https://forum.rc-sub.com/ vBulletin Forums en Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:41:17 GMT vBulletin 60 https://forum.rc-sub.com/images/misc/rss.png https://forum.rc-sub.com/ https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/the-scrap-yard-buy-sell-here/197707-large-test-tank-north-texas-free Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:54:34 GMT SubSteve https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/the-scrap-yard-buy-sell-here/197707-large-test-tank-north-texas-free https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/photos-of-real-subs/photos-of-american-submarines/197706-uss-l-1-and-l-2-to-l-4-l-9-to-l-11 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:43:00 GMT Before AL enhancement and after. Fall 1918 Bantry Bay, Ireland. SubDiv 5 USS Bushnell (AS-2) Tender. Also, present USS Nevada and USS Utah. Paint...










]]> Photos of AMERICAN Submarines Albacore 569 https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/photos-of-real-subs/photos-of-american-submarines/197706-uss-l-1-and-l-2-to-l-4-l-9-to-l-11 https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/197683-small-world-models-availability Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:11:07 GMT Does anyone know of an available Small World Models Kilo or Blueback by Dave Manley? Thank you. Does anyone know of an available Small World Models Kilo or Blueback by Dave Manley? Thank you. GENERAL TOPICS Timothy L https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/197683-small-world-models-availability https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/tips-n-tricks/197671-3-pin-3-core-male-female-plug-led-connector Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:44:03 GMT Ideas on cleaning the posts? ]]> biggsgolf https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/tips-n-tricks/197671-3-pin-3-core-male-female-plug-led-connector https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/197653-using-a-12-volt-wiper-fluid-pump-for-ballast-system Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:32:19 GMT I need to make this reversible, I was wonder if hey sell a module for this or do I need to do this with a relay. any suggestion or ideas I am new... any suggestion or ideas
I am new to this and committed to build my WTC.
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I realize a bottom‑access design would mean flipping the sub upside down whenever you need to work on it, but is that really a significant drawback? Is that inconvenience alone enough to make the design impractical, or are there other reasons why this approach just isn’t typically used?


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​​]]> GENERAL TOPICS RanSan https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/197612-hull-split-question https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/197611-lego-submarine-5-0 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:12:12 GMT GENERAL TOPICS redboat219 https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/197611-lego-submarine-5-0 https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/photos-of-concept-fantasy-or-science-fiction-subs/197560-fictional-kriegsmarine-typ-xxx-nuclear-attack-sub Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:43:00 GMT Hello! This is my second Arkmodel Redshark RC submarine Kit conversion. I started it around 2017/2018, originally i retained most of the model...



Hello!

This is my second Arkmodel Redshark RC submarine Kit conversion. I started it around 2017/2018, originally i retained most of the model as-sold, only changing the looks into a (to me) more attractive design, modifying the servo horns, engine mount and adding a piston balast tank etc. See pictures in the attachment, they wont show up in the post!



The boat was then ready, only missing painting it.

1,5 years later i figured the electronics, i.e. the corona receiver, were not working anymore for unknown reasons. After replacing it, i found there was still more to do on the boat and started all over again. The original upper deck got loose etc.
So i tried several new configurations to turn the boat into something more realistic, including conversion into an Akula-III after making a scale master model for the conning tower, a Charlie I, again with making molds for extra parts( sail, bow, sterncone). However i kept returning tp my original idea, a minimalistic model based on the original kit. I very much like the plane-like atrangement of the large forward bowplanes like on early british nukes.



I stepped over an envisioned Kriegsmarine Nuclear sub at Deviantart, somehow settled around the novel "Vaterland" of Robert Harris, a 1960's era "what-if Germany won WWII" fiction.




The boat was then modified to that image, using a black and grey paint scheme, russian-design emergency buoys, minimal deck detail and the "Puff" casings at the end of the stern planes i always found cool since watching Hunt for Red October with the flawed USS Dallas model. The stern was lengthened with a new cone, the planes were changed from all-flying to a convetional stabalizer-flap type except for the lower rudder.



Need to apply draft marks and flat clearcoat. The internals need a makeover,too. I figured my 14,4v twin battery caused the electronics failure.


]]> Photos of Concept, Fantasy or Science Fiction Subs JHapprich https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/photos-of-concept-fantasy-or-science-fiction-subs/197560-fictional-kriegsmarine-typ-xxx-nuclear-attack-sub https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/photos-of-concept-fantasy-or-science-fiction-subs/197549-puffin-playing-with-googles-nano-banana Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:46:20 GMT Playing with Googles Nano Banana generating images. from top left to right, next row, repeat 1) First full sized print for proportions 2) FIrst... Playing with Googles Nano Banana generating images. from top left to right, next row, repeat
1) First full sized print for proportions
2) FIrst functional model (semi functional)
3) AI paint job applied
4) using AI 3 as start asked for WWII fighter plane paint scheme
5) WWII paint scheme + its a submarine
6) applying #3's paint scheme to orthograpphic views
7) 3 with use color of its namesake - Puffin
8) sam but not as literal - it added more fins?
9) be creative make it look like a commercial fleet fehicle soemthing original

This was a bit of fun playing with Google, eah didn't include the numerous misinterpretations that look like a drunk toddlers attempt to pain a rembrant - funny and frustrating stuff.

Anyone else tried using AI for projects? purpose and how did it go?

Google is okay for images, be patient and then be very clear what you ask for. Was thinking about painting my car wanted to se what it looks like in a little different color. the result was a literal paintin gof my car - doh! Copilot helped me a bit optimizing the jet drive i'm working my way thu now.

I have yet to see my first RC sub in the water other than this one , or i could say first funcitional - i;m not quite there yet. At events like Subfest are there any events /activities such as sub races? yeah sounds silly i'm building this for speed and agility with the thought or racing - not flat out but kind of like drone races thru 3d circuits, in our case it would just be underwater , kind of an obstacle course for time possible - hows that sound, anyone intterested?


]]> Photos of Concept, Fantasy or Science Fiction Subs Occupant https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/photos-of-concept-fantasy-or-science-fiction-subs/197549-puffin-playing-with-googles-nano-banana https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/model-building-equipment/197540-odd-wtc Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:54:36 GMT Model Building Equipment Michael440 https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/model-building-equipment/197540-odd-wtc https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/photos-of-concept-fantasy-or-science-fiction-subs/197457-seaview-running-in-hk-pond Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:07:12 GMT
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]]> Photos of AMERICAN Submarines Albacore 569 https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/photos-of-real-subs/photos-of-american-submarines/197420-valuable-resource-for-american-ss-ssn-ssbn-photos-facebook-death-from-below https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/197419-recovering-lost-lego-sub Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:59:28 GMT GENERAL TOPICS redboat219 https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/197419-recovering-lost-lego-sub https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/197418-30-long-years Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:49:13 GMT GENERAL TOPICS redboat219 https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/197418-30-long-years