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RE: Seawolf Afloat - 6/25/2006 9:45:47 PM   
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The 2004 version of the Nikko Seawolf looks OK - does it perform like the older version as a static diver with a motor under the hull, and does it have a reasonable range?

Ian


The new 2004 Seawolf submarine by Nikko radio operating range is identical to it's ancestor, the Ocean explorer, Sea Star, Atlantis. All of the operate at a maximum range of 60 to 80 ft.
I've tried using a 27 Meter, 3channel AM band radio transmitter & got the range out to about 120ft. At that range the Seawolf's sail is just a speck on the water surface. It's difficult to spot unless you've got a 50 X telescope to find the sub.


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RE: Seawolf Afloat - 6/26/2006 12:30:26 AM   
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ORIGINAL: periscope

Hmmm... I thought the Nikko version could just be pulled under water vertically by using the motor under the Hull, then kept stationary at a given depth. Must have got the wrong idea - I'm happy with my Robbe Seawolf at the moment even though it's a dynamic diver - but I'm always looking for something new (but not too complicated) My dream is a U47 WW2 Sub with the guns and deck railings etc but I'm not sure I've got the patience to do one - but we'll see later....


I imagine with the Nikko Seawolf, the vertical thrust propeller must be kept spinning in order to keep it submerged. It requires the operator to keep his hand on the transmitter stick to keep from being neutral. Another considerable difference would be the use of ballast tanks in static divers.


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