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Axes always look good but it didnt do much damage at Newark and thank god that Pimp2 actually missed :). The compressor takes too long to pump up but my brother has an idea that may solve that.
Now weve got the 4QDs repaired we need a robot to test them so a feather with 120A 4QDs is the next project. Watch out Mute lads we are going for your feather weight speed record :proud:. We have a flipper, Disc & Axe so guess whats next.
A vapourbot i hope.
Mr Stu
Just a confirmation to say that Kronic will definately be attending on the Sunday (18th) but unfortunately will not be able to make it on the Saturday (17th).
Looking forward to the event. Seesya there
Dave
quoteThe compressor takes too long to pump up but my brother has an idea that may solve that./quote
Was that why it took a long time to self-right? (aside from that I thought it was pretty good)
Does anyone local know of any buses from the city centre that go anywhere near the place? (as Ive looked around and I cant actually find one that does, at least not around the session times)
Best catch a taxi, as Im not aware (I live in Bristol) of any buses that come too close to Whitchurch sports centre.
Stephen, In a way yes. What happened is that we kept firing the axe too much and didnt leave enough pressure to self right and on top of that we waited a while for the compressor to pump up then fired the axe again. If there wasnt enough pressure it would then simply vent the pressure in there and we had to start again. After a few attempts we realised that we should press and hold the fire button. If there was not enough pressure, just simply waiting would slowly self right it as the pressure built up, Doh, should have though of that before. So in the later fights it was a bit faster but still needs improving.
Oh and its not a vapourbot. Just might not be as fast as we hope :)
can I put Terrorhurtz down for Sunday, though not absolutely sure if it will be fighting.
John
Hi Guys,
Bit of a Bristol update.
You have all had links to get your maps to the venue.
If not €¦.
http://www.yell.com/search/ShowMap?businessType=%2Bleisure%2Bcentre&referer=s earch&scale=10000&replayURL=%2Fsearch%2FDoSearch%3 Fstate%3DAMB%26businessType%3D%2Bleisure%2Bcentre% 26alpha%3D21%2B7794b94%26mqs%3Dx%26broaderLocation %3DAVON%257CSOUTH%2BWEST%2BENGLAND%257CENGLAND%257 CUNITED%2BKINGDOM%26scrambleSeed%3D31875%26Submit. y%3D4%26location%3DBRISTOL%26Submit.x%3D48%26compa nyName%3D%26screen%3DVAL&panY=0&panX=0&nat_id=3494 935&location=bristol&bt_term=LEISURE%2BCENTREShttp://www.yell.com/search/ShowMap?b...ferer=search&s cale=10000&replayURL=%2Fsearch%2FDoSearch%3Fstate% 3DAMB%26businessType%3D%2Bleis ure%2Bcentre%26alpha%3D21%2B7794b94%26mqs%3Dx%26br oaderLocation%3DAVON%257CSOUTH %2BWEST%2BENGLAND%257CENGLAND%257CUNITED%2BKINGDOM %26scrambleSeed%3D31875%26Subm it.y%3D4%26location%3DBRISTOL%26Submit.x%3D48%26co mpanyName%3D%26screen%3DVAL&pa nY=0&panX=0&nat_id=3494935&location=bristol&bt_ter m=LEISURE+CENTRES
To make life easier for us we have decided the following€¦
All competing teams, attending throughout both days will receive a £50 appearance fee.
Due to wasted accomodation in the past due to non show teams, we are letting you organise your own this time so we do not end up wasting both time and money.
Below are a few numbers of accomodation we have found for you in the local area.
Travel Inn Bristol City Centre ( we are staying here ) 5.1 miles from venue- 01865 874496
Travel Inn Bristol South 2.1 miles from venue - 08701 977 043
Travel Inn Bristol East 11.3 miles from venue - 08701 977 042
Travel Lodge Bristol Centre 5.3 miles from venue - 0870 191 1722
Baltic Wharf Caravan Club Site 5.1 miles from venue - 01179 268 030
Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park 8.2 miles from venue - 01275 332 127
Brook Lodge Farm Camping & Caravan Park 11.3 miles from venue - 01934 862311
You can either use your appearance fee to pay for your accomodation, or fuel costs, or join us on a night out in Bristol on the Saturday.
Either way your fee will be available when you book into TX control.
The list of robots we have are as follows:
Heavy Weights
Kronic - Sunday only
Merlin
Ewe 2
Scorpion
Weird alice
Dantomkia
Taurus
X-T
Reptirron
Bull dog
Ripper
Big nipper
Terrorhurtz - possibly Sunday
Mighty mouse / Vellociripper
Revolution 3
Feather Weights
G3
Alpha
KR2
Cutlet
Scorpion Jr
Little spinner
Dizzy Tilly
We are looking to have food and beer, delivered to the venue on the Saturday night, rather than trying to get a meal somewhere else due to the late finishing.
Details to be finalised early next week,
Thanks
Jonno and Gary
Micro-Maul doesnt seem to be in the featherweights list, is there a reason for this? I thought Id signed up quite a while ago...
ok added, sorry :)
jonno
Oh, thankyou (relieved) :)
Anyone be able to give me a lift from any airport to the event?I can fly into any airport but i need to know asap so i can book flights.Bristol would be preferable but not essential.Please contact me antweights@hotmail.com
Regards
Ian
Cant you order a taxi from the airport to and back from the event? The service is surprisingly good (if you order one of the airport taxies)
Sorry guys thanks to jonno i am sorted with a lift to the event. Anyone want to give me a lift away from the event. Please contact me as soon as possible anywhere at all.
Regards
Ian
ewan, can u find out how much a taxi to the event from the airport would be???
Ta
no problem, Ill ring a local taxi company up during the weekend (they still work in the office then)
Guys
Try this url it gives a load B&Bs which might be useful.
http://www.visitbristol.co.uk/cgi-bin/websearch.cgi?category=acc&15=all&15=all&15=all&16 =allhttp://www.visitbristol.co.uk/cgi-bi...5=all&15=all&1 5=all&16=all
Ian
I saw an Ad/Article of roaming robots in the local paper (evening post) it goes (with a picture of jonno + rip) like this:
JOHN FLIPS OVER ROBOTS
MEAN machines from the telivision programme Robot Wars are coming to Bristol in an event organised by people who have competed in the cult show.
More than 20 of the robots will be fighting it out at the Whitchurch Sports Centre to give fans an up-close-and-personal look at how they performin real life.
The show is being held by Roaming Robots, A company set up by John Findlay, who has appeared on the popular BBC Two programme twice in the last four years.
John will have his own 4,000 pound robot Ripper, which has a giant attacking flipper able to throw 20 stones-worth or weight, taking part in the two-day event.
Ripper with its aircraft grade titanium and yellow and green paintwork, took two months to make and appeared on the Robot Wars show last year.
John said: the touring show was an idea I came up with two years ago and it has really taken off.
Its the first time weve been to Bristol and were really looking forward to showing people what the robots, which weigh up to 15 stone, can do.
There will be real fights, like on the TV show, and demonstrations as well as explanations about the machines.
The show will be held on Saturday between 7.30-9.30pm and then on Sunday between noon and 2pm and again between 4-6pm.
People can buy the 10 pound tickets on the door or pre-order them on 01275 833 911
Please excuse all the mistakes made by the paper above, but I copied it word-for-word out of the paper :)
why do papers always get things wrong?
Hi Jonno,
Didnt see The Krakens name on the list? Are we still OK to come on the Sunday?
Guy
fame at last !!!! :)
Hope lots of people see it, and they come along then !!
Even if its just to see me !!!!
Can you save it for me pleeeeaaassseee !!!
Yeah see you sunday Guy.
I guess this looks better jonno :)
http://www.epost.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=144936&command=displayConte nt&sourceNode=144919&contentPK=10562948http://www.epost.co.uk/displayNode.j...ayContent&sour ceNode=144919&contentPK=10562948
Thanks Jonno,
See you Sunday,
Guy
ewan, still keep the paper for me, please :)
Jonno
Jonno,
We will be coming on the Sunday.
Regards
Adam
ah well, at least we get the saturday show before the floors ripped up!
not saturday ?
ok thx for letting me know.
Jonno
OK guys,
This is the final list for the weekend.
All emails have been sent, so if anyone has any problems, then they better get in touch asap.
Kronic (Sunday)
Merlin
Ewe 2
Scorpion
Weird alice
Dtk (Sat)
Krakan
Taurus
X-T
Reptirron
Bull dog
Ripper
Big nipper
Terrorhurtz (Sunday)
Mighty mouse
Vellociripper
Mute Sunday
kan opener (not fighting)
revoloution
G3
Alpha
KR2
Little spinner
Scorpion jr
Dizzy tilly
Micromaul
Rampage
Jonno
Oi, Mr Gonad.
Dantomkia ( not DTK ) is going on Saturday AND Sunday.
I have just been told by he who must be obeyed ( my guvnor ) that I will be going to Germany THIS Wed, Thur and Fri so that leaves me time to play this weekend.
Mike.
ANy one who is going and uses pneumatics, If you have either a 6mm t piece or a 8mm to 6mm converter please contact me or bring it with you. I need it to totally finnish off my robot. Thanks
Regards
Ian
sorry mr mikey you need a shorter named robot !!!!!
from gonad !!!
Hi Jonno,
Just to confirm, Kraken is Sunday only. Just so you dont expect us on the Saturday going on above list.
Cheers,
Guy
Hi Jonno
Due to learning far too many robot upgrades at the Folkestone event and then not having enough time in which to finish them, Im afraid Weird Alice will not be able to attend this event. Well just have to wait for the next one.
Regards
Ian
ok, thx for letting me know.
Jonno
Hi Jonno, I asked to sign up PloughBot a while ago, but havnt had any free time to check if i was on the list and im not. Is it still possible to attend with PloughBot?
I think both days, depends whether its finished intime!!
Thanks
Grant-PloughBot-Team Rc Wars
yes although the lists are closed as far as expenses etc.... people are still welcome to turn up, you are down as a maybe on my list anyway.
Might see you at the weekend.
Hi Jonno,
Reptirron STILL not finished but Stiff Breeze seem to be holding together ok ,but mind you Tom will be driving it this weekend so anything could go wrong !:)
:)GORD
where are people staying tomorrow night? were at the Travel Inn East.
Just finished putting alpha back together (actually have reverse on it now, after only having forwards at Warwick, wasnt good when Scorpion Jr was chasing me!). Thought i had nothing to do on Merlin, but, just seen it has a flat tyre! which now means a strip down of one side for tommorow :sad:
Were at the Bristol central Travel lodge
I think ?
:)GORD
went to get my tickets today & saw the R.Rs arena,nice stuff guys!
BTW: I have returned! ;-)