SWM Trenchant

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • petn7
    Junior Member
    • Jun 2003
    • 616
    #1

    SWM Trenchant

    Seems like a good sub. Of course, propulsor driven subs can't turn that well. Does this Trenchant suffer the same inability to turn on the surface as the Seawolf? Does the SWM Trenchant kit allow for workable bow planes?

    I've sadly come to the realization that my "Seafox" will not have workable bow planes.
    Tags: None
    • bcliffe
      Junior Member
      • Feb 2003
      • 337
      #2
      Hi,

      Just in case you haven't

      Hi,

      Just in case you haven't seen this yet.

      http://www.bcliffe.com/subs/Trenchant.html


      On the surface I can get the Trenchant to turn in a 10 to 12 foot circle.

      Submerged about 5 to 7.

      You could make the front dive planes work if you really wanted to. Not required based on how well this model handles, and I doubt the small surface area of the planes would really make much of a difference anyway.

      Making the front dive planes work would mean a big mod to the WTC that Dave supplies.

      Cheers
      BC

        Comment

        • petn7
          Junior Member
          • Jun 2003
          • 616
          #3
          BC,

          That review is the only

          BC,

          That review is the only reason I'm considering the Trenchant.

          It seems like such a great kit and seems "cooler" than the Blueback, although I do think the Blueback is easier to carry and more maneuverable. I was just wondering if the decrease in performance was worth the "cooler" boat.

          Seems like you're the only person (besides Manley) that has ever run this boat.

            Comment

            • bcliffe
              Junior Member
              • Feb 2003
              • 337
              #4
              I have helped others with

              I have helped others with their builds over the years. There are more then 2 Trenchants out there.

              From an RC scale standpoint, I have to admit the colour scheme is very helpful for driving the sub.

              This IS the most reliable and easiest to drive submarine I have in the water.

              If you have any questions, PM me or look up my e-mail off my website.

              Cheers
              Ben

                Comment

                • Wheelerdealer
                  Junior Member
                  • Jun 2006
                  • 315
                  #5
                  I had a SWM Trenchant

                  I had a SWM Trenchant (now sold)



                  ....so there's a few about I also have a SWM Blueback and the turing circle is far superior, and the ideal sub if you run in small pools and the like. Both are very good performers.

                    Comment

                    • Guest
                      #6
                      That figures.

                      A fixed nozzle reduces

                      That figures.

                      A fixed nozzle reduces the turning circle of a boat by about 17-20% apparently.

                      If you made the nozzle steer, you'd have a boat that turns considerably better than just about anything in the pond. Not scale though.

                      Andy

                        Comment

                        • petn7
                          Junior Member
                          • Jun 2003
                          • 616
                          #7
                          Thanks for the input, guys.

                          Thanks for the input, guys.

                            Comment

                            Previous template Next
                            Working...