First noob error

[Tony Hamlen]

Just a big hello to everyone on the site. probably the wrong thread to put this? Hence the title.
Look forward to chatting with you all once I get started on my first build once I retire in July.
I'm Tony Hamlen living in the UK Southampton primarily I'm a biker, but I've always had a passion for submarines.
Loving Bob's videos and work and respect to all who dive into this hobby.

[redboat219]

Welcome to the group.
You got a particular boat in mind?

[MFR1964]

As Romel stated, welcome to this corner of the web, my advice to start a boat, keep it simple, no gizmo's, just a submarine which you can drive.

Manfred.

[Tony Hamlen]

well as to my first build, I thought I had that sorted.
I have all the plans for the nautilus....But
Bob said something in one of his videos, that got me thinking!
he was referring to nautilus and type 7's saying there's loads of them out there.
Yep, he's right. So I had a rethink and I'm now working on plans for a scratch build steampunk submarine in 1/32 scale.
Seeing Bob's tug got me drooling!

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

well as to my first build, I thought I had that sorted.
I have all the plans for the nautilus....But
Bob said something in one of his videos, that got me thinking!
he was referring to nautilus and type 7's saying there's loads of them out there.
Yep, he's right. So I had a rethink and I'm now working on plans for a scratch build steampunk submarine in 1/32 scale.
Seeing Bob's tug got me drooling!

Already you're *** up!

You are aiming too high; you're not ready for that yet.

First r/c submarine should be simple to build, simple to operate, simple to maintain and, important for any beginner: void of unnecessary complications.

You want eye candy immediately... and you want it now. Not the stuff of a successful r/c model builder-operator.

Get your mind straight, announce your intentions here and (me at least) will give you the unvarnished truth and path to take.

What r/c vehicle experience do you have?

David
The Horrible

[Subculture]

There's not a huge choice of kits on the market aimed at the beginner. Added to that, some of the lower cost kits have been pretty crap to put it bluntly, often serving to alienate modellers from the hobby after they've drowned soe expensive electronics. Here in the UK most stuff is really aimed at the intermediate builder, and the cost soon mounts up.

One kit I really like is Norbert Bruggens Delphin-

https://www.tauchrobotershop.de/delphin-1-12/

Not too expensive, considerably cheaper if you have your own printer, as you can just buy the stl files and wtc components.He does a complete list of parts you need to complete the boat (this is something often overlooked), so you don't have to guess what parts you need like the right motor, esc etc. If you know your onions you can probably save a few quid by sourcing some of your own stuff, but you may open a can of worms for yourself too.

These boats are loads of fun to drive, no fussy ballast systems and being small they're easy to transport even on a motorcycle. The large scale means no fiddly details, yet the subject still has lots of character.

[Tony Hamlen]

lol as expected.
well good question. I've been scratch building since I was 9 years old.
Started where we all did Air fix kits. Planes , tanks and boats even my first type 7.
But my dad "bless" was a scratch build nut. He mocked me for buying plastic crap "As he put it."
taught me all about scratch building and it's one inherent beauty......You end up with something unique.
Granted it can take you a year or more to get there, but it's not a race is it.
The r/c side is my Achilles, it's been years and I've not done subs before. So I'm deep in study right now.
I've got 6 months of design, sourcing and planning before I can even begin.
replies and advice taken on board. However unlike you guys, I'm not planning on running a fleet.
The build I know I can do. The physics I can work out with trial and error and applied theory.
But this is a one off bucket list project for me. So I'll keep my head down, probably post some pics
from time to time and keep you fleet guys up to speed, while enjoying what your all up to.
Don't get me wrong, Bob's spot on with the shoot for the moon remark, but it's not instant kicks for me.
I don't want bells and whistles just a one off eye popping beauty the looks great on the lake.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

lol as expected.
well good question. I've been scratch building since I was 9 years old.
Started where we all did Air fix kits. Planes , tanks and boats even my first type 7.
But my dad "bless" was a scratch build nut. He mocked me for buying plastic crap "As he put it."
taught me all about scratch building and it's one inherent beauty......You end up with something unique.
Granted it can take you a year or more to get there, but it's not a race is it.
The r/c side is my Achilles, it's been years and I've not done subs before. So I'm deep in study right now.
I've got 6 months of design, sourcing and planning before I can even begin.
replies and advice taken on board. However unlike you guys, I'm not planning on running a fleet.
The build I know I can do. The physics I can work out with trial and error and applied theory.
But this is a one off bucket list project for me. So I'll keep my head down, probably post some pics
from time to time and keep you fleet guys up to speed, while enjoying what your all up to.
Don't get me wrong, Bob's spot on with the shoot for the moon remark, but it's not instant kicks for me.
I don't want bells and whistles just a one off eye popping beauty the looks great on the lake.

Credentials accepted, sir. Standing by to assist anyway we can.

David