Submarine Cost??????? - Sushi Tally!!

[bigdave]

I decided to keep a tally on the funds I spent on my Sushi build just to give someone an idea of what it costs to build a working model submarine. I always get people saying, “How much does it cost” and the ever present “Why do model sub parts cost so much”
This may give an idea of what is involved. Keep in mind all the design and construction work was done by me. So I can’t add that to the total. I am also not adding the cost of the transmitter as I use the same one for all my boats.
These are rounded totals as well, and do not include tax and shipping and basic construction supplies. Epoxy, paint, fiberglass, brass, glue.
Kit= $100
Motor=$40
ESC=$160
Receiver=$50
Battery=$40
Bayonet Ring=$75
Prop=$20
Driveline-shafts-seals=$50
APC=$70
X-mixer=$30
Servos=$30
Cooling kit=$12
Cooling pump=$20
SES-3=$35
R/X Battery=$10

The total is $742. It kind of shocked me too!!
But how can you put a price on fun!! Woo Hoo. BD.

[tmsmalley]

It's only money Dave http://www.subcommittee.com/forum/icon_biggrin.gif

It's only money Dave It's worth it for the fun!

[tabledancer]

I think that is reasonable.You

I think that is reasonable.You are having a good time with your hobby,rite!!!!!!!Considering I have spend over $5000.00 on my other hobby"73 Ford p/u show truck"and it still isn`t on the road
TD

[gotland]

Hey Dave, it's money, but

Hey Dave, it's money, but is this really expensive???

I believe it is a relativly cheap hobby. Think a bout the amount of time You invested. Than devide the amount of money through the amount of hours. I believe, You find out, that an hour making this hobby is not expensive.

I am building boats, which include about $3500 for material. I work about 2,5 years on such a boat. This is only about $120 per month.

Cheaper than smoking, drinking, women or "fitness-studios"

Isn't it the greatest hobby???

Lothar

[donsrat]

Hi Lothar,
It is me

Hi Lothar,
It is me Bigdave! I am logged in on a different computer. I could not agree with you more. It is no more expencive than some other hobbies, and a lot more fun. More fun for guys like us that like to design and make our own parts. I just wanted to show how much the hobby can cost. That question is always popping up. We are at the regatta now. Got here a day early to scope out the local hobby shops. Wish you could be here. BD.

[gotland]

Hey Dave,

I hope You all

Hey Dave,

I hope You all had a great time in Indiana.
On saturday Helmut Krueger from New Jersey visited me.

Together with Nils Canditt we had our small "Carmel momorial Subregatta" with only two subs

best regards

Lothar