I have really been an opportunist at this cat management business. There have been many occasions when local cat depredations required planned action to save the neighborhood. Most episodes have resolved in my favor with extreme prejudice to the nasty critters. Some few have escaped. I have mentioned some of these travails and triumphs from time to time. In a more scientific awakening I recently discovered that a radio shack wireless remote control vehicle initially resembling a Hummer could aid in special operations around the neighborhood and yard. Base specs are 300 yard control range, 2-speeds forward and reverse, remotely controlled lights and horn (separate),25 mph scale speed 60*steering r or l, self righting capability, and 20* hill climb capability with 1 1/2" mudders on. I figured that if I took off most of the bodywork I could either mount a hollowed out crow decoy, two dollar store black rubber rats (12" long with whippy tails and red eyes), or a small stuffed chimpanzee with a smiling rubber face and a mouth squeaker in place of the Hummer bodywork. Initial testing involved running the chassis in various camo disguises from the patio out back down the driveway and a full block away in all directions as long as I maintained visual contact for control. Experimentation let me hook up a battery operated aquarium pump on the controller horn switch to run the chimp's squeaker at a teriffic volume, or to play my varmint caller cassette via the light switch with various tapes with speakers hidden under the rats or the crow. I could make that thing a self-propelled wild animal torture fight the sound of which would curdle your blood. I have earlier posted about my jogging/baiting trips about the 'hood in the deepening dusk three times a week. Well, I had an invisible trapless trapline going, and now a way to troll for Crats and other varmints. I had even put tuna drippings on the chimp for that extra touch. The first for real run of my invention went off last evening. Binoculars told me that the big orange SOB with the one eye and the torn ear was waiting for a snack down at the corner. He followed the bait up the street in a series of charges and feints as I manoevered that shreiking chimp agressively back and forth. The cat followed it to my driveway and up into the backyard. Pretty dark now and I hadn't attracted any gawkers. As planned, I ran the catmobile into the base of a tree about 40 yards behind the overturned picnic table on the patio. The chimp squalled like vice grips were clamped on his butt. The picnic table is where where I was by now. My rifle was there too. At the moment that bastard stopped ripping the chimp's arm off and stopped moving, the aguila subsonic H.P. got him right between the ears from the Texas end of things. It was dark now. I already had the hole dug under the trash rollout by the garage. Now, I am not seeking fame or fortune, and freely offer this newest application of technology to the world. Varmint callers alone now, ain't nuthin'. N.S., Sherlock

NS, you have killed me! Wifey wants to take me to the ER I've been laughing so hard! Thanks be to Jesus I had no drink in my hand or mouth!

Thanks, I needed a good laugh! Any chance of video?

Dan

Pres., TYHC

www.RC.Catrobatics

That sounds like tons of fun Ned!! Clay

If and/or when we ever come up with a medal I think you should be first in line. Ole' Wolfer is up there too, but I can't recall specific stories.

Congratulations on a spectacular kill. This is exactly what people who can't just walk out the door and start blasting need to control the population.

One idea for you to play with: if it ever becomes a problem, I think you could eliminate sound by using catnip. That should pull in cats without too much noise, though of course a screaming chimp is the method of choice

The system you've devised needs a name. You're not really trolling, as that implies passivity. What you've rigged up is about as active as it gets in this game. I'm sure that names will be percolating overnight and I'll have something appropriate to suggest soon.

Video with sound would be a top download if posted on AR, is that a possibility?

Name it the Feline Pied Piper!

Hey Ned, have you ever heard of a "Police Interdiction Device" for cars called "The Road Patriot"? Basically it is exactly what you have but without the camo cover and a shock devise that disables a cars computer with a high voltage electric shock.
Does this give you wildmen any ideas? Wouldn't need to be shooting off guns and attracting the law! derf

Haaa.
Fooled you this time NS.
Before I open this thread,every morning I log onto a coworkers computer across the room.WTH,he is always late anyway.
Now I can sit back and watch his reaction to coffee on 'His' keyboard.
Thanks for the laugh.
Screaming Chimp....

Purrloined Feloin?

Dan

Pres., TYHC

www.WhatsCookin.Momma ?

Thanks for the tip Derf. Since I developed the "Catinator" (copyrighted) I found out there are war gamers running remote control scale combat vehicles over 5 or 10 acre tracts. These things have lasers, hit detectors, gun traverse capabilities, optical systems, etc., etc.. If I use your tip a little modified, I can visualize the Catinator set up with quick change 16 inch tazer turrets like the Mighty Mo, except on stealth treads. Run 'er in the garage, change turret to quad 10-22 electric hellfires, or load 'er up with a case of Tannerite. Why I should never have to leave my keyboard "to get the job done". Think about that! And I started out with a hockey stick. N.S.

How about this option for the Catinator, as it is battery powered. A weighted catnip mouse is wired to a spool of 20ga or smaller dual strand wire, reel of wire is mounted on the copyrighted Catinator, when target crat is located and lured. Deploy catnip mouse, move catinator to the full lenght of the wire. This wire should be connected to the horn relay on said catinator, When ready activate horn relay and set off the blasting cap/weight in catnip mouse. Quickly drive Catinator to storage area for refit and recharge. (Buy new catnip mouse)

Hog Killer

You could do trolling. Just drag a fishing plug behind the remote controlled car. A cat couldn't resist pouncing on it.