Yep, you read that right. A 1/48 scale George Washington Carver, baby... all 100 or so inches of her!
This was originally built by Andrei Burgess, a very accomplished scratch-builder. The hull is fiberglass, laid up in a highly professional manner and weighing in at what I'm guessing to be no more than 8 or 10lbs total. There is a rear access panel to get at the rear linkages and prop shaft, and the front of the boat undoes with a screw in the lower hull, slipping forward and off to gain access to the interior. The upper hull and deck remains in place, though if you really want, you could cut it at the waterline to gain access to the entire interior.
All linkages are well-engineered and free-moving. Likewise, the prop shaft is very free-spinning and well-designed. The upper missile deck is not yet complete, but the framework and panels are included to finish it off. No running gear is included (it was originally engineered with a separate watertight box (old-school, baby!). So, you'll get a beautifully built boat with the hard parts done for you. Just add your guts and you've got one of the most unique RC subs in the world!
If you're after a unique boat that offers massive opportunity for customization or features, this is what you're after. The best part, I'm letting it go for NOTHING compared to it's worth. First $1000 obo takes it! The boat is currently located in Virginia Beach, VA, but will be in Naples, FL at around the end of this month. Shipping is available, but if you're near either location, pickup is highly recommended.
This was originally built by Andrei Burgess, a very accomplished scratch-builder. The hull is fiberglass, laid up in a highly professional manner and weighing in at what I'm guessing to be no more than 8 or 10lbs total. There is a rear access panel to get at the rear linkages and prop shaft, and the front of the boat undoes with a screw in the lower hull, slipping forward and off to gain access to the interior. The upper hull and deck remains in place, though if you really want, you could cut it at the waterline to gain access to the entire interior.
All linkages are well-engineered and free-moving. Likewise, the prop shaft is very free-spinning and well-designed. The upper missile deck is not yet complete, but the framework and panels are included to finish it off. No running gear is included (it was originally engineered with a separate watertight box (old-school, baby!). So, you'll get a beautifully built boat with the hard parts done for you. Just add your guts and you've got one of the most unique RC subs in the world!
If you're after a unique boat that offers massive opportunity for customization or features, this is what you're after. The best part, I'm letting it go for NOTHING compared to it's worth. First $1000 obo takes it! The boat is currently located in Virginia Beach, VA, but will be in Naples, FL at around the end of this month. Shipping is available, but if you're near either location, pickup is highly recommended.
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