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  1. Spy You know my name. Jul 11, 2013

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    Hello everyone,

    I bought my son a radio control submarine that can be used in a pool, lake, bathtub and it worked great the first time. But now it is not working at all. The propellers work but the sub is not moving. It just sits there on the bottom. It would appear the ballist has not completely blown because its sponge (possibly?) is not dry.

    This was my first time using a r/s sub. But for $12 what can I expect? I have searched Google but find only negative reviews. So, can anyone, please, recommend where I can buy a reliable remote control or radio control submarine?
     
  2. ulackfocus Jul 11, 2013

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    Does the CIA ever have surplus sales? :D
     
  3. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 12, 2013

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  4. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jul 12, 2013

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    Must be a remote control Collins Class sub (joke for the Australians)
     
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  5. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 12, 2013

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    Yea... we make great boats in this country, submarines not so much
     
  6. Spy You know my name. Jul 12, 2013

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    Sorry buddy. "Need to know", I'm sure you understand.
     
  7. Spy You know my name. Jul 12, 2013

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  8. Spy You know my name. Jul 12, 2013

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    Your sub's stay Down Under, huh? :p
     
  9. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jul 12, 2013

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    Unfortunately not. They usually stay on dry land. We have a total of 6 submarines, and usually only 2 or so are serviceable at any time.
     
  10. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 12, 2013

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    I still don't know why we even bought them, aside from being able to say "We have submarines" there doesn't appear to be a specific purpose for the things as far as I can see.
     
  11. ulackfocus Jul 12, 2013

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    Population control.

    (yes, I know that was crude :D )
     
  12. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jul 12, 2013

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    Spying. They do excellent communications interception. (Sigint)
     
  13. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 13, 2013

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    Tracking Sea Shepherds ?:D
     
  14. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jul 13, 2013

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    Tracking asylum seeker vessels?