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[eddiesolo]

Just got myself one of these Academy 1:150 scale motorised U-Boats-1XB.
As I like doing static model subs, both my other models are, should be say...not in great condition as seaworthy examples, I thought this one would be a proper painted jobbie.
I know 95% of folk on this site are into RC stuff or make large scale plan static models instead of smaller plastic kits, but, as I am limited for space and in what I can do due to my disability, small scale kits are my only option, at the moment...but, has anybody had a go at one of these kits or know what they are like? I know they are made in Korea and are cheap, £20 posted, so think that maybe quality maybe an issue. Saying that just found the same sub going for £26 and loads of other ships etc, they don't look too bad.
Just thoughts.
Si:)

[salmon]

Eddie,
I am building a small sub look at this WIP:http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1718009
Maybe it will fuel those creative ideas. The hull diameter is one inch.
Peace,
Tom

[Subculture]

Paul Cook 'Upscope' converted one of those to R/C some years back. He did a article on it for MMI magazine, can't remember which one. Paul will know I'm sure.

[eddiesolo]

I am building a small sub look at this WIP:http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1718009
Maybe it will fuel those creative ideas. The hull diameter is one inch.
Peace,
Tom

Hi Tom, many thanks for the link, looks like a good model.

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Nice one, thanks for that, will have a search for it. Thanks Guys.Si:)

 
 

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[upscope]

Hello, i also have the photos of what i did to it too!
I have the article in "one" of my folders in the loft - it really was an easy conversion to do as well.
 

[Subculture]

Some pictures on this link- http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/Modellers/Paul%20Cook/1ndex.htm

[eddiesolo]

Thank you very much for the info and the pics, have decided that this is going to be my 'at the caravan' project.
Si:)