German Type VII in 1/72 scale - The Revell RC Submarine

Originally built by Kerry Addington. Conversion kit and cylinder by David Merriman III. Refurb, repair and upgrade by your friends at the Nautilus Drydocks.
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Bob Martin
the RCSubGuy
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[@mamulcahy]

Very nice!

[@MIKI17008]

That is so cool

[@muhammadhaque3448]

What a beauty!

[@Nemo61]

Tremendous jobs, mr. but I envy me a lot to see that piece, belonging to the film Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, its size impresses me and I have never seen one like that. Thank you and looking forward to more of your projects.

[@reimueller]

Awesome, I have two of them but I missed to buy the WTC long time ago so I think I have to build a WTC on my one. Is there a ready one available ????

[@RCSubGuy]

As I mentioned, I don't have one, nor do I know of a manufacturer supplying them, unfortunately.

[@herven6743]

Hi What the weight of the sub and the volume of the ballast ? Thnaks

[@RCSubGuy]

7oz or 12.6 cubic inches (206 cubic centimeters). I don't have a weight of the overall boat. This one has already been shipped.

[@Torpedky_ByDeLLI]

and at what frequency does the remote control work?

[@RCSubGuy]

This boat used a 75 mhz transmitter.

[@Torpedky_ByDeLLI]

@@RCSubGuy thanks you

[@itolond]

ballest kits still available for the 1/72 Revell series?

[@RCSubGuy]

Not for the Type VII, but yes for the Type IX and Gato. Both take my new 250 Series SubDriver.

[@itolond]

@@RCSubGuy vii no longer produced?

[@RCSubGuy]

@@itolond As I clearly stated in the beginning of this video. No, not from me, though someone else somewhere in the world may be producing one.

[@JohnSmith-gm4fj]

I have the 1/72 VII C built as a static model and a 1/72 Gato (un-built as of yet). I'd like to build the Gato and do an RC conversion on it, I am concerned that it's just too small to use in anything other than a pool. I guess size does matter....

[@RCSubGuy]

The Gato is about 55" long if I recall correctly. A nice size for a small pond or still lake. Too big for a pool. My 250 Series SubDriver is a perfect fit for that model kit.

[@JohnSmith-gm4fj]

@@RCSubGuy Thank you!

[@davidmoxley9823]

I am very interested in purchasing that exact u boat. Any information is greatly appreciated.

[@RCSubGuy]

The Bronco kit is available, but hard to find. OTW Designs also offers an excellent model in a larger scale. I can offer that kit myself at around $650 plus shipping (no cylinder, radio, electronics, etc... just the hull).

[@michaelsparks8786]

What kind of shaft seal is used on these kinds of tubes

[@RCSubGuy]

Typically we use a cup seal. We offer these seals for sale at www.rc-submarine.com

[@John-nx6ue]

Can you diy this for like 400? I know rc a bit , my dad very well. I have many models and radios and batteries and servos and stuff. Like can you buy a dive kit like these for 200 - 600 ? Some where

[@RCSubGuy]

You could likely RC as a surface runner in that budget, but the cylinder alone (when it was available) ran $500 on it's own. Adding radio gear, batteries, etc means you'll be over the $$1000 mark in running gear for a full static diver.

[@rainforestmanaus3842]

Do you have to sell this submarine rc? How much?

[@RCSubGuy]

No, as I mentioned, this is already sold and spoken for. Sorry.

[@sebastianbach6102]

@@RCSubGuy how much did this component cost?

[@RCSubGuy]

@@sebastianbach6102 I do not offer the components needed to convert this tiny submarine to remote control, and the previous supplier has stopped production years ago. When they were available, the cost to fully outfit the plastic model kit would have been in the vicinity of $900 or so.

[@sebastianbach6102]

@@RCSubGuy thanks for your reply. I’m going to build a small remote submarine, but one that only can swim without diving components. That should be easier and cheaper 😃

[@RCSubGuy]

@@sebastianbach6102 Yes, it definitely will be easier and cheaper. It is referred to as a dynamic diver if it submerges without a ballast system. Best of luck!

[@TinyHouseHomestead]

Hey, can you guys make an RC size model of my "TinySubs"! 😱😁👍👍🇺🇲

[@RCSubGuy]

Of course! Provided they're not TOO tiny... ;)

[@YK-1129]

勉強になります

[@rainforestmanaus3842]

RTR

[@davidmoxley9823]

I'm definitely looking to purchase a kit just like that with all the rc components. If you could contact me I am very interested in purchasing from you if possible. Any information is greatly appreciated.

[@RCSubGuy]

I just took in a gorgeous Type VII, fully built, painted weathered and ready to go. It will be listed today. Check my site at www.nautilusdrydocks.com for pics, info and details.