https://forum.rc-sub.com/ General Interest R/C Model Building Topics en Thu, 21 May 2026 07:56:08 GMT vBulletin 60 https://forum.rc-sub.com/images/misc/rss.png https://forum.rc-sub.com/ https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/195249-retracted-masts-on-a-virginia-class-sub Wed, 13 May 2026 19:51:34 GMT I am looking for a photo of the sail on a Virginia class sub with all masts are retracted. I have searched - but to no avail. Extended resin masts... Extended resin masts on a 1:72 sub seem highly susceptible to damage. I could scratch build more robust masts but first I would like to explore retracted masts - might be kind of different and look cool but not sure.

Thank you.
Tim]]> GENERAL TOPICS Timothy L https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/195249-retracted-masts-on-a-virginia-class-sub https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/195216-tomio-sugiura-s-1-35-type-xxiii-u-boat Sat, 09 May 2026 02:32:02 GMT https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1P9yJ6Mnfs/

Box type WTC. The externally mount brushless motor was not attached at this point.
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18ZkBX3fNC/]]> GENERAL TOPICS redboat219 https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/195216-tomio-sugiura-s-1-35-type-xxiii-u-boat https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/195052-new-to-this Sun, 03 May 2026 11:55:44 GMT GENERAL TOPICS gt1776 https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/195052-new-to-this https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/194972-adjusting-the-subdriver-ballast-vent-blow-mechanism Fri, 01 May 2026 04:59:44 GMT David, Mike Caswell used to have a YT video showing you discussing how to make step by step adjustments to the vent/ blow mechanism in the 2-2.5...
Mike Caswell used to have a YT video showing you discussing how to make step by step adjustments to the vent/ blow mechanism in the 2-2.5 inch subdrivers. Unfortunately the video is gone. Hope you could make a new one or post a guide manual here.
]]> GENERAL TOPICS redboat219 https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/194972-adjusting-the-subdriver-ballast-vent-blow-mechanism https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/194933-david%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9Cpainting-the-swm-sierra-2%E2%80%9D-video-question Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:59:01 GMT David -
in this video on the Sierra:
1) after you’ve applied the red 2K coat, you state that you wanted to do a little touchup sanding because of overspray. What grit / type sandpaper will you be using to do that sanding please? after sanding can you make it look I identical to the surrounding area or will you then clear coat it? I did look for part two of the video but I could not find it.
2) you also say that you prepped it with 600 grit. Is that the normal final grit you use prior to any painting or just for 2K
3) Are you wet sanding or dry sanding?
4) Not in the video but: What is a good starting percentage of flattening agent to use?
Thank you (again!)
Tim]]> GENERAL TOPICS Timothy L https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/194933-david%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9Cpainting-the-swm-sierra-2%E2%80%9D-video-question 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