Oscar

[redboat219]

Got the 23 because the Skipjack ( both Revell and Moebius) was more expensive...

[trout]

Then build the Bronco. You have enough skills to get it done. Like I said before the toughest part was the hull separation. I skipped the hull split on the Gato, but needed to finally submit for the Bronco. It was a messed up job I did and took a lot longer to fix than the rest of the build (at least that is the way it felt while I was sanding and sanding and....you get the idea) That being said, I like the WWII subs better than those smooth nuclear subs (which I am told with training, I'll be able to tell the differences) So far I can pick out Skipjack class.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

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.

The KILO is so small as to give the new-guy fits and employs a gas-type ballast sub-system. The big Type-23 is harder to assemble than the SKIPJACK, but otherwise a fine boat. The SKIPJACK is an easy to assemble kit and turns into a fast, maneuverable, and handsome r/c submarine.

That said, know that I'm biased toward the SKIPJACK so am not an unbiased source here.

M

[Hazegry]

I like the bronco allot better but maybe a skippy would be cool I could display the little one I am building with it.

[trout]

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?

[Hazegry]

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.

[redboat219]

A kilo looks even easier.

Kilo, right...

[Subculture]

A kilo looks even easier.

[Albion]

Well how about Bronco's Type XXIII?

Having not seen either kit in the flesh, i think the Skipjack hull appears much simpler, its larger and will allow greater access, its clearly a much easier boat to work on

[redboat219]

For a first-time r/c kit conversion -- the 1/72 Moebius/Revell of German SKIPJACK. Hands down. Dirt simple.

M

Well how about Bronco's Type XXIII?

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

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.

For a first-time r/c kit conversion -- the 1/72 Moebius/Revell of German SKIPJACK. Hands down. Dirt simple.

M

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

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.

For a first-time r/c kit conversion -- the 1/72 Moebius/Revell of German SKIPJACK. Hands down. Dirt simple.

M

[alad61]

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.

[Hazegry]

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.

[greenman407]

Which Oscar did you have in mind building and what equipment did you plan on using?