I want to make either a scale 688I, seawolf or trafalgar class, roughly 3-5ft long, now I know sheerline model submarines make a kit, but what else do I need to get hold of

I fly R/C helicopters, so know quite a bit about r/c, but I'm new to subs, and want to get into it, if someone could list the things I will need and a rough price it would be helpful

thanks.

Welcome to the hobby mate!

Well, the first thing you need to know is that: You cannot get a fully build sub kit for less than a hundred dollars! Imean, with the radio equipment and all.

Maybe these things could be useful:

-3 or 4 channel radio
-Motors, Servos
-paint, supllies.
-glues
-well, all the necessary you need to build an RC craft.

I don't like to discuss about prices so they can vary depending on what you buy, but remember: K.I.S.S : Keep It Simple Stupid!

cheers,

in the kit what do you usually get, do you get the pressure hull, ballast tanks and pumps.

Usually, kits are furnished with the hull only, along with control surfaces and the prop (if you're lucky). You'll also need the following:

-paint, glue, resins, fibreglass matte, epoxies, fillers
-minimum 4 channel radio (surface frequency) (throttle, dive planes, ballast system, rudder)
-speed controller
-failsafe system (for when, not if you ever lose signal)
-automatic pitch controller (highly recommended)
-battery eliminator / voltage regulator (highly recommended, especially for 12V systems)

I've got some info on my site (www.rc-sub.com), and be sure to check the SubCommittee (www.subcommittee.com).

You can email me at [email protected] if you have any specific questions. I'd be happy to help you out.