R/C Sub, Scratch-built From Sewer Pipe
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Uploaded by Rapidnadion on Nov 27, 2011
More on this sub here: http://www.rapidnadion.com/more-military-vessels.html (Description below)
This is a 48" scratch-built R/C model of the USS Virginia, lead ship in the Navy's newest class of fast-attack submarine. She is shown on her shakedown cruise, testing systems and diving for the first time.
The model is made from a PVC sewer pipe and custom-formed components. The stern cone, sonar dome, and sail are fashioned from walnut, mahogany, and basswood, respectively. She's driven by a 9.6v electric motor with belt drive, turning one ducted six-bladed propeller.
This cruise took place in a body of salt water. We have experience operating R/C submarines in salt water, and the signal loss problems were not a surprise.
This video was shot with a Casio Exilim FC-150, GoPro Hero HD, and Panasonic Lumix S85. Selected sound files are courtesy http://www.sounddogs.com and http://www.policeinterceptor.com
Special thanks to Jim "Video One" B., for providing some beautiful footage, used throughout this video.
We will have more videos featuring this submarine soon, as well as more detailed data and photographs on our website. Bookmark http://www.rapidnadion.com and follow us at http://www.facebook.com/rapidnadion and http://www.twitter.com/rapidnadion for updates! And please check out our other videos.
Thanks for watching!
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this one needs a camera :O and a really strong transmitter.
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I'm a West Virginian
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@Rapidnadion ive got a sugestion, a gps on it that measures what depth its at and where its at for example it would say; 12 feet deep and 10 yards out
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Well done! Congratulation
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now thats just awesome
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how do u keep track of it when its under water?
randomsubjectkids 2 weeks ago
@randomsubjectkids Often, we can't! It surprises us a lot, and on a recent shoot it almost hit us a few times. We were in the water, filming in waders for the emergency-blow videos, and it showed up out of nowhere a few times. Spooky.
Rapidnadion 1 week ago
1:17 looks like an aerial shot of a full size sub!
BenCooperMusician 3 weeks ago
@BenCooperMusician We love it when that happens, especially when that's the look we're going for. Thanks!
Rapidnadion 3 weeks ago
I've been a fan for a few years now, but dayum, I really want one of these! :D
ZehqMW 1 month ago in playlist Military Scale Models
@ZehqMW Thanks for sticking with us - we'll try to keep posting cool videos. This isn't the last we'll see of Virginia, either - stay tuned. :)
Rapidnadion 3 weeks ago