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Forum: Questions and Answers
06-26-2003, 09:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,514
Posted By Ralph E Boy

Vertical climbing tank/rover

THRUST...
... Right On!!!! Exactlywhat I was looking for. I'll keep everyone posted...

Cordially, Ralph E Boy
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-23-2003, 10:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,514
Posted By Ralph E Boy

Vertical climbing tank/rover

If by chance you're serious, where can I find a good monkey & trainer? Because of my impatience, I'm afraid if I found one & attempted to train him, I may end up spanking him.
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-23-2003, 03:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,514
Posted By Ralph E Boy

Vertical climbing tank/rover

You hit the proverbial nail on the head when you said the magical word - "money". I'm fairly certain all the opposing factors could be overcome, providing money was no object. End of thread!
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-23-2003, 02:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,514
Posted By Ralph E Boy

Vertical climbing tank/rover

Spaceclam...

...hmmm???... the dual tank idea (strapping the two together etc.) is at least par with training a monkey etc..
And I was told RCUF sustained intelligent life. Tho I may...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-22-2003, 04:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,514
Posted By Ralph E Boy

Vertical climbing tank/rover

John...

... Thanx for your serious reply. As I said in one of my earlier posts, Sherrill Arborist Supply makes a slingshot designed specifically for this application (the BIG SHOT). I had...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-20-2003, 12:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,514
Posted By Ralph E Boy

Vertical climbing tank/rover

To all concerned...
... no, I do not intend to try the 5" tri prop w/a .40 or .46 engine. If anyone has any idea where I might find a large pusher, feel free to enlighten me. And...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-18-2003, 04:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,514
Posted By Ralph E Boy

vertical climbing tank/rover

Alright, so newton's law will most likely prevail here. But before I throw in the towel, can anyone tell me how much thrust and at what rpm my 5" x 3.5 pitch tri-prop will deliver? Or will I have to...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-17-2003, 06:07 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,514
Posted By Ralph E Boy

Vertical climbing tank/rover

To all concerned...

Unbeknownst to me what the overall weight of my prospective vehicle/crawler might be, since "more is better" (tho increased prop thrust vs. prop torque is a factor with...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-17-2003, 05:43 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,514
Posted By Ralph E Boy

Vertical climbing tank/rover

DBCherry...
I sincerely appreciate your time in responding to my rather unusual endeavor. Being the rookie RC'er that I am, I was wonderng if by chance I'd have to go the next step of...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-16-2003, 08:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,514
Posted By Ralph E Boy

Vertical climbing tank rover

Daver...
... you got it! Only prob w/going to four wheel/blade drive vs. tracks is how to steer? With tracks I could, if necessary, silicone tacks of some sort for additional clearance &...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-16-2003, 07:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,514
Posted By Ralph E Boy

Vertical climbing tank/rover

EXACTLY what crossed my mind! However, since there will indeed be air moving past the engine (albeit the opposite direction), there will be a bit of a cooling effect, tho probably/certainly not as...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-16-2003, 05:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,514
Posted By Ralph E Boy

Vertical climbing tank/rover

Mike:
Mucho thanx for your reply. As I say, did NOT think the .049 would produce enough thrust. But as far as prop torque goes, was hoping with aggressively spiked tracks and ample thrust to...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-16-2003, 04:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,514
Posted By Ralph E Boy

Vertical climbing tank/rover

Tom:
First of all, climbing smaller trees (1'-2' in diameter) is indeed the more efficient means of getting to a nice "tie-in" point. BUT when trees get considerably larger, just getting to...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-16-2003, 02:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,514
Posted By Ralph E Boy

Vertical climbing tank/rover

As an arborist, I have a need for a vertical climbing vehicle to pull a fine line up to a desired height in a tree (over a particular limb), then descend back down. Naturally, I would then tie my...
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