Revell 1/230 skipjack conversion
05-28-2013, 08:48 PM
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Revell 1/230 skipjack conversion
Been a while since I've been over to the submarine section, so I figured I'd contribute again. Picked me up a revell 1/230 skipjack for 20 bucks..figured what the heck why not. I plan to convert it to rc at a reasonably low price so I wanted to ask for advice on parts to buy. I am getting these items for sure:
1. Revell skipjack fittings kit 65$
2. x2 hk linear servos 5$ each
3. Some regular servo connectors 2 or 3$
4. Corona synthesized 72 MHz four channel receiver 16$
So far everything comes out to 109$ including the sub itself..
What I don't want to spend a ton of money on is the blasted wtc. I'm hoping there is a cheaper solution to these wtc's then the sub-driver D&E wtc. That would cost me 145$ which I do not want to spend. Any tips on how to build a cheaper wtc would be great!!!
thanks Josh
1. Revell skipjack fittings kit 65$
2. x2 hk linear servos 5$ each
3. Some regular servo connectors 2 or 3$
4. Corona synthesized 72 MHz four channel receiver 16$
So far everything comes out to 109$ including the sub itself..
What I don't want to spend a ton of money on is the blasted wtc. I'm hoping there is a cheaper solution to these wtc's then the sub-driver D&E wtc. That would cost me 145$ which I do not want to spend. Any tips on how to build a cheaper wtc would be great!!!
thanks Josh
05-31-2013, 12:50 AM
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RE: Revell 1/230 skipjack conversion
You can't use a receiver on 72MHz for a boat, car or sub. You would need to get one that is on 27 or 75MHz to be legal per FCC rules.
05-31-2013, 08:03 AM
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RE: Revell 1/230 skipjack conversion
Are you kidden me, what kinda crap is the government pullin here now.. Thanks for the heads up, guess I'm gunna go dioxin for a 27
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RE: Revell 1/230 skipjack conversion
That was not a vent..just a question
Did some searching and picked up a 27mhz radio for cheap.
Did some searching and picked up a 27mhz radio for cheap.Now I have a complete set coming which include the subdriver wtc..I caved on buyin it. Once I get everything I will post up pics..
