Opproperaar Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Ok, for those people who do not know what an ROV is, it's the common name for a Remotely Operated underwater Vehicle. They're used for many things, though mainly for maritime archeology, maritime research and to assist in the maintenance of off-shore oil rigs. Wikipedia - ROV Since I have a few diver (divers, not aquaraiders!) sets (including that wonderful yellow submersible :-) ) I thought it might make a neat little accessory if I built one. I threw some parts together and what came out I think, looks better than I expected. In any case, here it is, Comments and crticism are welcome! ;-) and here's one more (I know the pics are a bit dark, my apologies for that :-$ still learning) Quote
Stauder Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) Great work! I love the little detail! I was thinking of making one the other day, but was clue less as to how. Can you post instructions? *sweet* Edited November 2, 2007 by Stauder Quote
Captain Green Hair Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Cool MOC Ruben! *y* Really love the images these produce while swimming over a shipwreck. *wub* Quote
Lt. Col. Thok Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Very ingenious! I like the extendable arm the best, though. Quote
Doctor Sinister Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Very nice! Only one minor point, I think your ROV should have the propeller at the rear enclosed by some kind of protective frame so it doesn't get damaged whilst negotiating tricky corners investigating rock formations or sunk U-boats. :-) Dr. S. Quote
Opproperaar Posted November 2, 2007 Author Posted November 2, 2007 Very nice!Only one minor point, I think your ROV should have the propeller at the rear enclosed by some kind of protective frame so it doesn't get damaged whilst negotiating tricky corners investigating rock formations or sunk U-boats. :-) Dr. S. Yeah, I know, I was kinda trying to figure out a solution for that as well. As you may have noticed there's no cable or whatsoever connecting the ROV to the sub, a 4x4 size really was the ideal size to make one and come as close to actual size but now there's so much cramped on a small 4x4 basis I really couldn't figure out how to put anything more on it. :-P Quote
ExoBuilder Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Aww so cute!! That's a good build for a first MOC, good job! Quote
Asuka Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Functional, neat and charming. A smart work! *y* Quote
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