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Ran the Walrus

06-01-2020, 06:11 PM

I went to the Big Bend of the Colorado, brought a sub with me. The area I am running at has a bay

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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07-08-2021, 07:18 PM

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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07-09-2021, 03:23 PM

Very nice running boat.
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12-08-2022, 06:27 PM

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.

The hardest part is reference material.......

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12-10-2022, 08:25 AM

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

THIS is what I have to work with right now:
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12-10-2022, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by RCSubGuy

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

THIS is what I have to work with right now:

The problem with operating at a sewage treatment plant is you have to dodge the skimmer as it makes its rounds, Bob.

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12-10-2022, 10:42 AM

Went to the Colorado River a couple of weekends ago, this is Will Oudmayer’s Walrus running.

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12-11-2022, 08:05 AM

Here some pictures.
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Regards Gantu
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12-11-2022, 11:18 AM

Thank you Gantu!

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