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Ok this will take a long time I have to finish some other stuff but I can work on other stuff in between. I like the mechanical aspect of the Oscar with the missile doors and everything, but one thing I was wondering about is does anyone ever do a boat just as a surface runner? The reasons I ask is I have seen things talking about how you cant go very far under the surface of the water before you lose signal and in a lake where you cant see the boat I worry about it getting snagged and me loosing the boat.
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In fresh water you're not as r/c range-restricted as you are eye-ball restricted.
We all have our own comfort-level in this game. Take it as far as you feel comfortable. Easy as that. Don't want the sail to get wet? Then don't.
Me? I consider it a hell-bound sin to make an r/c submarine that will not work beneath the surface.
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In fresh water you're not as r/c range-restricted as you are eye-ball restricted.
We all have our own comfort-level in this game. Take it as far as you feel comfortable. Easy as that. Don't want the sail to get wet? Then don't.
Me? I consider it a hell-bound sin to make an r/c submarine that will not work beneath the surface.
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Having a submarine that is radio control but not able to submerge, would be ok. But submerging your boat and running around under the surface is really where its at. Its the Cats Meow.
If you use a good quality radio, reception and control is not a problem as long as you are in fresh water. Chlorinated pool water or salt water can create a problem. If you are in dirty water like a small duck pond or something, visibility might be a problem. Many lakes are clear enough, especially on a bright sunny day, where you can easily see down into the water three or four feet at least, and thats where the fun is at. At the very least keep her at periscope depth so you can keep track of her.IT TAKES GREAT INTELLIGENCE TO FAKE SUCH STUPIDITY!Comment
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Which Oscar did you have in mind building and what equipment did you plan on using?IT TAKES GREAT INTELLIGENCE TO FAKE SUCH STUPIDITY!Comment
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Well that does make a difference I am not so worried about it now. I still need to research what exact model I am going to build I was hoping someone had a kit I could modify into a working rc model but I guess that's not the case.Comment
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Most of the water I sail in varies between ok when sailing at your feet or ones where even the fish come up for air and light. Hence why I tend to have a nest of masts sticking out of the sail. It may not be very scale but the wake they give off when just broaching the surface is a great visual guide. If the wind/breeze throws up a bit of chop then a little rise on the planes till the masts are visible and you can still stalk the skimmers.Last edited by alad61; 02-16-2014, 11:28 PM.Cheers,
Alec.
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Next time someone points out it takes 42 muscles to frown, point out it will only take 4 muscles to b1tch slap them if they tell you how mnay muscles you need to smile:popComment
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A kilo looks even easier.Comment
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David what do you think of the Bronco or kilo over the Skipjack? Would going to one of these models over the skipjack introduce problems or are they on the same skill level.Comment
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If you do not mind me jumping in, the Skipjack is great beginner's sub to build - The biggest pain was the sail plane connection (however it runs well without using it). I would consider it for your first build, it is an easy build overall. The Bronco is easier build ONCE you got past that mid-line cut and do some of the modifications I did (like placement of sub-driver). I have not built the Kilo so I cannot offer any thoughts on how that goes together. Of the two I did build, both will give you a fine sub, but the Skipjack edges out the Type XXIII! Both have their challenges. Do you have a preference?If you can cut, drill, saw, hit things and swear a lot, you're well on the way to building a working model sub.Comment
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