Building a submersible miniature

Submarine · 10-17-09, 10:50 PM

Lately an interest of mine in building a miniature, working submersible has peaked. I have some ideas on the overall design. I want to include a working diving system, and electrical propulsion.

Has anyone else ever had any interest in creating something like this?

Blacklight · 10-18-09, 12:08 AM

They sell remote control scale model kits that do that. They cost about the same as an RC boat.

Jimbuna · 10-18-09, 07:10 AM

Have a look here:

http://www.otwdesigns.com/

10-18-09, 07:19 AM

These guys might give you some pointers.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/915059.stm

SteamWake · 10-18-09, 08:02 AM

Saw this on TV yesterday... pretty damn cool

The dolphin boat

Paulowanclift · 10-18-09, 08:10 AM

That's amazing, I want one, badly.

Jimbuna · 10-18-09, 09:04 AM

When you look at the guy driving the boat from the internal camera his expression during the 360 degree roles doesn't entirely look convincing.

10-18-09, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

When you look at the guy driving the boat from the internal camera his expression during the 360 degree roles doesn't entirely look convincing.

Yes you're right. He does not exude confidence in the structural integrity of the 'Dolphin boat'. Or maybe he just had a big lunch and didn't give it enough time to settle.

Jimbuna · 10-18-09, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OneToughHerring

Yes you're right. He does not exude confidence in the structural integrity of the 'Dolphin boat'. Or maybe he just had a big lunch and didn't give it enough time to settle.

A turn or two more and we might have witnessed what he had for lunch

Torplexed · 10-18-09, 06:13 PM

For a mere $6.99 the enchanting submarine world and nuclear Armageddon can be yours.

SteamWake · 10-18-09, 06:19 PM

Dont see anything Torp

Torplexed · 10-18-09, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Dont see anything Torp

How's this? Just a stroll down memory lane for comic book readers.

SteamWake · 10-18-09, 06:32 PM

Very cool thanks .. heh that might even be before my time

Oh and the dolphin boat I saw on TV was much more evolved than the one in that link.

It seemed much more agile and sleek.

Submarine · 10-18-09, 07:21 PM

bit pricy eh?

I was talking about drawing up some plans and building one from scratch. Whats the fun in a model that is basicly put together for you

Thunder · 10-19-09, 08:28 AM

Thought about this a while back when messing with my Revell kit.

Basically what i came up with (to do it on the cheap) was to make the model have a slight positive buoyancy.

IN the model i would have two syringes side by side with their plungers connected in tandem to a central threaded spline which is connected to a motor.The point where the needle attaches(Non Plunger end of the syringe)
would have been connected to rubber hoses going to the subs outer hull,(to the water)

Depending on the motors turning direction the plungers would either suck in water(giving the sub a negative buoyancy, as well as increasing the air pressure in the enclosed space), or pushing the water out(+ buoyancy) and neutral air pressure.

I think it would've worked (the more technically minded here can tell me if I'm wrong), but i never tried it.

Steerage n stuff you can get from most hobby shops etc, but i found the ready made diving kit too expensive.

I hope you understand what i was gatting at (it's sometimes easier seeing it in the minds eye than to describe it).

Can always draw a scetch if you'r unsure.
Hope it helps, and it you do try this method, please post as i would love to see if it works.

10-17-09, 10:50 PM	#1
Submarine Torpedoman Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 117 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Building a submersible miniature Lately an interest of mine in building a miniature, working submersible has peaked. I have some ideas on the overall design. I want to include a working diving system, and electrical propulsion. Has anyone else ever had any interest in creating something like this? __________________

10-18-09, 12:08 AM	#2
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	They sell remote control scale model kits that do that. They cost about the same as an RC boat. __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

10-18-09, 07:10 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Have a look here: http://www.otwdesigns.com/ __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-18-09, 08:02 AM	#5
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Saw this on TV yesterday... pretty damn cool The dolphin boat __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

10-18-09, 09:04 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	When you look at the guy driving the boat from the internal camera his expression during the 360 degree roles doesn't entirely look convincing. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-18-09, 07:19 AM	#4
OneToughHerring Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	These guys might give you some pointers. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/915059.stm

10-18-09, 08:10 AM	#6
Paulowanclift Seaman Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 33 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	That's amazing, I want one, badly.

10-18-09, 06:13 PM	#10
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	For a mere $6.99 the enchanting submarine world and nuclear Armageddon can be yours.

10-18-09, 06:19 PM	#11
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Dont see anything Torp __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

10-18-09, 06:32 PM	#13
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Very cool thanks .. heh that might even be before my time Oh and the dolphin boat I saw on TV was much more evolved than the one in that link. It seemed much more agile and sleek. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

10-18-09, 07:21 PM	#14
Submarine Torpedoman Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 117 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	bit pricy eh? I was talking about drawing up some plans and building one from scratch. Whats the fun in a model that is basicly put together for you __________________

10-19-09, 08:28 AM	#15
Thunder Soundman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: cape Town Posts: 142 Downloads: 182 Uploads: 0	Thought about this a while back when messing with my Revell kit. Basically what i came up with (to do it on the cheap) was to make the model have a slight positive buoyancy. IN the model i would have two syringes side by side with their plungers connected in tandem to a central threaded spline which is connected to a motor.The point where the needle attaches(Non Plunger end of the syringe) would have been connected to rubber hoses going to the subs outer hull,(to the water) Depending on the motors turning direction the plungers would either suck in water(giving the sub a negative buoyancy, as well as increasing the air pressure in the enclosed space), or pushing the water out(+ buoyancy) and neutral air pressure. I think it would've worked (the more technically minded here can tell me if I'm wrong), but i never tried it. Steerage n stuff you can get from most hobby shops etc, but i found the ready made diving kit too expensive. I hope you understand what i was gatting at (it's sometimes easier seeing it in the minds eye than to describe it). Can always draw a scetch if you'r unsure. Hope it helps, and it you do try this method, please post as i would love to see if it works.