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It was back in 1999 when I first got it in my head that an RC submarine would be a pretty cool thing to have. Newly married and with no money, I was (thankfully) forced to learn the ins and outs of scratchbuilding nearly everything for my very first RC submarine, a 32nd scale Disney Nautilus.
From there, I slowly amassed an ever-increasing resume of projects. It was shortly thereafter that I started to be approached by other people to build models for them.
Today, the Nautilus Drydocks has grown into a thriving business.
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Loving the progress! Can't wait for next week!
might try putting couple of coats liquid latex on the bio-skin in an interesting spot to create a textured pad ...... Then using some of your wet filler to re -texture the sanded area ......... it is definitely annoying losing the texture to filler....... had same issue w/ original model kit when I was a kid......have been wanting to make a full rc version ever since
Another great video Bob. I hope Logan is going well and enjoying the work .
Cantaloupe in season? Looking at the Bioskin it reminded me of a cantaloupe rind. Maybe you make an impression using clay then use it to make a resin embossing tool.
For the bio-skin, use a technique sculptures use by making a casting of the patten to make a tool. Then use a thin coat of your filling material, pressing the pattern into it with the tool.
AWESOME VIDEO ----LOVE DSV !!!! I think the 4 tentacles are still getting in the way during steering. Maybe angle open out 1-2 more degrees
I watched this whole build series, and i must say your building skills are on a whole new level. Great work! BG4L
Nozzle needs to be a bit longer to get pass the widest part of the fins.
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Im new to the channel. Its great, but can anyone point me where to start on a diy build? The inner tube with balast control etc?! Thanks
Start here: www.rc-submarine.com/product-page/diving-deep-how-to-build-and-operate-an-rc-submarine-pdf
RCSG, there is a Crackle finish paint in a rattle can that's available to buy. This would simulate the bio finish you need on the sanded parts on the joints. I would at least check the paint out online?
Why are you "re-inventing the wheel" so to speak? Just us a RC jet drive unit for jet skis? With the number of videos on KZread of people using them for surf boards etc... You could even find some STL files to 3D print.
Jet ski nozzles only move side to side. With a sub you also need to move up and down.
Like stamped concrete,would a textured vinyl surface like a basket ball a leather swatch pressed onto wet bondo give the bio skin texture?
Take a silicone mold off good area then press on wet bondo area
Take tail fins off and see if turning is improved flow direction is hitting fins
What about mag mission switch
How about a fixed nozzle but with movable petals, sort of like a speed brake on a plane.
I have an idea. How about linking the fins to the nozzle To help with control?
It should help with keeping the fins out of the thrust stream and also act as a control surface 😉
Good morning. Could you please show how you get forwards and reverse on the BL HELI esc. Many thanks
What does something like this cost?
How did he make all these parts and out of what?
All hand-built from plastic sheets, styrene, resin. He's very talented.
@@RCSubGuyyes he is. What’s the scale of his nautilus?
Trully very incredable model!
what is the scale of your Nautilus?
What’s the name of the musical score in your video?
Awesome Bob!
Brilliant!
Wow !!! This is awesome !!!! Love this Kit !!!
Thanks so much!
Thank you Bob for demonstrating in detail all the useful tips for construction. I did buy that particular Nautilus STL file and a Resin printer very recently. I heard you mentioning this has the potential to be a RC submarine. I also plan on printing the STL file of the Permit sold from your store as a single smaller piece that I will be testing in different environments for Saltwater, chlorine, and in sun light. I’ll be trying out different Resins also. I have so many questions on the usefulness of 3d Resin in the various environments in which a RC submarine may operate in. Perhaps you can have a video talking about Resin as a hull material and how to treat it for that use case. Thanks
So cool, great build watched it several times
I would love to see an 8’ sub
How much and how to order?
Unfortunately these kits are no longer being produced.
Maybe next 3d model you need reconsider need to add support braces across the hull to reduce wrapping during printing and curing
I've been hoping for more updates on the SQ!!! I'm back at the planning stage on mine, now that I've gotten a couple life obstacles out of the way. I hope to see more updates soon so we can compare notes!
Next video drops tomorrow morning if things go well!
Great Job on that kit Bob!! Resin is for the advanced level model builders for sure. If you are new to resin you can practice by getting a standard model kit (boat, sub, tank, plane whatever) and an aftermarket resin kit for the model. That will give you the feel and practice you need before tackling a major all resin project. Loved the ride in Disney World when I was kid. I'm sure MJ would give it 5 Heee-Heee's.
This is really an excellent building guide, in my opinion it can't be explained better. Kudos to your wonderful work. Greetings from Switzerland Marc
Thanks a lot!
Very Nice,greets from Austria
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Brutal as every one of your models😮
Hi Nice videos Have you tested water-switches? Regards Norway c",)
I'm not sure I know what you are referring to when you say "water switch".
@@RCSubGuy Hi, Connect a small led to a battery and cut one of the wireing and put the ends in a glas of water then you see what I ment Used in children's toys c",)
@fpvoslo Ah. Understood. Yes I've seen them used. They could be implemented in these larger subs with some creative use of a secondary relay. I prefer to bench test the boat prior to it entering the water
@@RCSubGuy I was thinking about it when You talked light-system on the small SeaQuest Could be great on that-one :)
How are the servoes holding out?
Amazing job and, yes, subscribing right now ! Greetings from Brazil. In Portuguese the show´s name is : Viagem ao Fundo do Mar.
This dynamic or static
Static diver!
You should build a rocket tompedo fully functional if not its goung to be boring 😂😂😂😂
Awsome thank you i start a build a same kite now😢😢😢
Bob, Just a question regarding Seaquest The propulsion idea you spoke about a gimbal for controlling direction Instead of having a Gimble/kort nozzle Would an X tail configuration inside the 2 inch hole work? And just an off the wall idea could the massive squid type fins be used as X tail Bob, with regards to the customer that’s not your fault that they are lazy. You are very much appreciated by others for your work and products.
It's a small boat, all said. Could definitely have gone with individual control over each fin (no way to link them in pairs), or used the existing (tiny) jets, but it would have been complicated and prone to failure. The vectored thrust should be simple and effective. Function over form!
I’m sure you will enjoy yourself over in Scotland. We are always happy to have visitors.
kzread.info/dash/bejne/ma2MxKqeY5e_oJM.htmlsi=vNQI9XwXQXzrjM9W
WTF it doesn’t fly?
any stl files for the SeaQuest?
None I'm willing to part with. Sorry.
Now we are talking!! Typhoon & Seaquest DSV (Origoinal please) as great show and far more likely 'future' tec than UFO
Definitely not your fault at all . Why wouldn’t you drive 10 mins to pick up something you should be excited to receive. I drive over 30 mins to go to a hardware shop for supplies but I enjoy doing that .
Have you builded a skydive sub
No, I've not had the opportunity.