Do you know if that robbe kit comes with everything you need to get it running? (sans servos):hmmm:

I hear this kit is harder to build, but it is way better than the dumas gato model.

Do you think a beginner could do the robbe kit?

You might be able too. The Dumas is a sort of Gato and hard to build and not very well running. The Robbe on the other hand is. But it takes time.

It doesn't include the servos, ESC, RX or batteries. It includes the motors, props, tech rack to mount your electronics too. It's a very good price for what you get. You'll need and radio. When you buy one it usually comes with 3-4 servos and the RX (receiver).

The electronics speed control is about 40 bucks and a battery again that.

A basic radio, ground, 6 CH is about 120-160 bucks depending on the brand. You have to use 75 MHz. You can not use and RC airplane frequency radio it's against the law and a good one too. 2.4 ghz will not work under water so forget them too.

Steve

Cool. I need to look into it again:hmmm: I'd much rather have the rc sub than plane, and I like the WW2 subs more than modern ones. I need to find a robbe kit price, that will give me something to do at work in my spare time.:03:

I wish I could just pay somebody to build it and I would paint it.:D

Could you point me in the right direction for some resources for someone who'd be interested in producing an rc submarine for the first time?

hey thanks for the quick response! it looks like a great hobby. Nice azaleas in the picture by the way!

You bet. She's a pay site but for twenty a year you get all the information you'll ever need. Lots of nice people there and it's all about love of the hobby.

I created the site years ago and last year gave it over to Matt Thor. One of the best builders in the hobby.

Enjoy. And if you join tell them I sent you.

Steve

Been working a bit every night before rack time on restoring this old CT. It has a long way to go. It was missing so many parts and I had to scratch build them. Long way to go but it's starting to take shape again. It needs lots of sanding and filling. Even up the edges on the splash shield. Add all kinds of brass. Not to mention the UZO and the railings.This CT is over 25 years old at best.

This weekend I hope to get the limber holes in the hull finished.

Steve

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...C/DSC00104.jpg

Before

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...30835small.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...30839small.jpg

After

I even got the conduits opened up again to the NAV lights so I can replace the old grains of wheat that were in there with LEDs.

Awesome model! Can't wait to see the finished product:yep:

Thanks Fish.

Worked all weekend. Got all the limber holes and drains drilled and filed out. What a pain.

Also got the business end done. Stern planes and rudders are in. M?ore during the week folks.

BTW the small VIIC is my Revell 1/72 RC converted boat. My very first. This will give you an idea just how big this model is.

Steve

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...1030888net.jpg

what a beast it is for sure!

HunterICX

I love the comparison pic! The 1/72 model isn't small by any means, but your big model really is BIG! :o:rock::arrgh!:

A lot of filling sanding and drilling holes. Started adding weld lines. Still have a long way to go but the hull is restored. All the really messy back breaking work is done. Now I can just enjoying building the model.

If you look closely at the saddle tanks in the stern picture you can just make out the welds. This is done with dimensional fabric paint. I have a bunch more of that to do tomorrow.

The deck is installed in sections to allow me to access the various pressure hull openings. More on that later.

More to come.

Steve

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...C/P1030916.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...C/P1030912.jpg

BTW I made the props from scratch. Lots of fun there! ;)

Steve

Getting close to being done but not yet. Still have a bunch of work to do on the inside next. ;)

Steve

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...rFinished9.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...rFinished8.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...rFinished6.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...rFinished5.jpg

Forgot this one.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...rFinished4.jpg

That looks fantastic!:yeah: Great job!

Thanks!

Steve

:salute:

Can't wait to see her in the water.

I'm installing the engines now!

Steve