Need help

[Sharkinrat]

I want to get into this hobby but I dont know what would be a good starting submarine.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

I want to get into this hobby but I dont know what would be a good starting submarine.

What r/c vehicle experience do you have?

David

[Sharkinrat]

I have flown drones and planes. I have also controlled rc boats before.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

I have flown drones and planes. I have also controlled rc boats before.

Do you have the ability and resources to physically build things with your hands?

David

[Sharkinrat]

I've built many models. For resources I have drills and other mechanical tools, also a 3d printer.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

OK then. Let's get started. What submarine do you want to 'build', and what do you want it to do?

David

[Sharkinrat]

I want a older style looking submarine but any style would do. I dont want it to be crazy with led lights and moving doors and stuff, I want a submarine that can go underwater and thats really all.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

I want a older style looking submarine but any style would do. I dont want it to be crazy with led lights and moving doors and stuff, I want a submarine that can go underwater and thats really all.

Old style submarine have too many topside bits to break off -- not recommended as a first project.

I would recommend the Mobius/Revell 1/72 SKIPJACK kit as the hull, and the Nautilus Drydocks for your WTC and other stuff. Plenty of build WIP's at their forum as well. We'll help you every step of the way if you're attentive and have the initiative to see the project through.

David

[Sharkinrat]

Thank you for the help

[rwtdiver]

Old style submarine have too many topside bits to break off -- not recommended as a first project.

I would recommend the Mobius/Revell 1/72 SKIPJACK kit as the hull, and the Nautilus Drydocks for your WTC and other stuff. Plenty of build WIP's at their forum as well. We'll help you every step of the way if you're attentive and have the initiative to see the project through.

David

Sharkinrat,

If I may interject, David is correct in my opinion about the Mobius/Revell 1/72 SKIPJACK kit!



This was my very first RC submarine kit that I had ever built! David advised me on this boat, and with his help and others on this forum, I was able to build the model. The WTC system came later on. Very good advice from David!

Rob
"Firemen can stand heat"

[trout]

So I’ll throw in my suggestions:
for older style, Bronco’s Type XXIII 1/35 scale.
On a more modern look the Skipjack by Revell 1/72 - hands down a great sub.
beyond those two complexity goes up.
I will say your approach to keep it simple shows you have wisdom.

[redboat219]

Trumpeter offers 1/144 plastic model kit that can be converted to fully functional RC subs, there's the Russian Kilo, British Astute, Japanese Soryu, US Seawolf class, and Chinese PLAN Type 092 Xia class SSBN. Unfortunately David ceased productions of his 2" inch subdrivers and fittings kit for the Kilo and Seawolf. There are 3rd party suppliers for WTC for the above models. Check out this thread

https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/builder-threads/145785-new-trumpeter-kilo-1-144-build

[SubDude]

I am getting ready to build two of the Skipjacks with Bob's new WTC's. David is spot on with his recommendations. You need something that will stretch your modeling abilities while helping you to understand how an RC sub works without frustrating you and ending up never getting completed. Welcome to the insanely challenging yet rewarding world of RC Submarines. Lots of helpful people and information here to guide you along the way.