Size?

Discussion in 'Construction' started by Mangoman, Oct 20, 2008.

  1. Mangoman

    Mangoman New Member

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    i am building my own design with my family to battle eachother and am looking for suggestions on size. I understand these ships are 4-6 feet long and we dont want to go that big. We are planing on a 4 ft limit what can i put in a ship that wont sink the ship from the weight?
     
  2. Tugboat

    Tugboat Facilitator RCWC Staff Admiral (Supporter)

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    feathers, ping-pong balls, helium, political promises, marshmallows, balsa wood, sunlight, balloons, empty vitamin bottles, lightbulbs of various sizes, malted milk chocolate balls, styrofoam cups, the brain of a hollywood starlet, a whole lot of atoms of hydrogen (no smoking please), peeps* (if you seal them), all the leftover failed Tirpitz superstructure bits on my shelf, vacuum, one teaspoon of hypermass* (not really, just checking if you were reading), a plastic-laminated sponge, a box of radiometers*, about 120 jumbo compasses*, maybe 15 or 6 big-mouthed star bottles*, a cat, 6 empty 1L canteens, some birds, a couple of running shoes, last weeks laundry, very small stones*, a space shuttle toilet seat*, the thing from the cupholder in my truck, a squirrel*, about 4 gallons of walnuts (unshelled)*, 23.5 bags of 'astronaut ice cream'*, probably close to 387 cheap plastic rulers*, 4 sets of tae kwon do hand and foot protectors*, or 30 pairs of flip-flops*. A Duck*.

    *peeps http://www.marshmallowpeeps.com/
    *hypermass http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypermass
    *radiometer http://www.sciplus.com/#
    *compass http://www.sciplus.com/category.cfm/subsection/8#
    *star bottle http://www.sciplus.com/category.cfm/subsection/7#
    *small stones http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071853/
    *shuttle toilet http://www.deutsches-museum.de/en/collections/transport/astronautics/experiments/toilet/
    *squirrel http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/article.html?in_article_id=148688&in_page_id=2
    *walnuts https://ssl9.chi.us.securedata.net/theheadnut.com/merchantmanager/popup_image.php?pID=888
    *ice cream http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/1796
    *rulers http://shanghaiseti.en.alibaba.com/product/50105609/52301797/unbreakable_plastic_ruler.html
    *hand and foot gear http://www.fightproducts.com/sparring-gear.htm
    *flip-flops http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flip-flop
    *duck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrzMhU_4m-g
     
  3. Anachronus

    Anachronus Well-Known Member

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    If it weighs the same as a duck...then its made of wood...and therefore....A WITCH!!
     
  4. Droidling

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    It could carry a coconut. [:D]
     
  5. BoomerBoy17

    BoomerBoy17 Active Member

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    Wow Tug, you probably got the poor guy all confused
     
  6. Tugboat

    Tugboat Facilitator RCWC Staff Admiral (Supporter)

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    At least I included links to items listed...

    But he did ask a very nonspecific question, and therefor got a nonspecific answer :)

    Mango, with no rules, there's very little we can do to help you with planning your ship, especially given that you're making up a ship out of thin air rather than using a real design. We can't read your mind to know what you're thinking about doing :(

    If you can get it... of the items listed above, the teaspoon of hypermass would do the most damage to other ships.
     
  7. TheMackster

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    Hi Mangoman,

    Well, if you take a look at the IRCWCC's ship list you will find that the WW1 British HMS Dreadnaught or German Westfalen should fit your bill perfectly.

    British HMS Dreadnaught:
    43.92" long, 6.83" wide, up to 16.4 lbs
    (short, wide, heavy so easier to build, usually have to add
    weights to get it to max weight so it floats at correct waterline)

    class-4 ship, has 4 combat units (usually 1 pump + 3 guns)
    It's a class-4 so under the rules it can have side-facing guns.
    You could mount 1 firing to each side and 1 rear or front firing.

    Speed 28 seconds ( to cross 100' at full speed), so kinda slow
    and makes it easier for a new captain to steer and avoid rams.


    WW1 German Dreadnaught Westfalen:
    39.92" long, 7.42" wide, up to 15.8 lbs
    class-4 ship, has 4 combat units (usually 1 pump + 3 cannon)
    Speed 28 seconds

    All same comments apply to both ships. Both WW1 ships are short and wide, very easy to build with virtually no space or weight problems fitting everything into them. From conversations, most people use the small 3.5oz CO2 tanks in these ships to power the guns, usually good for 1-2 battles before recharging. Both will easily handle a 6V 5.0Ah SLA (sealed lead acid) battery pack handling 2 motors and 1 pump for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Think that covers everything.

    Even if you don't intend to play or build according to the IRCWCC rules, using their construction guidelines will make it much easier for you to get started and using the BB cannon instead of the larger 1/4" ballbearings in "Big Gun" will make it much easier for you to build and repair battle damage. Plus you can order the standard BB cannon directly from Battlers' Connection all pre-built and ready to go.

    Just my 2 cents worth! :)

    Mack
     
  8. rarena

    rarena Well-Known Member

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    ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![:D]
     
  9. BoomerBoy17

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    im taking it you havent switched to decaf yet.
     
  10. Tugboat

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    Decaf? What's that?
     
  11. Anachronus

    Anachronus Well-Known Member

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    Blasphemy.
     
  12. TheMackster

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    Death before dishonour!

    Nothing before coffee!

    Mack
     
  13. TheMackster

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    Sort of muddy, useless water isn't it?
     
  14. rarena

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    No decafe yet.......[}:)]
     
  15. Cannonman

    Cannonman Ultimate Hero :P -->> C T D <<--

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    This is WAY too funny!!!


    P.S. How much does a teaspoon of hypermass go for on Ebay??? I've got to get some to show off to my friends!!!![:D]
     
  16. Gascan

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    You need to learn to appreciate the finer things in life. Hot chocolate, for example. A healthy dose of caffeine, as well as a rich and smooth drink that provides plenty of vitamin CH. Momma always said vitamin CH is good for the disposition, which is important at odd hours like 5am. Because chocolate is derived from a bean, which is the reproductive part of a plant, it is a fruit so you can also get a serving of fruits with this delicious drink. More importantly, it doesn't burn out your taste buds like some other drinks mentioned earlier. It's the drink of choice for everyone I know, except my older brother (but he doesn't count because he's an idiot: he became a lawyer rather than join us in our magnificent obsession).