Running Hardware

Hardware Package for Cruisers

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.

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.

Individual Hardware Pieces

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.

Part NumberDescriptionPrice
Hardware Packs
HDW-DDHardware Pack for Destroyers, class 1. For 7.2 or 8.4 volt Ni-Cads$90
HDW-CA-GHardware Pack for cruisers, class 3 or smaller class 4. For 6 volt Gel cell$100
HDW-LUTZHardware Pack for DKM Lutzow. For 6 volt Gel cell$100
HDW-BCHardware Pack for larger class 4, class 5. For 6 volt Gel cell$105
HDW-BBHardware Pack for class 6 battleships. For 6 volt Gel cell$105
HDW-BISMHardware Pack for DKM Bismarck. For 12 volt Gel cell$110
Hardware Parts
RADIOBOX-1Small radio box kit, for class 3 and 4 ships. 6.0 x 4.0 x 2.25 inches$10
RADIOBOX-2Large radio box kit, for class 5, 6, and 7 ships 6.0 x 4.0 x 2.38 inches.$10
GEAR-BOXGear reduction unit mounting base and cover (needs driven gear and pinion)$15
GEAR-DRIVENNylon driven gear, 28 tooth$4
GEAR-PINIONPinion gear, specific 9, 10, 12, or 14 tooth$4
SOCKET-4Drive socket for 1/8th inch shaft$4
DOGBONEUniversal dogbone, nylon, 1 inch long$2
MTR-HC600HC-600 surplus motor (550 type) for 6 volt prop drive or pump use$6
MTR-HC970HC-970 surplus motor (HC-973) for Bismarck and other large ships$25
SWT-SLIDEDPDT (double pull double throw) slide switch for main power, other$4
SWT-LEVERSPDT (single pull double throw) 15 amp lever switch for throttle (microswitch)$4
RESISTOR3 ohm adjustable speed resistor$12
RUDDERARMRudder arm for 1/8th inch rudder post$2
BOOTPushrod boot with mountain plate and screws$3
BALSA-32-31/32 x 3 x 36 inch balsa sheet$2
BALSA-32-41/32 x 4 x 36 inch balsa sheet$3
SILKSPANSilkspan covering (box of 3, 24x36 inch sheets)$6
SIGMENTSIGMENT hull patching glue, 4 ounce tube$5
MINI-ANTENNADeans mini whip antenna, 72-75 MHz$12
Wire and Tubingper foot
WIRE-2020 AWG Silicone Wire$0.80
WIRE-1818 AWG Silicone Wire$1.00
WIRE-1616 AWG Silicone Wire$1.50
WIRE-1414 AWG Silicone Wire$2.00
WIRE-1212 AWG Silicone Wire$2.75
TUBE-383/8th inch Shrink Tubing$3.00
TUBE-141/4th inch Shrink Tubing$2.00
Propsper pair
PROP-100-3-271.0 inch diameter, 3 blade, 27 degree pitch$19
PROP-100-3-351.0 inch diameter, 3 blade, 35 degree pitch$19
PROP-125-3-271.25 inch diameter, 3 blade, 27 degree pitch$19
PROP-125-3-351.25 inch diameter, 3 blade, 35 degree pitch$19
PROP-150-4-271.5 inch diameter, 4 blade, 27 degree pitch$20
PROP-150-4-351.5 inch diameter, 4 blade, 35 degree pitch$20
PROP-175-4-271.75 inch diameter, 4 blade, 27 degree pitch$21
PROP-175-4-351.75 inch diameter, 4 blade, 35 degree pitch$21
PROP-200-4-272 inch diameter, 4 blade, 27 degree pitch$22
PROP-200-4-352 inch diameter, 4 blade, 35 degree pitch$22
PROP-225-5-352.25 inch diameter, 5 blade, 35 degree pitch$17 (each)