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Hello Revell VII U Boat - 12/1/2007 6:20:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hello! I am new [noob] to this forum.I just purchased a Revell VII U Boat from my local Hobby Lobby in Mesquite Tx. 40% off coupon in the paper-out the door for $42.00 + tax.I am interested in making it a surface runner only.I also have Revells Schnellboot and plan on the same thing. I know there are many previous post but any info on motors and mini esc's would be helpful. Thank You for any help and from reading other post I know I'm tapping into a wonderful wealth of knowledge here.
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RE: Hello Revell VII U Boat - 12/1/2007 10:01:48 PM   
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micro esc go to www.caswellplatting.com and get the micro viper for 40$

doesnt get much better then that in my opinion

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RE: Hello Revell VII U Boat - 12/2/2007 7:27:26 PM   
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Hello! I am new [noob] to this forum.I just purchased a Revell VII U Boat from my local Hobby Lobby in Mesquite Tx. 40% off coupon in the paper-out the door for $42.00 + tax.I am interested in making it a surface runner only.I also have Revells Schnellboot and plan on the same thing. I know there are many previous post but any info on motors and mini esc's would be helpful. Thank You for any help and from reading other post I know I'm tapping into a wonderful wealth of knowledge here.


I tried to make an RC sub once just like that. But It didn't work because I didn't have the parts.
It's now a model. Lets see... how do I add a picture...... Ah HA! Here thay are!

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RE: Hello Revell VII U Boat - 12/2/2007 7:51:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		Wow! If I get this thing workin thats the look I want!That is one of the paint options in the instructions.looks great.I was at my local Petco in mesquite and saw a clear plastic[?]rock tube for aquariums.Looks to be 2inch dia by 24 inch in length.I dont know if logistically this would work. Plan on using 2 mubachi 280's,2 channelradio [surface runner only],mini servo/mini 2ch rec[I already have],and AA 2100nimh batteries quantity unknown.I need to know is what type of esc[viper/mtronics40?] would work?plan on running the hull semi wet with foam as a formed cradle between the tube and hull with coated liteply replacing the origional plastic braces that came with the kit.everything is planned in my head as of now LOL.what do ya think any suggestions would be helpful. I am also working on a 1/72 Schnellboote running two a180s scammed out of G-sale Xmods.Same thing what type of REALLY lightweight esc do I use?Projects,projets..projects...

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RE: Hello Revell VII U Boat - 12/2/2007 11:18:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		For the Revell sub what do you think about the losi micro esc for the mini Lst truck.its rated for 2 motors in the 280/380 range?I guess I wouldnt get the run times.I have also considered running a small twin output gearbox.I made one for a MRC Miss Bud hydro Years ago.I can have 1 motor running two props.The LST esc might work for my Schnellboote it just need to run 2 a180's and a 4cell AA nimh pack. Low weight and decent run time and scale speed are my goals.

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RE: Hello Revell VII U Boat - 12/3/2007 10:06:09 PM   
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Wow! If I get this thing workin thats the look I want!That is one of the paint options in the instructions.looks great.I was at my local Petco in mesquite and saw a clear plastic[?]rock tube for aquariums.Looks to be 2inch dia by 24 inch in length.I dont know if logistically this would work. Plan on using 2 mubachi 280's,2 channelradio [surface runner only],mini servo/mini 2ch rec[I already have],and AA 2100nimh batteries quantity unknown.I need to know is what type of esc[viper/mtronics40?] would work?plan on running the hull semi wet with foam as a formed cradle between the tube and hull with coated liteply replacing the origional plastic braces that came with the kit.everything is planned in my head as of now LOL.what do ya think any suggestions would be helpful. I am also working on a 1/72 Schnellboote running two a180s scammed out of G-sale Xmods.Same thing what type of REALLY lightweight esc do I use?Projects,projets..projects...



Yes the paint job was one of the options, but that particular option didn't allow for the forward blades.
So I.... Made it according to my imagination. (Not recomended) As for the electronics, It looks like at first glance,
you got everything for a surface runner. I think any micro ESC should work, although this sub sounds a little light.
It might turtle on you. Perhaps you should get some steel or lead weights and put them in the keel so it stays upright. And as
for the WTC, It sounds fine. Send me some progress pictures if you can get the sub online.
By the way, What are you going to use as seals for the prop rods so the water won't get into the WTC?

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RE: Hello Revell VII U Boat - 12/4/2007 12:22:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		Uh,,, havent got that far yet.I usually use fuel line tubing,antenae tube,o-rings,or du-bro rubber boot seals for everything that goes out the transom. As far as my wtc I'm contemplating epoxy/glass treated 1/2 inch thick balsa wood or marine grade ply with o-ring grooves cut into it to cap and seal the ends.I'll only have two short motor shafts exiting the wtc then couplers that connects to prop shafts for easy disconnect. Steering servo will have a shaft that exits the wtc and connects to a clevis joint at the rudders.This way my wtc can be easly removed as a whole.The foam[blue isulation?] and treated lite ply braces[2] will form a cradle in which the wtc will sit inside the hull.I'm hoping all my components will be enough and not too much ballast if not enough then I'll add some bbs and thick grease inside sealable sandwich baggies. Marine ply and blue foam has been used to good results on my Mrp Pantera and Bud Dry cat transoms and hulls[as u can see I have some old crap].As soon as I have all my components then the Mcguivering starts,remember that show?As of now I'm just thinking on my feet.If my planned wtc tube fails then I'll build a glassed lite ply box with a clear lid and same set up out the back.Heck that sounds easier.My biggest concern is having the right electronics that are small and light enough to power this thing to a scale speed with some decent run times. Twin 280's maybe even geared e-flite units,mini rec,mini or standard steering servo,Mini LST esc and 6-8 2200 AA nimh batts but need to check what the esc can handle.I plan on using the props that came with it. Sorry about the long post.

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RE: Hello Revell VII U Boat - 12/4/2007 12:31:37 AM   
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Uh,,, havent got that far yet.I usually use fuel line tubing,antenae tube,o-rings,or du-bro rubber boot seals for everything that goes out the transom. As far as my wtc I'm contemplating epoxy/glass treated 1/2 inch thick balsa wood or marine grade ply with o-ring grooves cut into it to cap and seal the ends.I'll only have two short motor shafts exiting the wtc then couplers that connects to prop shafts for easy disconnect. Steering servo will have a shaft that exits the wtc and connects to a clevis joint at the rudders.This way my wtc can be easly removed as a whole.The foam[blue isulation?] and treated lite ply braces[2] will form a cradle in which the wtc will sit inside the hull.I'm hoping all my components will be enough and not too much ballast if not enough then I'll add some bbs and thick grease inside sealable sandwich baggies. Marine ply and blue foam has been used to good results on my Mrp Pantera and Bud Dry cat transoms and hulls[as u can see I have some old crap].As soon as I have all my components then the Mcguivering starts,remember that show?As of now I'm just thinking on my feet.If my planned wtc tube fails then I'll build a glassed lite ply box with a clear lid and same set up out the back.Heck that sounds easier.My biggest concern is having the right electronics that are small and light enough to power this thing to a scale speed with some decent run times. Twin 280's maybe even geared e-flite units,mini rec,mini or standard steering servo,Mini LST esc and 6-8 2200 AA nimh batts but need to check what the esc can handle.I plan on using the props that came with it. Sorry about the long post.


The plan is sound. And don't apologize, A long post to me suggests that you know what you're doing.
twin 280s sound about right and if all else fails with the WTC, use an adapted plastic bottle. It works as long as your ship doesn't sink
below 4-5 feet.


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RE: Hello Revell VII U Boat - 12/4/2007 2:36:33 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yeah I'm long winded and looks like I repeat myself HA HA!Compulsive disorder.Everythings not set in stone.And searching this forum and others leaves many avenues open.I'll keep you updated on how this goes.Thanks

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RE: Hello Revell VII U Boat - 12/4/2007 2:43:03 PM   
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RE: Hello Revell VII U Boat - 12/21/2007 6:55:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		Awright,think I'm going with a single johnson 540 running to a braced external gear box single input dual outdrive .picked up my tube just need to make or find endcaps to seal it up.Even though I'm building a surface runner i want the tube to make it optional diver later.Also I might get the Gato this week[Merry Xmas to me!]and make this a diver for sure sisnce it pretty dang large.

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RE: Hello Revell VII U Boat - 12/21/2007 8:09:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		Gato is larger than VII (If the pics are right) so that one is ripe rof converting. Merry Christmas!

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RE: Hello Revell VII U Boat - 12/21/2007 9:57:34 PM   
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RE: Hello Revell VII U Boat - 12/22/2007 12:59:20 AM   
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