after all the cad work and tons of calling and researching about 10,000 different investment casters, die casters, milling shops, 3d printers and everything under the sun, i've come to the conclusion that the amount of money i'd need to spend to get the tank done in its current design in metal just isnt worth it. i've started to do some research on resin casting with a more durable and protective material. ill see how that goes and fill you in as i find out more. if i do a metal version, i'll have to rethink the design completely. this was a tough thing to come to grips with. bummer.
Introducing Sgt VV (Army Tank) - Variable Volt Bottom Feeder
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Making a decision to cut your losses after investing alot of time and $ is hugely difficult but usually very smart - a good learning experience I'm sure 
Well, you have to do what you have to do at this point. If it's not worth it than that's a smart move to make on your part. Looking forward to seeing what you have planned in the future.
Aw Man that really bites Brother, I know you were really looking forward to those. But I know from the performance of the V2 that whatever you come up with next is also going to be Just Plain Incredible and will definitely be added to my lineup
Nate aka Darth Vapor
Awww
Back to the drawing board! Hope you can figure something out that is cost effective for you to create.
I know everyone wants a metal version.. but I love my plastic one just fine! with it sanded the way it is, it doesn't have the look or feel of plastic. I'd like to have another one some day, but I'd want another plastic body instead of metal.
some cad model pics for the metal (still holding out). decided to chat up scubabatdan to see if he could offer some advice. things are looking up, he's been a huge help so far and we may have turned a corner. more to come. big big big thanks to dan, love you buddy.
oh... i have a feeling about this one. those hi tech drawings really get peoples' emotions up.
There is definitely room for more competition in this up to now, small market... regulated vv bottom feed; metal or something indestructable; small form factor.
There is definitely room for more competition in this up to now, small market... regulated vv bottom feed; metal or something indestructable; small form factor.
OMG OMG OMG!!!!! That Looks AWESOME JMarkus!!!! I really hope you can get those made at some point, the CAD's look awesome Brother.
Nate aka Darth Vapor
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some cad model pics for the metal (still holding out). decided to chat up scubabatdan to see if he could offer some advice. things are looking up, he's been a huge help so far and we may have turned a corner. more to come. big big big thanks to dan, love you buddy.
Those are some great pics! Love the way that design looks. In for more pics as it progresses.
eer.. izzit possible to change the batts size? by not using the current 14500? maybe can make it small on the mod?
by looking at the 3D picture is will same as the normal army tank. maybe just a improve version with solid material.
Mr J. izzit possible make it 1 solid mold? like my friend (Jim) suggest combine 2 pieces of CR 123 batts?
just an option.
I'm still enjoying ur army tank ! ! Lol....
by looking at the 3D picture is will same as the normal army tank. maybe just a improve version with solid material.
Mr J. izzit possible make it 1 solid mold? like my friend (Jim) suggest combine 2 pieces of CR 123 batts?
just an option.
I'm still enjoying ur army tank ! ! Lol....
I am getting so much life out of a set of aw's in this awesome mod. I can get between 16-18 hours out of a freshly charged pair. And I don't vape mildly.
I have one word to say...some cad model pics for the metal (still holding out). decided to chat up scubabatdan to see if he could offer some advice. things are looking up, he's been a huge help so far and we may have turned a corner. more to come. big big big thanks to dan, love you buddy.
WANT!!!!!!!!
+1 On That, as soon as they are made I will be ordering one.
I have to say this, JMarkus is by far an Excellent Vendor!!! Without a shadow of a doubt he stands behind his work 110%. I believe my error that I ran into to be user inflicted. After I sent my Army Tank back to him for a look over, he kept in constant vigilant contact with me doing everything he could think of to replicate the problem I was having. He was unable to replicate it and I believe after much thinking on what could have caused the short all week this week I believe I have narrowed it down to the fact that I may have had everything screwed down way to tight on the connector which could have easily put any one of the pin connections off just enough to cause it to short and not work properly. Today I got my precious Army Tank back and screwed everything down on it without as much force and it is once again working like the CHAMP that it is
Many Many Thanks to you JMarkus for putting up with such a Box Mod/Bottom Feeder Nooby
I look forward to purchasing your next rendition whenever it is available, and you can slate me down for a pre order no matter how long it takes to get it down
Sincerely;
Nate aka Darth Vapor
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