Disney Nautilus in 1/69th scale!

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  • RCSubGuy
    Welcome to my underwater realm!
    • Aug 2009
    • 1768

    Disney Nautilus in 1/69th scale!

    Finished!

    The soft, white resin that Lee uses drives me crazy, and made this a very challenging build. The fitment is not remotely what I was hoping for, but for an R/C model, which will typically be viewed from 10+ feet away, it is just fine! Of course, having to work with a very badly started static build didn't help matters either...

    The guts are the 2" Seawolf SubDriver, which is of a perfect size for this model. A slightly bigger ballast tank would be nice, but as this is a drop-in fit, convenience wins over performance.

    As the model is quite heavy, there is not a lot of freeboard in full surfaced trim, but definitely enough to make it look good. I am particularly impressed with the gimbaled prop assembly (ala Mr. Merriman). Pitch control is very good.

    Rudder response is actually far better than I'd anticipated through the use of a clear plastic insert. For anyone with a Nautilus model, I highly recommend this modification, which should take mere minutes to perform and results in an enormous improvement in steering response. I would estimate that it brought this particular model from a 12' turning diameter to a 5' turning diameter!

    Enjoy the video and photos!

    This is a video of my conversion of a static display model of the Disney Nautilus from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea to R/C operation. The unit has a fully f...








  • He Who Shall Not Be Named
    Moderator
    • Aug 2008
    • 12255

    #2
    Bob's work simply blows me away. Simply magnificent!

    David,
    Who is John Galt?

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    • pjdog
      Commander
      • Apr 2009
      • 302

      #3
      WOW. That's a real looker. Center fold quality.

      Jack

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      • Slats
        Vice Admiral
        • Aug 2008
        • 1776

        #4
        even though its not a model that is of much interest to me the build and quality of the finish are fantastic.

        Well done.

        J
        John Slater

        Sydney Australia

        You would not steal a wallet so don't steal people's livelihood.
        Think of that before your buy "cheap" pirated goods or download others work protected by copyright. Theft is theft.



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        • Slats
          Vice Admiral
          • Aug 2008
          • 1776

          #5
          PS - I really need to check out the movie behind this boat - 40 years young and still have not seen it!!

          J
          John Slater

          Sydney Australia

          You would not steal a wallet so don't steal people's livelihood.
          Think of that before your buy "cheap" pirated goods or download others work protected by copyright. Theft is theft.



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          • RCSubGuy
            Welcome to my underwater realm!
            • Aug 2009
            • 1768

            #6
            You've never seen 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?!

            Get off your butt and run, DON'T WALK to the local video store. Its a classic movie that was done extremely well, was very well cast, and had an amazing storyline.

            You'll fall in love with the Nautilus!

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            • He Who Shall Not Be Named
              Moderator
              • Aug 2008
              • 12255

              #7
              I have to agree. Steve: rent/buy that movie. It will change your life!

              David,
              Who is John Galt?

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              • shamrock
                Lieutenant
                • Jan 2009
                • 69

                #8
                did you really grow up on planet earth and not seen the movie?????wow!!great looking boat.
                horse power by the hour

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                • Slats
                  Vice Admiral
                  • Aug 2008
                  • 1776

                  #9
                  Which version of the movie is the better one?
                  John Slater

                  Sydney Australia

                  You would not steal a wallet so don't steal people's livelihood.
                  Think of that before your buy "cheap" pirated goods or download others work protected by copyright. Theft is theft.



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                  • He Who Shall Not Be Named
                    Moderator
                    • Aug 2008
                    • 12255

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Slats
                    Which version of the movie is the better one?
                    The Disney version.

                    David,
                    Who is John Galt?

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                    • Slats
                      Vice Admiral
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 1776

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Merriman
                      I have to agree. Steve: rent/buy that movie. It will change your life!

                      David,
                      Bought the film today - $10 DVD!
                      packed the baby and toddler off to bed, opened a bottle of wine, cooked some pasta, and sat back with my beautiful wife.
                      Wow - what a film, just finished watching it a few minutes ago.

                      James Mason plays the perfect Nemo.
                      I totally get the Nautilus now.

                      Amazing film for its time considering zero CGI and great underwater footage.
                      I get it.

                      Another sub I am going to have get I am sure.

                      J
                      Last edited by Slats; 11-20-2009, 08:58 AM.
                      John Slater

                      Sydney Australia

                      You would not steal a wallet so don't steal people's livelihood.
                      Think of that before your buy "cheap" pirated goods or download others work protected by copyright. Theft is theft.



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                      • Subculture
                        Admiral
                        • Feb 2009
                        • 2119

                        #12
                        It's because they didn't have CGI that that film works so well, and the nautilus looks real. The film did make extensive use of mattes, and even some animation (the fish in the underwtare scenes were drawn in), and cgi is really just sophisticated animation.

                        Harper Goff clearly took a lot of care with his designs, and it paid off. You only have to look at subsequent attempts at the nautilus to see what happens when you get designers who don't know their onions.

                        Mason was always great at playing tortured souls, so this role was a gift for him.

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                        • He Who Shall Not Be Named
                          Moderator
                          • Aug 2008
                          • 12255

                          #13
                          Welcome aboard, John. Now you know.

                          David,
                          Who is John Galt?

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