rc sub test tank

[kurt250]

need some help. i'm building a sub test tank. have the tank but need to put in a couple of port holes. to check trim and operations.any one out there know of were i can get some non-opening 6 inch ports to put in the sides of the tank. the tank is a 8 foot long x 3 foot wide x 2 foot deep fiberglass water drought for cattle that will hold 300 gallons. i have a set of underwater lights but need portholes. any help would be great. kurt250

[JWLaRue]

Re: rc sub test tank

Kurt,

Perhaps take some acrylic or Lexan sheets and cut to size....then RTV or silicone them to the inside of the tank?

-Jeff

[salmon]

Re: rc sub test tank

or you can do this: http://www.target.com/p/intex-120in-...l/-/A-13800360
I did this to trim my Gato.

[subdude]

Re: rc sub test tank

yep. That's the same "test tank" that I use.

[kurt250]

Re: rc sub test tank

salmon &subdude, thanks but have the tank just need to find a supply of portholes and underwater lights. thanks, kurt250

[kurt250]

Re: rc sub test tank

hey guys, just found what i was looking for. thank god for the internet. kurt250

[racer]

Re: rc sub test tank

Post what you found!

[kurt250]

Re: rc sub test tank

found a supplier of deadlights(thats non-opening portholes) the company is www.sailboatstuff.com in california. they carry 4 ",5",6",8",and10'' deadlights. they come complet with window rims but no screws. ordered 1 to see how it would work. the guy who runs it, dan volonakis, is real nice and seem interested when i told him it was for testing r.c. submarines. the 5'' deadlite goes for $101.00 including shipping. will let you know how it works out. the owner said if it doesn't so long as i don't mark it up i can return it. have photos on there web site. phone number, 877-447-2457.kurt250














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[scott t]

Re: rc sub test tank

Since cost doesn't seem to be a problem; why not buy a underwater video setup that you can
attach to a monitor.

Scott T

[kurt250]

Re: rc sub test tank

have the deadlights all ready on order. just had the bench to set the tank on finished friday. varnish tomorrow. kurt250

[kurt250]

Re: rc sub test tank

got the tank table varnished and tank set on it. would post some pictures if i ever figure out how to do that. now waiting on deadlight, and lights. kurt250

[kurt250]

Re: rc sub test tank

got a deadlight in. went easy and looks good. ordered two more. still have lights coming. kurt250

[kurt250]

Re: rc sub test tank

well the test tank is done. got the pool lights and installed them. filled with water and tested the alfa she dived all right but the trim needs a lot of work.also vents quite slow. but the test tank is going to make all adjustments much easier. hope to be able to post photo's soon. kurt250