USS Pampanito Submarine Model

Description

Radio-controlled model submarine. Designed and built as a full flooding negative buoyancy model, it can submerge and cruise under water. Molded fiberglass hull. Powered by two Astro 40 motors through Futaba speed controls turning four-blade 2-1/2″ propellers running off three 6v aircraft batteries. Decks are 1/8″ teak planks. Featured in the January/February 1987 issue of “Scale Ship Modeler” magazine.

Object Type

Model, Boat

Object ID: 1997.004.0003

Date

2020-04-15 12:56:33

Made

United States

Material

Molded Fiberglass Hull, Wood, Metal, Foam and Fiberglass details, Teak Decks

Dimensions

119" long x 12" wide x 23" high

Condition

Excellent

Collection

Estate of Dwight Brooks

Funding support for the virtual exhibit was provided by the City of Santa Barbara's Organizational Development Grant Program.