1st Sub build

[SubDad79]

Hello everyone Been lurking here for a little while finally decided to create a profile.. I do have experience with RC Tanks(1/16) trucks and crawlers crawlers. Been modeling static armour and aircraft for years. My grandfather left me two of his RC boats found myself exploring this side of the RC hobby. I had come across Bob's YouTube last year and thought these subs were awesome but didn't know where to start. So fast forward to today and I'm waiting to take on the challenge of building my 1st RC sub. I'm deciding between a 1/72 Gato or Skipjack model to convert to RC. I'd like to pick up a WTC from Bob yet still have those details to work out as which size would be best.

Here are a few pics of a surface running boat I currently have that has helped spark my interest.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Do the SKIPJACK. Easier.

David

[trout]

I agree with David, the Skipjack is easier. It is also a great performing submarine. Don't get me wrong, I love my Gato, but that is a lot of headaches to build ESPECIALLY for your first one. Some might say "Hey, Tom, your first sub was a Gato." and they would be correct. However since I have built both, I can definitely agree the Skipjack is easier. We will support you no matter which way you go. There are builds on both subs here.

[Slats]

agree Skipjack