Edward's
RC Warship Combat Models
No one in this area makes models
like this,
I am therefore making one anyway.
What is RC warship combat?
RC warship combat is a hobby where people make
radio controlled models of World War I and World War II warships which
can actually battle each other with BB cannons (and actually sink each
other!) without doing permanent damage to the models. For more info on
the hobby check out the links at the bottom of this
page.
DKM LUTZOW
A starter kit purchased about 6 years ago is FINALLY
getting some attention! Through this webpage we will share the adventure
with you!
Late August 2003 we lay out the parts and the
tools,
the project is about to begin in earnest!
this is more or less how the end result should
appear
The DKM Lutzow was chosen as my first RC warship
model because it is one of the most often recommended ships for beginners.
The model is often recommended to people new to the hobby because it is
not so big as to be overwhelming, and yet it still has plenty of space
in the hull to fit all the batteries, motors, servos etc. I am also told
it is also one of the easier ships to begin with when one is starting to
learn the tactics involved in the ship battles.
1/400 Scale Reference Model
For reference I purchased a 1/400 scale model of the Lutzow put out
by Heller. If weight allows I intend to add most of these supersctructure
details to my rc combat model (even though much of it may get blasted off
in combat!).
September 4th
Lutzow First Sea Trials!
the very first run, she's a little light aft (absent BB cannons)
the second run we added an extra motor in the stern to simulate
the cannon system (which is going in next week), the ship handles great!
By engaging engines full astern and rudder hard over the ship can go
from full speed to a complete stop in under three feet! :)
The DKM Lutzow completes her first day of sea trials with flying colors,
now on to the cannons, and superstructure details!
Marking the Hull Lines
September 10th
Marking hull lines is a tedious process (IMHO) which I am very pleased
to be finished with! LOL!
The Cannon Assembly
September 13th
Scott (left) and Tim (eating cake) came over last night and we worked
primarily on the cannons. Scott had crafted a really fancy mounting system,
and Tim has amazing soldering skills (we reworked the cannons for a better
fit). We all had a great time, and the choclate cake was really good too
:)
Cannon Testing
Sept 15th
a closeup of the cannon mount - the set screw hits a thin brass plate
flus with the top of the barbette and thus elevates that side of the cannon
carriage - allowing us to adjust the elevation of the cannon barrels (bwahahaha).
My compliments to Scott, this assembly is his creation :)
our BB cannon testing range
the cannon is held in place by the orange vice as we test the wiring,
air connections, and firing mechanisms. Our tests were very informative,
the cannons work but we've got some small issues with the bb interrupter
mechanism, and some issues with the solenoids which we're working on now
:)
That's it for now, more details on all of this as things
develop!
Thanks for visiting!
~ Edward Sept 15, 2003
Von Der Tann
I'm also very pleased to announce that my buddy Scott is about to begin
the WWI German Battlecruiser Von Der Tann. Here's a peek at a Von Der Tann
from Battler's
Connection
Links
For more info on this intriguing hobby where radio
controlled World War II warship models actually fight it out with BB cannons
(and actually sink!) you should visit some these fine websites.
Model
Warship Combat Inc
Dallas
Chapter of MWCI
Steve's
Shipyard
Brian
Finster's IJN Yamato
Battler's
Connection
Swampworks
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