New Skip wanna be - saying hi to everyone!

[vyper]

Hello to all. as I am recently hooked on the R/C sub and surfing in the internet. I believe this board is very helpful to a rookie like me.

[novagator]

Welcome aboard.

Do you own an

Welcome aboard.

Do you own an rc sub yet?

[vyper]

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I think I will

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I think I will start working on it this weekend.

[novagator]

Which kit did you get?

Which kit did you get? Dumas?

[vyper]

from engel. It is the

from engel. It is the only item available at the moment in Hong Kong.

[novagator]

Very nice kit! I want

Very nice kit! I want an Engle Typhoon.

[vyper]

are you working on your

are you working on your Alfa yet? I have been thinking about the Typhoon but at last I reckon Akula looks more...hm..dynamic?

[novagator]

yep, I got all 92

yep, I got all 92 drain holes filed out, and the tail secton epoxied on the aft section. Next is the rear control serfaces. Also have a coat of primer on the sub as well.

[vyper]

92 drain holes!! Thats a

92 drain holes!! Thats a lot of work for sure.

and guys, any advice or suggestion on Engel's Akula is appreciated.

[novagator]

www.marinerc.com has a forum pretty

www.marinerc.com has a forum pretty much dedicated to the Engel typhoon which is very close to the akula, they should be able to help you out.

[vyper]

Thx mate! I just started

Thx mate! I just started to cut out the vent holes and marking out the drill holes for the dive planes & rudders today. I need to be very careful for those alignments, right?!

I think I should keep a log with photo on my progress so I can post it on the board later. My work may not be as good as many experts here but well..sharing the experience with others is not a bad idea I guess.

[captain nemo12]

James, I think I might

James, I think I might help you with this link]Akula Review[/url] Scroll down the page to find the review. If, you already know about the link, I suggest you browse through the shop. Can't wait until the new sub surfaces!

[captain nemo12]

Think I night have made

Think I night have made a mistake copying the link, try this]Akula Review (again)[/url]

[vyper]

Thanks guys for the tips

[color=#000000]Thanks guys for the tips and links and I find it very helpful indeed.

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[captain nemo12]

Thanks! Well, I'm not sure

Thanks! Well, I'm not sure if I know any people who built the Akula, Subconcepts.com is the best link to the Engle Akula I know. I agree with Novagator's point about going to the marinerc website. I'm not an Engle expert, if there is a problem with hull fittings, I usually sand both hull lips until I get a good fit.