The Sub-drivers Forum - Home https://forum.rc-sub.com/ vBulletin Forums en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:29:53 GMT vBulletin 60 https://forum.rc-sub.com/images/misc/rss.png The Sub-drivers Forum - Home https://forum.rc-sub.com/ Nav lights https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/194918-nav-lights Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:35:31 GMT GENERAL TOPICS redboat219 https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/194918-nav-lights Neodymium magnets and salt water https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/silly-questions-from-newbies/194913-neodymium-magnets-and-salt-water Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:15:44 GMT Hi everyone! New to the forum, glad to be hear! I wanted to know if anyone has had experience utilizing neodymium magnets in their submersibles?...
New to the forum, glad to be hear! I wanted to know if anyone has had experience utilizing neodymium magnets in their submersibles? Im currently designing a penetration free rudder assembly using rack and pinion style gears and magnets paired with a servo for yaw control. Any advice or constructive criticism is welcome! (See photo for where the magnets will be pressed in reverse polarity)]]> SILLY QUESTIONS FROM NEWBIES! KLAF2 https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/silly-questions-from-newbies/194913-neodymium-magnets-and-salt-water Ark model Torpedo set up https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/194880-ark-model-torpedo-set-up Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:15:52 GMT Can anyone help me locate the 148 scale Arc Model torpedo setup or something not meaning to fight not meaning to start any fights or drama or nothing... GENERAL TOPICS Nightshadow https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/194880-ark-model-torpedo-set-up Naval Engineering - How to tell how fast a ship is moving, using photos! https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/youtube-videos/194867-naval-engineering-how-to-tell-how-fast-a-ship-is-moving-using-photos Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:26:16 GMT Naval Engineering - How to tell how fast a ship is moving, using photos! Naval Engineering - How to tell how fast a ship is moving, using photos!

]]> YOUTUBE VIDEOS Albacore 569 https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/youtube-videos/194867-naval-engineering-how-to-tell-how-fast-a-ship-is-moving-using-photos <![CDATA[Installing Bob’s snorkel valve - considerations?]]> https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/silly-questions-from-newbies/194833-installing-bob%E2%80%99s-snorkel-valve-considerations Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:07:37 GMT Tim
Click image for larger version Name: IMG_7509.jpg Views: 109 Size: 50.0 KB ID: 194836]]> SILLY QUESTIONS FROM NEWBIES! Timothy L https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/silly-questions-from-newbies/194833-installing-bob%E2%80%99s-snorkel-valve-considerations Firefighting in submarines https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/youtube-videos/194818-firefighting-in-submarines Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:18:34 GMT YOUTUBE VIDEOS redboat219 https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/youtube-videos/194818-firefighting-in-submarines <link>https://forum.rc-sub.com/special/visitor-messages/194808-</link> <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:29:34 GMT</pubDate> <description>Carter, I so sorry to hear about the loss of Chris. He was a valued member of the forums here. My wife lost her mother to a brain hemmorage as...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[Carter, <br /> <br /> <br /> I so sorry to hear about the loss of Chris. He was a valued member of the forums here. My wife lost her mother to a brain hemmorage as well a few years ago. <br /> <br /> As a few members here recommended, I would be more than happy to help you find new homes for Chris' fleet of boats. I am about as well-connected in this hobby as a person can get, and I'm well aware of the fair market value of submarines. If you want to snap some photos of what he has, I can try to make a good determination of value. If there are quite a few of them, it could be in the cards for me to come up, evaluate them and purchase them as a package, which would save you the hassles of dealing with dozens of potential buyers, their questions, and the severe hassles of having to box and ship these delicate craft. <br /> <br /> Please feel free to reach out any time to me at 239.877.4280 or by email at <a href="mailto:bob@rc-sub.com">bob@rc-sub.com</a>. <br /> <br /> Again, I'm sorry for your loss and hope to hear from you soon. <br /> <br /> <br /> Bob Martin<br /> The Woodlands, TX]]></content:encoded> <category domain="https://forum.rc-sub.com/special/visitor-messages">Visitor Messages</category> <dc:creator>RCSubGuy</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.rc-sub.com/special/visitor-messages/194808-</guid> </item> <item> <title>Why Movies Used To Look A Lot Better.... Actual miniatures https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/way-off-topic/194802-why-movies-used-to-look-a-lot-better-actual-miniatures Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:49:13 GMT ]]> Way Off Topic Ken_NJ https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/way-off-topic/194802-why-movies-used-to-look-a-lot-better-actual-miniatures Sad to announce death of Thorbrandr (Chris Cox) https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/194777-sad-to-announce-death-of-thorbrandr-chris-cox Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:50:56 GMT Hello to all the RC sub enthusiasts here. I have sad news to deliver. Thorbrandr (Chris Cox) was a member of this forum since about 2019, and he...
I have sad news to deliver. Thorbrandr (Chris Cox) was a member of this forum since about 2019, and he absolutely loved this hobby. He built several RC subs and was working on one more when he had a hemorrhagic stroke on Dec. 14, 2025. It was fairly mild and we caught it early. His prognosis was excellent, and over the following six weeks, he made great progress. It looked like he would have a near 100% recovery, and he was several days from being discharged home when he had a second brain bleed. I am sorry to say that he died from the second one on January 26, 2026. Please know that he enjoyed these forums and your company very much.

As referenced by my forum name, I was Thorbrandr's wife (Carter Cox in real life). I have all of Chris' RC subs, both the completed ones and the work in progress. I know Chris would have wanted the subs to go to folks who would appreciate them. If anyone is interested in them, I would be happy to discuss specifics about each one, and a fair valuation for completed models, parts, shipping, etc. Please note that I am NOT an expert in the technical specs like Chris was, but I'll do my best to give photos and dimensions if anyone is interested. My main concern is that the subs continue to be used and enjoyed.

Yours,
Carter Cox
carterwiecking@gmail.com

]]> GENERAL TOPICS ThorbrandrsWife https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/194777-sad-to-announce-death-of-thorbrandr-chris-cox Linear output on radial servo https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/tips-n-tricks/194757-linear-output-on-radial-servo Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:09:19 GMT Strange idea, why rotate linkage when the servo can be rotated. The idea came to me the other night to hinge the servo to rotate around the linkage....
I may have had the idea before but didn't have the means to make it work.

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Thoughts, suggestions, and experience would be appreciated!]]> SILLY QUESTIONS FROM NEWBIES! RazorAntilles https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/silly-questions-from-newbies/194751-bow-and-sail-planes-for-1-96-dynamic-diver-subs-worth-it-or-needless-complication Intermodell 2026 Dortmund Sonar e.V. https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/events-and-regattas/194727-intermodell-2026-dortmund-sonar-e-v Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:31:09 GMT Some impressions of the Intermodell. Some impressions of the Intermodell. EVENTS AND REGATTAS gantu https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/events-and-regattas/194727-intermodell-2026-dortmund-sonar-e-v How do you think this Seaview scene was created? https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/photos-of-concept-fantasy-or-science-fiction-subs/194722-how-do-you-think-this-seaview-scene-was-created Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:24:20 GMT Click image for larger version Name: IMG_7492.jpg Views: 0 Size: 80.1 KB ID: 194723 I’m currently watching the Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea series and came upon this scene of the Seaview In open water. It seemed surprisingly realistic considering how old the series is and considering that back in those days models used In movies or television usually gave themselves away when shown to be on the “ocean”. Those of you who were / are professional model makers - how do you think this scene was created? Thank you.]]> Photos of Concept, Fantasy or Science Fiction Subs Timothy L https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/photos-of-concept-fantasy-or-science-fiction-subs/194722-how-do-you-think-this-seaview-scene-was-created Take a friend to work day! https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/194717-take-a-friend-to-work-day Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:53:08 GMT Never been there, never did that, can't qualify for the Tee shirt....


Parrot explores the ocean in DIY submarine



No parrots were harmed in this video.]]> GENERAL TOPICS QuarterMaster https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/194717-take-a-friend-to-work-day Short But Cool https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/youtube-videos/194709-short-but-cool Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:56:06 GMT https://youtube.com/shorts/DzfF-PFYDlg?si=jhogHUUkI0lbpmGs https://youtube.com/shorts/DzfF-PFYD...ogHUUkI0lbpmGs]]> YOUTUBE VIDEOS Das Boot https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/youtube-videos/194709-short-but-cool