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    Ran the Walrus

    I went to the Big Bend of the Colorado, brought a sub with me. The area I am running at has a bay
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    I was setup by the canopy at the north end by the stairs.
    Here is a little video of the run - probably ran about 2 hours before coming in. Sam swam around taking video and I took video and photos from some more static positions.
    Walrus Radio Control Submarine run in the Colorado river.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKezW_qsbD4
    This is a morning of running my Walrus Class Radio Control Submarine in the Colorado River at Big Bend Recreation area. It uses a Piston Ballast system for b...

    If you can cut, drill, saw, hit things and swear a lot, you're well on the way to building a working model sub.
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    New video of my Walrus
    https://youtu.be/qYeO7LSU5mY
    If you can cut, drill, saw, hit things and swear a lot, you're well on the way to building a working model sub.
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    • #3
      Very nice running boat.

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        Worked on some updates and more details......This sub is big enough that added details in the bridge makes sense. These were 3D printed and cured after installing. It is a best guess and something close to go in there.
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        The hardest part is reference material.......
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        If you can cut, drill, saw, hit things and swear a lot, you're well on the way to building a working model sub.

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        • #5
          I wish I had a venue like that anywhere remotely close to me....

          THIS is what I have to work with right now: Click image for larger version Name: PeaSoup.jpg Views: 97 Size: 42.9 KB ID: 167642

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          • #6
            Originally posted by RCSubGuy View Post
            I wish I had a venue like that anywhere remotely close to me....

            THIS is what I have to work with right now: Click image for larger version Name: PeaSoup.jpg Views: 97 Size: 42.9 KB ID: 167642
            The problem with operating at a sewage treatment plant is you have to dodge the skimmer as it makes its rounds, Bob.
            Who is John Galt?

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            • #7
              Went to the Colorado River a couple of weekends ago, this is Will Oudmayer’s Walrus running. Click image for larger version Name: 3BBEE964-26C5-4830-9B6D-89BC14A6CF51.jpg Views: 77 Size: 70.1 KB ID: 167654
              If you can cut, drill, saw, hit things and swear a lot, you're well on the way to building a working model sub.
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              • #8
                Here some pictures.
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                Regards Gantu

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                • #9
                  Thank you Gantu!
                  If you can cut, drill, saw, hit things and swear a lot, you're well on the way to building a working model sub.

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