Bronco 1:35 Type XXIII RC Build/ Conversion

[biggsgolf]

Removable magnetic support for hull

[biggsgolf]

Stern mechanics complete, Bow planes completed, front SubDriver stop/saddle installed

[biggsgolf]

Navigation lights now operational

[rwtdiver]

Bruce,



That's a great idea! Then I guess all you need to do is fabricate another gear box for the new boat. I do the same thing with most of my single prop boats.

Your build is looking good!

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[biggsgolf]

Dive Planes in progress, the wights are not secured yet.

[biggsgolf]

I purchased the Dual shaft, hoping to leave the Gearbox in place, and if I build a dual prop sub can use this SubDriver in it as well

[biggsgolf]

SubDriver cradles I printed are perfect, added 354G of weight

[rwtdiver]

Hi Rob, it is their 250 series with ballast tank SubDriver, they printed the bulkheads in black vs white, I prefer white as one can look at the ballast mechanics better. The battery is 11.1 v, 3s. I use the Spectrum Smart Batteries which you program to discharge after a period of time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HP63CY4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

OK1 Understand what you have going on. If I would had looked a little closer I could see it was not the 250 Series EasyDriver, but the SubDriver. Thanks for clearing that up. Thank you for the information on the battery that you are using.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[biggsgolf]

Hi Rob, it is their 250 series with ballast tank SubDriver, they printed the bulkheads in black vs white, I prefer white as one can look at the ballast mechanics better. The battery is 11.1 v, 3s. I use the Spectrum Smart Batteries which you program to discharge after a period of time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HP63CY4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

[rwtdiver]

Bruce,

Looking at you Sub Driver photos, I am assuming you designed and built your ballast tank and control system for it. It looks like you attached that system onto the original 250 series EasyDriver that you got from Jason/Bob Nautilus Drydocks.

Looks good! We will all be interested in how that works out...Question: What size and type battery are you running?

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[biggsgolf]

Series 250 SubDriver from The Nautilus Drydocks with 7" Ballast Tank, BLM, AD2,Remote ON/OFF Switch, and Emergency Gas Backup System assembled and programmed. So far I "mostly" like this SubDriver. I am concerned that my pump does not sound as loud as the one in the video? I had a difficult time making sure the Motor Wires and the ESC were clear of the spinning motor. Also I may redesign and print a new Battery Tray. With that said, I can now mount the SubDriver in the Type III, and start to hook up the servo control rods and driveshaft etc.

[biggsgolf]

Received the Cylinder! Good progress so far, looking forward to completing the Type XXIII

[biggsgolf]

Waiting on the ordered 250 Series SubDriver from Jason, he updated me that should be complete within a couple of weeks, due to the cold Texas weather he had to relocate his shop to a climate controlled facility.

[biggsgolf]

Thanks David!

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

I have done enough, next will Clear Coat and move on!

Well done, sir.

David