Running Hardware
Above is the Running Hardware Package suitable for class 2 and 3 cruisers. This is typical of all of the Hardware Packages, regardless of the class of ship they are designed to fit.
Included in this (typical) package are drive motors, U-joints (sockets and dogbones), propellers, flexible pushrod with housing and end rods, rudder arm(s), rubber pushrod boot with mounting plate & screws, pushrod connector(s), throttle switches, power switch, speed adjustment resistor, hookup wire, instructions and diagrams.
Packages for other, larger ships may include larger motors, larger propellers, and Gear Reduction units instead of U-joints.
The standard hardware kits are designed for basic forward and backward movement at full power and use a power resistor to regulate top speed. They require use of a servo (not included) to press a microswitch that powers the motors. The hardware kits for use with electronic speed controllers (ESC) removes the microswitches and resistor and adds bullet connectors to interface to the ESC. ESCs are more power efficient than the standard kit and allow for variable speed, but are more expensive overall.
Please Note: All Running Hardware Packages are currently for Fast Gun combat ships only. Big Gun hardware kits are similar, but are designed for ships that have more than two powered props, and will be available soon.
We offer a complete line of individual replacement hardware parts for the Combat Warship Modeler. The photo above shows just a few:
Left to right: Rubber pushrod boot with mounting plate and screws, U-joint (sockets and dogbone), rudder arm (for 1/8th inch shaft), and in background, nylon rudder pushrod with housing and end rods.
New!
Silicone Wire
We are now carrying silicone wire, with a high strand count and tinned for corrosion resistance. This wire is very flexible and is heat resistant. The wire is stocked in both red and black, and is being used in all of our hardware kits for wiring up the ships and pump leads.
Marine Shrink Tubing
The marine shrink tubing contracts to 1/3 of its original diameter, and is lined with a heat sensitive glue. When heated, the tubing shrinks diametrically and the glue seals the inside. The length of the tubing does not shrink when heated. This shrink tubing is now being included in the hardware kits for sealing wires and connectors.
Motors:
All of the motors listed below are brushed motors unless they specifically say they are brushless.
| Part Number | Description | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Packs | |||
| HDW-DD | Hardware Pack for Destroyers, class 1 | $90.00 |  |
| HDW-DD-SCR | Hardware Pack for Destroyers, class 1 (requires speed controller) | $80.00 | |
| HDW-CA | Hardware Pack for cruisers, class 3 or smaller class 4 | $100.00 | |
| HDW-CA-SCR | Hardware Pack for cruisers, class 3 or smaller class 4 (requires speed controller) | $90.00 | |
| HDW-LUTZ | Hardware Pack for DKM Lutzow | $100.00 | |
| HDW-LUTZ-SCR | Hardware Pack for DKM Lutzow (requires speed controller) | $90.00 | |
| HDW-BC | Hardware Pack for larger class 4, class 5 | $105.00 | |
| HDW-BC-SCR | Hardware Pack for larger class 4, class 5 (requires speed controller) | $95.00 | |
| HDW-BB | Hardware Pack for class 6 battleships | $105.00 | |
| HDW-BB-SCR | Hardware Pack for class 6 battleships (requires speed controller) | $95.00 | |
| HDW-BISM | Hardware Pack for DKM Bismarck | $110.00 | |
| HDW-BISM-SCR | Hardware Pack for DKM Bismarck (requires speed controller) | $100.00 | |
| Hardware Parts | |||
| RADIO-HK | 6 Channel 2.4 GHz radio with computer cable | $80.00 | |
| RADIOBOX-WS | Small radio box kit, for class 3 and 4 ships. 6.0 x 4.0 x 2.25 inches | $10.00 | |
| RADIOBOX-WL | Large radio box kit, for class 5, 6, and 7 ships 6.0 x 4.0 x 2.38 inches. | $10.00 | |
| GEAR-BOX | Gear reduction unit mounting base and cover (needs driven gear and pinion) | $15.00 | |
| GEAR-D28 | Nylon driven gear, 28 tooth | $4.00 | |
| GEAR-P9 | Pinion gear, 9 tooth | $4.00 | |
| GEAR-P10 | Pinion gear, 10 tooth | $4.00 | |
| GEAR-P12 | Pinion gear, 12 tooth | $4.00 | |
| GEAR-P14 | Pinion gear, 14 tooth | $4.00 | |
| SOCKET-1-8 | Single drive socket for 1/8th inch shaft. Two sockets and a dogbone needed per shaft. | $4.00 | |
| SOCKET-3-16 | Single drive socket for 3/16th inch shaft. Two sockets and a dogbone needed per shaft. | $4.00 | |
| SOCKET-1-4 | Drive socket for 1/4th inch shaft. Two sockets and a dogbone needed per shaft. | $6.00 | |
| DOGBONE | Universal dogbone, nylon, 1 inch long | $2.00 | |
| MTR-DU380 | New 4.8V 380 sized motor for Cruisers and small pumps. | $15.00 | |
| MTR-HC600 | HC-600 surplus motor (550 type) for 6 volt prop drive or pump use. This motor is often used on battleships and battlecruisers that do not have 3 props. | $6.00 | |
| MTR-HC970 | HC-970 surplus motor (HC-973) for Bismarck and other large ships using a single powered prop | $25.00 | |
| SWITCH | DPDT (double pull double throw) slide switch for main power, other | $4.00 | |
| MICROSWITCH | SPDT (single pull double throw) 15 amp lever switch for throttle (microswitch) | $4.00 | |
| RESISTOR-3RO | 3 ohm adjustable speed resistor | $12.00 | |
| RUDDERARM-1-8 | Rudder arm for 1/8th inch rudder post | $2.00 | |
| RUDDERARM-5-32 | Rudder arm for 5/32nd inch rudder post | $2.00 | |
| BOOT | Pushrod boot with mounting plate and screws | $3.00 | |
| BALSA-1-32-3 | 1/32 x 3 x 36 inch balsa sheet (Fast Gun and Treaty armor) | $2.00 | |
| BALSA-1-32-4 | 1/32 x 4 x 36 inch balsa sheet (Fast Gun and Treaty armor) | $3.00 | |
| BALSA-1-16-3 | 1/16 x 3 x 36 inch balsa sheet (Big Gun armor) | $2.00 | |
| BALSA-1-16-4 | 1/16 x 4 x 36 inch balsa sheet (Big Gun armor) | $3.00 | |
| BALSA-3-32-3 | 3/32 x 3 x 36 inch balsa sheet (Big Gun armor) | $2.25 | |
| BALSA-3-32-4 | 3/32 x 4 x 36 inch balsa sheet (Big Gun armor) | $3.25 | |
| BALSA-1-8-3 | 1/8 x 3 x 36 inch balsa sheet (Big Gun armor) | $2.50 | |
| BALSA-1-8-4 | 1/8 x 4 x 36 inch balsa sheet (Big Gun armor) | $3.50 | |
| SILKSPAN | Silkspan covering (box of 3, 24x36 inch sheets) | $6.00 | |
| SIGMENT | SIGMENT hull patching glue, 4 ounce tube | $5.00 | |
| MINI-ANTENNA | Deans mini whip antenna, 72-75 MHz | $12.00 | |
| Wire and Tubing | per foot | ||
| WIRE-20-R | 20 AWG Silicone Wire Red | $0.65 | |
| WIRE-20-B | 20 AWG Silicone Wire Black | $0.65 | |
| WIRE-18-R | 18 AWG Silicone Wire Red | $0.80 | |
| WIRE-18-B | 18 AWG Silicone Wire Black | $0.80 | |
| WIRE-16-R | 16 AWG Silicone Wire Red | $1.00 | |
| WIRE-16-B | 16 AWG Silicone Wire Black | $1.00 | |
| WIRE-14-R | 14 AWG Silicone Wire Red | $1.25 | |
| WIRE-14-B | 14 AWG Silicone Wire Black | $1.25 | |
| WIRE-12-R | 12 AWG Silicone Wire Red | $1.75 | |
| WIRE-12-B | 12 AWG Silicone Wire Black | $1.75 | |
| TUBE-3-8 | 3/8th inch Shrink Tubing | $3.00 (per foot) | |
| TUBE-1-4 | 1/4th inch Shrink Tubing | $2.00 (per foot) | |
| CONN-JST | Import JST style connector pair with 6 inch leads (5 amp rating) | $1.50 | |
| CONN-BULL-4MM | 2 pairs of 4mm bullet connectors (perfect size for MTroniks Speed Controllers), 2 mail, 2 female | $2.00 | |
| CONN-ULTRA-T | Male and female pair of T connectors (import version of Deans) | $1.50 | |
| SERVO-EXT-12 | 12 inch servo extension | $2.00 | |
| SERVO-EXT-20 | 20 inch servo extension | $2.50 | |
Props
| Prop Diameter | 10 Degree Pitch (acts as a drag disk) | 27 Degree Pitch | 35 Degree Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 inch | 3 blades $19 pair  | 3 blades $19 pair | 3 blades $19 pair |
| 1.0 inch | 4 blades $19 pair | 4 blades $19 pair |
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| 1.25 inch | 3 blades $19 pair | 3 blades $19 pair | 3 blades $19 pair |
| 1.25 inch | 4 blades $19 pair | 4 blades $19 pair |
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| 1.5 inch | 3 blades $20 pair | 3 blades $20 pair | 3 blades $20 pair |
| 1.5 inch | 4 blades $20 pair | 4 blades $20 pair |
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| 1.75 inch | 3 blades $21 pair | 3 blades $21 pair | 3 blades $21 pair |
| 1.75 inch | 4 blades $21 pair | 4 blades $21 pair |
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| 1.75 inch | 5 blades $22 pair | 5 blades $22 pair |
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| 2.0 inch | 3 blades $22 pair | 3 blades $22 pair | 3 blades $22 pair |
| 2.0 inch | 4 blades $22 pair | 4 blades $22 pair |
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| 2.0 inch | 5 blades $23 pair | 5 blades $23 pair |
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| 2.25 inch | 5 blades $17 each |
10 Degree Props as Drag Disks (1.5" version shown)