Not all ideas are just hot air... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:46:07 +0000 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:46:07 +0000 R/C Warship Combat https://rcwarshipcombat.com/forums/weapons-pneumatics.546/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:02:35 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/where-are-we-getting-co2-tanks-these-days.446964/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/where-are-we-getting-co2-tanks-these-days.446964/ invalid@example.com (notSoGnarly) notSoGnarly
Also whats the on the pond experience with aluminum vs steel, I figure its a save weight but gain corrosion issues with aluminum?]]> 7 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:38:54 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/regulator-conversion.447643/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/regulator-conversion.447643/ invalid@example.com (tgalx3) tgalx3
apologies, I can’t think of the name of the company that makes the truck regulators that are available to us.

I thought @Kotori87 had it at one point. Not sure though.]]> 23 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:32:31 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/7-32-cannon-velocity-tests.447631/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/7-32-cannon-velocity-tests.447631/ invalid@example.com (JustinScott) JustinScott
Backstory - Big Gun rules require to fire up to a maximum momentum of 2" through DOW Styrofoam; which isn't easy to find any more. Our club has some sitting around, so I thought I would try to convert to FPS.

@Kotori87 shared some WWCC data a while ago, so I was curious to see how it would compare.

• His data said 7/32” should be up-to 185 fps.

Setup -

Filled up the bottle and the cannons magazine.
Measured 12” from...

7/32" Cannon Velocity Tests]]> 9 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 01:08:17 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/accumulator-quetion.447635/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/accumulator-quetion.447635/ invalid@example.com (Auston) Auston
https://www.grainger.com/product/4D...yHV7vgN3hxJDW9pXrD4aAv_-EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

If not, are there any cheap solder options?]]> 3 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:02:01 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/debugging-copper-guns.447632/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/debugging-copper-guns.447632/ invalid@example.com (tgalx3) tgalx3
I am currently test with 120psi of compressor air (potentially my first problem becuase of the lower PSI). Even on the lower pressure, I have force a BB down the magazine tube. Once a single BB is in the chamber, it fires and sounds quite nice. I am thinking that I have the set nut at the botton set too high.

Potential Issues:
1) Too low of PSI for testing (~120PSI)
2)...

Debugging Copper Guns]]> 9 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:26:01 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/slow-solenoids.447616/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/slow-solenoids.447616/ invalid@example.com (tgalx3) tgalx3
I noticed today that two of my solenoids are closing slower than the other three. The three that are working well have a nice quick open and close, super fast. The other two open fast but then there is a noticeable lag on the closing time. It has affected my shooting speed on those turrets.

I don't believe that it is a symptom of having buttons on my controller, because the other three are working great.

I have noticed a...

Slow Solenoids]]> 6 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 23:13:46 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/air-resevoir.447606/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/air-resevoir.447606/ invalid@example.com (tgalx3) tgalx3
I was a planning on using 3/4" copper tubing but am unsure of the length.

Should I also make a reservoir for each gun or make one big one and then feed each gun from the one reservoir?]]> 18 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 22:27:48 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/how-to-build-a-gun-by-marty-hayes.447608/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/how-to-build-a-gun-by-marty-hayes.447608/ invalid@example.com (Beaver) Beaver
http://web.archive.org/web/19990224173739/http://www.pittelli.com/warship/howto/guns.html]]> 1 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 02:14:53 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/metal-plastic-threads.447555/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/metal-plastic-threads.447555/ invalid@example.com (tgalx3) tgalx3 5 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:44:37 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/regulator-rebuild-parts.447445/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/regulator-rebuild-parts.447445/ invalid@example.com (bsgkid117) bsgkid117
I'd like to at minimum catalog and share these PN's so people can rebuild their own regulators. And at maximum, curate and put on the SJS website little $5 rebuild kits tailored to specific regulators.

The Teflon balls, o-rings, shims, etc. Any of that information is valuable to helping others keep their equipment running.]]> 4 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:15:25 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/bb-fill-tube.447529/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/bb-fill-tube.447529/ invalid@example.com (tgalx3) tgalx3
I can’t find the post now. Does anyone remember what I’m talking about or am I crazy?]]> 7 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:18:08 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/making-small-accumulators-101.443418/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/making-small-accumulators-101.443418/ invalid@example.com (McSpuds) McSpuds Now since I have a bad left arm and hand, I can not hit the button all that fast.... because of that, I only need small accumulators. Now if you fire as fast as Jeff Lide does, you may consider hauling around a 55 gallon air drum behind your ship!
All joking set aside, I have not had any...

Making Small Accumulators: 101]]> 12 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 05:01:38 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/big-gun-cannons-lets-get-more-ships-on-the-water.447446/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/big-gun-cannons-lets-get-more-ships-on-the-water.447446/ invalid@example.com (BigGunJeff) BigGunJeff
Big Gun Cannons - Let's get more ships on the water!]]> 26 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 23:14:17 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/90g-co2-cartridges.447531/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/90g-co2-cartridges.447531/ invalid@example.com (BigGunJeff) BigGunJeff
90g Co2 Cartridges]]> 4 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 02:58:23 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/solenoid-rewinding.447527/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/solenoid-rewinding.447527/ invalid@example.com (SnipeHunter) SnipeHunter PDF version here: https://rcwarshipcombat.com/resources/solenoid-rewinding.254/

Solenoids are an integral part to this hobby (poppets are out-dated, get over it), they are also one of the more expensive parts of any battleship. This is in large part due to the de facto standard of using ~6V for main power in our ships. Unfortunately for us there aren't that many industrial systems that use...

Solenoid Rewinding]]> 1 Wed, 08 May 2024 01:12:25 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/where-are-we-getting-light-weight-regulators.447507/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/where-are-we-getting-light-weight-regulators.447507/ invalid@example.com (GeekSpeed) GeekSpeed
I have a small cruiser I am working on and the big brass regulator I have for my larger boats is way too big. I know BC has some light regulators, but I am concerned about their ability to fulfill the order. Are there any other light regulators out there that would work?

Thanks!]]> 11 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:27:38 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/best-way-to-drill-gun-pin-holes.447495/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/best-way-to-drill-gun-pin-holes.447495/ invalid@example.com (Beaver) Beaver For me, the hardest part of drilling barrels, especially stainless ones, has been getting the drill started. Most recommend center punching or sanding the end flat with a belt sander. Center punching is extremely difficult on a rounded surface and sanding creates a weaker spot on the most abused end of the barrel.
This is what I've found works great!
The ball...

Best way to drill gun pin holes]]> 5 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 04:12:15 +0000 https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/big-gun-1-4-iowa-cannon-project.447402/ https://rcwarshipcombat.com/threads/big-gun-1-4-iowa-cannon-project.447402/ invalid@example.com (JustinScott) JustinScott ...I figured - well, why not??

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Can you share some links?]]> 11