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.
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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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Oscar
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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