A lovely RC model, the XE51 Stickleback was sold to Sweden in 1958 and was the first midget sub in the Swedish Royal Navy... In 1970 she was returned to the Royal Navy, since they had neglected to preserve any of "Spiggen's" sister vessels.
She is indeed a piece of history well worth to be preserved !
@deauzie holy shit. you must be loaded to make your own submarine, "hey paul, wanna go out some time next tuesday?" "na mate, taking my sub for a spin" "... 'o.O..holy shit."
Anyone who owns a model like this is mature, and respectful of the hobby. There are too many hot headed nitro freaks out there trying to show each other up.
That is too cool !!
Jefferydonkeith 1 year ago
A lovely RC model, the XE51 Stickleback was sold to Sweden in 1958 and was the first midget sub in the Swedish Royal Navy... In 1970 she was returned to the Royal Navy, since they had neglected to preserve any of "Spiggen's" sister vessels.
She is indeed a piece of history well worth to be preserved !
sm7wyg 1 year ago
yeah..too bad if you get a *low battery* when submerged.
vleeswaren 4 years ago
what about a no-gas during air with a rc plane
dieglhix 4 years ago
called a dead stick
theassociatedlosi 3 years ago
the actual submarine visited australia during WW2 I want to build a 1:1 operational copy of this midget submarine.
can you help me find some plans or drawings as I can only find x-craft data no xe-craft
Paul from Sydney
deauzie 4 years ago
Hi. The hull was bought from OTW submarines in UK. Try them for info.
r2studios 4 years ago
@deauzie holy shit. you must be loaded to make your own submarine, "hey paul, wanna go out some time next tuesday?" "na mate, taking my sub for a spin" "... 'o.O..holy shit."
IamMeUareYou 7 months ago
looks like its easy to lose :o Id stick to the swimming pool where u can retrieve it if it sinks :D
skateofmind25 4 years ago
This proves it- You have class...
Anyone who owns a model like this is mature, and respectful of the hobby. There are too many hot headed nitro freaks out there trying to show each other up.
BolterBolter 4 years ago
Where did you get these at?
FurtopianShadow 4 years ago