That was cool. You should have compartments to slow or prevent sinking. Try filling the void spaces with a bouyant material like closed cell foam or cut styrofoam.
i love doing these ,im working on making walls in between compartments so that if i get hit once i wont go down and on armoring my hull with internal rubber apoxy(you should try this) and the hole just fillsin or the bb never makes it through and the apoxy catches it,and i love the vids keepem comin
@jordan32277 What's the fun if you sail an illegal and unfairly overpowered boat? Methinks you would find yourself banned very quickly if you tried it...
I've been developing a rubberband powered torpedo, and in controlled circumstances it has about a 75% success rate. Haven't tried it in actual battle.
May i suggest you use infrared lasers and infrared sensors to make combat assessemnt? that way tactical positioning will have the effect desired and be a valid influential variable on the combat outcome.
@jeetendrag10acc2 The challenge with any light-based combat on water is reflections. Waves and water do all sorts of weird things to light, making it remarkably difficult to get a reliable signals. That's why we use CO2-powered ball bearing cannons; water has much less effect on them.
@BombFrenzy I would highly recommend you visit the RC Naval Combat website. There you will find information about how the cannons work, how to join, etc.
@jakesfilms1 Of course not. A sunken ship is an excuse to cool off during the hot summer months. Once recovered, we repair the hull and salvage the electronics, so most ships are ready to fight again within 30 minutes to an hour after retrieval. Some ships sink several times a day!
@noonedude101 I don't know where to start listing the number of problems with that idea. Don't try it, you won't like the result. Vengeful engineers can do far more terrifying things than mere bodily injury.
@noonedude101 Well that is how the hobby originally started over 25 years ago, but it wouldn't have lasted long if we didn't evolve quickly. With modern gun restrictions, lawyers, and California politicians, all it takes is one moron to shut this hobby down permanently.
@noonedude101 Depends on the ship and the builder. Some people only want just enough ammunition and CO2 to last through a sortie, generally a few hundred rounds and a 9-oz bottle. Others, like me, want as much ammo and CO2 as they can carry, in my case more than a thousand rounds and a 20-oz CO2 bottle. That extra endurance is a lifesaver in the annual Campaign Game and Last Man Standing battle.
@kotori87 Man, a squad of B-17s loaded with BBs would take out two ships at least, if not three and damage four. The WWII air power is my favorite part of that history period.
@Fireheart528 There is one rule for aircraft. They must be 1:144 scale. If you can build a WWII carrier-based torpedo-bomber or dive-bomber in 1:144 scale you're welcome to join us.
There will always be trolls. But hey listen the RC racing is 1/24th scale. And my car with mods (not many) will make a little better than 40mph, scale speed? Around 415 mph or so, not realistic at all. But who cares, only trolls apparently!
@deathcorepyro That's a big no on the rockets. Pyrotechnics are prohibited for safety reasons.
As for air support, if you can build a 1:144 scale WWII torpedo-plane or dive bomber, you're welcome to do so. Just remember, no pyrotechnics or explosives.
@Orkilein Joe is the captain of a French destroyer that sank at the end. The French can go either way to balance the teams, so this time he was Axis. He got sunk, and someone called out a salute for the brave warrior, but mistook the Frenchie for a German. Joe normally drives a big Iowa-class BB.
@dodgedurango12345678 No, our ships are designed to be easy to retrieve and repair after a sink. Leaving one there is both expensive and bad for the environment.
It's just not very realistic that's all. These models look to be about 1/300 scale. That means that they should be fighting over distances of 80 to 100 meters, not ramming each other and shooting it out with all guns depressed below the horizontal. Granted they are easier to hit up close but this is little more than a smash up derby.
@shecanatakeitcaptain Actually, they're all in 1:144 scale, so correct scale range would be greater than the size of our pond. They should also be firing explosive, armor-piercing shells at a high angle to plunge down on each other's decks, with sophisticated onboard sensors for aiming the guns. But that's not possible, for both safety and practical reasons. So... yeah, it's not scale. We know.
where do you gys get these naval ships and how much do they cost. where are most of these battles held at cause i might want to go to one of them, they seem neat. and wont the battery get srewed up since water is in the hull of the ship .
1) kits are available from Strike Models (google search)
2) There are clubs around the world. Check out the RC Naval Combat website to find your local club.
3) The electronics and other systems are usually waterproofed. If not, simply flushing the electronics with rubbing alcohol will restore them to life.
@RCFlyer132 Depends on the builder. Some ships are built with rotating cannons, others are not. It's also common to have rotating front guns and fixed rear. Not many people use a dial for controlling rotation, although I do. Most prefer to use the aileron/elevator stick, with left/right being rotation and forward/back being fire front/rear.
@Bidooshram No. These aren't duck-hunters, they're ship-killers. The ducks and other birds learned a long time ago to head for the far side of the pond when "commence fire" is called.
@nolifewithoutrc10 I don't know. I know that 6mm airsoft pellets can pierce 1/8" balsa when fired from a torpedo cannon, but they lose energy very quickly and cannot penetrate from a distance, or through water. I have no idea if electric airsoft guns are powerful enough, though.
Thats just pure epic :D Ive got a model battleship, but the cannons dont work. It'd be awesome if it did though, and then i could blow other people up :D
@bradleyaarondepew The warships are shooting pneumatic (CO2-powered) cannons, and fire steel bbs from .177" diameter up to 1/4" diameter. There are a number of clubs around the world that do this. If you're interested, you should join up.
@bradleyaarondepew I would suggest you google-search for Strike Models. They make hulls, cannons, and much of the other stuff you need to build a ship.
@Mrblaze0505 Did you know that you can build an inexpensive armored cruiser for approximately $40 per month over the course of a year? I also believe there is a combat club or two in Arizona. Alas I don't have their contact information, so you'll have to search the RC Naval Combat forums for them.
@Mrblaze0505 Do a google search for "RC Naval Combat". The RCNC website has a forum, and one of the more recent topics there is the "Cheapest point of entry" discussion. It is basically a tutorial on how to build your own entry-level ship for the smallest cost. It even factors in the cost of tools and components, like a saw, a bilge pump, cannons, etc. Unfortunately YouTube does not let me post links, or I'd post the address right here.
i was just wondering and am having an extremely difficult time finding out how to make or buy the bb guns for the boats. would you be able to point me in the right direction?
@Dragoby I would suggest you search for Strike Models. They provide a range of cannons, and are currently gearing up to provide the heavier cannons used by battleships. Those should be ready in a few months, if all goes well. Other than that, you can either build your own or buy used cannons.
i do know that on the US battle games they have a feared ship that all the players do not like - hes in a Nazi ship of course but it can take so much damage, its unbelievable.
@sasukefan1515 both wooden and fiberglass ships are required to have soft, penetrable balsa sides, so the basic repair technique applies to both types of ship.
Im 12 and have always been intrested in this stuff i want to do this so badly i know u cant buy these ships out of a box but i cant build one of these from scratch what should i do?
@sasukefan1515 If you cannot build a ship from scratch by yourself, I would suggest that you buy a used ship. Refitting a used ship to combat-ready condition is much easier than building a ship from scratch, and should be more within your skill level.
@fty170 The first step to getting started is to visit the RC Naval Combat website. You can find a link in this video's description, or you can google it. Introduce yourself on the forum, and people will help you find your local club and get in contact with them. From there, your local club will teach you how to build, battle, and repair a warship.
@Metelmulisha250 The first step is to visit the RC Naval Combat website. You can find a link in this video's description, or you can google it. Introduce yourself on the forum, and people will help you find your local club and get in contact with them. From there, your local club will teach you how to build, battle, and repair a warship.
Actually, could you please be more specific with your question? I can't tell if you're asking for technical details, safety concerns, or what on earth inspired me to do this. And, of course, this comment box is too small to answer all three questions.
@AENIMA42069 You'd be surprised. Compare the cost of building and maintaining one battleship to fatally crashing four RC airplanes per year, or maintaining one or two RC cars or speedboats for competitive racing. Other RC sports have lower entry costs, but their annual upkeep is much higher. And, of course, no other RC sport is anywhere near as fun as this! :D
so i see people patching holes with tape and what not on the spot so they can continue to participate.... but can you repair the hull at home with apoxy or something? or are the ship hulls a 1shot deal, once they are toast thats it?
@AENIMA42069 Painter's masking tape is for temporary, pond-side patches. The balsa sides are considered a consumable resource just like ammunition and CO2, so are easily replaced. Cut a rectangle around the damaged section, make a new rectangle to fit, then glue it in place with wood glue. One day every year, each ship is stripped bare of balsa and replaced with fresh, in a process called re-sheeting. In this fashion, old ships are made new, and can last for decades.
ahh ok. then it isnt as expensive as i thought =). i was thinking that the hulls had to be constantly replaced for a couple hundred bucks a pop lol. cool when i get some extra money ill look into this, thank you for the information.
Ive always wanted to get in to this hobby and build a North Carolina class battleship but i don't know how to start into this or how to build one of these
@EricCharlesLomax1 The first step is to introduce yourself on the RC Naval Combat forums. You'll find plenty of people there willing to advise you and help you build a ship and join (or start) a club. After that, the next step is to explore the Strike Models website. They sell most of the stuff you'll need for a ship, and they're friendly and helpful. You can find links to both websites in the description text of this video, or via google.
@Garadosfull You have to build the ship yourself, but you can get most of the components (hull, cannons, etc) from Strike Models. Google search or follow the link in the video description.
Kinda just for the sake of curiousity do you ever think about trying like...mini depth charges cuz Ive seen that done b4. Im not talking in a RC battle like this with all the saftey issues and damaging the ships beyond repair. I was more talking about in a controlled enviornment kinda just for fun. Just to see wat would happen?
@bassmachine666 The closest I've done to that is bursting balloons underwater. It was a weapons experiment, the idea being enough bubbles beneath a ship would cause it to lose buoyancy and sink. Initial bathtub tests were successful (and spectacular), but pollution concerns nixed the idea. Alas, while steel bbs rust away quickly, balloon debris does not.
what are they shooting with? this is awesome. i was in a scale model shipbuilding club back in day, i alwasy wondered how can u make them fire on each other.
@tbilisicentral (uploader) They are shooting pneumatic (CO2-powered) cannons, and fire steel bbs from .177" diameter up to 1/4" diameter. There are a number of clubs around the world that do this. If you're interested, you should join up.
@kidle102 What you saw in the upper left corner of the screen at 1:46 is a shore battery. It's basically a floating turret, with battleship armor and one big pump.
Just wondering - only one man per ship control is permitted? How about adding web camera to the turret for precise targeting at longer distances (along with gyrostabilizers, lol) and additional player to control fire. Probably that would add audience appeal as well as safety for players and spectators.
@TrueGODrake There are no rules against what you've suggested, but there are practical limitations. The biggest one is that, while almost everyone wants a gunner or two to help operate their ships, nobody wants to be a gunner for somebody else. So while we *can* have extra crew, there aren't any crew available to help, because they've all got their own ships. The second obstacle is budget. Webcams and other electronics can double or triple the cost of an already-expensive warship.
@al3xt3hl0nly I tried that once. Worked great, until someone got smart and rammed me with 70lbs of cargo ship moving at 30 knots. I took a photo a few seconds before impact, which can be found on the club website.
@nolifewithoutrc10 I actually don't know. Airsoft is designed around lighter projectiles, and as such has been optimized for them. They use tight-tolerance barrels for 6mm projectiles, so you'd at least need a different barrel. Other than that, I don't know if airsoft pistols move enough air to push a heavy steel ball bearing up to speed.
At point-blank range, probably. Underwater, or at longer range? ha! airsoft bbs are very lightweight, and lose their energy quickly to friction. Steel bbs and 1/4" ball bearings are much more massive. They travel much slower for the same penetrating energy, but carry that armor-piercing energy for a much longer distance.
Hey, i live in vancouver canada, and im wondering where i might be able to by one of these ships localy, or do i have tobuy online or start from scratch? plz reply
@Jordancopps there are a number of clubs in Canada. Check out the links in my video, one of them contains a club finder. Once you contact your nearest club, you may be able to buy a used ship from someone. If not, you can at least get help building your first ship.
They are shooting pneumatic (CO2-powered) cannons, and fire steel bbs from .177" diameter up to 1/4" diameter. .22s and other gunpowder-propelled projectiles are absolutely forbidden, for violating both pyrotechnic and safety regulations.
They shoot BBs using regulated CO2, like used in paintball. That way, the power of the guns can be carefully controlled and kept at a safe level. I've been hit accidentally many times by these cannons, and I've never had more than a small welt. .22s are not safe to use in this game.
how much would it cost to make the box thing would you be able to tell me how much every hting is for th box things would you be able to send me a list of what i would need for it and if you have plans on how to build it could you send me them to
Please note #3, as that is the most important part in any sport with projectiles. Airsoft, paintball, etc. all have their own safety rules to meet #3, and we do too.
It costs about as much as any other serious RC hobby to get started. Maintenance costs are lower, however. As a rough guess, I'd say about $1000 to build a ship, then about $25-50 per year on balsa, glue, paint, ammo, and CO2. Compared to $500 every six months for crashing airplanes, or $1000 plus maintenance for high-end RC cars, and it's actually a pretty good deal.
put some model people on board, on decks or looking out windows and see if they would live or be blown to SMITHEREENS!
brickstone2100 6 days ago
That was cool. You should have compartments to slow or prevent sinking. Try filling the void spaces with a bouyant material like closed cell foam or cut styrofoam.
1anthonybrowning 1 month ago
@1anthonybrowning But sinking is the whole point! What's the fun if you make it impossible to sink?
kotori87 1 month ago
YOU SUNK MY BATTLESHIP!!!
yukibanes 1 month ago
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
monsterjamrace 2 months ago
what is the name of this song?
daniel36521000 3 months ago
i love doing these ,im working on making walls in between compartments so that if i get hit once i wont go down and on armoring my hull with internal rubber apoxy(you should try this) and the hole just fillsin or the bb never makes it through and the apoxy catches it,and i love the vids keepem comin
jordan32277 4 months ago
@jordan32277 What's the fun if you sail an illegal and unfairly overpowered boat? Methinks you would find yourself banned very quickly if you tried it...
kotori87 3 months ago
@kotori87 The song is called "the knights go marching home again", by ailsean. I believe you can find it on the OverClocked Remix website.
kotori87 3 months ago
what sive BB's do you use?
snaker4088 4 months ago
wow the old years were good now its just about paying off the bills
MyPearcy 5 months ago
2:22 LOL he said Sieg Heil !!!!!
WackedMCRobert 5 months ago
I've been developing a rubberband powered torpedo, and in controlled circumstances it has about a 75% success rate. Haven't tried it in actual battle.
Harakudoshi904 5 months ago
@Harakudoshi904 Cool! I can't wait to see how it works in action.
kotori87 5 months ago
LOL ! Great fun.
headschlong 6 months ago
that shit is bad ass guys keep it up
deoss69 6 months ago
Happy game.
kwokwing 6 months ago
May i suggest you use infrared lasers and infrared sensors to make combat assessemnt? that way tactical positioning will have the effect desired and be a valid influential variable on the combat outcome.
jeetendrag10acc2 6 months ago
@jeetendrag10acc2 The challenge with any light-based combat on water is reflections. Waves and water do all sorts of weird things to light, making it remarkably difficult to get a reliable signals. That's why we use CO2-powered ball bearing cannons; water has much less effect on them.
kotori87 6 months ago
Why the song from Chrono Trigger? lol
BarracudaSP1 6 months ago
how do the guns move and operate? If i wanted to try this hobby how will i get started?
BombFrenzy 7 months ago
@BombFrenzy I would highly recommend you visit the RC Naval Combat website. There you will find information about how the cannons work, how to join, etc.
kotori87 7 months ago
@kotori87 Can you please check your mail on rc naval combat? I sent you a message.
oppisiteofafredfan 6 months ago
that was cool fun video
calkster 7 months ago
This is really cool
Pretentiouswaffle 7 months ago
hahahahahah wwwwwow
beza1998 7 months ago
2:23 ,,Siegheil joe" xD
MoNinetyFour 8 months ago
How do you get them after they sink? just leave them there?
jakesfilms1 8 months ago
@jakesfilms1 Of course not. A sunken ship is an excuse to cool off during the hot summer months. Once recovered, we repair the hull and salvage the electronics, so most ships are ready to fight again within 30 minutes to an hour after retrieval. Some ships sink several times a day!
kotori87 8 months ago
@kotori87 Aww many thats really cool (: What if you guys battle in like the most murky mucky stuff, youll still jump in? and awesome vid by the way.
jakesfilms1 8 months ago
@jakesfilms1 Sunken ships are noisy things. If the water's too murky, use your ears :)
kotori87 8 months ago
@kotori87 Thats so awesome :D
jakesfilms1 8 months ago
Knowing me, I'd be sitting there with my uncle's buckshot cannon screaming AIR RAID!
noonedude101 8 months ago
@noonedude101 I don't know where to start listing the number of problems with that idea. Don't try it, you won't like the result. Vengeful engineers can do far more terrifying things than mere bodily injury.
kotori87 8 months ago
@kotori87
It was a joke...
noonedude101 8 months ago
@noonedude101 Well that is how the hobby originally started over 25 years ago, but it wouldn't have lasted long if we didn't evolve quickly. With modern gun restrictions, lawyers, and California politicians, all it takes is one moron to shut this hobby down permanently.
kotori87 8 months ago
How much ammo do they carry?
noonedude101 8 months ago
@noonedude101 Depends on the ship and the builder. Some people only want just enough ammunition and CO2 to last through a sortie, generally a few hundred rounds and a 9-oz bottle. Others, like me, want as much ammo and CO2 as they can carry, in my case more than a thousand rounds and a 20-oz CO2 bottle. That extra endurance is a lifesaver in the annual Campaign Game and Last Man Standing battle.
kotori87 8 months ago
@kotori87
I'm assuming submarines are not allowed, lol
noonedude101 8 months ago
60 people here were nazis who failed to make a shrinking machine :D
byakumaruZ 8 months ago
it's awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!
petruchodd 8 months ago
Makes me feel like making a pirate ship ARGGGGG
mofojostix 8 months ago
song? plz respond i need it badly!!!!!
emochiken99 9 months ago
@emochiken99 The music is "The Knights come marching home again", by composer "Ailsean". Try searching on the OC Remix website.
kotori87 9 months ago
@kotori87 Man, a squad of B-17s loaded with BBs would take out two ships at least, if not three and damage four. The WWII air power is my favorite part of that history period.
Fireheart528 9 months ago
@Fireheart528 There is one rule for aircraft. They must be 1:144 scale. If you can build a WWII carrier-based torpedo-bomber or dive-bomber in 1:144 scale you're welcome to join us.
kotori87 9 months ago
@kotori87 it looks like the ships are just sinking themselves suddenly, regardless of the fire between them
make them explode and burn and sink, dont be a little girl about it
PlebScrubber 8 months ago
@emochiken99 the original song is "when Johnny comes marching home", watch?v=T3k8H_9SjoM
83bismuth 8 months ago
Heh, the RC Battleships are really cool as hell.
There will always be trolls. But hey listen the RC racing is 1/24th scale. And my car with mods (not many) will make a little better than 40mph, scale speed? Around 415 mph or so, not realistic at all. But who cares, only trolls apparently!
xXdoctorXXGoNzOXx 9 months ago
Man that looks like such cool fun... not like the flyboys who have a shit-fit when they scratch the paintwork of their precious models....
macanix 9 months ago
i'd imagine these men could be future commanders~ if they aren't currently.
Right on man~! LOVE THE MUSIC!
chazattak 10 months ago
I wonder if rockets are allowed or air support lolololol if so I would make some smart rockets
deathcorepyro 10 months ago
@deathcorepyro That's a big no on the rockets. Pyrotechnics are prohibited for safety reasons.
As for air support, if you can build a 1:144 scale WWII torpedo-plane or dive bomber, you're welcome to do so. Just remember, no pyrotechnics or explosives.
kotori87 10 months ago
@deathcorepyro lol build some little attack chopers
1bigtarget 10 months ago
this is worse than getting ricked rolled, i thought i was going to see some 16 inch cannons
RYANSCHLESINGER 10 months ago
I think somebody says at 2:23 "SIEG HEIL JOE"
Orkilein 10 months ago
@Orkilein Joe is the captain of a French destroyer that sank at the end. The French can go either way to balance the teams, so this time he was Axis. He got sunk, and someone called out a salute for the brave warrior, but mistook the Frenchie for a German. Joe normally drives a big Iowa-class BB.
gascan 10 months ago
So what. After ur ship sinks u have to buy another one? Seems fun but expenseve
dodgedurango12345678 1 year ago
@dodgedurango12345678 No, our ships are designed to be easy to retrieve and repair after a sink. Leaving one there is both expensive and bad for the environment.
kotori87 1 year ago
OMG bb guns hah! More fun than grown men should really be having lol.
lebarosky 1 year ago
OMG bb guns hah!
lebarosky 1 year ago
this is fun
i reckon different rc groups should get together for a fun fight
boats, subs, planes , helis (that would be me), even cars (e.g. tanks maybe)
that would be an awesome day
philliphamilton2 1 year ago
It's just not very realistic that's all. These models look to be about 1/300 scale. That means that they should be fighting over distances of 80 to 100 meters, not ramming each other and shooting it out with all guns depressed below the horizontal. Granted they are easier to hit up close but this is little more than a smash up derby.
shecanatakeitcaptain 1 year ago
@shecanatakeitcaptain Actually, they're all in 1:144 scale, so correct scale range would be greater than the size of our pond. They should also be firing explosive, armor-piercing shells at a high angle to plunge down on each other's decks, with sophisticated onboard sensors for aiming the guns. But that's not possible, for both safety and practical reasons. So... yeah, it's not scale. We know.
kotori87 1 year ago 20
where do you gys get these naval ships and how much do they cost. where are most of these battles held at cause i might want to go to one of them, they seem neat. and wont the battery get srewed up since water is in the hull of the ship .
metrostation136 1 year ago
@metrostation136 I'll take your questions one at a time.
1) kits are available from Strike Models (google search)
2) There are clubs around the world. Check out the RC Naval Combat website to find your local club.
3) The electronics and other systems are usually waterproofed. If not, simply flushing the electronics with rubbing alcohol will restore them to life.
kotori87 1 year ago
looks like fun..
fstwrtr 1 year ago
I really want to build one but i can't get any parts where i live. Even if i found a shop, there is nobody to battle with me.
RCFlyer132 1 year ago
Are the turrets fixed or controllable by gyro trim switch in Controllers?
RCFlyer132 1 year ago
@RCFlyer132 Depends on the builder. Some ships are built with rotating cannons, others are not. It's also common to have rotating front guns and fixed rear. Not many people use a dial for controlling rotation, although I do. Most prefer to use the aileron/elevator stick, with left/right being rotation and forward/back being fire front/rear.
kotori87 1 year ago
The gun fires plumage-piercing shells able to sink a duck one yard away, doesn't it?
Bidooshram 1 year ago
@Bidooshram No. These aren't duck-hunters, they're ship-killers. The ducks and other birds learned a long time ago to head for the far side of the pond when "commence fire" is called.
kotori87 1 year ago
the fishes must be scared
papaonn 1 year ago
@papaonn Fishes will be like " WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON UP THERE!!! WE CAN'T SLEEP!!"
RCFlyer132 1 year ago 13
@RCFlyer132 exactly lol
papaonn 1 year ago
@RCFlyer132 i'm waiting for some monster catfish to come up and own one of the smaller ships haha
boredguy52 9 months ago
@boredguy52 I don't think a catfish will be much threat to a battleship. Maybe that's what got the destroyer at the end, there...
kotori87 9 months ago
@RCFlyer132 I bet one of 'em said "Why do those dumb humans try disturbin' us like this?!?"
Fireheart528 9 months ago
ander stelle 2:22 sagt er sieg heil so ein nazi
Ratenfreund 1 year ago
Thumbs down for not putting RC in title.
bcaodp 1 year ago
well then how many feet per second do the bbs go?
nolifewithoutrc10 1 year ago
@nolifewithoutrc10 lessee... around 210 to 220fps for the .177" bbs, and 160fps for the 1/4" ball bearings.
kotori87 1 year ago
could an eletcric airsoft gun pierce 8th inch balsa?
nolifewithoutrc10 1 year ago
@nolifewithoutrc10 I don't know. I know that 6mm airsoft pellets can pierce 1/8" balsa when fired from a torpedo cannon, but they lose energy very quickly and cannot penetrate from a distance, or through water. I have no idea if electric airsoft guns are powerful enough, though.
kotori87 1 year ago
have you ever lost a ship and could not find it?
jackknife001 1 year ago
@jackknife001 In over 20 years of hundreds of people battling around the world, only 3 combat ships have been permanently lost.
kotori87 1 year ago
AWESOME, looks like a LOT of fun. oh man, don't get me tempted into another hobby. Thanks for sharing.
luft11 1 year ago
@luft11 I just checked my horoscope. The position of Jupiter relative to the Andromeda Galaxy says you will build a dreadnought and battle me...
kotori87 1 year ago
Thats just pure epic :D Ive got a model battleship, but the cannons dont work. It'd be awesome if it did though, and then i could blow other people up :D
JamesL510 1 year ago
what is the USS Iowa superstructure made out of and were did he get his blueprints
mom352 1 year ago
@mom352 I do not know the answer to either of these questions.
kotori87 1 year ago
on his USS Iowa how did he make his superstructure looks so good did he put all details or did he just use a basic outline
mom352 1 year ago
@mom352 That's just a basic outline. When viewed up-close, you can see where most of the details were before they got blown away.
kotori87 1 year ago
wat do u use 4 amo?
bradleyaarondepew 1 year ago
@bradleyaarondepew The warships are shooting pneumatic (CO2-powered) cannons, and fire steel bbs from .177" diameter up to 1/4" diameter. There are a number of clubs around the world that do this. If you're interested, you should join up.
kotori87 1 year ago
@kotori87 Where do u get the kits from then cause i cant find any???
bradleyaarondepew 1 year ago
@bradleyaarondepew I would suggest you google-search for Strike Models. They make hulls, cannons, and much of the other stuff you need to build a ship.
kotori87 1 year ago
@kotori87 now i wish i could do something like this but i cant for 2 reasons they dont have anything like this in arizona and i dont have the money
Mrblaze0505 1 year ago
@Mrblaze0505 Did you know that you can build an inexpensive armored cruiser for approximately $40 per month over the course of a year? I also believe there is a combat club or two in Arizona. Alas I don't have their contact information, so you'll have to search the RC Naval Combat forums for them.
kotori87 1 year ago
@kotori87 really where do i go for tht what website and thnx for the tips
Mrblaze0505 1 year ago
@kotori87 480 dollars thts not tht bad like does it come wit everything bilge pump cannons hardware etc etc ......
Mrblaze0505 1 year ago
@Mrblaze0505 Do a google search for "RC Naval Combat". The RCNC website has a forum, and one of the more recent topics there is the "Cheapest point of entry" discussion. It is basically a tutorial on how to build your own entry-level ship for the smallest cost. It even factors in the cost of tools and components, like a saw, a bilge pump, cannons, etc. Unfortunately YouTube does not let me post links, or I'd post the address right here.
kotori87 1 year ago
do you know any big gun clubs in raliegh
mom352 1 year ago
@mom352 I would suggest you visit the RC naval Combat website. They've got a club finder there, that will help you contact other battlers near you.
kotori87 1 year ago
i was just wondering and am having an extremely difficult time finding out how to make or buy the bb guns for the boats. would you be able to point me in the right direction?
Dragoby 1 year ago
@Dragoby I would suggest you search for Strike Models. They provide a range of cannons, and are currently gearing up to provide the heavier cannons used by battleships. Those should be ready in a few months, if all goes well. Other than that, you can either build your own or buy used cannons.
kotori87 1 year ago
@kotori87 ok thanks ill look into that thanks again
Dragoby 1 year ago
thanks kotori FYI my rcnavalcombat site name is navalbuddy98
sasukefan1515 1 year ago
how much do they cost
momama1234 1 year ago
i do know that on the US battle games they have a feared ship that all the players do not like - hes in a Nazi ship of course but it can take so much damage, its unbelievable.
Galacticmaster 1 year ago
hahah "seig heil!, joe" :D
ponchoyo 1 year ago
u say to repair a ship u cut rectangles of balsa wood but what abuot the fiberglass hulls do the wholes u get u keep forever
sasukefan1515 1 year ago
@sasukefan1515 both wooden and fiberglass ships are required to have soft, penetrable balsa sides, so the basic repair technique applies to both types of ship.
kotori87 1 year ago
Im 12 and have always been intrested in this stuff i want to do this so badly i know u cant buy these ships out of a box but i cant build one of these from scratch what should i do?
sasukefan1515 1 year ago
@sasukefan1515 If you cannot build a ship from scratch by yourself, I would suggest that you buy a used ship. Refitting a used ship to combat-ready condition is much easier than building a ship from scratch, and should be more within your skill level.
kotori87 1 year ago
how can i get started?? im 15
Metelmulisha250 1 year ago
@Metelmulisha250 same
fty170 1 year ago
@fty170 The first step to getting started is to visit the RC Naval Combat website. You can find a link in this video's description, or you can google it. Introduce yourself on the forum, and people will help you find your local club and get in contact with them. From there, your local club will teach you how to build, battle, and repair a warship.
kotori87 1 year ago
@Metelmulisha250 The first step is to visit the RC Naval Combat website. You can find a link in this video's description, or you can google it. Introduce yourself on the forum, and people will help you find your local club and get in contact with them. From there, your local club will teach you how to build, battle, and repair a warship.
kotori87 1 year ago
how can you put guns on a RC ship?
spencss1 1 year ago
@spencss1 Very carefully, that's how :)
Actually, could you please be more specific with your question? I can't tell if you're asking for technical details, safety concerns, or what on earth inspired me to do this. And, of course, this comment box is too small to answer all three questions.
kotori87 1 year ago
what an expensive hobby. looks fun as hell though!
AENIMA42069 1 year ago
@AENIMA42069 You'd be surprised. Compare the cost of building and maintaining one battleship to fatally crashing four RC airplanes per year, or maintaining one or two RC cars or speedboats for competitive racing. Other RC sports have lower entry costs, but their annual upkeep is much higher. And, of course, no other RC sport is anywhere near as fun as this! :D
kotori87 1 year ago
@kotori87
so i see people patching holes with tape and what not on the spot so they can continue to participate.... but can you repair the hull at home with apoxy or something? or are the ship hulls a 1shot deal, once they are toast thats it?
AENIMA42069 1 year ago
@AENIMA42069 Painter's masking tape is for temporary, pond-side patches. The balsa sides are considered a consumable resource just like ammunition and CO2, so are easily replaced. Cut a rectangle around the damaged section, make a new rectangle to fit, then glue it in place with wood glue. One day every year, each ship is stripped bare of balsa and replaced with fresh, in a process called re-sheeting. In this fashion, old ships are made new, and can last for decades.
kotori87 1 year ago
@kotori87
ahh ok. then it isnt as expensive as i thought =). i was thinking that the hulls had to be constantly replaced for a couple hundred bucks a pop lol. cool when i get some extra money ill look into this, thank you for the information.
AENIMA42069 1 year ago
whats the cheapest possible total price for building a ship that can fight?
im mainly looking to just do this with my little brother, and i need to buy the cheapest possible ship.
FreeTwinkWannaBe 1 year ago
すごい楽しそうだ！！
masatomomiso 1 year ago
That website helped alot now i have to decide what ship model to start with
EricCharlesLomax1 1 year ago
Ive always wanted to get in to this hobby and build a North Carolina class battleship but i don't know how to start into this or how to build one of these
EricCharlesLomax1 1 year ago
@EricCharlesLomax1 The first step is to introduce yourself on the RC Naval Combat forums. You'll find plenty of people there willing to advise you and help you build a ship and join (or start) a club. After that, the next step is to explore the Strike Models website. They sell most of the stuff you'll need for a ship, and they're friendly and helpful. You can find links to both websites in the description text of this video, or via google.
kotori87 1 year ago
where can I buy such a boat?
Garadosfull 1 year ago
@Garadosfull You have to build the ship yourself, but you can get most of the components (hull, cannons, etc) from Strike Models. Google search or follow the link in the video description.
kotori87 1 year ago
A7
battleship
skylineh34 1 year ago
Kinda just for the sake of curiousity do you ever think about trying like...mini depth charges cuz Ive seen that done b4. Im not talking in a RC battle like this with all the saftey issues and damaging the ships beyond repair. I was more talking about in a controlled enviornment kinda just for fun. Just to see wat would happen?
bassmachine666 1 year ago
@bassmachine666 The closest I've done to that is bursting balloons underwater. It was a weapons experiment, the idea being enough bubbles beneath a ship would cause it to lose buoyancy and sink. Initial bathtub tests were successful (and spectacular), but pollution concerns nixed the idea. Alas, while steel bbs rust away quickly, balloon debris does not.
kotori87 1 year ago
We used to dream about doing this kind of thing when I was a kid. This is great!
WolfgangVonKrieg 1 year ago
what are they shooting with? this is awesome. i was in a scale model shipbuilding club back in day, i alwasy wondered how can u make them fire on each other.
tbilisicentral 1 year ago
@tbilisicentral (uploader) They are shooting pneumatic (CO2-powered) cannons, and fire steel bbs from .177" diameter up to 1/4" diameter. There are a number of clubs around the world that do this. If you're interested, you should join up.
kotori87 1 year ago
sieg hail joe
davvvvo 1 year ago
I think id rarther shake a stick at a granny for an hour or two
craigstape 1 year ago
I saw it too late..sorry
TheXartos 1 year ago
name for this song?
TheXartos 1 year ago
@TheXartos read the description. The song is clearly identified.
kotori87 1 year ago
@kidle102 What you saw in the upper left corner of the screen at 1:46 is a shore battery. It's basically a floating turret, with battleship armor and one big pump.
kotori87 1 year ago
Just wondering - only one man per ship control is permitted? How about adding web camera to the turret for precise targeting at longer distances (along with gyrostabilizers, lol) and additional player to control fire. Probably that would add audience appeal as well as safety for players and spectators.
TrueGODrake 1 year ago
@TrueGODrake There are no rules against what you've suggested, but there are practical limitations. The biggest one is that, while almost everyone wants a gunner or two to help operate their ships, nobody wants to be a gunner for somebody else. So while we *can* have extra crew, there aren't any crew available to help, because they've all got their own ships. The second obstacle is budget. Webcams and other electronics can double or triple the cost of an already-expensive warship.
kotori87 1 year ago
@kotori87 I would totally be a gunner for one of these!
conservenrgy 1 year ago
some body should probobly run into the pond and pretend to be godzilla and smash the boats with their fists
GRAAAAAAAAAAAAARG
al3xt3hl0nly 1 year ago
@al3xt3hl0nly I tried that once. Worked great, until someone got smart and rammed me with 70lbs of cargo ship moving at 30 knots. I took a photo a few seconds before impact, which can be found on the club website.
kotori87 1 year ago
couldnt u just put steel bbs in an airsoft gun? plz reply.
nolifewithoutrc10 1 year ago
@nolifewithoutrc10 I actually don't know. Airsoft is designed around lighter projectiles, and as such has been optimized for them. They use tight-tolerance barrels for 6mm projectiles, so you'd at least need a different barrel. Other than that, I don't know if airsoft pistols move enough air to push a heavy steel ball bearing up to speed.
Why don't you try it, and find out?
kotori87 1 year ago
can an airsoft pistol pierce the armor on thos boats? plz reply. im also building one of those boats from scratch.
nolifewithoutrc10 1 year ago
At point-blank range, probably. Underwater, or at longer range? ha! airsoft bbs are very lightweight, and lose their energy quickly to friction. Steel bbs and 1/4" ball bearings are much more massive. They travel much slower for the same penetrating energy, but carry that armor-piercing energy for a much longer distance.
kotori87 1 year ago
"sieg heil joe"
hahah
StridingMan 1 year ago
wow, automatic self destruction with the hit of a small spot
mothrabattra 1 year ago
love these things! i also might join your guys club
REmek17 1 year ago
Cool, REmek! I'd love to battle with you.
kotori87 1 year ago
Hey, i live in vancouver canada, and im wondering where i might be able to by one of these ships localy, or do i have tobuy online or start from scratch? plz reply
Jordancopps 2 years ago
@Jordancopps there are a number of clubs in Canada. Check out the links in my video, one of them contains a club finder. Once you contact your nearest club, you may be able to buy a used ship from someone. If not, you can at least get help building your first ship.
kotori87 1 year ago
thanks alot realy I apreciate it! =D
Jordancopps 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
What are the rules of engagement ? bump allowed ? fire ? acids ? sabotage ?
Can you put a mini blow torch instead of bb guns ?
infopoaster 2 years ago
are they shoting bb's or little .22's at each other?
YoungEagle08 2 years ago
They are shooting pneumatic (CO2-powered) cannons, and fire steel bbs from .177" diameter up to 1/4" diameter. .22s and other gunpowder-propelled projectiles are absolutely forbidden, for violating both pyrotechnic and safety regulations.
kotori87 2 years ago
@kotori87 i might join your club!
REmek17 1 year ago
They shoot BBs using regulated CO2, like used in paintball. That way, the power of the guns can be carefully controlled and kept at a safe level. I've been hit accidentally many times by these cannons, and I've never had more than a small welt. .22s are not safe to use in this game.
gascan 2 years ago 2
how much would it cost to make the box thing would you be able to tell me how much every hting is for th box things would you be able to send me a list of what i would need for it and if you have plans on how to build it could you send me them to
yumyum1100 2 years ago
that looks so much fun
spitfire5258 2 years ago
hey how strong are those gun on the ships
yumyum1100 2 years ago
1) strong enough to punch through 1/8" balsa
2) strong enough to require safety glasses
3) NOT strong enough to pierce skin
Please note #3, as that is the most important part in any sport with projectiles. Airsoft, paintball, etc. all have their own safety rules to meet #3, and we do too.
kotori87 2 years ago
im also woundering how much would it cost to buy and make these battle ships
yumyum1100 2 years ago
It costs about as much as any other serious RC hobby to get started. Maintenance costs are lower, however. As a rough guess, I'd say about $1000 to build a ship, then about $25-50 per year on balsa, glue, paint, ammo, and CO2. Compared to $500 every six months for crashing airplanes, or $1000 plus maintenance for high-end RC cars, and it's actually a pretty good deal.
kotori87 2 years ago
Anyone noticed the Chrono Trigger music in there?
SolomonJonesIsBack 2 years ago
I should hope so. it's supposed to be there, so I'd be worried if nobody noticed.
kotori87 2 years ago
EPIC!!!!! i wish i could be there with mine. but i have no idea where u normally go to and mine is having some turning problems
ktwoownage 2 years ago
ma ke figata!
Mentalinodelcaz 2 years ago
wow, great... flying dutchman chasing black Perl with 3ple cannons...
zobayer1 2 years ago
the best modelwar xDD
wowfan0028 2 years ago 2
Cool !!!!!!!
Morgan&Ohtello
MorganOthelloLafay 2 years ago