1/96 scale Aluminaut RC micro submarine manufactured by Rpmtech. This is the worlds smallest, full function, scale model R/C submarine in production. Complete with 3ml piston ballast system, 3 thrusters, and high intensity lighting system.

It works as good as it looks, an incredible submarining experience! Highly manueverable it can be easily operated in large aquariums, pools etc. Maximum depth is 12 feet, or the range of your radio link. The tiny ballast system is a very effective, empty or full design (non proportional). The vertical thruster is used for fine adjustments and is incredibly precise in descent/ascent. It can turn in its own lenght easily, and has tank-like steering operation from one transmitter stick. the lighting system can be turned on and off manually, and is powerful enough to light up an entire normal sized swimming pool at night.

Specifications

Scale: 1/96

Length: 6.25"

Beam: 1"

Battery: Lipoly 1 cell, 130-160MAH

Receiver: Castel Berg or Corona Micro 4 channel, full range.

Thruster motors: 3 4x12mm, full proportional control.

Lighting: 4x7000 MCD high intensity T-1 LED's

Materials: Pressure cast front and rear hollow hull castings, PTEG clear high impact main body tube, cast metal manipulators, Cast clear epoxy conical seat viewports, metal railings and assorted resin detail parts, fiber reinforced thruster propellers

Controls:

Channel 1: differential thruster steering

Channel 2: forward/reverse

Channel 3: Vertical thruster

Channel 4: Ballast tank

Availability:

Complete kit with all electronics, or ready to run (RTR).

Items needed to complete kit:

4 channel plus MHZ band computer radio (computer radio needed for steering mixing) Micro crystal the channel your transmitter is on. Battery charger for 1s lipoly. Tools, glue paint etc.

Notes:

Unless you are very comfortable with assembling, soldering and fitting very small and delicate components, soldering very thin wires and general very fine work, I would recommend it be purchased as a RTR model. an experienced modeler will have no problems, but please be aware because of its size it takes a very delicate touch to assemble