The Cutting Edge Wed, 20 May 2026 22:45:30 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 22:45:30 +0000 R/C Warship Combat https://rcwarshipcombat.com/forums/research-and-development.539/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:49:17 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/ship-data.447537/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/ship-data.447537/ invalid@example.com (tgalx3) tgalx3
Two part post:

I put in a new pump for the Bismarck and I was able to go from 100% full to ~0% full of water in 1:43. Not sure if that's good or not. I don't have anything to compare it to. There is a lot of volume in there so to my inexperience pump eye, that seems pretty good.]]> 3 Wed, 01 May 2024 16:59:22 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/abs-strength-bbs.447505/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/abs-strength-bbs.447505/ invalid@example.com (tgalx3) tgalx3 12 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:49:13 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/stuffing-tube-replacement.447470/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/stuffing-tube-replacement.447470/ invalid@example.com (wfirebaugh) wfirebaugh
Stuffing Tube replacement]]> 2 Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:04:52 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/bb-cartridge-cannons-alpha-testing.447307/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/bb-cartridge-cannons-alpha-testing.447307/ invalid@example.com (JustinScott) JustinScott
He has a pre-existing Admiral Sheer which is getting overhauled, so we are going to use her to fit the new alpha-test cannons. His requirements are 50-BBs, with 5-extra for tweaking.

My existing prototypes hold around 22BBs; so...

BB Cartridge Cannons - Alpha Testing]]> 14 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:09:18 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/turret-rotation-mechanisms-and-user-interface.446877/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/turret-rotation-mechanisms-and-user-interface.446877/ invalid@example.com (Kotori87) Kotori87
Turret Rotation - mechanisms and user interface]]> 12 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 20:30:32 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/electromagnetic-accelerator-or-coilgun-in-rc-warships.447284/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/electromagnetic-accelerator-or-coilgun-in-rc-warships.447284/ invalid@example.com (FritzVanDelen) FritzVanDelen Coilguns do not fall under the strict gun laws in my country whereas the construction of coldgas BB guns would violate multiple laws at once.

I thought I would share my journey of researching, developing, constructing and eventually deploying a coilgun for a RC warship.

The working principle:
Coilguns use electromagnetic fields generated by coils to accelerate...

Electromagnetic Accelerator or "Coilgun" in RC warships.]]> 33 Wed, 31 May 2023 07:42:28 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/duct-tape-on-transports.447304/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/duct-tape-on-transports.447304/ invalid@example.com (Kotori87) Kotori87
Duct Tape on transports]]> 6 Wed, 24 May 2023 00:53:39 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/repainting-old-ships.447302/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/repainting-old-ships.447302/ invalid@example.com (Shooter205) Shooter205 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 21:02:15 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/has-anyone-attempted-to-3d-print-cage-mast.445195/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/has-anyone-attempted-to-3d-print-cage-mast.445195/ invalid@example.com (glaizilla) glaizilla 24 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 03:32:02 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/temperature-control-on-brushes-motors.446912/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/temperature-control-on-brushes-motors.446912/ invalid@example.com (Skeeterbug) Skeeterbug
Next, I have also looked into temperature control switches to turn on and off as the motors heat and cool. Is this even necessary or am I over thinking this? Would...

Temperature control on brushes motors]]> 15 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:43:30 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/a-better-pre-fab-waterproof-box.445034/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/a-better-pre-fab-waterproof-box.445034/ invalid@example.com (Beaver) Beaver I stumbled across this today. http://www.allelectronics.com/item/1590-lb/diecast-aluminum-enclosure-50.0-x-50.0-x-31.0-mm/1.html
I would think that you wouldn't have to worry about flex with the aluminum lid, so you should be able to create a good seal.
Any thoughts?]]> 16 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 02:59:06 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/led-lights-for-night-battle.446841/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/led-lights-for-night-battle.446841/ invalid@example.com (ZARUBA1987) ZARUBA1987
thanks]]> 9 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 03:47:11 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/high-speed-camera.446807/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/high-speed-camera.446807/ invalid@example.com (Kotori87) Kotori87 5 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:46:27 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/bc-1unit-priming-issue.446596/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/bc-1unit-priming-issue.446596/ invalid@example.com (ZARUBA1987) ZARUBA1987
Tips and tricks please]]> 15 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 04:51:39 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/destroyer-squadron-tactics.445491/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/destroyer-squadron-tactics.445491/ invalid@example.com (AdmiralBangerBang) AdmiralBangerBang 18 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:55:32 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/best-easiest-way-to-align-gears-sprockets-for-rudder-systems.446469/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/best-easiest-way-to-align-gears-sprockets-for-rudder-systems.446469/ invalid@example.com (wdodge0912) wdodge0912 2 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 23:39:43 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/anti-ship-mines-that-might-sink-a-ship.443673/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/anti-ship-mines-that-might-sink-a-ship.443673/ invalid@example.com (PetrolHead951) PetrolHead951
Anti-Ship mines that might sink a ship.]]> 20 Sat, 11 May 2019 03:30:17 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/sinking-submarine-rule-change-idea.446016/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/sinking-submarine-rule-change-idea.446016/ invalid@example.com (wfirebaugh) wfirebaugh
Sinking submarine rule change idea]]> 11 Tue, 09 Apr 2019 01:46:33 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/sotf-the-ship-of-the-future.441773/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/sotf-the-ship-of-the-future.441773/ invalid@example.com (jadfer) jadfer So here goes:

Hull - Fiberglass but could be carbon fiber in the future
Decks - Wood or fiberglass or carbon fiber in the future
Rudders - Airfoil, flared
Drive motors - brushless
Drive gears - gear reduction, perhaps a sealed 2 speed transmission in teh future?
Pump Motor - brushless
Pump housing - waiting for innovation!
Pump Impellor - waiting for innovation!
Pump...

SOTF- The Ship Of The Future]]> 28 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 18:34:14 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/what-is-a-rose-box-and-why-you-should-clean-it.446000/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/what-is-a-rose-box-and-why-you-should-clean-it.446000/ invalid@example.com (thegeek) thegeek
Rose Boxes collect all the bilge water and trash that occur. They get plugged and have to be cleaned out manually (yuck).

Same with our toys. Here is my solution to the problem. After installing bilge pump clogs never happen. View attachment 18044 View attachment 18047 View attachment 18046 View attachment 18045
Perfed Aluminum has...

What is a Rose Box and why you should clean it!]]> 5