Back yard fun!
The majority of our back yard is patio, due to the drought here in CA lawns are becoming a thing of the past in my area. Anyway one little area looks like this from the patio
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps5mkkb5wd.jpg But if you move in a little closer I have just started my own mini tank area. It's small certainly not good for battles, but will be a fun place to drive them and maybe take photos. http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...pslukzhicv.jpg Looks a little flat but I have built it up And I have piers in for a bridge , just have to decide on a design. http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...psgrggcywb.jpg It's basically a loop , but should be fun! still a bit more clearing and maybe start on a bridge , and look for more rocks tomorrow. Cheers Mark |
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That looks great and gives me ideas! My wife was to section off a garden... but never did so. Now I need to take control and build a tank section and keep the four legged friends out of it too.
Do you plan to throw a sealant over it to keep rains from washing it away? Jeff |
Even small in size I dream of something like tihs . Looks great, add a few bumbs and a small top , and you have a great spot to drive.
This is maybe one of my fav. tank tracks( just found it on Youtube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRSsYFvRNTo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRSsYFvRNTo Iike that they have raised it of the ground , just kinda like a model Railroad. |
Looks good. Not much a chance for the rain to wash it away.
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I've started my tank path too. Search youtube for "garden pathways", "yard walkway" etc...for ideas on roadbeds.
Anyhow, looks great! Those little FPV all in one cameras have come down quite a bit. A little velcro here and there and you can get some awesome viewpoints from the tank. Skip the goggles and get yourself a tiny hyperion fpv monitor and a tripod. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5KR1_E0niE |
Originally Posted by sollie
(Post 12201539)
Even small in size I dream of something like tihs . Looks great, add a few bumbs and a small top , and you have a great spot to drive.
This is maybe one of my fav. tank tracks( just found it on Youtube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRSsYFvRNTo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRSsYFvRNTo Iike that they have raised it of the ground , just kinda like a model Railroad. |
Originally Posted by Panther F
(Post 12201531)
That looks great and gives me ideas! My wife was to section off a garden... but never did so. Now I need to take control and build a tank section and keep the four legged friends out of it too.
Do you plan to throw a sealant over it to keep rains from washing it away? Jeff mark |
Looks great. I'm in Concord and have a Tiger due to arrive in a couple of days :)
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Originally Posted by DougH
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Looks great. I'm in Concord and have a Tiger due to arrive
in a couple of days :) |
Taigen Early Version Tiger 1 (Metal Edition) Airsoft 2.4GHz RTR RC Tank 1/16th Scale
I don't have enough room in the backyard for anything but am just steps away from one of the old horse trail walking paths behind my neighborhood. Very close to the Lime Ridge open space also. |
Originally Posted by DougH
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Taigen Early Version Tiger 1 (Metal Edition) Airsoft 2.4GHz RTR RC Tank 1/16th Scale
I don't have enough room in the backyard for anything but am just steps away from one of the old horse trail walking paths behind my neighborhood. Very close to the Lime Ridge open space also. |
Hey, I didn't know there were fellow tankers so close to me. I used to live in Lafayette in the highlands about 5 mins from Dinosaur hill.
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Bridge built and works well, I have discovered something I was afraid would happen. My "road" crushed quartz sand is ok if you only go forward but the minute I turn it fouls the tracks so I need to rethink my surface. Maybe just sand ? And ideas appreciated :)
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...psmamjkh9t.jpg http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...psbh2edljz.jpg |
Bridge looks great. Sand is going to have the same effect. It will gather in the sprocket/running gear and let the track "slide" off. Really the best bet is good old dirt and even wet it occasionally, or when you can during the drought. Yup they are tanks, but think to scale what your running in. That quartz is like running on rail road ballast to scale, looks pretty though.
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Originally Posted by TheBennyB
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Bridge looks great. Sand is going to have the same effect. It will gather in the sprocket/running gear and let the track "slide" off. Really the best bet is good old dirt and even wet it occasionally, or when you can during the drought. Yup they are tanks, but think to scale what your running in. That quartz is like running on rail road ballast to scale, looks pretty though.
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I've never run on the roofing material, but never been a fan of pics I've seen. Always seem's to curl at the edges and will move when you maneuver on it unless its pegged down. Others may have better opinions on that. If you think this may be at the least a 1 year long running area think about pavers for hard surface area's. You could re-use them down the road if you change your mind around the backyard landscapes.
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Originally Posted by TheBennyB
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I've never run on the roofing material, but never been a fan of pics I've seen. Always seem's to curl at the edges and will move when you maneuver on it unless its pegged down. Others may have better opinions on that. If you think this may be at the least a 1 year long running area think about pavers for hard surface area's. You could re-use them down the road if you change your mind around the backyard landscapes.
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After looking at this tread, and the video I posted earlier, I pitched the idea to a friend of mine.. and a few hours later he sent me this photo.
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Nice bridge, well done. Yes, the small gravel is hard on tracks. Soil is best. The pavers are a good idea, you could use them to make a mix of paved and dirt roads for verity.
I made this movie of my Tankland, perhaps it can give you some ideas for yours. Its primitive, but has a lot of area. Keep us posted on your progress, and what you learn as you go. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC1p202DEeM |
great scenery pah. lot's of blown up debree ;-) . Looks massive in size to
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Originally Posted by sollie
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After looking at this tread, and the video I posted earlier, I pitched the idea to a friend of mine.. and a few hours later he sent me this photo.
12x3 meters + to the side of photo another 4x4 meters.. |
Your your tankland is fantastic, what a nice large area you have.
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And last night I went on the backside of the house and started on a little fig 8'ish . Nothing big , but just something other than drive back and forth on the front lawn.
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Bridge looks awesome although personally I'd have gone with gray or black. I may have to see if I can spare some yard space :)
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