E-10 Jagdpanzer FOA Tank

[Loic atFOA]

Hello All,

It's not because I've been silent that I've "dropped the interest" in Paintball tanks.

With the help of Mr. Tyng and his genius mind, I've started the development a "Low Cost" tank. We agreed on the E-10 Experimental tank which really looks like a Hetzer, and about two prototypes were in various stage of completion when the war ended

Since Steve was drawn to other interests, Mitch and Paul from "Backyard Warriors" in California took over this project. Mitch is an Electrical Engineering and a new member of this board.

The idea is to make a VERY SIMPLIFIED tank and keep the cost down below $999 MSRP! Yes, street price.

DESIGN:

1. ABS body with inner metal shell
2. Integrated MPSS System patented by FOA, including front idler tensioner
3. TTMS system was not used and is now a welded drive from two MY1018 250W motors - rear motor drive
4. Hard-rubber pads on 3 1/4" conveyor belt tracks - design from Mr. Tyng
5. No Gun Elevation, No traverse. Fixed .68cal Paintball
6. "Home made" control system designed by "Backyard Warriors"
7. Controlled by hand-held Sony PS3 bluetooth controller (one hand), with one stick and one firing button
8. Still Pending: Air Flow Induction Paintball Feeder. It is possible that this design will not be ready for the next battle

I've included more photos on FOA Forum http://forum.fieldofarmortanks.com/viewforum.php?f=42

On a side note, I'm working on my DAK Tiger I and I had a master figure builder prepare a crew for my tank: Enjoy the FB photos (click here)

Cheers from Utah,
Loic

[Loic atFOA]

 The E-10 Project is moving along under the direction of Mitch and Paul from Backyard Warriors in California. Few modifications were required to account for the direct drive system (rather than using the TTMS)

Now the tracks are assembled and the trial will start this week http://forum.fieldofarmortanks.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=610&p=1282#p1282

[Loic atFOA]

This is the first video for testing the tracks/suspension/lower hull. The test is focusing on tree stumps and "donuts" turns in the grass. The suspension seems too tense, and we will test with more relaxed swing arms.

The electronics is "homemade" by Mitch with the help of his son Paul. FOA is still looking for a better alternative of the Talon SRX, which at $90 give very little economic sense from the Talon SR @ $60 doing a great job. If any of you have ideas to help an electronic amateur, please share your ideas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaIb2V0fTnY

[TyngTech]

Nice work Loic.  Glad to see my track design is working.

ST

[Loic]

It is a bit “jumpy” because of the flat sprocket surfaces, but we think it will work. The spacing was increased to allow for the bending of the conveyor belt, and both ends of the conveyor belt was sanded down, glued, and screwed on one track link

 

Good to see you on the tank forum Steve. Long live Tyng Tech

 

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[Loic atFOA]

Be warned "RC Combat Tankers" from the East Coast... the West Coast might decide of who will be elected to the highest office....

Video proof is attached... and a 16-yr-old might prove me right

Cheers from Utah/California
Loic, Mitch and Paul

[Jean St-Pierre]

Looking good!!

Are you using the same spyder phenix as paintball gun with the electronic trigger???!!

Continu your nice work guys!!

Jean-Maxime Cyr St-Pierre

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[Frank Pittelli]

New tanks and battlers always have a strong tendency to break down
during a real battle on a real battlefield. Even if all the mechanical
parts work properly and a skilled video-game jockey is on the controls,
adrenaline and lack of battle experience can still cause fatal mistakes.
Basically, nothing goes as planned during a battle, for both veterans
and newbies alike.

On 5/23/2016 12:50 PM, Loic atFOA wrote:
> Be warned "RC Combat Tankers" from the East Coast... the West Coast
> might decide of who will be elected to the highest office....
>
> Video proof is attached... and a 16-yr-old might prove me right <

> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8cMrZ2kszw&feature=youtu.be >

[jvragu47]

Looks very promising Loic.  And hopefully you'll have the hopper ready in time. One question though,  what elections are you speaking of please? Are you saying that your 16 year old will influence the November elections for the President of the United States? Must be, since our hobby has never had any elections to any offices. LOL..  Hope to see you on the field again.

 Oberst Johann

[Caleb Smith]

"what elections are you speaking of please? "

Maybe the RC Tank Combat Hall of Fame? Lol