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David Merriman
Registrace 6. 04. 2008
Initial test run of camera barge -- very noisy
The camera barge is a mobile platform upon which will be placed an array of above and below surface video cameras. Seen atop the barge for this first test run is a two-axis remote controlled gimbal. Excess noise produced by the dog-bone type motor-shaft couplers was encountered. I'm working tonight to replace those with flexible hose couplers to reduce vehicle self-noise. Got to get this beast ready for the Groton regata in only five days time!
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Getting my 1/96 SKIPJACK ready for another Sunday morning run at Diamond Lake
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Keeping it simple: just brought one model, small enough to service it out of the back of my van. KISS!
Eli and Tom tool their model boats around Diamond Lake.
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Tom is driving my little 1/96 SKIPJACK submarine around as Eli puts his still-in-work little patrol craft through its paces. All this taking place during a typical Sunday 'fun-run' at Diamond Lake. Some new faces showed up and it looks like the 'Elite Fleet' membership roster will increase soon.
MVI 6007
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Preparing my 1/96 SKIPJACK r/c submarine for a mornings run at Norfolk's Diamond Lake.
R/C Boat Run At Diamond Lake
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Sunday morning fun run with the Elite Fleet. Featuring my 1/72 ALFA r/c submarine at Norfolk's Diamond Lake.
Carmel (2) MOVI0040
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More underwater footage from the deck of a submerged 1/96 SEAWOLF r/c model submarine.
carmel 2024 MOVI0041
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Underwater footage shot with a mini-HD 'key fob' video camera. Enclosed in a water-tight container, the assembly was attached to the top of a 1/96 scale SEAWOLF r/c submarine model. Here, its operating at the recent Carmel Indiana, Veterans Memorial Reflecting pool along with other scale and 'toy' r/c model boats. Don't be alarmed as the model submarines periscope is bent by surface boats the s...
Jake and me at the local lake last Sunday
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Jake ran my 1/72 SKIPJACK out about a half-mile to range-check the thing. Never lost contact with it! Most remarkable, even in surface trim the receiver antenna is under water.
Initial test of NAUTILUS propeller pitching mechanism
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About ten years ago I started to convert a Ray Mason Disney NAUTILUS kit to operate as a proper r/c submarine. I turned the job over to a friend. Recently we got back to work on this thing. What I'm showing here is the mechanism that controls the pitch angle of the propellers thrust-line this being the only 'almost scale looking' means of controlling the vehicle angle and depth once fully subme...
MVI 9070
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Use of FPV camera aboard 1/35 Type-23 submarine model. First in-water test.
Casey's BLUEBACK running in the JCC outdoor pool, part-2
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Casey's BLUEBACK running in the JCC outdoor pool, part-2
Casey's BLUEBACK running in the JCC outdoor pool, part-1
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Casey's BLUEBACK running in the JCC outdoor pool, part-1
Trimming out 1/96 BLUEBACK r/c model submarine, part-1
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Trimming out 1/96 BLUEBACK r/c model submarine, part-1
Trimming out 1/96 BLUEBACK r/c model submarine, part-2
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Trimming out 1/96 BLUEBACK r/c model submarine, part-2
Trimming out 1/96 BLUEBACK r/c model submarine, part-3
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Trimming out 1/96 BLUEBACK r/c model submarine, part-3
FIRST ELITE FLEET RUN OF THE YEAR AT NAUTICUS
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FIRST ELITE FLEET RUN OF THE YEAR AT NAUTICUS
David, can you get a polarize filter for that camera? It might help with sun reflecting off the water. A hood over the lens could help too. Otherwise outstanding platform. Love the low perspective.
Sure can, Tom. Good tip. Keep fighting the good fight on Facebook, pal.
Dave is this a filming platform for the subs. Dan
Yup. I'll also use it to video surface fleet maneuvers at the upcoming 'fleet-run' at Rocky mount later this month.
Lots to be added to this very versatile camera platform this winter.
Nice camera placement. Can't see the checkered deck.
If I take care not to depress the gimbal platform too much in the 'tilt down' position.
@@montigobear will there be additional mounts like water line, semi submerged or underwater?
@@coast219 Yup
Any new builds David?
Storm Shadows launched.
Wish we were closer enjoy your day
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Saw a ASW ornithopter buzzing the sub.
Careful. Don't fall in.
LOL. I will
I love Dave Merriman.
Ahoy DDMIII ! So Great to see your highness on FB!
that runs great!
Great vid
Active bow planes?
With few exceptions all my boats have practical bow planes or sail planes. We gotta get you guys back to Groton -- miss you creatures from the Great North.
@montigobear Likewise you stubborn set in your ways curmudgeon!
😍 Beautiful
How long ago was this dave?
Whats up with the periscope antenna? Your radio appears to be 75mhz. Is the antenna a camera feed?
No down-link from the boat. The camera footage is saved to an on-board SD card. The periscope is there only for 'looks'.
Hello David! I’m glad to see your great work. Lin
David nice to see your 1/96 Seawolf in action. Dan
Yeah. Had a bad history with it. Eventually came down to a bad receiver. Once swapped out it runs great now. My favorite camera mule.
Who had the right of way?
In almost all cases, a submerged vessel yields the right of way. The one exception is when they are piloted by the Godfather of RC Submarines...
@@stevemayou1029 Damned straight!
Maybe for a 3 day event?
We have senior citizen Day Care and early bird specials at Denny's you'll still be at home by the time the Price Is Right is on
Yeah, maybe. If the event is not affiliated with the SubCommittee.
@@rjt19580326 smart-ass kid!
Consider it a joint exercise with a bunch of old farts
You seem in Good Humor......man...Lol!
What was this event you attended ?how long did it take you to drive there ?will you come back in August?
The Indianapolis Admiral's r/c model boat club fun-run at Carmel, Indiana. 14 hours. Not likely. Too far a trip for this old fart.
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Yeah. Shows what Dave knows about the Disney Nautilus. A gimbaled propeller. LOL! Harper Goff must be spinning in his grave. 😝
"If the radio doesn't get it back, the wind will?" - Love it! Quote of the week. LOL Great range!
Never... NEVER hand Jake your transmitter!
I’m happy you get to do this hobby I’m aspiring
Das ist jene Nautilusschief
A few years back during one of the local Festival get-togethers.
How did you cut the hull?
With a moto-tool mounted to a waterline marker.
I didn’t realize how fat Merriman is.
The god father of subs.....!!!!!🦾
I believe that is the best USS Monitor I have ever seen! 😁😱😁👍👍🇺🇸
excellent Dave!
hey dave czcams.com/video/KLEH8RJsYgI/video.html
Can you list the parts..
Nope. I'm not your parts-bin.
What is that?
1/35 Bronco Type-23 r/c model with a FPV camera set into the leading edge of its sail.
@@montigobear cool! Thank you for your answer!
Hey, glad to see you're still out there! I remember reading the entertaining discussions on Hobbytalk (I think) about "model builders" and "kit assemblers." I consider myself to be between "sprue fondler" and "kit assembler" on the Merriman scale, but hey! Great video, lovin' the POV.
I pride myself on talking straight, and to the point. Clarity of expression is a virtue in my world. I'm very good at this Craft, but I will always be a student of it. One can never learn too much. When no one's looking, I'll fondle the occasional sprue.
Then you'll love this rather long video -- all of the underwater shots were done with a camera affixed to the model submarines deck or towed behind it. czcams.com/video/H4q1NO_IQGk/video.html Near the beginning I deliver a rather blistering 'interview'... good for a few chuckles.
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Very informative video! Thanks for the video!
so this kit was originally made for static display and can be converted to a working boat with available hardware kits that can be purchased?
That fittings kit, the one I used, is no longer available.
Dave do you think the sail planes have any effect at scale speed
Yes I do, Dan. And it's good hearing from you, one of the best guys in this r/c model submarine game. You taught me so much!
@@montigobear Thx Dave I've learned allot from you too. Building a 1/72 Sturgeon with a DSRV so just installed working sail planes.
Rudder extension makes sense, the 1/48th version turns like a semi truck!
What, no movie Nautilus or African Queen?
hello my friend thats a nice sub. I have been trying to get intouch with RCSUBGUY and he seems to be very snobby on responding to anything. so do you have any other ppl that build subs?
Bob's the go-to guy in this field. Keep at it, he's been very busy of late. Not snobby at all!
Some great times I had at old Trashmore...Greetings Dave from Rick
Good job
Hey Dave, here with something for you - czcams.com/video/pUba126uzvU/video.html
Great underwater performance and fun video.
GREAT VIDEO!!! Love the camera view. I wonder with the miniaturization of FPV cameras these days could you put an FPV camera hooked to an actual periscope that you could look around? That would be cool!