How To Build
R/C Warship Systems
R/C warships have a number of onboard components that make them uniquely
different from other R/C models. The design and implementation of these
components have evolved over a 20+ year period and the articles contained
in this section provided hints and point-by-point instructions on how to
build each component. Much of the articles are set in the historic past, and
there may be newer methods available. Please note, before you start optimizing
the way systems are built in order to create the greatest system
ever built you must remember that the designs given here have been
proven in battle over a long period of time, by a number of different
people. When built properly, the systems described here are as good as
anything currently in use by the best R/C veterans. Good Luck and don't
be afraid to throw it away and start over. The more you build something,
the better it will get.
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R/C warship hulls must adhere to a strict set construction rules.
This article explains the basic issues.
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It's not an R/C warship until it has at least one R/C BB cannon. This article
describes, with words and diagrams, how the various parts of an R/C BB cannon
work and the most time-tested methods of constructing them. There are
working commercial guns available though many of our combat suppliers.
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A warship without movement is a sunken vessel. In this article, you
will learn how to build simple and effective R/C warship speed controls.
Simplicity means reliability; reliability means survival.
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A single hole in the side of a warship can cause it to sink, if you
don't have a good pump on-board. Pumps are one of the simplest systems on
an R/C warship, but one of the most difficult to build correctly. There are many
commercial suppliers of this most necessary item for your warship.
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A stationary warship is a sitting duck. In this article, we describe
how to build the components needed to drive a ship through the water.
Props, shafts and rudders can all be built from inexpensive parts using
only a handful of simple tools.
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Everything above the deck line can be "impenetrable" according to the IR/CWCC
rules, but achieving that goal, while looking realistic, is a challenge. This
article discusses some common methods for building "battle durable"
superstructure components quickly and easily.
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Eventually, every ship sinks. In order to come back and fight again,
it is prudent to protect your valuable equipment from water damage.
This article explains how to waterproof individual servos, rather than
storing them within bulky boxes or in addition to storing them in waterproof
boxes.