WTC from repurposed materials

[redboat219]

Just sharing photos of my WTC which I made from various repurposed materials. The cylinder is a section of plastic tubing 9 .5 inches long, with a 1.5 inches (38mm) OD and 1 27/64 inches (36mm) ID. It is used as sort of track for small motorized cars.

The endcaps are plastic blocking plugs used to seal the ends of stainless steel or aluminum pipes like railings and furniture legs.
They have a couple of flanges that help grip the inside of the pipes.As they were a couple of millimeter larger than the nternal diameter of the WTC I took a file and slowly ground the edges til it was able to slide in without binding.
I then ordered some 36mm x 30mm x 3.1mm O rings and placed it between the 2 flanges. This is the endcap inserted at the end of the cylinder. Fit and sealing was good.

[cgbillb]

Redboat219
Where did you get the items, you used? I like to build my own WTC as well
Bill
Athens Ga.

[redboat219]

I got the tube from the toy section of a local department store. As for the blocking plugs and o-rings, I ordered them from China.

[Sam Victory]

Try this, the drifting bucket for fishing, if you want to make your own WTC with simple materials. The diameter of the drifting bucket suitable for RC submarines varies from 4cm to 8cm.

V

[redboat219]

Fit inside the 1/35 X-craft.

[redboat219]

Try this, the drifting bucket for fishing, if you want to make your own WTC with simple materials. The diameter of the drifting bucket suitable for RC submarines varies from 4cm to 8cm.

V

Do they sell these on Shopee or Lazada?

[Sam Victory]

Do they sell these on Shopee or Lazada?

Sorry, I don't know what these shopping sites you've mentioned, but at least I've found them on other sites.

V


Plastic Fishing Float Tube 40/50/60cm Length Thick Protective Storage End Caps|Fishing Float| - AliExpress

[cgbillb]

Wow thank you guys, I will google them, Thanks again.
I have two sub hulls, but no WTC and just can't afford to purchase any. WTC.
Have the CSS Hunley and the U-505
Thanks again.
Bill
Athens Ga.

[cgbillb]

Guys
I just order a 65cm tube form Miss Amazon, be here around Jan 1st free shipping.
Thanks, again
Bill
Athens Ga.

[neitosub]

Try this, the drifting bucket for fishing, if you want to make your own WTC with simple materials. The diameter of the drifting bucket suitable for RC submarines varies from 4cm to 8cm.

V

One thing to keep in mind is that the plastic used in these commercial water tight tubes are often polyethylene or HDPE and do not bond well with adhesives. If they’re made from ABS then you’re in luck.

[cgbillb]

OK thanks I will do some test work when it gets here with my difference adhesives.
And go back to the site and read up on it some more.
Thanks
Bill
Athens Ga.

[Sam Victory]

One thing to keep in mind is that the plastic used in these commercial water tight tubes are often polyethylene or HDPE and do not bond well with adhesives. If they’re made from ABS then you’re in luck.

Usually are PC or PVC, with very good resistance to pressure, ABS I have not seen. If you want to make your own WTC by simple materials I believe it is a good choice, choose the right adhesive, I believe they can succeed.

V

[cgbillb]

Thanks Sam, I will play with differ adhesive, working on my U-505 while I am waiting on my tubes to arrive.
Have an older WTC I rebuilt for it.
Thanks
Bill
Athens Ga.

[neitosub]

Usually are PC or PVC, with very good resistance to pressure, ABS I have not seen. If you want to make your own WTC by simple materials I believe it is a good choice, choose the right adhesive, I believe they can succeed.

V

I was referring to the endcap material being polyethylene or HDPE. The tubes themselves could be polycarbonate or acrylic. Although for the application they’re intended for, I would imagine them being made in polycarbonate.

[cgbillb]

OK thanks, I will check it all out when I get the tube. Just order a waterproof Motor from Bob.
Bill
Athens Ga.