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We welcome anyone with a passion for submarines and a desire to learn and share knowledge about this fascinating hobby. Use of these forums indicates your intention to abide by our code of conduct:

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3D Printing

Here is a place specifically for information and questions relating to 3D printing. If you're doing a full buildup, I highly recommend putting that under the relevant section and reserving posts relating specifically to the 3D printing aspect for this area.

Topics: 10 Posts: 126

Last Post: 1/120 Akula

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1/120 Akula

by RCJetDude

05-18-2022, 02:42 PM

Forum Software Questions and Comments

Got an issue with how the forum is behaving for you? Have a technical issue you need some help with? Here is where to post up the issues!

Topics: 36 Posts: 257

Last Post: Sorry, you are not authorized to view this page

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Sorry, you are not authorized to view this page

by SubHuman

03-18-2022, 06:45 AM

GENERAL TOPICS

General Interest R/C Model Building Topics

Topics: 1,903 Posts: 23,027

Last Post: Russian Alfa Class

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Russian Alfa Class

by rwtdiver

Today, 12:57 PM

Local Area Sub Drivers

This is the area to post up information, banter and general blathering specific to your regional area. If you have a group of local people and find a need or desire to have an area for you to chat in, drop me a line at bob@rc-sub.com and I'll get you hooked up!

Topics: 23 Posts: 98

Last Post: Looking for Submarine Hobbyists

Looking for Submarine Hobbyists

by cgbillb

01-03-2022, 07:12 AM

Sub-Forums:

Long Island Sub Drivers (10/33)

Photos of Concept, Fantasy or Science Fiction Subs

Not all RC subs are of real boats! Post up your favorite CG, concept, fantasy, or science fiction submarines here and let the "experts" decide if it will work or not...

Topics: 9 Posts: 50

Last Post: Flash Gordon 1936 Hydrocycle

Flash Gordon 1936 Hydrocycle

by He Who Shall Not Be Named

01-30-2022, 09:35 AM

PHOTOS OF REAL SUBS

This forum is dedicated to photos of actual submarines from navies around the globe. Please choose the correct sub-forum for the photos you would like to post, and be sure to create the new topic with the correct class of submarine for easy searching later.

Topics: 64 Posts: 265

Last Post: Virginia class submarine PJ

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Virginia class submarine PJ

by Sam Victory

03-24-2022, 08:45 PM

Sub-Forums:

Photos of AMERICAN Submarines (27/137)	Photos of BRITISH Submarines (3/13)	Photos of GERMAN Submarines (4/12)
Photos of JAPANESE Submarines (2/3)	Photos of RUSSIAN/SOVIET Submarines (21/70)	Photos of Submarines of OTHER Navies (3/15)

Nautilus Drydocks Products

Questions and Answers for products sold by the Nautilus Drydocks

Topics: 230 Posts: 2,308

Last Post: Looking for help programming BLHeli ESC's

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Looking for help programming BLHeli ESC's

by SubHuman

02-02-2022, 09:01 AM

Sub-Forums:

New Product Announcements (93/1,136)

SILLY QUESTIONS FROM NEWBIES!

Here you can expect to be chastized, laughed at, put through the ringer by his Eminence, and made to feel thoroughly stupid for asking daft questions! Go for it!

Topics: 418 Posts: 3,145

Last Post: Balancing WTC

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Balancing WTC

by SubHuman

04-30-2022, 05:32 AM

TIPS'N TRICKS

Post your latest neat idea here. How you fixed the woffle sprocket on the doofer! Or painted on a coat on invisible paint. We nee to know, you need to share.

Topics: 107 Posts: 822

Last Post: Model rockets

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Model rockets

by KevinMc

05-08-2022, 10:43 PM

Builder Threads

We welcome all your projects here, regardless of the model manufacturer. You can upload photographs to your own album and display them here.

Topics: 494 Posts: 20,949

Last Post: 1:72 Los Angeles

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1:72 Los Angeles

by SSBN659

Today, 10:21 AM

Technical Support and Tips

Technical Support from your product suppliers

Topics: 225 Posts: 1,660

Last Post: Radio transmiter problem.

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Radio transmiter problem.

by Das Boot

02-11-2022, 03:09 PM

Sub-Forums:

MTRONIKS SUPPORT (19/257)	SOMBRA LABS SUPPORT (28/174)	THUNDER TIGER NEPTUNE SUPPORT (6/53)
KMC DESIGNS SUPPORT (42/371)	THE WFLY RADIO COMPANY (2/48)	D&E MINIATURES SUPPORT (83/549)

Model Building Equipment

Discuss Sub-Drivers, WTCs, RCABS, Snort, Radios, Receivers, Power Supplies and accessories here.

Topics: 97 Posts: 949

Last Post: Help with Universal Small Benchtop Various Scale Torpedo Working Jig

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Help with Universal Small Benchtop Various Scale Torpedo Working Jig

by george

02-16-2022, 11:58 PM

The Scrap Yard -- BUY & SELL HERE!

Old 'sardine cans', pig boats, unwanted models, motors, stuff and general submarine stuff. Buy, sell and trade it here. No commercial advertising. And don't come bitching to us if your deal doesn't work out.

Topics: 284 Posts: 1,413

Last Post: Alexander Engle USS Gato full kit for sale

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Alexander Engle USS Gato full kit for sale

by SubHuman

03-31-2022, 05:45 AM

I.D. THIS!

Here's an opportunity to post photos of those odd-ball submarines of yore, or try your skills at identifying your colleagues submissions.

Topics: 91 Posts: 1,795

Last Post: Unknown 671RTM scale sculpture

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Unknown 671RTM scale sculpture

by bwi 971

12-28-2020, 03:09 PM

EVENTS AND REGATTAS

Information about past, current and upcoming events in the R/C submarine community.

Topics: 52 Posts: 479

Last Post: Groton SUBEX2022

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Groton SUBEX2022

by SubLiminal

04-05-2022, 11:48 AM

Builder Competitions

We hold regular competitions for anyone to participate, be they newcomers to the hobby or seasoned veterans.

Topics: 88 Posts: 2,091

Last Post: Japanese BI I-25 in 1/72

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Japanese BI I-25 in 1/72

by Sinksalot

01-20-2022, 11:27 PM

Sub-Forums:

Archived Competition threads (0/0)

Member Fleet Photos and Info

Here's the place to post up information and photos of your entire fleet of boats for everyone to admire.

Topics: 21 Posts: 195

Last Post: Jeff Porteous Blueback

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Jeff Porteous Blueback

by coryhenry

09-14-2021, 09:40 AM

TORPEDOES

Our very popular torpedo system warrants it own forum. We'll try to keep all information for any model carrying a torpedo system on one thread here.

Topics: 36 Posts: 722

Last Post: Shop Tricks, Special Tools, Jigs and Holding-Fixtures

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Shop Tricks, Special Tools, Jigs and Holding-Fixtures

by He Who Shall Not Be Named

03-01-2022, 06:04 AM

ROVs Remotely Operated Vehicles

We've had a number of people interested in these vehicles, so it seems like a good idea to start special forum for it. Post away!

Topics: 6 Posts: 25

Last Post: Qysea Fifish V6S pool trials

Qysea Fifish V6S pool trials

by RCJetDude

04-28-2021, 01:57 AM

TARGETS!

Some of us build stuff that submarine skippers should smack their lips at when seen through a periscope, so post your builds of these morsels for us to gloat over please.

Topics: 117 Posts: 1,418

Last Post: PBR MK2 in 1:12 scale

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PBR MK2 in 1:12 scale

by Das Boot

05-10-2022, 06:19 PM

Sub-Forums:

Model Ships (21/164)

RACE BOATS (42/565)

Battleship Wars (5/17)

YOUTUBE VIDEOS

Please put a link here to your favorite Youtube submarine video

Topics: 247 Posts: 911

Last Post: RC Humpback Whale

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RC Humpback Whale

by rwtdiver

05-16-2022, 04:40 AM

David Merriman's Cabal Reports Etc

Read David Merriman's Cabal Reports Here.

Topics: 67 Posts: 936

Last Post: Moebius Skipjack Cabal Report

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Moebius Skipjack Cabal Report

by SubHuman

03-24-2022, 07:28 AM

ROGUES GALLERY

Put a face to the name, post up your info and let us know: "Who the hell are you, and why are you breathing my air?" (Standard question on US submarines to new recruits.)

Topics: 14 Posts: 121

Last Post: Idle Chit Chat

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