Seawolf

Thanks for your interest in my 1/144 Seawolf Experimenters Cylinder kit.  The total length is about 17.5 inches, and is 2.75 inches in diameter at its widest section. It is one 3.5-inch section of 2.75 inch OD lexan tube with two o-ring end caps, a 9-inch section of 1.75 inch OD lexan tube with two o-ring end caps, and a 4.5-inch section of 2.75 inch OD lexan tube with two O-ring end caps.  Also included are two 3-inch OD Lexan ring half’s used for cylinder mounting in the hull, and one 3-inch OD x 1.5-inch long lexan tube. I used one GWS park flyer motor/gearbox assembly to power the model, and a RCABS (Recirculating compressed air ballast system) ballast system. All the components used are off the shelf.

I include the 18 components * of the basic Cylinder and a CD ROM with over 140 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 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 $105 plus shipping for the experimenter’s kit. . 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 and bladder I used in my installation. The pump is $25 and the bladder is $15.

I have also just added the propulsor impeller in the items that I sell. This is hand made from copper and comes with the Rulon bearing that I used in my kit. The cost is $35.

Here is a video of the Seawolf in action.    Seawolf

Here is a video of the Seawolf with my impeller.   Seawolf Impeller

Photo of completed model built by Steve Neill.

Seawolf-R

I am now selling the Seawolf in a R ballast system version too. The R version is only available as a deluxe machined kit with the ballast system.

The R cylinder itself is all finished and ready for the ballast system, motor/gearbox, and R/C system to be installed.

The cost of the Seawolf-R is $275.

Components of the Seawolf-R

*EC-1 with battery dome.

*EC-2 end cap assembly.

*EC-3 end cap assembly.

*EC-4 end cap machined.

*T1 Lexan tube.

*T2 Lexan tube.

*T3 pressure tank assembly.

*Lexan cylinder mounts.

*Modified R system pump.

*Bladder.

*Clippard valve.

*Pressure fittings and hose.

*Small parts kit-screws,brass.

*CD manual.

Also available is a modified motor/gearbox kit. $25.