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RE: Wanted : experienced modeller for RC Conversion of Academy IX-B U-Boat
[quote]ORIGINAL: captainmur Hi Dave ! I find the models of historical WWII subs with their gunnery, wood deck, knights... etc more interesting as modern subs. Anyway thank for the info. [/quote] Here's a man who appreciates the finer things in model submarines!
Posted on: 6/27/2012 7:15 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11134555
RE: RPMTECH AND 1/72 KILO KIT
It looks like Mr. Palumbo of RPM TECH is back in business under another name on Ebay. see http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seehund-U-bo...item3cc6acb226
Posted on: 5/30/2012 2:48 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11100351
RE: 2.4 radio in a sub?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Turbobearcat [quote]ORIGINAL: Aeroprado The so sorry, I thought it had worked below the surface, with radio 2.4. thank you [/quote] He said there is a special hoop that will allow it to work under water- more details later. [/quote] I think the only hoop here will be the one he has to jump through to get this to work!
Posted on: 1/31/2012 5:47 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10937609
RE: Why are Sub Radios so Hard to Find?
Get a WFLY radio with a Sombra Labs receiver. That should solve your problems. PM me for details
Posted on: 10/3/2011 6:48 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10747223
RE: U-boats antennas
I think you'll find they were cables to stop mines from entangling. SImilar cables went from the edges of dive planes to the hull.
Posted on: 3/7/2011 12:24 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10384744
RE: Does it exist?
I have several in stock, and can ship to Canada in a heartbeat. http://www.caswellplating.com/models/thunder_tiger.html
Posted on: 2/28/2011 4:40 AM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10369126
RE: Engle VII/C
[quote]ORIGINAL: Rogue Sub engel stuff is usually very straight fwd. If you build it as described you will find yourself very happy. Worry about tweakin with it till after you have played with it for a few months [/quote] Cripes Kev! You're everywhere! I can't keep up with all your posts! Busy, busy! Are you promoting Rogue Sub? Works - for some? Subliminal messages there perhaps? Avoiding paying for advertising perhaps? Come Kev! Pay up! Stop using all these forums for freebies! Lets see the color of your money! Do at least ONE decent ad that you've actualy coughed up good money for!
Posted on: 2/22/2011 7:54 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10356752
RE: Type VIIC, parts 26 & 27?
Converting the VII to RC? You'll need the D&E Fittings Kit A&B propeller dunce-caps C&D propellers E&F strut bearing propeller shaft fairing G propeller shaft wheel collars H ahead and astern thrust washers I thrust bearings J shaft-to-bearing adapters K thrust bearing foundation L intermediate shaft to propeller shaft couplers R1 Propeller shaft M bow planes O bow plane operating shaft P bow plane operating shaft bell-crank Q rudder mechanism foundation R&S rudder operating shaft gears T rudders U rudder bell-crank gears V rudder bell-crank gear pin W rudder bell-crank gear retaining screw X rudder bell-crank Z stern planes D1 section stern plane operating shaft D2 Square section stern plane operating shaft bell-crank B2 12 disc magnets B3 removable deck foundation keepers B4-B8 removable deck foundations A-1 Kli-Con's B9 forward sail magnet foundation C1 aft sail magnet foundation
Posted on: 2/18/2011 8:17 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10346993
RE: New Sub
[quote]ORIGINAL: The Grey Wolf All I know about RC Submarines is that you get two types of RC Submarines: Dynamic Submarines and Static Submarines. Dynamic Submarines use their hydroplanes,rudders and speed to keep them submerge underwater, if the Submarine loses it speed, it will ascend because it does not have a Static (Or Ballast tank) dive system in it to keep it underwater. [/quote] And then there's Snort. This system is partially dynamic and static, but uses a low pressure blower to draw in air at periscope depth to bring the submarine to the correct waterline. Simple! Need more info
Posted on: 12/14/2010 7:38 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10197771
RE: My Nikko Sub Mod's.
[quote]ORIGINAL: kenfleang Hi there. Thanks for the mention. Yep! i have parts but they are limited coz i don't have many of them floating around. Just the ones that were a bit defective when i dry tested them. i have about four intact ones left (Minus the 2 props i sold you.). The good ones i am selling on ebay. type Nikko Seawolf and u should be able to see it. Christmas is coming. why not get one for the kids ? OR YOURSELF! :> [/quote] $95 on Ebay sounds a good deal for RTR Is it a static diver or dynamic? Do you have dimensions?
Posted on: 11/26/2010 6:42 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10161443
RE: RPM MODELTECH
So, he shipped it to you then. I take it you haven't received it? You're in Spain too. I wouldn't ship to Spain via the postal service under ANY circumstances. Have you put a claim in? If so, it can take several months for the claim to be settled. I can't see how you can blame the supplier, you've run the parcel through two completely different postal services, just asking for trouble. I guess the cheaper postal system, rather than UPS or Fedex, was a false economy eh! Good luck with the claims!
Posted on: 11/19/2010 7:50 AM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10144955
RE: RPM MODELTECH
[quote]ORIGINAL: U552 Well, IÂ purchased a 1/72 KILO from him ON FEBRUARY and haven't received anything yet. [/quote] How did you get it shipped to you? Mail?
Posted on: 11/18/2010 3:31 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10143628
RE: RPM MODELTECH
Yes. I have several of his Holland models in stock and one completely fitted out READY TO RUN! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-iX7CZnS8o[/youtube]
Posted on: 11/16/2010 12:50 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10139049
Introducing READY TO RUN High Quality Detailed Warships & More
Please take a look at this slideshow video of our line of mainly 1:144 ready to run high quality warships. The detail is stunning! Just put batteries in and go! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D77MO8Ve2kI[/youtube]
Posted on: 10/12/2010 10:49 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10065238
The Trumpeter 33 Chinese Submarine 1:144
Here is a video of the Trumpeter Type 33 Chinese submarine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NDnwzUYpmY Model and photos with kind permission of Xin, Taiwan.
Posted on: 10/10/2010 2:30 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10059686
RE: need trimming material advice ??
[quote]ORIGINAL: AQUASUB I use now for years closed cell marine foam its available in body surfing boards and if you go to garage sails you can get them for pennies on the dollar, usually it fairly expensive but its the best stuff you can use, its strong easy to cut and can be glued in place with Goop or silicone adhesive. Comes in blue ,pink and black so far.[:)] Just be sure you use a foam that is closed cell if not it will soak up water and change the buoyancy of the sub not good. The other materials like wood and some spray foams do the same thing soak up water. For your sub you will not need much it takes very little to get a lot of buoyancy, use rubber bands, at least 3, at both ends and the center, and small amounts of foam to find the right placing and amounts. This is the most critical part of the subs build as balancing is very important and can not be more fun  as it is an art to do it right. Dave [/quote] I just love reading your posts. It reminds me of a guy in England who wrote in the old Wiltshire language of Worzel. He had a column in the local paper and was much admired by the old school. It would go something like this. "Ow bist? Thee'ze lookin' awlrite. Ow'z thu missus?. Watz thu little unz doin? Ad any zydur lately?" An I be taykin thu pizz two! People still talk like this in Wiltshire. I think it's wonderful. But, if you edit the post, all the spelling mistakes come up with little red lines under them. All you have you do is click on the underlined word and a list of potentially correct words appears. I just did that (see above) and it took about 30 seconds. Of course, it doesn't correct punctuation, but if you follow the rule of placing the period or comma immediately after the last word, then leave a space before starting the new sentence, you should be fine. Its quite easy really and it would make your posts look much more authoritative.
Posted on: 10/9/2010 6:07 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10056890
RE: need trimming material advice ??
I'm bringing out a new kit with lead shot, strips of lead sheet, epoxy resin, and pink foam so you don't need to hunt around like this. pm me for details
Posted on: 10/8/2010 9:48 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10056874
RE: Underwater Remote?
There are very few camera systems that are wireless and will transmit whilst under water. Most mini systems are 2.4ghz so you need to have the antenna above water to operate it. Our 'Up-periscope' system employs a mini 2.4 ghz camera and we have adapted the antenna so it runs upwards like a periscope. The camera is underwater in its special water tight container, and its antenna must be 1" above the water to transmit. The submarine could be operating at periscope depth and therefore the camera would be submerged. If you use our 'virtual goggles' you'll be operating as if you were looking through the submarines periscope. It's very realistic.
Posted on: 10/4/2010 9:22 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10045416
RE: u-47 vs revelll geto
[quote]ORIGINAL: scalejet what is the best choice for a newbid to choose between the robbe u-47 or the revell geto static display model convert to r/c using caswell system? [/quote] That seems an odd pair for a comparison. I looked at some of your other posts and it looks like you are an experienced r/c operator. Are you comparing price, difficulty of build, ease of operation, or which boat
Posted on: 8/26/2010 2:18 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9961511
RE: How to make a BB waterproof?
[quote]ORIGINAL: BlueAngels How would you make a bb gun waterproof so when you surface the sub, you will be able to shoot bbs? [/quote] You don't need to make the gun itself waterproof. Pose your question [link=http://forum.sub-driver.com/showthread.php?36-Subs-in-Model-Warship-Combat]here[/link], as there are numerous members who are running warships in games where they blast each other's ship (made of balsa and fiberglass) with bb pellets. They will have plans for this. I have a couple of guns here somewhere, if only I could find them. The system is basically a tube filled with bb's, and a small valve actuated from the receiver which allows a short shot of Propel gas to fire the bb out. I doubt you could use this on the smaller models as the loss of weight as the bb's are expelled would upset the trim. I doubt this would be problematic on 1:32 scale boats such as the MBD T Class or S Class, and as they are WWII, they have 3-4" guns which would be realistic. Of course, these would not be to scale in the battleship wars, as they are all usually 1:144. Any model submarine sporting a gun would be out of scale for a 177 bb pellet. -UNLESS you went with the British M1 WWI submarine. You'd have to scratch build that as no-one has a master mold for one that small. I do have the M1 boat in 1:72
Posted on: 8/26/2010 2:05 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9961484
RE: Submarine ESC problems!
This problem rings a bell with me. I thought Mtroniks & The Wizard had sorted this out? Wasn't it something to do with the ESC having a BEC with a lower rating than the motors? I thought we had new Mtroniks units in specially made for us with a larger BEC? I'll look into this if you PM me please. Mike Caswell Caswell Inc
Posted on: 8/2/2010 7:55 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9906543
RE: Revell 1:72 Type VIIC/41 supplier/carrier
As a distributor of these models, I can assure you they are discontinued and as rare as hen's teeth. Revell will probably not re-run them for at least 5 years. I think I have a couple in stock, but I only sell them with a complete diving system and fittings kit to convert to RC.
Posted on: 7/17/2010 8:02 AM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9870435
RE: Seawolf Build - First Sub (and boat for that matter)
[quote]ORIGINAL: papa_whiskey  . 3. I just moved into an apartment, and I'm going to school. Better keep it on a budget (spending less then $150) [/quote] Sorry young man, but a $150 budget isn't going to cut it. If that is all you've got, then you need to study more and not involve yourself in this game for a while. Just sit and watch and learn, but this isn't the forum to do it on. As for RCABS and Nuke's suggestions, there are plenty of other options out there. The subcommittee? Hah! Bilgie! What R U doin to this poor young man? And don't get conned into paying $20 to join an apron flapping forum with 'secrets' and 'funny handshakes'.
Posted on: 7/12/2010 11:08 PM by Author "caswell"
in the forum "RC Submarines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9861259
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