[B]Flying Sub from voyage to the bottom of the sea[/B]

AlbertChia · Oct 25, 2009, 12:47 AM

Hi I just bought a Flying Sub from Moebius, and looking at it I think it can be converted into operational work piece. Has anybody done one before and would like to share some information on how to do it.

Sorry, forgot to attach the photos of sub.

AlbertChia · Oct 25, 2009, 02:04 AM

Hi Herrmill

I just got one of the SEA View kit from them and is now waiting for the low pressure pump and ADF to arrive. I am interested to get the FLYING SUB working, so far they had not done it.

CaptainNemo12 · Oct 28, 2009, 04:10 PM

Is the hull pre-molded in yellow?

AlbertChia · Oct 28, 2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainNemo12

Is the hull pre-molded in yellow?

Yes, it is.

cmpang · Oct 29, 2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlbertChia

Hi I just bought a Flying Sub from Moebius, and looking at it I think it can be converted into operational work piece. Has anybody done one before and would like to share some information on how to do it.

Sorry, forgot to attach the photos of sub.

amazing...

shin · Oct 31, 2009, 03:50 PM

Contact Dave Merriman at D and E Miniatures
http://www.vabiz.com/d&e/

colin-stevens · Nov 01, 2009, 01:34 PM

just got a bit interested in this myself. assuming i can get it in the uk.
just tried the D&E site, cant find anything there
any clues/info/advice
colin

AlbertChia · Nov 01, 2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colin-stevens

just got a bit interested in this myself. assuming i can get it in the uk.
just tried the D&E site, cant find anything there
any clues/info/advice
colin

I am working on the jet propulsion unit, still trying to figure out how to work on the rudder and plane. Thinking of using a ball joint at the stern outlet. Also trying to mould the intake passage from acrylic tubing.

Part of the internal cabin would have to go to make space for the electronic and motors. It is still in the drawing stage, if anybody has got any good ideals on this would definitely shorten the time to get the model operational.

shin · Nov 01, 2009, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colin-stevens

just got a bit interested in this myself. assuming i can get it in the uk.
just tried the D&E site, cant find anything there
any clues/info/advice
colin

Sorry he had a video of the Flying sub built in the gallery but i notice that the link isnt working anymore
Would still contact him for info though

AlbertChia · Nov 02, 2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shin

Sorry he had a video of the Flying sub built in the gallery but i notice that the link isnt working anymore
Would still contact him for info though

I know of one that is build from two vehicle water pumps, the whole internal cabin was removed but it is abit slow. Hopefully the jet system can be faster.
Trying to recover the video on the pump system.

AlbertChia · Nov 02, 2009, 12:38 AM

Below is the rough sketch of the internal arrangement. Not too sure if I have left out anything.

shin · Nov 02, 2009, 12:57 AM

Thanks for the PDF
That looks like a promissing plan
Are you going to use differential thrust for steering?
And what are you going to do about diving and surfacing
Ive been toying around for quite some time the idea of converting the model to an rc flying sub
I put the idea on hold a while back and didnt think of it until i picked up one of these water cannons for a steal only $10, with the idea of using the propulsion units or parts of in the build
When i saw your thread i decided to try again
Will start again soon

AlbertChia · Nov 02, 2009, 01:34 AM

Shin,

How big is this toy? and I noted that the below drive motors which is waterproof I presume. Where you are from?

In the propulsion that I proposed, I am thinking of 2 X 28mm jet systems. But first I have to gather all the component to determine the total weight to establish the drive power requirement. I would love to see the sub jumping out of the water.

For the directional drive I am thinking of a ball joint systems for dive together with differential or variable on the motor for rudder.

Your feed back would be great.

shin · Nov 02, 2009, 01:45 AM

Hi albert
I live in the U.S.
But have visited your lovely country while serving in the U.S. Navy
Its getting way past my bedtime here 1:43 am
But will get back to you tomorrow
Looking forward to seeing what we can do to get these models going

Subdave · Nov 02, 2009, 09:19 AM

Hi Guys,
I used two Graupner jet drives in mine.
The motors and ESC's are in small cylinders attached to the back of the drives.
All the other R/C system parts and battery are inside of an Otter box.
After some trials getting her dialed in she works good now.
It is like flying underwater as I have pitch, roll, yaw, and throttle.
Just like an airplane. It was a fun project.

Dave.

Oct 25, 2009, 12:47 AM	#1
AlbertChia Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 20	[B]Flying Sub from voyage to the bottom of the sea[/B] Hi I just bought a Flying Sub from Moebius, and looking at it I think it can be converted into operational work piece. Has anybody done one before and would like to share some information on how to do it. Sorry, forgot to attach the photos of sub. Attached Thumbnails From the top view 20.8 KB · Views: 83 When open the space for the mini jets. 24.5 KB · Views: 46 The view from the back where the jet nozzles outlet. 21.5 KB · Views: 40 Front view of the intake for the mini jets. need to make it slightly bigger for the intake volume. 21.7 KB · Views: 51 Internal showing the intake route . 25.4 KB · Views: 58 Last edited by AlbertChia; Oct 25, 2009 at 01:48 AM.

Nov 02, 2009, 12:38 AM	#11
AlbertChia Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 20	Below is the rough sketch of the internal arrangement. Not too sure if I have left out anything. Attached Files img-Y021325-0001.pdf (540.4 KB, 26 views)

Nov 02, 2009, 12:57 AM	#12
shin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 137	Thanks for the PDF That looks like a promissing plan Are you going to use differential thrust for steering? And what are you going to do about diving and surfacing Ive been toying around for quite some time the idea of converting the model to an rc flying sub I put the idea on hold a while back and didnt think of it until i picked up one of these water cannons for a steal only $10, with the idea of using the propulsion units or parts of in the build When i saw your thread i decided to try again Will start again soon Attached Thumbnails 87.7 KB · Views: 22 93.6 KB · Views: 25

Nov 02, 2009, 09:19 AM	#15
Subdave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 109	Hi Guys, I used two Graupner jet drives in mine. The motors and ESC's are in small cylinders attached to the back of the drives. All the other R/C system parts and battery are inside of an Otter box. After some trials getting her dialed in she works good now. It is like flying underwater as I have pitch, roll, yaw, and throttle. Just like an airplane. It was a fun project. Dave. Attached Thumbnails 54.8 KB · Views: 69 60.8 KB · Views: 45 44.8 KB · Views: 27 49.0 KB · Views: 26

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Oct 25, 2009, 02:04 AM	#2
AlbertChia Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 20	Hi Herrmill I just got one of the SEA View kit from them and is now waiting for the low pressure pump and ADF to arrive. I am interested to get the FLYING SUB working, so far they had not done it.

Oct 28, 2009, 04:10 PM	#3
CaptainNemo12 RC sub dude Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Montreal, Quebec, CANADA Posts: 202	Is the hull pre-molded in yellow?

Oct 31, 2009, 03:50 PM	#6
shin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 137	Contact Dave Merriman at D and E Miniatures http://www.vabiz.com/d&e/

Nov 01, 2009, 01:34 PM	#7
colin-stevens Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 12	just got a bit interested in this myself. assuming i can get it in the uk. just tried the D&E site, cant find anything there any clues/info/advice colin

Nov 02, 2009, 01:34 AM	#13
AlbertChia Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 20	Shin, How big is this toy? and I noted that the below drive motors which is waterproof I presume. Where you are from? In the propulsion that I proposed, I am thinking of 2 X 28mm jet systems. But first I have to gather all the component to determine the total weight to establish the drive power requirement. I would love to see the sub jumping out of the water. For the directional drive I am thinking of a ball joint systems for dive together with differential or variable on the motor for rudder. Your feed back would be great.

Nov 02, 2009, 01:45 AM	#14
shin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 137	Hi albert I live in the U.S. But have visited your lovely country while serving in the U.S. Navy Its getting way past my bedtime here 1:43 am But will get back to you tomorrow Looking forward to seeing what we can do to get these models going