Fitting Sub-Driver into Hull

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  • toppack
    Rear Admiral
    • Nov 2008
    • 1124

    #16
    Okay, Thanks, I understand. :)
    Rick L.
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    • toppack
      Rear Admiral
      • Nov 2008
      • 1124

      #17
      I just realized something about the linkage-Magnets, provided with sub-driver. The N & S poles of the magnets can be oriented so they connect only the proper way and will be pushed apart if trying to make a wrong connection. Since I'm only using 2 sets, for rudder and dive-planes, I can never get any of the linkage accidentally hooked up wrong, when installing the SD. :)
      Rick L.
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      * Asking Questions is a 'Good Thing',
      Since Learning is Always a 'Good Thing' *

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      • toppack
        Rear Admiral
        • Nov 2008
        • 1124

        #18
        The lead weight I now have in the Gato hull keel is 520.grams or 1.15 lb. Is that enough to start the balance process or should I change it?

        (The battery pack I'm using weighs 160.grams or .35 lb.)
        Last edited by toppack; 11-29-2008, 07:46 PM.
        Rick L.
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        * Asking Questions is a 'Good Thing',
        Since Learning is Always a 'Good Thing' *

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        • toppack
          Rear Admiral
          • Nov 2008
          • 1124

          #19
          Originally posted by toppack
          The lead weight I now have in the Gato hull keel is 520.grams or 1.15 lb. Is that enough to start the balance process or should I change it?

          (The battery pack I'm using weighs 160.grams or .35 lb.)
          I remember reading the Weight of the lead required, somewhere, but now can not find it ??? (I think it was for Gato)
          Anyone know where that was or what the weight is? I need an estimate of total keel-ballast-weight?
          Last edited by toppack; 11-30-2008, 12:44 PM.
          Rick L.
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          Since Learning is Always a 'Good Thing' *

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          • He Who Shall Not Be Named
            Moderator
            • Aug 2008
            • 12326

            #20
            Originally posted by toppack
            I just realized something about the linkage-Magnets, provided with sub-driver. The N & S poles of the magnets can be oriented so they connect only the proper way and will be pushed apart if trying to make a wrong connection. Since I'm only using 2 sets, for rudder and dive-planes, I can never get any of the linkage accidentally hooked up wrong, when installing the SD. :)
            And that's something I should mention in the SD instructions I'm currently writing. Thanks for the reminder.

            David,
            Who is John Galt?

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            • He Who Shall Not Be Named
              Moderator
              • Aug 2008
              • 12326

              #21
              Originally posted by toppack
              I remember reading the Weight of the lead required, somewhere, but now can not find it ??? (I think it was for Gato)
              Anyone know where that was or what the weight is? I need an estimate of total keel-ballast-weight?
              Go with what you have there and tell us how it works for you. Might alter what I've previously recommended.

              David,
              Who is John Galt?

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              • toppack
                Rear Admiral
                • Nov 2008
                • 1124

                #22
                Okay, will do.
                Thanks,
                Rick L.
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                Since Learning is Always a 'Good Thing' *

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                • Kazzer
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                  • Aug 2008
                  • 2848

                  #23
                  Total Weight is: 1 lb 12 oz

                  see
                  Stop messing about - just get a Sub-driver!

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                  • toppack
                    Rear Admiral
                    • Nov 2008
                    • 1124

                    #24
                    Thanks, Mike, I was looking everywhere but there. ;)
                    Rick L.
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                    Since Learning is Always a 'Good Thing' *

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                    • submaster

                      #25
                      Installation of Caswelll conversion kit into hull

                      I am new to RC subs and currently working on a Revell VII Sub using the Caswell conversion kit. Is there anywhere on this site showing proper installment (placement) of this kit into hull. There were no instructions included with the sub driver.

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                      • toppack
                        Rear Admiral
                        • Nov 2008
                        • 1124

                        #26
                        David,
                        Someday, you really need to find someone to make some Instruction booklets for these things. I know it will be a pain, since there are so many sizes and varities, but it will make a lot of us Newbies Happy. :)
                        You want to keep the customers Happy, don't you? ;)
                        Last edited by toppack; 01-20-2009, 02:04 PM.
                        Rick L.
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                        * Asking Questions is a 'Good Thing',
                        Since Learning is Always a 'Good Thing' *

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                        • toppack
                          Rear Admiral
                          • Nov 2008
                          • 1124

                          #27
                          Originally posted by submaster
                          I am new to RC subs and currently working on a Revell VII Sub using the Caswell conversion kit. Is there anywhere on this site showing proper installment (placement) of this kit into hull. There were no instructions included with the sub driver.
                          We were just discussing your problem on another forum section. Check this out:


                          All I can suggest is to use your Creative-Logic, to Get 'er Done. :)
                          Because written instructions on something like this would be almost the size of a set of encyclopedias to cover every aspect of assembly.
                          If you have specific questions about certain parts of it, we can help guide you to that Info.
                          Last edited by toppack; 01-20-2009, 02:27 PM.
                          Rick L.
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                          Since Learning is Always a 'Good Thing' *

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                          • Kazzer
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                            • Aug 2008
                            • 2848

                            #28
                            Look for the data already done.

                            Sub-driver in the 'Technical Support' dept.
                            Stop messing about - just get a Sub-driver!

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                            • He Who Shall Not Be Named
                              Moderator
                              • Aug 2008
                              • 12326

                              #29
                              Originally posted by toppack
                              David,
                              Someday, you really need to find someone to make some Instruction booklets for these things. I know it will be a pain, since there are so many sizes and varities, but it will make a lot of us Newbies Happy. :)
                              You want to keep the customers Happy, don't you? ;)
                              You're right. I've started with full-blown written instructions for our line of products. Clearly, the Cabal Reports are fine for what they are, but nothing beats a well illustrated narrative when it comes time to assemble and set-up a product -- and we're working on those.

                              We've started in on the SubDriver booklets. So far we have finished and have put on the net our 3.5" SubDriver and 2" SEAVIEW SubDriver booklets. Concurrently with that we'll put together written instructions for the submarine kits we offer.

                              This Spring Mr. Caswell is coming over to assist me as we get more informative videos done about how to assemble, set-up, and operate our products.

                              We're dancing as fast as we can -- this is, after all, pretty much a two-man operation (me and Mr. Caswell).

                              David,
                              Who is John Galt?

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                              • Nuke Power
                                Banned
                                • Dec 2008
                                • 277

                                #30
                                submaster
                                if you are still having issues with the fit up of the sub driver in your type 7 just say something and I can set you up. with pictures and instructions.

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