The Sutcliffe Nautilus subs are easy to come by, especially in not running condition. They can be rather expensive if in good running condition. I picked up a few non-runners for some fun modifications and do my own interpretation of the Jules Verne Nautilus based on the Sutcliffe model.
A drawing was made from construction sketches. I chose the blue model with grey over spray as the boat that will be converted. It's not really a Nautilus version, but has a gun emplacement and makes a great candidate. The green one has the Nautilus finish offered by Sutcliffe and is in relatively good condition, however, the windup mechanism is seized up, among some other problems. Too nice to cut up.
Power for this model will be either a windup, if one can be found or battery and motor...still up in the air.
Joe
A drawing was made from construction sketches. I chose the blue model with grey over spray as the boat that will be converted. It's not really a Nautilus version, but has a gun emplacement and makes a great candidate. The green one has the Nautilus finish offered by Sutcliffe and is in relatively good condition, however, the windup mechanism is seized up, among some other problems. Too nice to cut up.
Power for this model will be either a windup, if one can be found or battery and motor...still up in the air.
Joe
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