WITH 5.7L V-8 381 HP / 401 LBFT TORQUE HAULED THOSE TIES EASILY FROM 150 MILES AWAY... ALMOST GOT COMPLETELY STUCK THOUGH AT BOMBERFIELD IN THE MUD... USED THE AUTO LIMITED SLIP AND AFTER A LOT OF MUD SLINGING SHE MOVED ON OUT..... (CHECK OUT THE TRAILER,,,, AND MUD ON THE TIES...YUCK!!!!!!!!)[:'(] hEY "ICECREAMSLICK " JASON... THIS IS ONE WORKDAY YOU CAN BE GLAD YOU MISSED..... AHAHAHAA WE RECENTLY HAD HEAVY RAINS AND THE SURROUNDING AREA WAS QUITE MUDDY AND WET.... YET THE TEXAS ARMOR TROOPS MARCHED ON ... THROUGH THE MUD AND MUCK... NEVER WAVERING UNTIL THE RAIL TIES WERE INSTALLED....[>:] MISSION WAS A COMPLETE SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS TO ERIN, RANDY, LARRY , PETER.......[sm=thumbup.gif] IT WAS A MUGGY AND WET/MUDDY ONE!!! STILL HAD A GREAT TIME... HEY .... WHO BROUGHT THAT CUTE LITTLE UMBRELLA.... [sm=bananahead.gif] HA!![:D] -TOMAS www.texasarmor.com www.vqwarbirds.com www.bomberfieldusa.com

nemesis4u -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (8/20/2007 3:49:52 AM)
WELL..... in just a few weeks we have made tremendous progress.... Just look at the 1st and 2nd photos... We are meeting again soon to start landscaping and installing bridges , stream, pond, and determine the exact 1st layout.... This is the 1st phase of the Battlefield... If things go well then next year we will be expanding the battlefield towards the hangar area... We plan on having a workshop/Storage facility out there with work benches, charging stations, air conditioning, T.V. , Refrigerator and a covered porch.... Should make for a comfortable TANK CLUB EXPERIENCE!!!! If anyone would like to come out and visit us you are more than welcome!! just email me for directions and bring your tank, icechest, and a hat!! Cheers! -TOMAS TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION SR. OFFICER www.texasarmor.com www.bomberfieldusa.com www.vqwarbirds.com

militarymight -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (8/24/2007 12:42:40 PM)
wow guys what an excellent job. wish i had an area like that to run my tanks, have to make do with the garden. Wish i could come over and visit but i live in the UK so its a little too far, never mind keep posting those pics.

nemesis4u -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (8/29/2007 5:16:17 AM)
HELLO FELLOW TANKERS... As per the last email... THIS is a reminder that our "CLUB WORKDAY" is this SUNDAY SEPT 2nd.. IF ANYONE has an interest in helping out please contact me and let me know if you can MAKE IT?? VERY IMPORTANT is that the BATTLE DAY is SEPT 15th/16th so SAVE THE DATE and BRING YOUR R/C ARMOR!! THIS SUNDAY WE will meet in the morning at 9:00 am to get moving before it gets too warm... Bring your TANKS!!!!!!!!!!!! I will be bringing a lot of gear... PLEASE NOTE OUR NEED FOR THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES/ITEMS: -WE HAVE THE RAILROAD TIES NOW.... -MORE ARTIFICIAL Pine or other artificial TREES for the BattleFIeld -More Buildings made out of Wood as we have had in the past... AND they need to be clearcoated with polyurethane so they can be left outdoors to weather.... -We need the "SQUARES OF ROADBED" that we had at Camp Mabry.... ANYONE know what happened to that "cobblestone" I had .... I know someone helped us take it home from CAMP MABRY and it is still in someones STORAGE...... - 1 Pond water pump with return PVC Pipe/tubing for approx 60 ft. - 12 bags of quick crete concrete cement - 1 5ft x 8ft storage building -1 10ft x 20 ft canopy (heavy duty type) for permanent useage - WE need a "G SCALE" garden RailRoad scale WWII era for the Battle Field... If anyone has a lead to get one we can have at a GREAT discount please advise... -VOLUNTEERS TO WORK ON THE BATTLEFIELD DEVELOPMENT on THIS COMING SUNDAY !!!.... Please advise if you can make or provide any of the above mentioned items By no later than SEPT 8th.... WE REALLY REALLY NEED to get the club moving forward again... WILL YOU MEN / WOMEN MARK YOUR CALENDARS and ATTEND SEPT 15th.16th ???? PLEASE RESPOND soon... THESE ARE EXCITING TIMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BOMBER FIELD CLUB MEMBERS are actually adopting our tanks and many members were present and all agreed on the R/C Tank HOME.... WHERE else can we find such warm welcome and acceptance??? THANKS, TOMAS SANDOVAL IV www.texasarmor.com www.vqwarbirds.com

nemesis4u -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (9/3/2007 2:16:03 AM)
WORKDAY WENT WELL!!!!!!!!! Got to install (2) Bridges, Large Hill, 2 LARGE "BOULDERS/ROCK FORMATIONS", and began digging the River/Creek/Stream [sm=drowning.gif] I thought it would be a quick job... Took a lot longer than I thought.... and I started trying to rid us of that large pile of rubbish in the background.. We'll Be working again on the BATTLEFIELD this WEDNESDAY...Got to get it done!! BOMBERFIELD's 19th ANNUAL B-17 GATHERING and BIG BIRD FLY IN is SEPT 14th-16th.. WE are having the TANK BATTLES Concurrently with the B-17 GATHERING!!! Hope to recruit NEW TANKERS!!!!!!!!!! IF anyone would like to attend .. COME ON DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! email me in advance so I can register you!! www.bomberfieldusa.com HAPPY TANKING!! -TOMAS texasarmor@hotmail.com www.texasarmor.com

ksoc -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (9/3/2007 9:50:32 AM)
Looking good! If you want to build larger hills, try using CMU blocks (concrete blocks) to save you on time and dirt. Really helpful if you change you mind and want to move it.

nemesis4u -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (9/3/2007 3:46:47 PM)
Ksoc... That is a great idea.... Wait till you see the photos in the next week!! GOT some more cool ideas for hills and landscape!!! ANY OTHER TIPS???????? Thanks, -TOMAS

ksoc -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (9/3/2007 7:39:18 PM)
Tomas, The only battlefields I actually help build were those at Tamiyacon 05 & 06 (photo at http://web.mac.com/ksoc/S.C.A.T./Photos.html ) If you see anything you have a question about, let me know, and I will try to find out for you. It is amazing what you can do in two days, with a lot of prep and a ton of people - about 15-20. That does NOT include all the build time on the various buildings [:D] The sad thing, at the end of each Tamiyacon we had level the field. That place was only 15 min from my house[&o]

nemesis4u -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (9/14/2007 5:03:46 AM)
OK TANKERS.... LOTS of PROGRESS TO REPORT: Installed the bridges, Hills, moved many, many wheelbarrows of dirt and sculpted the landscape.. "PLANTED" over 80 artificial trees,,, and dug the "river bed"..... Installed 4 permanent buildings, and more.... Photos coming this weekend!!!!!!!!! Looking forward to Battling this weekend at the 19th ANNUAL B-17 GATHERING/BIG BIRD FLYIN at our home base BOMBERFIELD where our BATTLEFIELD IS located... here is the link to the event.... www.bomberfieldusa.com BTW ... YOU may now purchase your tanks from a fellow TANKER!!!!!! check it out!! http://www.vqwarbirds.com/aircraft.html CHEERS!! =TOMAS R/C TANKER, R/C WARBIRD PILOT www.texasarmor.com www.vqwarbirds.com www.bomberfieldusa.com texasarmor@hotmail.com

nemesis4u -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (9/18/2007 6:38:25 AM)
PHOTOS from the BATTLEDAY and the almost completed BATTLEFIELD..... Notice the ALL NeW TAMIYA PANTHER which belongs to CSAL.... BTW check out a new place to get your TAMIYA TANKS!! http://www.vqwarbirds.com/aircraft.html -TOMAS texasarmor@hotmail.com

ArmChairGeneral -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (9/18/2007 1:50:44 PM)
Nice job, looks like a great battlefield !

ksoc -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (9/18/2007 5:29:16 PM)
Congrats on the battlefield. Nice pictures.

edoubleaz -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (9/20/2007 10:06:19 AM)
As one club builder to another.... Nice work so far guys. We hope to see more. Ethan CO DAK

Leo2A6 Owner -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (9/20/2007 7:06:21 PM)
ill be building something similar in my own back yard once i move into my house. About half the size of that though. Thanks for showing this. I will use it as a guide line.

nemesis4u -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (9/20/2007 7:10:45 PM)
"TANKS" guys.... WE worked hard to get this BATTLEFIELD.... WE attempted for 3 years almost to construct a battlefield at CAMP MABRY in AUSTIN TEXAS...but finally the RED TAPE BATTLE WAS too much and we were blessed to have found a home in MONAVILLE TEXAS at BOMBERFIELD!!!!!!!!! MORE TREES TO BE PLANTED as well as installation of a "forward Air STRIP" with hangar.... More buildings and more scenery... along with a 50% BATTLFIELD LENGTH expansion project slated for late this year early 2008.... We are excited... NOW OUR CLUB should really start to grow.... Before we had to haul all our scenery, buildings etc from site to site and it really got old.... SO happy now!!! -THANKS for all the kind words.... ETHAN and all other TANKERS.... PERHAPS we can host a BATTLE TOURNAMENT here in the near future?? ANY TAKERS???? -TOMAS texasarmor@hotmail.com

ksoc -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (9/20/2007 11:54:27 PM)
Tomas, I hate to ask, but exactly where in Texas is your field located?[8\|] ...... just in case........

nemesis4u -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (9/21/2007 1:51:39 AM)
KSOC, WELL,,,,, it is west of HOUSTON approx 30-40 minutes.. Directions to Bomber Field To get to Bomber Field from IH-10 take the Brookshire exit to SH 359 north. At old Hwy. 90 take a left and go about 150 yds. and then take a right over the railroad tracks. Continue on SH 359 north until you get to Monaville. Follow the highway signs carefully. At the yellow flashing light turn left onto SH 1887. Go about 1.5 mi. and Bomber Field is on your left. You can't miss the big gorilla in the front! To get to Bomber Field from SH 290 Business, exit to SH 359 south and across the railroad tracks. Continue south on SH 359 until you get to Monaville. Turn right at the flashing yellow light onto SH 1887. Go about 1.5 mi. and Bomber Field is on your left. You can't miss the big gorilla in the front! Here is the MAP! COME ON DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!![:D]

t_burley -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (9/21/2007 2:44:57 AM)
Tomas the battlefield looks great. sorry I missed BF this year. Evan told me the field looked great as well. hope to make it back there next year to fly, and bring along my tanks todd

ksoc -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (9/21/2007 8:04:19 AM)
Tomas, that would be one hell of a road trip! We try to take and annual RV trip.... all I have to do is find some 'sites' in you area, and that just 'happens' to coincides with a battleday[:D]

nemesis4u -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (10/8/2007 4:35:57 AM)
We are having another Club Battleday at our BOMBERFIELD BATTLEFIELD on NOVEMBER 11th.... ALL TANKERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!!!!!!!! email me for details!!!!!!!!!!!!! -TOMAS texasarmor@hotmail.com

The_Stuff -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (10/8/2007 2:23:20 PM)
you think your trip is bad? [IMG]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/ANTheStuff/EstevanSKCanadatoSamuelHustonAveAus.png[/IMG]

BBC_KT -> RE: TEXAS ARMOR ASSOCIATION BATTLEFIELD CONSTRUCTION! (10/28/2007 7:45:33 PM)
WOW!!! You guys have done excellent work! I hope one day to be able to come. Bravo Zulu you guys!

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