New guy, mid life crisis, time for a submarine…

[Scrappy]

Hey everyone, new to the forum. Long time radio control hobbyist. I have always admired the effort and details that go into a submarine build. It is time to try it for myself!

[QuarterMaster]

Hey everyone, new to the forum. Long time radio control hobbyist. I have always admired the effort and details that go into a submarine build. It is time to try it for myself!

Better to have an affair with 3 different, very jealous lovers. Less stress. (But not as rewarding)

Welcome to RC Submarine School.

"Sub" Ed

[RCSubGuy]

Welcome aboard.

Where are you at in this journey? Have you identified the subject of your boat?

[Scrappy]

I really would like to build a submersible like Alvin.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

I really would like to build a submersible like Alvin.

Marc Dantonio is your man.



David

[Scrappy]

I reached out to FX models, but they don’t have any kits available at this time.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

I reached out to FX models, but they don’t have any kits available at this time.

Time to break out the tool kit and make your own then.

Noth'n to it!

David

[Scrappy]

That is the plan, I will make a foam model and fiberglass it if I can’t find a kit

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

That is the plan, I will make a foam model and fiberglass it if I can’t find a kit

Good man. We're here as required.

David

[Scrappy]

I would like it to be static diving. I have been looking into water tight compartments and what not. Is there a preferred buoyancy method? Battery type? Brushless or brushed motors? Also what is the common radio type? All my ground vehicles are spektrum and my air models are Jeti Duplex.

[redboat219]

https://www.rc-submarine.com/product-page/3d-stl-files-for-dsv-alvin-in-1-12-scale

https://www.rc-submarine.com/single-post/2017/03/15/my-good-buddy-alvin

https://youtu.be/fLj8GDf-ynU

[Subculture]

Alvin too advanced for the beginner to subs, best left for two or three sub models in.

Go for something that you can easily transport, with a single screw and simple functions, but handles well in the water. Don't discount dynamic diving, they give you nine tenths of the fun for one tenth of the headaches and maintenance.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Alvin too advanced for the beginner to subs, best left for two or three sub models in.

Go for something that you can easily transport, with a single screw and simple functions, but handles well in the water. Don't discount dynamic diving, they give you nine tenths of the fun for one tenth of the headaches and maintenance.

All good points there.

Start with an r/c conversion of the 1/72 SKIPJACK kit and one of Bob's cylinders is my recommendation.

David

[Scrappy]

I can appreciate the advice, but I am really stubborn.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

I can appreciate the advice, but I am really stubborn.

Well, you've got the chops to make a scratch-built ALVIN a reality. What's you next move? We'll help if required.

David