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This is a link post i done built a submarine
took it to the local pond and chased some ducks around. sank a couple too. lots of pictures.
(built it for my son....my excuse and its a perfectly valid one)
 (I helped save b3ta! Hummel Who died and made you....oh wait...., Sun 28 Dec 2008, 18:27, Reply)
This is a normal post Its asking me for a password

(I helped save b3ta! MrA, Sun 28 Dec 2008, 18:32, Reply)
This is a normal post oh bollocks
i try fix wotever ive broked



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*Fixed I THINK!!
 (I helped save b3ta! Hummel Who died and made you....oh wait...., Sun 28 Dec 2008, 18:34, Reply)
This is a normal post I can see it
Well done on the project
 (I helped save b3ta! TheSundaeLunch I'm a fucking shrub, alright?, Sun 28 Dec 2008, 18:41, Reply)
This is a normal post yay!!!
that is epic. I want one. Though I really want some little torpedoes to fire.
 (I helped save b3ta! MrA, Sun 28 Dec 2008, 18:45, Reply)
This is a normal post Some modellers have built models that actually fire mini torpedoes.
basically refillable butane gas tanks. negative boyancy, flip a switch and off they go.
*goes to find link
there ya go-
www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82038
 (I helped save b3ta! Hummel Who died and made you....oh wait...., Sun 28 Dec 2008, 18:58, Reply)
This is a normal post ohhhh this just gave me a nerdgasm

(I helped save b3ta! MrA, Sun 28 Dec 2008, 19:00, Reply)
This is a normal post Awesome
Does it sink and rise like a proper one? Bonus points for surfacing under a duck
 (I helped save b3ta! Greenbat, Sun 28 Dec 2008, 18:44, Reply)
This is a normal post It was bog standard plaggy model
i fitted it with motors, shafts and r/c gear to make it a surface runner. to make it dive like the real thing would have cost another £300. Not really the money that put me off, more the horror stories from other modellers of losing a thousand quid sub once it submerges.
Spent a grand total of £80 on this.
£30 revell VIIc Atlantic Uboat.
£5 4 channel micro receiver
£10 paints, glue
£7 battery
£30 motor controller

Oh and about 150hrs building and weathering.
 (I helped save b3ta! Hummel Who died and made you....oh wait...., Sun 28 Dec 2008, 18:53, Reply)
This is a normal post I know the feeling
I have a beautiful model boat my grandad made. He worked for fairey marine in Hamble, who made luxury yachts (including the speedboats used in From Russia with Love). It is made from 3 layers of veneer wood strips, bent over formers to get the shape. It's like a tank compared to most other RC boats. I fitted the RC gear and motor (adapted from an old drill!). I do have a millpond to sail it on, but as you say-I'm scared of using it in case I lose a gorgeous piece of craftsmanship.
 (I helped save b3ta! Greenbat, Sun 28 Dec 2008, 19:34, Reply)
This is a normal post u really, really need
to have taken photos and to do a quick tutorial for us all, this is all of the ACENESS!
 (IPFreely, Sun 28 Dec 2008, 22:43, Reply)
This is a normal post is your son inside it?

(pissflaps. FSPW, Sun 28 Dec 2008, 18:49, Reply)
This is a normal post *he wishes
i've been trying to find something that would get him off his computer and outside in the open air. Looks like i've found it...Truly stunning the fun to be had chasing ducks around a pond!!!
 (I helped save b3ta! Hummel Who died and made you....oh wait...., Sun 28 Dec 2008, 18:55, Reply)
This is a normal post that looks great!
its ages since i built a model.
mine always ended up full of gluey fingerprints and runs :(
 (discodaz *generic witty comment*, Sun 28 Dec 2008, 18:55, Reply)