R/C Sub USS Virginia: Assorted Clips

More on this sub here: http://www.rapidnadion.com/more-military-vessels.html (Description below)

We shot a ton of footage during the shakedown cruise of our scratch-built R/C submarine "Virginia." So much video, that we couldn't fit all of it into the "official" shakedown cruise video! For those of you who can't get enough of R/C subs, then, here's an assortment of cut footage and behind-the-scenes shots to enjoy.

If you haven't already, please check out the earlier video ("R/C Fast-Attack Sub 'Virginia' Shakedown") by clicking on the link we've placed in the video. The below information is from that video's description.

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.

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[Stratboy999]

Great vid and an awesome build. Congratulations.

[Rapidnadion]

@Stratboy999 Thanks very much.

[legojoe12345]

Do you have some pictures of the build and can you post them if you do?

[Rapidnadion]

@legojoe12345 The how-it's-made video is now posted! Check it out on our channel page under "Sewer Pipe to Submarine."

[minhtranthong]

Good job! I am very impressed by your

[Rapidnadion]

@MrHelidude Thank you! We also hope you'll get to see it underway someday. In the meantime, we'll keep making videos. :)

[Rapidnadion]

@Metallurg1000 Большое спасибо! Мы будем продолжать делать видео, если вы продолжаете наблюдать за ними! :)

[Metallurg1000]

КЛААААССС СУПЕР!!!=)=) ПРОДОЛЖАЙ ДЕЛАТЬ ВИДЕО!!!Я ОБОЖАЮ КОРАБЛИ!;);)

[MrHelidude]

@Rapidnadion

Thank you kindly for your info.

Great video & amazing submarine.

When I go past Singapore, one of the many hobby shops there has an enormous R/C submarine in their shop window. I Hope that I will get to see one in the water one day ............. :-)

[legojoe12345]

@Rapidnadion Awesome, Thanks!

[Rapidnadion]

@MrHelidude A quick Google search indicates that 2.4GHz won't penetrate water well. You'll want to use a lower frequency. Fresh water tends to give you less trouble than salt water, also.