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German U-Boat Type VIIC (R/C) – Revell/Germany 1/72

Posted by Paul On May - 18 - 2009

Full radio control, Able to static dive using RCABS (Recirculating compressed air ballast system)

Here is the wiring schematic of the sub:

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There is a complete writeup on building this in the “Reviews” section of my web site – go HERE.

Here is a picture of the innards:

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And here it is in my neighbors pool – which needs to be cleaned:

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Here she is opened up – a frequent occurance – gotta check for leaks:

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Privateer Rattlesnake – Model Shipways 1/64

Posted by Paul On May - 18 - 2009

I purchased this wood kit in 1975 and finished it in 1984. It is 1/64 scale or 3/16 inches equals one foot. There is a complete writeup on it in the “Articles” section of my web site –

GO HERE

. The Rattlesnake at the 2007 Model Expo in Petaluma where it got the first place award in it’s catagory The Rattlesnake being judged at the April 2007 Silicon Valley Plastic modelers model show at the Santa Clara Convention center – it came in first or second – can’t remember. Here are some more pics of the Rattlesnake taken in my studio (my model room): dsc02132 dsc02136 dsc02138 dsc02140 dsc02141 dsc02142 dsc02143 dsc02146 dsc02147 dsc02150 dsc02151 dsc02152 dsc02153 dsc02154 dsc02157 dsc02158