Hi
Thanks for your interest in my 1/144 Kilo Experimenters Cylinder kit. The
total length is about 14 inches, and is 2.25 inches in diameter at its widest section. It
has one (4.75-inch propel)(6.5-inch RCABS) section of 2.25 inch OD lexan tube with two
o-ring end caps, and a (4.25-inch propel)(3-inch RCABS)section of 2.25 inch OD lexan. Plus
one 1.5-inch section of 1.75-inch OD lexan with one o-ring end cap, and one 2.5-inch
section of 2-inch OD lexan with o-ring end cap. It is designed to go into the hull at the
split. No hull cutting is required.
I used one GWS GW/LPS-RXC-CS motor/gearbox to power the model, and a RCABS or
gas/propel ballast system. All the components used are off the shelf.
I am now able to get a substitute bladder for the RCABS ballast system, which is
actually a heavy gage balloon. The balloon works better than the mini bladder did that I
can no longer get. So now I can still supply the kit in the RCABS configuration. I also
now sell this kit deigned for a Propel gas ballast system for those the prefer that type
of ballast control. The instructions and photos show how to build this system out of
standard K&S brass tubing and flat stock. The system is operated by airbrush propel
gas. This system is used by most of the R/C submarines on the market today.
I include the (13 RCABS) (15 propel) components of the basic Cylinder and a CD ROM with
over 115 photos of my R/C design. Also on the CD are a list of the components I used in
mine, where I purchased them, and a basic text of how I built mine. This is not a
step-by-step how to kit1! I give you the basic Cylinder, and a proven design to work with.
How you choose to complete the unit is up to you.
It is not hard for anyone to follow what I did, but I do take into account you already
know basic R/C model building techniques. This is one reason why I call it an
experimenter’s kit.
I have to say the sub runs very well and I am quite happy with it. I am asking $80 plus
shipping for the RCABS experimenter’s kit, and $90 for the propel system. I try to
keep them in stock but as I build them on a first come first served basis e-mail me with
your order and I will contact you as I get your kit done. I will take no money till I am
ready to ship. Thanks for your interest, Dave.
I am also selling the RCABS pump I used in my installation. The pump is $25.
Here is a video of the kilo in action.
Kilo
The bladder (balloon) is now included with the RCABS kit.
