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daveb2 · 09-05-2004

Hello all

I've been interested in the idea of a model submarine for a while now. I'd love one of the Engel kits, I'm guessing that Patrick Henry and Gato are the old SLEC models, but they're big and a bit expensive. I think static dive is out of my price range!
I know there are some dynamic divers out there too. Presently I'm most drawn to the Dumas Akula, possibly the Bluefish (Gato again!). I know there are others like the Robbe Seawolf and HFM deep dive 6.
Has anyone got any experience, knowledge or view of these kits or others I might try?
Last year I went to a model show in Cheltenham and on the pond was a stand off scale sub that the owner told me had been built from plans a friend had drawn up that was an easy(ish) build. Anyone else done similar if so what are the pitfalls?

Thanks

Dave

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daveb2 Hi I'm New Join Date: May 2004 Location: NW Leicestershire My Models: Too much, says the boss! Visit daveb2's Gallery Posts: 6	Submarines- any advice? Hello all I've been interested in the idea of a model submarine for a while now. I'd love one of the Engel kits, I'm guessing that Patrick Henry and Gato are the old SLEC models, but they're big and a bit expensive. I think static dive is out of my price range! I know there are some dynamic divers out there too. Presently I'm most drawn to the Dumas Akula, possibly the Bluefish (Gato again!). I know there are others like the Robbe Seawolf and HFM deep dive 6. Has anyone got any experience, knowledge or view of these kits or others I might try? Last year I went to a model show in Cheltenham and on the pond was a stand off scale sub that the owner told me had been built from plans a friend had drawn up that was an easy(ish) build. Anyone else done similar if so what are the pitfalls? Thanks Dave